Sermons on Hypocrite:

Teacher's Pet Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 19, 2018

I want to be Jesus' teacher's pet. I want to be His favorite pupil. This passage gives us the key to pleasing Jesus and becoming more like Him in my life. (Spoiler alert - it has to do with how I treat people I don't like)

OPEN: A great scholar was once asked about a young man who was in his class. The person said, "So and so tells me that he was one of your students." The scholar just smiled sadly and said, "Well, he may have attended my lectures, but he was not one of my students.” What was that scholar saying? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Other Way

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

There are other ways by which men are trying to be saved.

SOME OTHER WAY John 10:1-10 INTRO: Good men are compared to sheep. God called His people a Flock in Ezekiel 34:31. Good men have the qualities of sheep. Harmless, meek, and quiet under the hand ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

All The World Is A Stage

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

The deed is done before the all-seeing God. His approval is reward enough in itself.

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE. Matthew 6:1-6; Matthew 6:16-21. “All the world’s a stage,” Shakespeare reminds us, “and all the men and women merely players.” “And one man,” continues the playwright, “in his time plays many parts…” Jesus’ teaching on almsgiving, prayer and fasting in the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21, Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's So Bad About Pharisees Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2025

Ask yourself which of the Lenten practices holds the lowest place in your priorities. Prayer, fasting, almsgiving: surely one of these is least attractive to you. Focus your prayer this Lent on that facet,

Ash Wednesday 2025 What was the “leaven of the Pharisees”? What led Jesus, when discussing self-discipline, to call these self-described “separate ones” hypocrites when they prayed, fasted, and gave alms to the poor? They were not hypocrites because they followed the Law, Torah. What they wore on ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 16:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Tares And Wheat

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

Believers and unbelievers, good and bad, all people are mixed together and one day God will separate the two. in the meantime, we have a responsibility to resolve conflict in a Godly manner.

Tares and Wheat Matthew chapter 13:24-13:30 36-43 Introduction- We continue to study in Matthew the words of Jesus giving us life application lessons. Text- Matthew 13:24-30 How many at times believe that life for an unbeliever seems to be better than the life of a believer? How many feel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

Religion vs. Relationship

I will start by reading a book excerpt from the June 3,1989 issue of Today in the Word, published by the Moody Bible Institute. As I read, see if you can guess whom is being spoke of. He made free use of Christian vocabulary. He talked about the blessing of the Almighty and the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:19-24, Romans 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2007

True fasting turns our attention off ourselves and onto God.

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough Text: Matt. 6:16-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Richard Foster writes in his book A Celebration of Discipline, “In a culture where the landscape is dotted with shrines to the Golden Arches and an assortment of Pizza Temples, fasting seems out of place, out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing Satan In Church

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 9, 2006

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ready or not, here I come. Satan where are you. Oh, Satan where are you. Some people are looking for Satan in the church.

SEEING SATAN IN CHURCH THEME: BE CAREFUL ABOUT LOOKING FOR SATAN IN THE CHURCH. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ready or not, here I come. Satan where are you. Oh, Satan where are you. Some people are looking for Satan in the church. Some people do not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things Common

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 11, 2007

Take a look at the early church and some of the amazing, and not so amazing, believers that God worked through.

All Things Common Acts Chapter 4:32-5:11 We are continuing on in our study of the early church as it is revealed to us in the Book of Acts, and I have really enjoyed just spending some time with these incredible examples and fantastic followers of Christ! The early church was not perfect, they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming An Obstacle To Those Seeking The Way Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 15, 2008

WE do not want to be the reason that people turn from Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There is a lot of responsibility that comes with being a Christian. It is not always easy to do what we are called to do. • It is so easy to get off course and start heading down the wrong path. • We can run into a lot of dangers if we start neglecting our faith. • Over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hypocrisy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination and living authentically in God's truth, warning against hypocrisy and emphasizing the importance of honoring only the divine.

Welcome, welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We are here today to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the Holy Scripture, to seek guidance, and to find solace in the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 23:33-39

Topics: Do Not Follow, Scribes

Who Made You Judge? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2016

A study of the book of Job 8: 1 – 22

Job 8: 1 – 22 Who Made You Judge? 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2 “How long will you speak these things, and the words of your mouth be like a strong wind? 3 Does God subvert judgment? Or does the Almighty pervert justice? 4 If your sons have sinned against Him, He has ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Imminent Return Of Jesus!

Contributed by Mohan Thomas on Oct 15, 2001

JESUS IS COMING ANY MOMENT, ARE YOU READY?

JESUS’ IMMINENT RETURN - Are you ready? Mohan C Thomas Matthew 24:42-51 42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Authentic / You Are The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 12, 2011

When Jesus says:"You are the salt of the earth." Jesus is saying "Be Authentic." Be the Real Deal! Beloved, an inconsistent lifestyle repels people from the church. So, how authentic is your walk? We may be the only Bible that our neighbor may ever see.

Our Gospel reading this morning from Matthew is near the beginning of Jesus most famous sermon, The Sermon on the Mount. In this message, Jesus called his followers to the highest standards of conduct. (Pause) He challenged us to "turn the other cheek." He commanded us to love our enemy, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

What’s Up With Worship

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012

DO WE COME TO CHURCH BECAUSE IT’S A HABIT? WE COME BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO DO. THE END RESULT IS THAT THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT, NOT WHAT WE ARE DOING AT THE EVENT. SO, WE SLOWLY AND INCREMENTALLY SLIP INTO A “GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS” KI

WHAT’S UP WITH WORSHIP INTRODUCTION: TRADITIONALLY, EVERY SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH OUR FAMILY OUT TO DINNER. THIS EVENT HAS BECOME HABITUAL; IT IS EXPECTED. IN FACT THERE IS ALMOST A MUTINY IF THERE IS EVEN THE HINT OF NOT GOING OUT. THE PLACE IS NOT IMPORTANT, THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT. SOMETIMES, JUST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-15

Denomination: Baptist