Sermons on Harmony To Hypocrisy:

Blurred Vision

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022

Here we see Abram and his nephew Lot traveling together, with all their goods. They had to come to an agreement to see who would settle where.

Here we see Abram and his nephew Lot traveling together, with all their goods. They came upon the plain of Jordan. They had to come to an agreement to see who would settle where. Abram was the oldest and had the right to make the first choice. In this instance, Abram set an example of how to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Need For Unity

Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 28, 2022

Without Unity, the church will lose it's light. It will no longer be able to show the light of Christ to a lost world.

THE NEED FOR UNITY We are told that the church is to be salt and light, a beacon to a lost world. But we will lose our light, our mission if there is not unity in our church. Let us look this morning at how Jesus wants his earthly body, the church, to function. But first let us pray. Prayer 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, John 17:20-23, John 13:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Safety & Protection

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 24, 2023

Safety is defined as the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian author and activist once remarked: “Today it is time for every child to have a right to life, right to freedom, right to health, right to education, safety, the right to dignity, right to equality, and right to peace.” Psalm 91:1-5 reminds us: “He who dwells in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:8, Ephesians 6:11, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3

How Much Agreement Should We Have? Philippians 3:15-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2022

Paul teaches us about when we must all agree in the church, and what to do about disagreements.

One of the amazing things about modern technology is how all our various devices sync up with each other. You’ve got programs or settings or preferences on your phone, and you can put that down and pick up your tablet two seconds later and there they are, and it’s the same on your computer - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-16

Corinthians: Church Matters (1)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

The Corinthian church made a lot of mistakes that we can learn from. In 1 Corinthians 1, Paul calls the church to Holiness, Harmony, and Humility!

Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/9/2014 How many of you have ever heard someone say they’re not interested in going to church, because it’s full of hypocrites? What’s really sad is that according to a study conducted by LifeWay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Living In Harmony And Peace 2 Corinthians 13:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 13, 2024

The words of Paul in 2 Corinthians 13:11 are not merely a farewell but a directive for living a life transformed by the truth of the Gospel.

Transformed by Truth: Living in Harmony and Peace 2 Corinthians 13:11 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NLT): "Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11, James 1:2-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Romans 12:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chasing Harmony - 1 Peter 3:11-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 22, 2025

How do you find peace in a contentious relationship?

1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10 For, "Whoever would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:11-12

Jhhemtyd Part 5: Outward Appearance Vs. Inward Reality

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009

Part five of this series on Jesus’ words to the religious leaders regarding their hypocrisy.

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 5 – Outward Appearance vs. Inward Reality Matthew 23:25-28 January 25, 2009 Me/We: I’m wondering something: in all our weeks of looking at the issue of hypocrisy as Jesus talks about it, has anyone gotten the idea that being a hypocrite is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Grace Is About Controversy Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011

Paul discovers that Peter has done an about face and is behaving hypocritically.

We’re all so perfect that we never get into arguments with anyone - aren’t we? You never had a fight with your spouse? You’ve never had a blow-up with any of your children? You’ve never disagreed with your boss or supervisor? Everything has always been perfect - you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answer To Hypocrites Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This message is from an expository series from the book of Romans.

“God’s Answer to Hypocrites” Romans 2:1-11 September 28, 2008 When you talk to imaginary friends, like Harvey, Jimmy Stewart’s 6-foot white rabbit, they come to take you away. But in Greek literature, there was a literary device which consisted of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

True And False Repentance

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

A message examining repentance and motives.

TRUE AND FALSE REPENTANCE Matthew 3:5-8 INTRO: There would never have been a false if there hadn’t been a true. Counterfeit money is made because there is good money. Hypocrites are the opposite of true Christians, and their very existence proves that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Plagues Of The Priesthood

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

A message for ministers about some pitfalls into which clergy may fall. It looks at the hypocrisy of the priesthood in the days when Jesus was on the earth.

I Peter 2:5,9-11 “Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ…But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jhhemtyd Part 6: Learning From History

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 20, 2009

Part six of this series, this message based on how Israel had rejected God’s prophets and His Messiah.

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 6 – Learning from History Matthew 23:29-39 February 15, 2009 Me: One of the most frustrating parts of parenting is when your child gets hurt doing something that had already hurt them sometime before. You parents know what I’m talking about, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:29-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Words Of Integrity" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 17, 2008

Fifth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

The religious leaders of Jesus’ day had developed a curious hierarchy of oaths, which were categorized in such a way that some oaths were considered more binding than others. This is illustrated by what Jesus had to say to the Scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23:16-22 (read passage). These oaths ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Wash Up For Dinner

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2008

What does it mean today to avoid being a pharisee? To wash ourselves with and be fountains of mercy.

Wash Up for Dinner 14 October 2008 Tuesday of 28th week in Course This is a dangerous Gospel to read to a bunch of guys, because it sounds like Jesus didn’t learn the lesson from Mary that he should wash up for dinner. As we find frequently in Scripture, the superficial meaning is nowhere near ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Catholic