This clip is taken from the sermon “The Parable of the Fig Tree,” preached by Pastor Tim Smith at Mars Hill Church’s Ballard location in Seattle, Washington, on August 29. It is the 88th sermon in our sermon series on the Gospel of Luke.
To watch the full sermon, visit http://marshill.com/media/luke/the-parable-of-the-fig-tree
29 And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. 31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
34 “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. 35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
37 And every day he was teaching in the temple, but at night he went out and lodged on the mount called Olivet. 38 And early in the morning all the people came to him in the temple to hear him.
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Pastor Tim Smith
Luke 21:29-38
Prayer is a Declaration of War
August 21, 2011
