Sermons on Jesus And Pharisees:

Revelation Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 21, 2008

Just how much does Jesus know about you and what does he do with that information? A woman and some Pharisees find out but his response is very different between those who need forgiveness and those who want it.

In the movie "Conspiracy Theory" Mel Gibson believes that the government knows all kinds of things about him and are tracking his every move so that he doesn’t uncover some super secret plot they are trying to cover up. For most of the movie you believe that Gibson is just plan wacky but then all ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Avoiding Three Common Misuses Of The Bible

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 30, 2010

Jesus points out some of the ways that the Pharisees, Herodians, and Sadducees are not interpreting the Word right.

Three Common Misuses Of The Bible: 1. The highest use of your Bible knowledge is winning a theological argument. - Matthew 22:15-22. - For many people, the ultimate use of their Bible knowledge is the ability to show others (both Christians and non-Christians) that “I’m right and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

You Just Don't Get It, Do You? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 15, 2020

They are so hungry that they miss the point Jesus is trying to make. Will we miss that point, too?

Tuesday of the 6th Week in Course 2020 “You Just Don’t Get It” I’ve been a teacher pretty much all my career, at all levels except elementary school. So I can empathize with St. James in his epistle, and–although it’s weird to say it–with Jesus as He tries to help His disciples understand the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, James 1:12-18, Psalm 94:12-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Healing Sin

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Feb 25, 2008

Jesus’ healing of a blind man confirms his identity as a sinner in the eye of the Pharisees.

Who could POSSIBLY object to the healing of a blind man? Well, plenty of people. Jesus is strolling around the town when he sees a man who has been blind since birth. The common thinking at that time was that such afflictions as blindness and deafness were brought about by sin -- somebody’s sin. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Celebration And Praise During Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011

Message about the celebration on Palm Sunday. Why the Pharisees were upset at Jesus

Title: Celebration and Praise During Palm Sunday Theme: To show how to praise, and people who praised on Palm Sunday Text: Matthew 21:1-12 Read this Between Matthew 21:11 & 12 Luke 19:39 And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, "Teacher, rebuke Your disciples." 40 But He answered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Jhhemtyd Part 4: Majoring On The Minors

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009

Fourth in the series regarding Jesus’ words about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and religious leaders.

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 4 – Majoring on the Minors Matthew 23:23-24 January 18, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: How many in here today are detail-oriented? It’s okay, nothing to be ashamed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 10, 2021

The Lord's Power, Verses Man Power

I’m reminded of a young man by the age of 30 who has received many of the things that he wanted in life. He received the nice expensive car that he desired, he moved into his dream house with 10 bedrooms, and 12 bathrooms. His bank account has reached an astronomical peak, he married the center ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Walking Dead

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 25, 2013

Christians are constantly coming in contact with the walking dead around us. Jesus talked about the walking dead when He spoke to the Pharisees about being dead inside. Jesus also warned the Laodicean Church that they were dead as well.

The Walking Dead Last week I talked to yall about five signs that showed that we are spiritually alive. It’s good to be spiritually alive isn’t it? What about being spiritually dead? How much fun is that? How many of us remember when we were still spiritually dead? All of us at one time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Visits Mary And Martha Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 16:The Great Commission - Jesus visits Mary and Martha at thier home.

The Great Commission Part 16 – Jesus visits Mary & Martha Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” April 27th – Deacon Kurt Ulman May 4th – Grace Steadman May ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus Became Sin For You

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 12, 2011

Just how did Jesus pay for your sins? To understand this will give you a new appreciation for just how bad evil is, how good God is, and the value of what Jesus did for you on the cross and bears for you each and every day. It also makes our job descripti

A few weeks ago we talked about the masks we as Christians put on that sometimes hides our true selves from one another. But those who do not know Christ also put on masks—to hide themselves from an awful reality that they don’t want to face—that we as humans are evil at the core. We distract ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Killed Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2014

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Who Killed Jesus Christ? John 12:23-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhoKilled.html Jesus died and was buried, and sprung up in everlasting life! He begins now to give the disciples some teaching about what they are about to witness in a just a few days. This is all new to them, but the cross ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Situation Seems Impossible Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Our greatest need to fill the sense of spiritual hunger. If you are hungry, you can eat bread and be satisfied for a few hours and then you get hungry again. But Jesus can fill a spiritual need that will satisfy you for eternity.

INTRODUCTION Life is full of impossible situations. And everyone has different advice to pass on to you during tough times. Someone has said the best way to deal with your problems is to laugh at them. But someone else said that laughing at your problems is like changing a baby’s diaper. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Picky Picky - Mark 2:23-28 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 29, 2023

The Pharisees accuse the disciples of Sabbath breaking when they pick grain while traveling. Jesus responds by pointing to David eating the bread of the presence.

Mark 2:23 One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and as his disciples walked along, they began to pick some heads of grain. 24 The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” 25 He answered, “Have you never read what David did when he and his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Lord, We Need Your Help!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 9, 2009

Four requests for spiritual help we need from the Lord.

Lord, We Need Your Help! Matthew 16:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 8, 2009 *Do you ever feel like you need spiritual help? -- Oh yeah! -- Especially when I am struggling or see people I love struggling with faults and weaknesses. *If you don’t feel like you need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Preparations - Part 3

Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 16, 2022

Palm Sunday Sermon

Have you ever done anything that you knew was going to be painful but would ultimately be for your benefit? Maybe you started an exercise program and you knew it would be difficult but you needed to get back in shape or lose some weight. Or maybe you underwent some surgery you knew you needed even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible