Sermons on Withering Fig Tree:

Failing, Fruitless, Flourishing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 7, 2010

We are a part of this world's injustice and brokenness, and need to repent, for we have too often attempted nothing or have given ourselves to pointless activity. "Only what you do for Christ will last" and that is guaranteed by His risen life.

There are just too many things that are not the way they ought to be, and I don’t like it! Are you with me? There are too many things going on that should not be going on, and when I hear about them or experience them, it disturbs me. I don’t like the brokenness I see in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitful Or Fruitless

Contributed by Joel De Wild on Aug 10, 2002

In your spiritual walk, are you a phoney? Or do you walk the talk?

Introduction: *How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years. *Which country manufactures Panama hats? Equador. *From what animal do we get cat gut? From sheep/horses. *In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution. November! Transition: Have you ever notice that some ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:7-11

Denomination: Adventist

Four Areas For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 27, 2017

If we are spiritually alive we will grow spiritually

“Four Areas for Spiritual Growth” September 24, 2017 Luke 13:6-9 “Then he (Jesus) told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Darkest Day Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007

By looking at the results of Adam and Eve’s sin, we can see a pattern for what sin does in our own lives.

1. There is always a cover-up (7) 2. There is always conviction (8-11) 3. There is always culpability (12-13) 4. There is always a curse (14-19) 5. There is always a cure (15) GENESIS 3:7-19 A week ago Saturday, when I got home from prayer meeting here at the church, I went home and changed all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Cherish The Blessing Of The Curse On The Cross

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 16, 2025

What is a curse? How are we blessed through a curse? Find out in this Good Friday Sermon

4.18.25 Galatians 3:10–13 (EHV) 10 In fact, those who rely on the works of the law are under a curse. For it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the book of the law.” 11 Clearly no one is declared righteous before God by the law, because “The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-13

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Vine

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Feb 15, 2016

This message looks at the I AM statement of Jesus that he is the Vine. The message considers the action of the Gardener and the actions of the Branches.

I Am the Vine (many of the ideas in this message come from various messages at sermon central with the same or similar title, contributed by K. Edward Skidmore, SC Smead, and Douglas Phillips) Scripture: John 15:1-8 This is the seventh of our series on the “I Am” statements of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Vine Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 12, 2016

If you are faithful, you will be fruitful.

The Vine John 15:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 12-13, 2016 [Bring up 4 baskets with varying amounts of fruit in each one] When I was growing up our neighbors had a vineyard. I can remember playing football in our backyard and stopping to eat so many grapes that I would get a stomachache. I also ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2013

1 of 6. Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. But How? 20 measures securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...

Background: This chapter is the last bit of teaching from Jesus’ mouth. It is a prayer which appears to have been prayed just before Jesus & His disciples left Jerusalem for the Garden of Gethsemane. The high Priestly Prayer took place on Thursday evening during the Passover Meal. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Farmville - Life On The Farm Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 19, 2010

Farming is no game. Understanding life on the farm is necessary for survival. Learn the laws and learn the lessons in order to live successfully in Farmville.

Farmville Life on the Farm – Part 1 I. Introduction Unless you have spent some time on Facebook you are probably asking, “What is Farmville?” I am glad you asked! Farmville is a real-time farm simulation game. The game allows members of Facebook to manage a virtual farm by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus - The Great Physician

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Apr 26, 2018

The WORD of God is the living WORD that sets us free from every kind of sickness and disease.

God loves us all and cares for us all. He loved us that much He made His Son to die for us and for our sin. Ephesians 2:4-5 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where's Your Delight? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2025

Based on Psalm 1 - Encourages hearers this this truth: There’s no delight like the delight of living for the Lord.

“WHERE’S YOUR DELIGHT?” Psalm 1 FBCF – 6/1/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Bro. Mack – dinner on the ground – “Life is short. Eat dessert first!” Then head to dessert table to get his piece of chocolate pie before it was all gone. A dessert you often see at church dinner on the grounds is called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Will The Rapture Be? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Jan 17, 2019

when will the rapture be

When will the rapture be, will it be when the economy falls, will it be when our enemies attack, or will the rapture be when the middle east explodes? In Matthew 24, Christ tells us when the rapture will be. When will the rapture be, (first, second, third) the rapture will be: 1. When It Is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watching And Waiting Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 6, 2018

Jesus declared that it was impossible for anyone to know the exact day and hour of His return. While we cannot predict the precise moment the Lord will return, He did provide some definite signs that reveal His return is very near, even at the door!

Watching and Waiting Mark 13: 28-37 Today we come to the conclusion of Mark’s account of the Olivet Discourse. Jesus had given much detail to the disciples regarding the end times and the Great Tribulation. He concluded this conversation with a challenge for them to be aware of the time, while ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Fruit?

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Oct 4, 2022

Introduction The purpose of this explanatory paper is to discover the revealed word of God and how that the term should be applied to the lives of those who follow Jesus.

. A review of Luke Chapter 12 and Luke Chapter 14 will help encapsulate this text in Luke 13:1-9 and ensure we discover the message to the 1st-century disciples of Jesus. Of crucial importance to our understanding of the text is the audience that has assembled to hear Jesus. Luke opens his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Words We Speak : It Is A Matter Of Life Or Death

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 17, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE WORDS WE SPEAK WHICH CAN EITHER BRING US LIFE AND BLESSING OR DEATH AND CURSES . IT HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF EVERY WORD THAT WE SPEAK AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT OUR LIVES.

THE WORDS WE SPEAK : IT IS A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH *********************************************** OUTLINE 1. YOUR WORDS DETERMINE YOUR DESTINY 2. THE WORD OF GOD HAS CREATIVE POWER 3. WE MUST BOLDLY SPEAK THE PROMISES OF GOD BY FAITH 4. POSITIVE WORDS BRING HEALTH AND HAPPINESS 5. PARENTS ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal