Sermons on Blind Pharisees:

Wedding Feast Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019

How do I know if I’m a Pharisee? 1. If I struggle to enjoy the party. 2. If I get distracted by other parties. 3. If I’m not trying to populate the party

Wedding Feast Matthew 22:1-14 How do I know if I’m a Pharisee? 1. If I struggle to enjoy the party. Vv.1-4 2. If I get distracted by other parties. Vv.5-7 3. If I’m not trying to populate the party vv.8-14 Opening illustration Turn with me to Matthew 22:1-14 Begin a new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Telos

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 9, 2018

Of all the sins listed in our Gospel today, the telos in that list is extremely off-course from God.

22B People put their entire moral analysis on intention only; e.g. If my intention is good, I can do it. But actually, “telos” is the word in the Bible that orients ourselves toward God. Telos means “purpose, intent, goal.” E.g. Bulimia is acting against the telos of eating. A couple good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Gets The Last Word: An Exposition Of Matthew 22:34-46

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 17, 2020

Jesus has the last word with the Pharisees just as He did with the Sadducees. And He will have the last word on everything just as He had the first. Sermon for Proper 25 After Pentecost Year A

Jesus Gets the Last Word: An Exposition of Matthew 22:34-46 The passage we are studying this morning occurred at the Temple just a few days before His arrest, trial, and crucifixion. The Pharisees and Sadducees had taken turns trying to trap Jesus in His words. The Sadducees had just tried to trap ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 10, 2021

Watch out for fakes! Whether we're talking about counterfeit products from the internet or people, the results are similar. We're disappointed, angered, distrustful. Fake stuff doesn't live up to our expectations. Become the "real deal."

Authentic: Becoming The Real Deal   • Fake Rolex in NYC for $50. (real deal is anywhere from $10-$15K USED) That street corner Rolex will eventually turn your wrist green and quit right after that. • If you shop online at all, chances are good you’ve bought counterfeit or fake ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:11-24, Matthew 23:3-7, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hosting Jesus, The Vip (Luke 7:36-50) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 28, 2024

One host fails, but another rises up, and gives Jesus the welcome he deserves. The passage is an illustration of how and why people tripped on Jesus (Luke 7:31-35).

One of the things we've talked about several times in the gospel of Luke, is the idea of God "visiting" his people. That's a big part of today's message, so let's read Luke 1:68, to get us off on the right foot: I'll read from the RSV (and here, the translation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 7:31-35

The Practice Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2023

This message is the first in the teaching of Jesus on prayer as recorded in the Sermon on the Mount

THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER MATTHEW 6:5–8 “AND WHEN YOU PRAY, DO NOT BE LIKE THE HYPOCRITES, FOR THEY LOVE TO PRAY STANDING IN THE SYNAGOGUES AND ON THE STREET CORNERS TO BE SEEN BY MEN. I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR REWARD IN FULL. 6BUT WHEN YOU PRAY, GO INTO YOUR ROOM, CLOSE THE DOOR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mt. 23:1-12

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024

These verses proceed the eight woes of which Christ warned the Pharisees.

Mat. 23:1-12 by: Joe Mack Cherry I. Preface to the 8 Woes Christ pronounced and explained toPharisees and the Sadducees. A. Jesus and the Pharisees 1. We have learned through time and study that Jesus was never harsh on the struggling sinner. a. Jo 4 – The lady at the well from Samaria b. Jo 8 – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Want Our Eyes To Be Open

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2014

When your eyes are hurting it seems like your whole body hurts.You don’t know how much you need, use a body part until you’re unable to use it. In the ancient world, blindness was a very common malady.

“We Want Our Eyes to Be Open” Matthew 20.29-34 February 16, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A This week, the American voice of the Olympics, Bob Costas, was absent from the airwaves due to a double eye infection. 1 He said, “"Bear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

It’s so easy for us to grovel in our ingratitude, gripe and grumble. It’s so easy to be negative about people and life. When it comes to ingratitude, we all must plead guilty. There is so much good, beauty and kindness all around us, and we see only th

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army INTRODUCTION: Syria was to the North of Israel and made many military thrusts into Israel. Much like modern Israelis and Palestinians. Israel’s king was able to anticipate these military moves and avoid the battle. Look at what the young man saw. He saw ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

"process Of Healing" Series

Contributed by Fr. Kumud Nayak on Jan 16, 2021

A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, "if you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched the leper, and said to him, " I do will it. be made clean". Mk. 1: 40-45

A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, "if you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched the leper, and said to him, " I do will it. be made clean". Mk. 1: 40-45 "Process of Healing" To understand the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Be Kind To The Disabled Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Those who are disabled can challenge believers to be more authentic in their Christian faith and love. This message shows how a blind man was able to challenge the disciples and a crowd of people who were following Jesus.

My family attended two Baptist churches in Danville that were unusually, yet refreshingly, filled with a love for those who are disabled. We saw the deaf, for which a sign language interpreter was provided. We also saw those with some sort of mental handicap, and those with a wide range of physical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

"he Touched My Eyes"

Contributed by David Nolte on Sep 1, 2019

The worst kind of bllindness is the closed eye type.

“He Touched My Eyes” John 9:1-11 David P. Nolte Some people are unable to see the truth because they are self-deceived. Let me show what I mean: A group of senior citizens in a retirement home were having coffee and discussing their ailments. “My arms are so weak, I can hardly lift this ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

‘miracles’ -The Gift That Stopped Giving? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 2, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 3: 1 – 26

Acts 3: 1 – 26 ‘Miracles’ -The Gift That Stopped Giving? 3 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sin Apariencia, Sin Experiencia Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 10, 2023

El Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma

Sin apariencia, sin experiencia Sagrada Escritura 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Efesios 5:8-14, Juan 9:1-41. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, El evangelio de hoy se centra en la analogía y distinción entre la ceguera física y espiritual. Los ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Walang Hitsura, Walang Karanasan Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 10, 2023

Ang Ikaapat na Linggo ng Kuwaresma

Walang Hitsura, Walang Karanasan Banal na Kasulatan 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Efeso 5:8-14, Juan 9:1-41. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ang ebanghelyo ngayon ay nakasentro sa pagkakatulad at pagkakaiba sa pagitan ng pisikal at espirituwal na pagkabulag. Nakita ng ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other