Sermons on Withering Fig Tree:

Part 2 - It All Begins With Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 4, 2005

Part 2 of the Finding Purpose series looks at how everything we are and are to become starts with prayer.

FINDING PURPOSE Part 2 – It All Begins with Prayer † SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 56:1 – 7 In Isaiah chapter 56, God gives us a glimpse of His plan for all the people, not just the Israelites. Even those who were excluded from worship or not considered citizens in Israel, God’s blessings are for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Amos: A Message Of Doom And Restoration

Contributed by William Yates on Apr 9, 2005

In Amos 9 we get a glimpse of God’s judgment of Israel, but also the promise of restoration.

Amos 1:1-2 (New Living Translation) 1 This message was given to Amos, a shepherd from the town of Tekoa in Judah. He received this message in visions two years before the earthquake, when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam II, the son of Jehoash, was king of Israel. 2This is his report of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-15

Summer Disappointments

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 24, 2008

When we feel disappointment in life, we blame our own expectations, we blame those who love us, and ultimately we blame God. Repentance and acceptance of grace takes us away from self and toward contentment.

Those of you who attempt to grow gardens know that it takes infinite patience and infinite hope to be a gardener. It takes infinite patience because it can be a great deal of work and a lot of expense and much waiting to get any kind of results. Incidentally, I dispute the notion that you can ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Joel And Amos Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 7, 2021

A shot across the bow

August 07, 2021 The phrase “a shot across the bow” is an expression that comes from the navy. It is a deliberate miss or warning shot that demonstrates to the enemy vessel that he is within range of your guns and that he’d better stop whatever he’s doing BECAUSE what’s coming next WILL NOT end ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Jeremiah 44:4-5, Jeremiah 35:15, Amos 5:4, Amos 4:6-11, Amos 1:2, Joel 2:12-13, Ezekiel 33:11, Joel 2:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Book Of Mark

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 31, 2019

What you will find here is an outline for the entire book of Mark. I hope this outline is helpful to you for sermon preparation. I know it will be helpful if you plan to preach through the book of Mark.

MARK RECORDS IN RAPID SUCCESSION SPECIFIC EVENTS FROM THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST IN ORDER TO PRESENT THE GOSPEL TO A ROMAN AUDIENCE, PROVING THAT JESUS IS THE CHRIST, THE SON OF GOD, AND TO PROVIDE A PATTERN OF DISCIPLESHIP THROUGH THE MODEL OF A SERVANT, CLIMAXING IN HIS DEATH AND ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crucifixion And Eden Connection Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009

The area where Adam fell is possibly the place where Jesus felled sin.

The End is the Beginning Series The Crucifixion & Eden Connection Nov. 22, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker I The area where Adam fell is possibly the area where Jesus fell sin. A In the week leading to the cross, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Culture Of Appreciating What Bears Fruits For You And What Doesn’t

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 20, 2019

Not all things bear fruits. Know what does and what doesn't so you don't use your time chasing the wind

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 13 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 11th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE BARREN FIG TREE* Luke 13:6-9 King James Version (KJV) 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Curse Of Religiosity

Contributed by James Snyder on Aug 7, 2013

Spiritual leadership and authority is established by God to accomplish kingdom purposes.

At just about every level of society in our country, there is a crisis. It is a crisis of leadership and authority. There is a breakdown of authority in this generation like no other generation. Family… Government… Politics… Business… Church… Home… Education. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Repent Now

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 10, 2001

Year C. Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13:1-9 March 18, 2001

Year C. Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13: 1-9 March 18, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, thank you for all of the examples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Cleanses The Temple—part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 19, 2008

Does Jesus cleansing the temple have any real significance for us so many years later? I believe this story acts as a spiritual MRI, if we let it.

Jesus Cleanses the Temple—Part 2 Matthew 21:14-22 Welcome back to the story of Jesus cleansing the temple. Last time, we all walked away with a renewed sense of the call of God on the life of each of us to reserve and preserve a holy time and a holy place to encounter and worship Him. We saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twelve Ordinary Men - Nathanael Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 19, 2012

This is a study of Nathanael based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-50

Denomination: Church Of God

A Happy Invasion Of Privacy (Outline By Wayne Schmidt)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 18, 2015

1) Found by the Lord 2) Known by the Lord 3) Informed by the Lord

There was an uproar around the world when it was revealed last year that the National Security Agency of the United States, more commonly known as the NSA, routinely intercepted and monitored private emails and phone calls. This was not only going on in the United Sates, but across much of Europe ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Love That Will Pass The Test Series

Contributed by Peter Flournoy on Feb 27, 2012

What will happen on the day of investigation for the believer? The purpose of this sermon series is to help Christians bear fruit that will pass the test. In this sermon we cover the fruit of love.

(Mark 11:12-14) “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 nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. He said to it, “May no one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Glories Of Our Lord

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Feb 1, 2006

How glorious and incomparable is the very name of Jesus Christ our precious Lord and Savior

The Glories Of Our Incomparable Lord John 1:1-18 Ps. 45:2, “Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.” Songs of Solomon;2:1, “I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.” Rev 4:11, “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Bartholomew Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 28, 2007

How do you qualify to be chosen to be a personal companion and confidant of God-in-the-Flesh? We’ve been looking at these men whom Jesus chose to be with Him in the closest and most personal of ways ,so far we’ve seen that they all had a lot wrong with

Bartholomew 2/07 John 1: 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me." 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God