The Barren Fig Tree (Pt 9)
We consider Cain and Ishmael as examples of Barren Trees who were cut down even though they still lived in this world.
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The Barren Fig Tree (Pt 8)
The Lord will ultimately cut down the fruitless fig tree which, in spite of all efforts of Christ to bring about repentance, will be cut down and cast into hell.
The Barren Fig Tree (Pt 7)
The Lord's great mercy and patience with the Barren Fig Tree is demonstrated in several ways in this parable. His patience is great, but it is not infinite. Persisted in, unrepentance will always end in His wrath.
The Barren Fig Tree (Pt 6)
The ministry of the local church must have the preaching and teaching of God's Word at its center. This will feed and sanctify genuine, fruitful believers in God's vineyard, and it will repel the barren trees.
The Sinfulness of Sin
Sin is utterly sinful because, for one reason, it is like a rat working destruction in the darkness. If left to its own, unrepented of, it will work death eternally.
The Barren Fig Tree Pt 5 – Pride
Pride is a rotten fruit that is inevitably found on the barren fig tree.
The Barren Fig Tree (Pt 4) The Fruit of Thankfulness
Where the fruit of love is, the fruit of thankfulness to God will necessarily come forth as well.
The Barren Fig Tree (Pt 3)
We look in more detail at the kind of fruit the Lord of the Vineyard is looking for. The Barren Fig Tree is a false Christian who is devoid of the love which only the Holy Spirit can produce in a person.
Eternity (J.C.Ryle)
Our future state in the world of eternity depends entirely on what we are in the present!" (JC Ryle) This is a sermon preached by Ryle (find it in his Practical Religion) and which is very appropriate for the first day of another new year.
The Word Became Flesh
John gives us the heart of the Incarnation in the 14th verse of his opening chapter. The Word became Flesh and dwelt among us.