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  • John Walls avatar

    Fig Tree Cursed Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,872 views

    Judgment nature of Christ should not be over looked and the sad shape of the church

    FIG TREE CURSED Matthew 21:18-20 Introduction: This parable stays alone in the midst of the thirty-seven miracles of Christ as recorded in the Bible. We know that John 21:25 tells us that if all that if all that Jesus had done would have been written down, the world could not contain all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tree Full Of Fruit

    Contributed by Frank Ricketts on Oct 14, 2015
     | 4,176 views

    The fruit of the Spirit is at hand!

    Matthew 2:12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. Here we have a familiar story of the wise men presenting gifts to the baby Jesus. Here we also have the story of dreams being told. But we are not going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Men Walking As Trees PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,183 views

    Explore the power of faith, the blindness of unbelief, and the strength of a faith walk.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're going to delve into the heart of Mark 8:22-25, exploring the power of faith, the blindness of unbelief, and the strength of a faith walk. There's a quote from Charles Spurgeon that I believe sums up these themes perfectly. He once said, "Faith obliterates time, ...read more

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    Jesus; Tree Of Peace

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 165 ratings
     | 7,443 views

    A teaching on Isaiah’s prophecy regarding the stump of Jesse -- how Jesus would be a Royal, Righteous and Radical Tree of Peace.

    Jesus; Tree of Peace Isaiah 11.1-6 December 24, 2000 1And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: 2And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Fig Tree In A Vineyard

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,344 views

    For the fig tree to be in a vineyard, it was planned and nurchured. Int he parable the owner give a grace period before judgment.

    In the scripture before today’s reading Jesus is talking to crowds of people. He warned his disciples about the Pharisees, but they are not the real problem. There is someone else that can mislead you. It is God that you want to be happy with you, not man. He teaches that just because things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Under The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,921 views

    When Jesus told Nathanael that He saw him under the fig tree, He was telling Nathanael that He knew everything about him, even the deepest longings of his heart.

    Introduction John's Gospel is a very theological Gospel. Right from the beginning John wants us to understand the deep meanings of what Jesus said and did, and the significance of just who Jesus is. The opening of his Gospel makes it very clear that, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tree To Remember At Christmas

    Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008
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     | 4,891 views

    The tree we should not forget about during Christmas. From the real tree of Christmas, we can find three things on display for us to stand wonder of His love.

    Text: 1 Peter 2:21-25 MS-76 Sullivan 12/21/08 Title: The Tree to Remember at Christmas Introduction: I lived in Oregon and Washington as I was growing up. And there are millions of acres of pine trees, and lots of sizes, some with short needles, some with long ones, some tall and lean, others ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Barren Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 2, 2018
     | 12,721 views

    Jesus approached a fig tree expecting to find fruit, but it only had leaves. While it looked promising from a distance, looks were deceiving. Are we bearing fruit or just showing pretty leaves and blooms?

    The Barren Fig Tree Mark 11: 12-14; 20-21 Our text today follows Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. He had begun what most consider the Passion Week, the final days leading up to His crucifixion on Calvary’s hill. Most agree these events would have taken place on Monday morning of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wild Olive Trees

    Contributed by James May on Feb 16, 2014
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     | 21,842 views

    We were once all Wild Olive Trees in God's Eyes. First he created the Good Olive Tree in Israel through the promises of Abraham. Then God sent His Son, Jesus, so that we Gentiles, who were still Wild Olive Trees, could be grafted into the Good Tree

    Wild Olive Trees Sunday, February 16, 2014 By Rev. James May Romans 11:17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; Romans 11:18 Boast not against the branches. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Parable Of The Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,961 views

    What does Jesus mean in the Parable of the Fig Tree

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Like A Palm Tree

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 2, 2023
     | 2,798 views

    [Palm Sunday.] Today we wave the palms as we come to this table … a sign that our sin has come to end. Today we wave the palms and come to this table as we profess our desire to serve God wholeheartedly.

    Palm Sunday. A perfect example of the fact that Jesus’ Disciples and His followers get it … and don’t get it. They get that He is a king … a leader … a prophet and messiah sent by God … but … a king … a leader … a prophet … a messiah who rides into the Jerusalem on colt … not a great stallion or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Under The Juniper Tree

    Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 39,654 views

    Elijah found himself discouraged and lying under a juniper tree begging God to let him die. God renewed his hope and faith. Let’s look to see what happened.

    Don’t stay under the Juniper Tree Text: I Kings 19:1-8 This passage breaks into a series of amazing events in the life of Elijah. A few years earlier Ahab had become the king of Israel. He turned out to be the most wicked king in the history of Israel. Along with his wicked wife Jezebel, Ahab ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Parable Of The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Oct 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,692 views

    Jesus describes end times events by looking at the fig tree and what we should look for

    Parable of the Fig Tree Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction In order for us to fully understand this parable in Matthew 24, we really need to look at the context in which Jesus spoke it In Matthew 24, Jesus had left the temple and was walking with His disciples As they are walking, Jesus begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Fig Trees

    Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,334 views

    In the parable of the fig tree, the owner passed by the fig tree 3 times before he threatened to cut it down. How many times must Jesus pass by us before He finds fruit on our branches?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fruit And The Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,601 views

    What is Jesus looking for when He goes to the fig tree? Fruit! That’s what He’s looking for in our lives.

    The cursing of the fig tree. Mark 11:11- 26. WBC 8/07/04am A stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard is tailgating an honest man. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist