Supporting Scriptures:

• Luke 13:1-5: Jesus addresses the necessity of repentance.
• Luke 13:6-9: The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree.
• Galatians 5:22-23: The Fruit of the Spirit.
• 2 Chronicles 7:14: A call for God’s people to humble themselves and pray.
• Hosea 10:12: Breaking up the fallow ground and sowing righteousness.
• 2 Peter 3:9: God’s patience and desire for all to reach repentance.
• 2 Kings 20: King Hezekiah’s prayer for more time.

Main Points:

• The Necessity of Repentance: The speaker begins by referencing the Galileans and those killed by the tower of Siloam. He echoes Jesus’ message that tragedy is not necessarily a reflection of individual sin, but a reminder that all must repent or perish.
• The Parable of the Fruitless Tree: Using the fig tree as an analogy for the nation of Israel and the modern church, the speaker explains that God expects a “return on His investment.” He notes that God has strategically planted believers in local churches to bear fruit that glorifies Him.
• Jesus as the Intercessor: In the parable, the dresser of the vineyard (representing Jesus) asks the owner for one more year to cultivate the tree before cutting it down. The speaker highlights that we are currently in a “delay time” provided by God’s mercy for the purpose of repentance.
• Spiritual Cultivation (Digging and Dunging): To encourage growth, the dresser offers to “dig about it and dung it.” The speaker interprets this as God working on the “heart and mind”—the root of our problems—and using the “messy” parts of our lives to create productivity and transformation.
• Breaking Up Fallow Ground: The sermon calls for a spiritual revival by “breaking up the fallow ground” of spiritual neglect. This involves a renewed urgency to seek the Lord until He “rains righteousness” upon the believers.
• The Purpose of Extra Time: Referencing King Hezekiah, who was granted 15 additional years, the speaker asks the congregation what they will do with the “another year” God has given them. He emphasizes being “impactful rather than impressive” in one’s community and family.

Overall Message:

The sermon is a call to action for believers to recognize the mercy of God in granting them more time—”another year”—to bear spiritual fruit. By highlighting Jesus’ role as the great intercessor who pleads for our growth, the speaker encourages the congregation to move past spiritual stagnation. The ultimate goal is to allow God to transform the “dung” of past mistakes into a life of righteousness and impactful service to the community.