Sermons on Withering Fig Tree:

Third Sunday Of Lent, Year C- Exhausting The Soil Or Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 8, 2025

I believe that there are a number of Christians living in their spiritual grace period

Jerry Flury, who once worked in the insurance industry, said, “I constantly had to deal with people seeking to maintain their policies perpetually in what they referred to as the policy’s grace period. A grace period is defined as the additional period of time a lender, or an insurance policy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15, Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

What Tree Are You Eating The Fruit Thereof

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Apr 16, 2005

Since the first deception in the garden of Eden the devil has been trying to intice us with the fruit of his lies. But we can resist when we make Jesus our Lord and Savour

WHAT TREE ARE YOU EATING THE FRUIT THEREOF? Gen, 2:9--- And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Let us pray; Father, we thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Rest Day Is The Best Day”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 1, 2019

Worn out Washed out Withered out

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Righteous Shall Flourish

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015

MANY SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THROUGHOUT SCRIPTURE HAVE INVOLVED TREES.

The Righteous Shall Flourish John 12:12 On the next day, many people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12

Denomination: Foursquare

Getting Your Fight Back

Contributed by John Gaston on May 18, 2015

Hebrews 12:3 warns "lest you be weary and faint in your minds." This is a possibility for all, even great saints. Let's look at how Elijah became discouraged and the 5 ways God restored his fight.

GETTING YOUR FIGHT BACK 1 Kgs. 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some things seem to get bigger and bigger. 2. A Texas farmer went to Australia for a vacation. He met an Aussie farmer, who showed off his big wheatfield. The Texan said, "Oh! We have wheatfields at least twice as large." 3. Then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parable Of The Olive Tree-New Life Revelation Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

We indeed have the New Life Revelation in Christ Jesus our Lord. Let’s learn what the "new life" holds for us.

The Parable of the Olive Tree-New Life Revelation Care of God in Grafting Careful of Pride Careful of Complacency Careful of God’s Goodness There once was a brier growing in a ditch when a gardener came along with his spade and dug it up. He dug around it and gently lifted it out of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Plucking Fruit From The Tree Of Life

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

No one goes away from the Tree of Life hungry!

I want to tell you a fable. Once there was a man who, while walking down a country lane, grew weary in his travel. Seeing that he was passing by an orchard of apple trees, he chose a particularly shady one in the middle of the orchard and lay down in the rich, green grass underneath to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-56

Denomination: Orthodox

Is Jesus Standing Under Your Tree?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 16, 2007

How did Jesus first get your attention? Was it through circumstances, another person’s witness, or is He still trying to get your attention. This sermon is a salvation message to anyone anywhere.

April, 2007 Is Jesus Standing Under Your Tree? Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: When Jesus went to Jericho to teach, there was already quite a crowd of people who had gathered there. In fact, one man went early so he could get a seat--in a tree of all places Zacchaeus, a short person, couldn’t see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Vs. Stones, Trees & Servants Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

Faith must be combined with servanthood.

Faith vs. Stones, Trees & Servants Luke 17:1-10 Luke 17:1-10 - Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only God Could Make A Tree

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 29, 2002

In this sermon we discuss the complexities of creation and point out the foolishness of evolution.

Genesis 1 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Psalm 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Job 38 4 "Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. 5 Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 19:1

"Gifts Left Under The Christmas Tree"

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 27, 2004

We get so involved with material things that sometimes we forget about the most precious gifts. The ones that God left for us under the tree.

"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's A Black Sheep In The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 24, 2005

A study of 5 people in Jesus’ genealogy who had tainted reputations illustrates that none of us have to be chained to our past.

THERE’S A BLACK SHEEP IN THE FAMILY TREE I recently became interested in family genealogy. I found some ancestors who intrigue me, like the civil war veterans and the Baptist preacher who was shot in the back during the Civil War. (I don’t know if he wore the wrong color coat or if his sermons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Matthew 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Tenacious Faithfulness And The Olive Tree Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 13, 2004

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

Scripture: Romans 11:16-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stewards Of Trees, Time, Talents, And Treasures

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

A sermon on stewardship

Stewardship Of...... Trees, Time Talents, Treasures Bible Reading: Psalm 8 Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11 1 Peter 4: 7-11 Deuteronomy 8: 10-18 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Steward ship o f.... Trees, Tim e, Talen ts & Treas ures p.1 STEWARDSHIP OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Only God Has Made The Tree

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 7, 2003

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

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Lutheran