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Parables We are going to visit many parables this year through a variety of voices. The one I felt lead by God to share is the parable of the Fig Tree. Luke 13:6–9 (NASB95) And He began telling this parable: “A man had a fig tree which had been planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on…

Introduction Today we’re going to examine a simple object lesson that Jesus gives us as He leaves Bethany heading back to Jerusalem one day. This lesson was most certainly directed toward the Jews as a nation, but is not isolated to them entirely . As what Jesus did unto the Jews, He most certainly can…

Are you a skeptical person by nature? The other day my wife ordered some supplements for our oldest son. He has crone’s disease and we try to supplement the medicine he gets from the hospital with vitamins and supplements. One of the things that you can take to help with digestive issues is turmeric.…

When the judgment of God comes to sweep men and women into hell for eternity, there is one spot that is safe.

Have you trusted, personally, God’s remedy for your individual sin? are you covered by the righteousness of Christ, your sinless substitute sacrifice?

This sermon was delivered on Sunday December 18, 2016 at Blue Springs Baptist Church 450 Johnson Church Rd., Philadelphia, Tennessee, 37846. Phone 865-936-5922. e-mail: bvwoody@outlook.com

In the midst of God’s judgment, God appears to encourage His faithful martyrs.

So we are coming up an exciting time of year for…Home grown tomato time. I love home grown tomatoes. An unfortunatly for me I have killed every plant the lord has given me to steward with the exception of an on Onion I had in college that I forgot about and it sprouted…we call the sprout Diego. Then…

IMPERATIVES : #1 Determine Your Goal;#2 Pick A Point (It’s important to have a one point message. That way you only have one thing to remember.);#3 Create A Map (Me-We-God-You-We);#4 Internalize The Message (Tell a story that takes them on a journey) (Whether it’s a journey to your childhood home or…

I remember the very first sermon I ever preached. How many of you remember the first sermon you ever preached? I don’t remember all of the ins and outs about it, but I do remember I was a senior in high school and I was preaching on our youth Sunday which was in January of every year. It was actually…

Well there’s no easy way to say this, but this weeks text sucks. I mean it makes sense chronologically. We are moving closer and closer to the end of the the Gospel of Mark and so this text was coming up but in the midst of everything happening, this text sucks. It would be nice to have a happier text…

Introduction The fig tree is mentioned in several places in Scripture. We first see it in the Book of Genesis when its leaves were used as a covering after Adam and Eve had eaten of the forbidden fruit. In Judges chapter 9, there is a fable in which the fig tree plays a part. However, the fig tree is…

Jesus curses a fig tree Are we producing fruit?

Introduction Text - Matthew 24.32-35 32 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! 34 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation…

Phillip, who has a Greek name tells the ultimate Israelite with a Hebrew name about Jesus. This is the text for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany for year B.

Monday after the Triumphal Entry

Opening Comments: Please make your way to Luke 13:1-9 in your copy of God’s Word. If you do not own a copy or have one with you, you can find your place in one of our church Bibles on pg. 819 and onto pg.820. This is the word of the Lord. 1 There were some present at that very time who told him about…

My grandpa spent most of his life tending to his vineyard. I do not recall how large it was, but he grew both table and wine grapes and then sold them to distributors who would then package them up and they would end up in a fruit salad or some other way in your home. I remember how much time he spent…

Interesting facts about fig trees. Fig tree is a symbol of abundance, fertility, and sweetness. It is believed that figs were the forbidden fruit of the garden of eden not apples They can grow quite large allowing them to provide shade from the sun or protection from the rain Fig leaves are what Adam…

Sermon Scripture 18 Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. 19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered. Introduction- What Would Jesus…

Intro: We understand urgency. Luke ended that last section with Jesus telling the crowd to respond quickly before it’s too late, to get right with God while there is still time. They should cease their religious hypocrisy and see the obvious signs the Messiah is present in Jesus. In doing so, they would…

Big Idea: Turn from your sin and produce the good fruit of a pure life.

The greatest missional passage in scripture. Jesus cleans the outer courts which represents the place anyone can come to God. We need to look through both MISSIONAL aspects and EVANGELISTIC aspects.

The Fig Tree lessons