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Jesus The Jilted Lover Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 3,575 views

Jesus loves us even when we reject his love for us.

Portraits of Jesus Matthew 23 I. The Jilted Lover A. See His Love (Matt. 23:37) i. Jeremiah 31:3 ii. Hosea 11:1, 3-4 iii. John 3:16 B. He died for the Pharisee, too C. Feel His Rejection i. John 1:10-11 ii. Hosea 11:2 Lesson: We can be religious, and still reject Jesus. We can be moral, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus Hates Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

based on 23 ratings

| 6,720 views

This message was designed to direct the audience’s attention to one of the things Jesus hates most in man’s character - hypocrisy

What Jesus Hates? Part 2 in the series, The Journey To Jerusalem March 17, 2002 Last week we discussed “Who Matters To Jesus”. Despite how the world gives value to the attractive, outspoken & impressive people, Jesus seemed to have a different value system. As we watched Him move throughout Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:42-54, Matthew 23:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bragging Rights

Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 2, 2002

based on 256 ratings

| 15,942 views

A sermon showing the need for one to be humble.

Bragging Rights By Ian Biss 2/17/02 Intro . . . A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land and the milkman told the cattleman that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texan scoffed at such a small parcel of land. He said, "Yankee, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Grace Brethren

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 31, 2002

based on 46 ratings

| 6,228 views

Everybody has to learn to deal with disappointment.

Dealing with Disappointment 1. Don’t “Dis” me man. Means to dishonor. In modern terms. 2. Most of us know the absolute horror, embarrassment, frustration and pain of disappointments in our lives. 3. The word Disappointment means to disgrace or (by impl.) put to the blush:-confounded, dishonoured. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:12, Proverbs 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Chapter Two...as Applied To The Twenty-First Century

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 2,436 views

Christians can delude themselves into thinking that they are, somehow, better than others.

As we study the “Life of Christ” we can make some observations that are just as true in this day-and-age as they were during the time of Christ. 1. We see the religious leaders looking at everyone else and judging them for a violation of some law that the leaders had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A White Washed Christian Or Are You Covered By The Blood Of Jesus?

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 23, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 8,573 views

This sermon is meant for any one that might be struggling with their salvation and is on the edge of being a hypocrite!

(Sermon By: Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks of Lyons, Georgia) PRAYER: My Father, God above. Thank You for Your eternal love. Thank You for my personal relationship with You and for Your will as it will be done in my life. Thank You God for the Prayer of Serenity which is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28, Matthew 24:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 1)

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 4,760 views

Signs your spiritual life is headed in the wrong direction

4, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part I Introduction: When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but other don’t and sometimes others know and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13-24, Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Mennonite

Let God See The Plumbing

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 21, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 6,455 views

When it comes down to it, do you let God in on the inside of you - or do you hold Him at arms length? Take a lesson from the religious establishment of Jesus’ day - let God into the ugly inner parts of your life, and let the Great Plumber heal you.

A few years back I did a remodeling project at my house - the carpenter did much of the work but I cut costs by doing the plumbing myself. After putting in a bathroom over our garage the area was covered up by sheetrock. One day as I was walking to my car I felt a drop of water hit my eye. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

There's Always Room For One More

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 29, 2002

based on 151 ratings

| 11,645 views

Hey, peacock, how broad are your phylacteries and how long are your fringes?

There’s Always Room for One More A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land and the milkman told the cattleman that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texan scoffed at such a small parcel of land. He said, "Yankee, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Remove The Scarlet D

Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 28, 2002

based on 72 ratings

| 4,381 views

An appeal to extend Christ’s ministry of reconciliation to the divorced and remarried children of God.

LET’S REMOVE THE SCARLET D Matthew 23.4 "They tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them." INTRO: Let me say up front that I believe that marriage is meant to be a permanent covenant between one man for one woman, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Straining Gnats And Swallowing Camels

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 21, 2002

based on 79 ratings

| 15,878 views

Shows how the Pharisees did and sometimes we do miss the harder parts of God’s plan--justice, mercy, and faithfulness.

Straining Gnats and Swallowing Camels MT 23:23 "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices--mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law--justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24, Hosea 2:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

So You Want To Be A Pharisee!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 4,152 views

So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you!

So you want to be a Pharisee! Thesis: So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you! Texts: Matthew 5:20 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of Just Talking A Good Game

Contributed by Martin Albanese on May 15, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 5,829 views

Sometimes we are so good at talking our way outta just about anything. Sometimes that in its own is a sin. If your going to talk the talk, walk the walk

The Sin of Just Talking a Good Game (Sermon notes take from a book called Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned: But I Have Several Excellent by James W. Moore.) Matthew 23:23-28 NLT - "How terrible it will be for you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 10,858 views

Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missing A Chance To Be Together

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 5,904 views

Are we loosing the art of being together? God would like us to BE TOGETHER!

HEAR THE INVITATION TO BE ---- WITH /TOGETHER/ knit together! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MISSING A CHANCE TO BE TOGETHER? Matthew 23:37 O, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, HOW OFTEN WOULD I HAVE GATHERED THY ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2, Matthew 23:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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