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  • John Lowe avatar

    Fig Tree Cursed And Temple Cleansed Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 9, 2018
     | 13,345 views

    In this Passage Jesus performed two acts of judgment: He cleansed the Temple, and He cursed a fig tree. Both acts were contrary to His usual manner of ministry, because He did not come to earth to judge, but to save (Jn. 3:17).

    -Monday- Bethany to Jerusalem (2) Fig Tree Cursed and Temple Cleansed (Jer. 7:11) Matthew 21:10-19 (focal passage), Luke 19:45-48, 10 And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?” 11 So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    Can't See The Forrest For The Trees....

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,937 views

    Sermon based on the high ideals of church but the realities are so often different.

    Preaching from the lectionary as I do has its limitations. After all, the there are various forms of lections, RC, Episcopalian but I have always used the Reformed Lectionary. It has its limitations and quite often we re-hash the old things of the past, years a, b and c come around so often that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Snakes And Hedgehogs, Fallen Trees And Fulfillment Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 8, 2013
     | 5,424 views

    What relevance does the third chapter of Matthew have for us today? A Brood of Vipers and an Ax at the root of trees?

    Snakes and Hedgehogs, Fallen Trees and Fulfillment Matthew 3:4-12 Five “God” Promises 1. God promises that you can sit in a church pew and still smell of sin. 2. God promises that vipers will vanish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    I See Men As Trees Walking

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 58,134 views

    This message, born out of my own frustration - encourages people to be faithful even when they only have HALF the Miracle God is giving.

    22 Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. 23 So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him if he saw anything. 24 And he looked up and said, "I see men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #4 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,304 views

    A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #4 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Blessings And Judgements – The Symbolism Of The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 26, 2021
     | 2,381 views

    The fig tree event as Jesus walked to Jerusalem can be viewed allegorically as the balance between blessings and judgment. The FRUIT is the blessings and we certainly can always use blessings.

    Blessings and Judgements – The Symbolism of the Fig Tree Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 11:12-14 12 On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry. 13 Seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if perhaps He would find anything on it; and when He came to it, He found ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Signs Along The Way: A Christmas Tree" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,408 views

    People are preparing for Christmas. It may be a secular holiday, rather than a holi day... but God can use the signs of the season to help us initiate conversations. The Holy Spirit can use the sign of the Christmas tree to create an interest and bring

    In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2007 Mid Week Advent II Redeemer “Signs along the Way” The signs of Christmas are all around. The shopping malls are full. Your neighborhood has homes decorated with Santa’s and Reindeer, and snow men and maybe a manger ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Christmas Tree And His Gifts

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 120 ratings
     | 57,857 views

    When is the last time you looked at God’s gifts under "His tree?"

    GOD’S CHRISTMAS TREE AND HIS GIFTS Romans 5:1-11 At this time of the year in homes all across America you will find a Christmas tree with presents underneath. It is one of the symbols of Christmas that stand out in this country as much as any and more than most. The Christmas tree has become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Forest-For-The-Trees Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,484 views

    Learn some lessons from the two men on the road to Emmaus about what it takes to move from religion to relationship.

    “The Forest-for-the-Trees Syndrome” Luke 24:13-35 Have you ever heard someone recommend, “Don’t miss the forest for the trees?” Or a person say, “You can’t see the forest for the trees!”? That phrase simply means that someone is so overly occupied with all the details and loads of information ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Skeletons In Jesus' Family Tree Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021
     | 4,293 views

    Jesus’ family tree focuses mainly on men but with 4 notable exceptions: Tamar in verse three, Rahab in verse five, Ruth also in verse five, and Bathsheba at the end of verse six. All of these women were involved in some kind of scandal.

    Today we launch a special time for you and our church. You’ve Got the Time is more than a sermon series, it’s a spiritual growth campaign. It’s time where you are empowered to finally finish the entire New Testament in a little more than a month. Surveys reveal that many people spend more time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Only God Has Made The Tree

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,916 views

    This parable pictures Jesus as a cedar sprout from the top of David’s family tree. He becomes low and dry to save us, but the Lord made him a tall and florishing tree so that we are safe in his branches.

    Only God has made the Tree Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is recorded in Ezekiel 17:22-24 This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will take a shoot from the very top of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    God's Tenacious Faithfulness And The Olive Tree Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,077 views

    Christianity and Biblical Judaism will forever be intertwined because of both a common past and a joint future. Christians need to understand this connection if they are to understand their place in God’s Kingdom. And that connection revolves around the

    God’s Tenacious Faithfulness and the Olive Tree (Romans 11:16-32) 1. I had lots of fun while I was a student at Moody Bible Institute. 2. I wasn’t much trouble; I tried to obey the rules. 3. But we all have our temptations. 4. For my last two years, I lived on the 3rd floor of the dormitory. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Tack avatar

    God's Christmas Tree

    Contributed by David Tack on Jan 8, 2025
     | 365 views

    This morning, I want to look at God’s tree of provision. Today let’s look at God’s provisional Christmas tree and at the most valuable gift ever allocated to mankind.

    This morning, I want to look at God’s tree of provision. Many will gather around the Christmas tree and tear open gifts from their loved ones. Today let’s go back and look at the God’s Christmas tree and look at the most valuable gift ever allocated to mankind: The GIFT OF ETERNAL VALUE- THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JOHN BAGGETT avatar

    The Original Christmas Tree -The Cross Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,549 views

    Original Christmas Tree - The Cross- 1- His Humble Craddle 2-His Honoring Cross 3-His Heavenly Crown - Reminds us of the Tree- Humble Trunk, Full Body and Top most Celebrated part of the tree. #6 in a series Original Christmas

    Original Christmas Tree – LK 2:11-12 The Cross What comes to our mind when we stop and think about that symbol that is perhaps one of the most popular symbols of the Christmas season. I am talking of course about the Christmas Tree. Yet in my mind, I am convinced that the original Christmas tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gifts Under Christmas Tree

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 47,208 views

    Just a few days before Christmas, a postal worker at the main sorting office found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of

    Introduction: Just a few days before Christmas, a postal worker at the main sorting office found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings—$200—had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist