Faith, Prayer & Judgment | Mountain-Moving Biblical Faith

Feb 18, 2026    Dr. Shea Shrader

What does the cursed fig tree have to do with prayer, faith, and judgment?

In Mark 11:12–25, Jesus curses a fig tree, cleanses the temple, and then teaches one of the most powerful lessons on biblical faith and prayer. This wasn’t random. It was prophetic.

The fig tree represented Israel — full of leaves but empty of fruit. Outward religion. No inward reality.

And the warning is clear:

If there is no fruit, there will be judgment.

But Jesus doesn’t stop there. He moves from warning to instruction:

“Have faith in God.” (Mark 11:22)

In this sermon, we explore:

✔️ What Biblical Faith Really Is

✔️ Faith in God’s Person, Promises, Power, and Purposes

✔️ Why Prayer Is Not a Blank Check

✔️ What It Means to Move Mountains

✔️ How to Align Your Will With God’s Will

✔️ The Danger of Fruitless Christianity

Faith is not:

Faith in feelings

Faith in outcomes

Faith in faith

Faith is confidence in the character and Word of God.

This message will challenge religious routine and call you back to authentic, fruit-bearing faith rooted in Scripture.