Sermons on Jesus Vs Pharisees:

Countercultural Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 8, 2023

Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26.

Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26. How did Jesus call some of His disciples? Is that a picture for anyone who chooses to follow Him? As Jesus passed on from there, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

At The Heart Of Jesus

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on May 3, 2008

Learn the importance of spending time close to the heart of God.

I. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms A. TEXT: John 13:21-30 “When Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, "Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." Then the disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom He spoke. Now there was leaning ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30

Jesus Is More Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Jesus is More

A few years ago, the Barna group took a survey of a large pool of Christians and discovered that 48% of the people surveyed believe that “if people are generally good, or do enough good things for others, and follow the 10 commandments...they will earn a place in heaven.” The president of the Barna ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Losing Jesus

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

Once we come to Christ in faith, our relationship is secure in Him. However, it is possible to loose our fellowship with Him.

LOSING JESUS Luke 2:41-52 INTRO. Many think the underprivileged child is the one who does not have the right kind of education or food or clothing...or perhaps one from a broken home or one whose father has been killed or imprisoned. But the true underprivileged child is the one raised in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Law

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2022

Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Let’s examine Jesus’ commentary on the law in the sermon on the mount and understand the spirit of the law.

Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Let’s examine Jesus’ commentary on the law in the sermon on the mount and understand the spirit of the law. You ARE Salt and Light “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, how will it become salty again? It’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Pitiful Sight

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 29, 2011

An illustration of people groups who today do ’penance’ to earn God’s favor highlights Paul’s admonition to the Jews who made so many pitiful attempts at gaining God’s salvation He wants to freely give away. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, Powerpoint

A Pitiful Sight Romans 4:9-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PitifulSight.html Every hear a great throng of people make pilgrimage to the Shrine of Guadalupe in Mexico, a site where supposedly the Virgin Mary once stood...however unlikely that is. They go there hoping to get her attention, and to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Of Our Lives

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 5, 2016

A message to emphasis the importance of time management.

"The Time of Our Lives" James 4:14 James 4:13 Go to now, ye that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: 14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth for a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Seagulls In The Empress

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 3, 2018

The teaching you receive will either equip you to honour the Master or will serve to allow birds to invade and despoil your life.

“When the disciples went to the other side, they forgot to take bread. ‘Watch out,’ Jesus said to them, ‘beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.’ So, they began to discuss this among themselves, saying, ‘It is because we brought no bread.’ When Jesus learned of this, he said, ‘You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2017

How can we have thankful hearts? 1. By speaking (vs. 1-2, 5). 2. By singing (vs. 1-2). 3. By seeking (vs. 3-4).

How to Have a Thankful Heart Psalm 105:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 19, 2017 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Psalm 105, as we explore how to have a thankful heart. King David possibly wrote this whole Psalm, and he certainly wrote the first 15 verses. David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-5, Psalm 105:1

Denomination: Baptist

It's His Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014

A look at the church.

It’s His Church October 13, 2013 For the past number of weeks, we’ve been looking at the church, and today and in two weeks, we’ll take a final look for now at the church. Remember, next week is more of a special week, as we will have a special worship and pot luck honoring our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 3, 2011

1. Rededicate yourself to the Lord (vs. 6-8). 2. Get ready to see the Lord (vs. 9-11). 3. Give reverence to the Lord (vs. 12-19).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 2 Exodus 19:6-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 9, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION *One of the first movies I ever remember seeing as a kid was Charlton Heston in “The Ten Commandments.” I think it’s one of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Evaluation: History?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 27, 2017

Accountability is seldom seen? Do we practice self-evaluation? What does our history say about our future?

Self-evaluation: A OLD YEAR BECOMES HISTORY --- A NEW YEAR IS A MYSTERY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37 For by thy words thou shalt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lust: What Love Is Not Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Feb 10, 2016

Love focuses on others, lust focuses on self. There is no such thing as “acceptable lust”.

Many of you know of C.S. Lewis from his Narnia book series. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and its sequels have been made into multiple movies that together have grossed over 1.5 billion dollars worldwide. However, Mr. Lewis is also very well known for his books discussing Christianity and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Dealings With America

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016

What God has done, is doing, and will do for America

TITLE: God's Dealings With America TEXT: Psalm 33:1-12 INTRO: We must never forget what God has done for America, in the past and what He is doing for America in the present. Then we need to understand what God will do to America in the future. I. WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR AMERICA. A. God Birthed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 19, 2009

This sermon examines the life of Abraham as an example of obedience, faith and saying "yes" to God.

I want you to picture in your mind the first car you ever had. What make and model, what year, what color? I want you to turn to someone you came here with and describe that car to them! Maroon 1979 Chevy Impala nicknamed the scud (slow and inaccurate) It had all the self inflicted dings and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational