Podcasts about Mark 11

“The next morning as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. He noticed a fig tree in full leaf a little way off, so he went over to see if he could find any figs. But there were only leaves because it was too early in the season for fruit. Then Jesus said to the tree, ‘May no one ever eat your fruit again!’ And the disciples heard him say it.” (Mark 11:12–14 NLT) Staying in Jerusalem during the Passover celebration was out of the question for Jesus, especially after His hero’s welcome on Palm Sunday. The crowds would have mobbed Him and interfered with the vital work of His final days. So He stayed in Bethany, which was less than two miles from Jerusalem. He likely stayed in the home of His friends, the siblings Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. On the day after His triumphant entry, Jesus returned to Jerusalem. On the way, He saw a fig tree that had leaves on it. Usually, fig leaves indicate that a tree has fruit. Jesus was hungry, so He approached the tree to pick a fig to eat. Instead, He discovered that the tree had no fruit. “May no one ever eat your fruit again!” He said. Jesus cursed the tree because it bore no fruit. This may seem out of character for Jesus, as though He lost His temper because He was fooled by vegetation. But this wasn’t the first-century equivalent of kicking a broken vending machine. Jesus wasn’t “hangry.” He was giving His followers a real-life parable—an unforgettable lesson on the importance of being fruitful. The Old Testament prophets used the fig as a symbol of Israel. Micah 7:1–3 says, “How miserable I am! I feel like the fruit picker after the harvest who can find nothing to eat. Not a cluster of grapes or a single early fig can be found to satisfy my hunger. The godly people have all disappeared; not one honest person is left on the earth” (NLT). The passage is referring to the spiritual condition of God’s people. They give the outward appearance of being holy and obedient, but they produce no fruit—no real evidence of their holiness and obedience. Appearances can be deceiving, but genuine fruit can’t be faked. If a fruit tree doesn’t produce fruit, it’s useless. Likewise, if God’s people don’t produce spiritual fruit, they are useless. In cursing the fig tree, Jesus was denouncing Israel’s relationship with God and warning the people of Israel of the coming judgment. He was also sending a warning to people who claim to be Christians but show no evidence of a personal relationship with Him. In John 15:8, He said, “When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father” (NLT). James was a little more blunt: “Faith is dead without good works” (James 2:26 nlt). And the apostle Paul wrote, “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” (Galatians 5:22–23 NLT) Those qualities please the Lord because they show that our faith is genuine and that our spiritual fruit can nourish others. If you nurture those qualities and allow them to blossom in your life, you’ll help others see just how life-changing a relationship with Christ can be. Reflection question: What spiritual fruit has God produced in you? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark 11:1-11 with Pastor Pete Denham

In Mark 11:1–14, Jesus makes His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, fulfilling messianic prophecy by riding a colt, while the crowds shout “Hosanna” and quote Psalm 118, expecting a political deliverer. He then inspects the temple, finding it unworthy. On the way back, He curses a fig tree for bearing no fruit—symbolizing Israel's spiritual barrenness and impending judgment. This passage marks the beginning of Passion Week and highlights Jesus' authority, intentionality, and prophetic actions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lets-talk-scripture/donations

Kendall Albert continues our series on the gospel of Mark entitled "Walking the Way of the Cross".

March 23, 2025 - A Disruptive Act | Mark 11 by Trinity Hinsdale

Sermon by Kelly Brady from Mark 11:12-19

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Scripture Reading: Mark 11 (2025) Subtitle: Scripture Readings Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - AM Date: 3/23/2025 Bible: Mark 11 Length: 25 min.

Mark 11-13: The King's Absolute Authority - Andy Buchan by One Hope Community Church

Mark 11:12-25 - - Feb 2, 2014

A Question of Authority

Welcome to week eleven of guided prayer through the gospel of Mark. For the next 10 minutes or so, we are going to turn our attention to God in prayer. He desires to meet with us today, to talk to us, to share His heart with us and for us to share our hearts with Him. If you would like to read along as you listen, you can find this episode's transcript here: churchonthemove.com/thetruevine

Faith is not passive—it's an active trust in the character and promises of God. It enables us to endure when things don't make sense, to trust in the waiting, and to walk through difficulty knowing that God is forging something deeper in us.   In this episode, Pastor Willie George and Pastor Whit George explore where faith originates from, how God speaks, and how respond in faith.   Show Notes: Check out the Message: Faith That Comes to Pass - https://youtu.be/Lgo4X1NhBYI   For reading the Bible in context, they recommend: The Companion Bible Logos: https://www.logos.com/

Journey To The Cross Sermon Series

The twenty-fifth in a series of sermons on the Gospel of Mark. Speaker: Mike Jones

The fig tree in the Bible is an interesting tree to study because of the curse that was laid upon it. Listen along as Pastor Craig shares about how to live a fruitful life and avoid hypocrisy.

Pastor David teaches from Mark 11 on the purpose of the tree, the purpose of the temple, and the power we find in both the tree and the temple.

March 16, 2025 - Brian Mashburn

How does Jesus respond to those who question His authority? And how should we respond appropriately to Jesus' authority? Jesus answers these questions in Mark 11:27–12:12.

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Clinton Baptist Church

Lead Pastor Caleb Click walks through the second half of the Book of Mark, a series he began in Spring 2024. If the first half of Mark is all about who Jesus is, the back half is about what he's come to do. Jesus upsets all his disciples' expectations for the Messiah by relentlessly pointing them towards the necessity of the cross while also showing his heart for us because; as awful as the cross is, he never turns away from it. He has come not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). The cross is ever before Jesus, and he would have it be ever before his ransomed people as we follow after him.   Lead Pastor Caleb Click Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church Birmingham, Alabama March 9, 2025

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey on Palm Sunday, it was picture of his humility and gentleness. The next day, he demonstrated his righteous anger, cursing a fig tree and cleansing the temple. The question is: Why was he so angry?

Recorded on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Other scripture cited: Zechariah 9:9-10; Revelation 17:12-14.Support the show

March 9, 2025 - Brian Mashburn

How can we stay on mission? How can we bear fruit that lasts? Jesus will answer these essential questions in Mark 11:12–25.

Clinton Baptist Church

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Theme From Sunday's Sermon: The Bible: God's Word as the Ultimate Authority On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark, and Alyssa Bream discuss the following questions: Why is this little story in the Bible? Did you notice anything about this passage when you read it this time that you had not noticed before? Christians often say things like, “God's Word will come to pass.” Do you thing we think about the curses coming to pass as much as the blessings coming to pass? Share some promises of God that you have personally witnessed coming to pass in your own life or the life of someone else? The reading for the day is: Leviticus 27:14—Numbers 1:54 Mark 11:1-25 Psalm 46:1-11 Proverbs 10:23

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9 l Nothing, But Leaves l Mark 11:12-25 l 3-2-25

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comMark 11 The events of this chapter connect to a barren fig tree. Jesus approaches a tree that has no fruit on it. He immediately condemns it to never bear figs again. The next day, the tree is shriveled up and the disciples ask about it. Jesus responds with these four words: “Have faith in God.” He goes on to say that incredible things are possible if disciples trust in God. In Jesus' midst are people of faith, like those who lay down coats and worship Jesus as He enters Jerusalem. But there are also hard-hearted Pharisees who have no faith. They defile God's temple with money tables. And they question Christ's authority over them, though He silences them almost immediately. They are like that fig tree, condemned for being spiritually barren.  The gospel of Jesus has had the same effect, all over the world, for centuries. Some believe. They lay their coats before Him and worship Him as their King. Believers pray in His name, live with great faith, and bear amazing fruit in His honor. These are the few and they belong to Him. But there are always many who live for themselves, are overtaken by greed, and will not submit to Christ's right to rule their lives. They are plants with every ability to thrive but are fruitless and dead. We must choose, every day, which of the two we are going to be. We are the fig trees, and Jesus has the ongoing right to draw from us richly.    Loving Father and gift giver, we praise Your name for the coming of Jesus to be our Savior and King. May we sing as believers did when He entered Jerusalem: “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord…” Indeed He is blessed, and He is a blessing to all who believe in Him. Help us to bear fruit by His power and for His glory. Lead us to be prayerful, to ask forgiveness when our branches grow bare, and to give Him the authority and the right to draw from us things that please Him.    Thought Questions: -       The plant imagery is helpful. If you are a fig tree that belongs to Jesus, how does that impact the nourishment and growth you pursue daily? -       Jesus was deeply offended that the temple of God was infiltrated by greed. Is there a sense in which that has meaning for us in His church? -       There is instruction on prayer in this chapter. Why does Jesus call us to forgive “anything against anyone” before we seek God's forgiveness?

Send us a textIn this episode, you will find the following:1) Reading of Mark Chapter 112) Explanations of key takeaways3) Summary4) Prayer

The Gospel of Mark presented in a series of narrative sermons.

Continuing in the Gospel of Mark, we are in chapter 11. We talk about Jesus' righteous anger with the money changers in the temple and how to keep the sanctity of the church as followers of Jesus.

8 l The Bigger Picture l Mark 11:1-11 l 2-23-25

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Instead of meditating on the Bible, many times we try to work up our own faith. It becomes a game of mental positivism—a denial of reality. But there's a gift of real faith that comes from God. Rather than rushing in and trying to believe in ourselves for things, we should spend more time in God's Word. Faith comes from hearing the Word!

Remember the phrase “Beware a wolf in sheep's clothing”? Unfortunately, sometimes so-called spiritual leaders are those wolves. We have to hold anything someone says up to the Bible and find out if that person has an ulterior motive to his or her teaching. May we always be sincere in our sharing of Scripture and wary of false teachers.

Mark 11 by Paul Carter

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