Sermons on Matthew 23:23-38:

Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005

The danger of the Pharisee tendency today

Matthew 23 Keeping Up Appearances Introduction We all know Hyacinth Bucket from the television sitcom ‘Keeping up Appearances’. Now although it may not be politically correct to make judgements about people, we all know that we all do it. And we can all make a judgement about the character. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Sins Of Communities Noted And Punished. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 5, 2005

This Sermon is #29 of 29 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book of Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXIX. The Sins of Communities Noted and Punished. Matthew xxiii.36. "Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation." THIS is predicated of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Living Like A Hypocrite

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Asking if you are living like a hypocrite

Are You Living Like a Hypocrit? Matthew Chap. 23 Back in the day I just dearly loved Andy Griffith And Barney Fiffe And John Wayne And Hoss Cartwright & Little Joe And today its Mel Gibson and Brad Pitt Bruce Willis - and I don’t know many! What are these people?? What do they do?? They’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Whited Sepulchers..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 19, 2004

Never believe anybody who says their horse doesn’t kick and the same goes for those who say "I’m a Christian..." not all are. Let’s examine just what a Christian really is!

Introduction Once everything and everyone, especially the guests, were at the table Jacob’s mom asked him to say the blessing and he replied, "I don’t know what to say..." Mom sweetly replied in front the guests, "Then just say what I always say..." Immediately he prayed, "Oh Lord why did I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Classroom

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 6, 2003

Jesus taught some very important lessons about Christian character near the end of his life. Here are three of them.

Last week we saw Jesus coming into Jerusalem in the “Triumphal Entry.” Remember the scene...Jesus on the back of a donkey. People lining the streets with palm branches. Hosanna, Hosanna! This week the scene changes. It’s no longer an exciting street lined with people. Now it is a classroom. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Woe

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003

Jesus tells us not to be like the Pharisees.

WOE MATTHEW 23:1 39 MATTHEW 23:1 12 Pharisees Exposed 1 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, 2 saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; 3 therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Christian Church

'extreme Makeover

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 26, 2003

In today’s world, there is an inordinate emphasis on physical appearance to the neglect of a far more important need, that of inward or spiritual beauty.

"EXTREME MAKEOVER" "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee; first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may be clean also. Woe to you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Clean On The Inside?

Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 10, 2004

Do you have a desire to be the vessel that God created you to be? Or do you want to remain soiled and unused?

“ARE YOU CLEAN ON THE INSIDE?” Here in my hand I hold this pretty china teacup. According to the seal at the bottom of this teacup it was handcrafted in Bavaria Germany, by a company called Jomann Haviland. It has a small crown as a seal, which I assume is the manufacturer’s logo. The outside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-27, Proverbs 6:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

White Washed Or Washed White?

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Jun 12, 2004

A message will prompt a salvation evaluation and challenge believers to live for the Lord.

White Washed or Washed White? Matthew 23:27-28 This morning we will pose the question, have you been washed white or white washed? I think all of us know what white wash is. White-wash- (noun) a liquid composition for whitening a surface, (verb) to gloss over or cover up (as vices or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Chicken Pen

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 21, 2003

Perhaps we can learn some things about ourselves as we see the interactions of a hen house? A fun sermon with some good insights.

LESSONS FROM THE CHICKEN PEN TEXT: Matt 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 children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!" INTRODUCTION: A. THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

I'm Not Ok You're Not Ok

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

We may look good on the outside, but inside we may be a mess. Either that or we are fooling ourselves.

I’m not OK, you’re not OK 1 John 1:4; Matt 23:31-46 4 We write this to make our joy complete. Happiness comes and goes, but JOY lasts a lifetime. Jesus Over You. Every one of us has experienced happiness. The world has Happy Hour, it is from 5-7 everyday and I am sure there are people go ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4, Matthew 23:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Really Matters Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004

This sermon discusses two core values that God wants us to have... substance and faith.These two are important in understanding His heart.

What God Values Matthew 23:23,25 Are you familiar with the term: Values Clarification? It is a process in which individuals, groups and corporations engage, in order to discover what are the basic, fundamental, bedrock beliefs and values on which they are built. It is a process that helps you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Could I Be A Pharisee?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2004

The Church of the 21st century needs to evaluate itself in terms of Christ’s judgments and demands.

Matthew 23:1-4, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, www.parkview-umc.org When Ben was a lot younger, he asked me an intriguing theological question—to which I had no answer. “Why,” he asked, “did God create chiggers, ticks, and gnats?” Anyhow, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: United Methodist

"Let The Redeemed Of The Lord Say So”

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2004

Every child of God needs to take a close look at the “who, what, where, when and why” of sharing their witness of salvation with everyone they meet.

“LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO” “Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy, And gathered out of the lands, From the east and from the west, From the north and from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-3, Matthew 23:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Jilted Lover Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

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