Sermons on Leaven Of Pharisees:

Two Kingdoms

Contributed by David Mcnally on Oct 30, 2011

We may be citizens of a certian country or state, but our membership of the Kingdom of God is more important, and should take priority over all our other allegiances.

The two kingdoms - Matthew 22:15-22 Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Do you remember the Frank Sinatra song: ‘Strangers in the night’. I can’t remember how the words go, but it is about two people who pass each other and no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lazarus

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 8, 2013

Why is it that they won't be convinced by someone rising from the dead? It is the heart and faith, and the Holy Spirit, on hearing the Word, and not great miracles that brings people to Christ.

“If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.” Let the Words of my Mouth… This morning, I want to review what we read in our Gospel lesson, the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Remember when examining any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Are You A Legalist? Or An Illegalist?

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013

Are you a legalist, or are you an illegalist? In other words, do you follow the law of God, or do you disobey the law of God? It is not a bad thing to be labeled a legalist. Satan has used this creative title to try to deceive many people to disobey God.

Matthew 7:13-27 Who in this room would consider themselves a legalist? This is the topic that I would like to briefly talk to you about tonight: Legalism, or “The Lie of Legalism.” Since the beginning of the Lord’s church, the devil has held nothing back; He has created so many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You’re Out! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 24, 2011

One strike and you are out! Is that the game you want to play.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I love baseball, I love everything about the game, I LOVED playing it, I love watching it, and I loved coaching it. • Baseball is fun for both athlete and nerd alike. It takes a lot of skill to hit a round ball with a round bat when the ball is doing all kinds of crazy ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Forgiving Others In An Unforgiving World”

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jul 1, 2009

Forgiveness is a wonderful life changing and empowering experience given to mankind by a loving God.

“Forgiving Others in an Unforgiving World” Forgiveness is a wonderful life changing and empowering experience given to mankind by a loving God. To be a Christian we must have the spirit of Christ abiding in our hearts; and to have the spirit of Christ means that we will forgive people, even as He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus On Scripture - 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2010

We may have many teachers whom we respect and would love to meet and question – but we worship and submit to Jesus.

Dakota Community Church October 17, 2010 Jesus on Scripture - 2 Revelation 19:11-16 11I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. 12His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Mennonite

True Love Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2009

Message about building a bridge to the community through the love we have. These are notes and pieces to put a message together

Note: This message came from a series of messages by Doug Small Title: Building a Bridge to the Community - True Love Theme: True love, action Text: Luke 7:36 - 47 Introduction Luke 7:36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him (Religious leaders) to eat with him (Jesus). And He (Jesus) went to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Church Of God

New Wine, New Wineskins Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

What are we responding to? Is it Jesus as Lord or is it some human religious system? Is our behaviour going to help others discover the good news of Jesus Christ? Will it help us proclaim forgiveness of sins in Jesus’ name?

Most people dislike change. Some people think it’s a necessary evil; but evil nevertheless. But there are times when change is absolutely necessary; when the old ways won’t work; when the old ways will actually hinder the thing that’s coming. One such moment in time was at the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Great Commandment

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 12, 2016

Jesus tells us that we need to love others.

Back in 1987 I was enrolled at Ohio Christian University, and attending Community United Methodist Church in Circleville. The pastor at that time was Rev. Lovell. He told a story in one of his sermons that has stayed with me all these years. There was a child physiologist that was having some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Preserving The Best Of Both In The Church World

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 12, 2023

When anything new comes along, we struggle to know what should be preserved and what should be discarded. This struggle may seem new, but it is an age-old problem. Jesus in this discourse helps us to preserve the best of both worlds and the danger of putting new wine in old wineskins.

Sermon: Preserving the Best of Both in the Church World Scripture: Matt 9:10-17 “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

I Choose To Be Authentic

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 11, 2018

THIS IS THE SIXTH IN A SERIES OF CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING OUR WALK WITH THE LORD. THE CHOICE TO BE AUTHENTIC IS THE CHOICE TO LIVE EVERYDAY WHAT IT IS WE BELIEVE. WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT SOME GUIDELINES TO HELP US BE AUTHENTIC CHRISTIANS.

I CHOOSE TO BE AUTHENTIC MATTHEW 6:1-8, 16-24 THERE IS AN OLD SAYING, “WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET”, AND QUITE FRANKLY, I FIND IT QUITE DECEITFUL. IN MANY CASES THE OPPOSITE IS TRUE, THOUGH WE STRIVE TO BE LIKE THIS, WE FEAR THE VULNERABILITY THAT COMES FROM ALLOWING PEOPLE TO KNOW WHAT WE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sight For The Blind Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018

Message 20 from John's gospel exploring the passage where Jesus restored sight to the blind man.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sight for the Blind” INTRODUCTION John portrays Jesus as the one who came to give light and life to men. He did not come to condemn but to convert those in darkness. As we said a few weeks back, blindness or darkness comes from two problems. No light source. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Door Leads To The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 21, 2020

Looking at I AM statements of Jesus. Combining the statements I AM the Door and I AM the Good Shepherd.

I am the Door / Good Shepherd John 10:1-14 May 24, 2020 I am standing in a doorway . . . because that’s part of what we’re talking about today. I want you to think about a time . . . maybe 15 - 20 years ago, and if you’ve got kids around you who won’t remember that time, tell them how you never ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Defilement Comes From Within Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 22, 2021

It is not the food you eat or religious observation you practice that enables you to claim that you are right with God. Your attitude, behavior, and response to His commands show whether or not your life is defiled before Him.

Worship is supposed to come from a grateful heart and mind, focused on how God's mercy and grace has taken us off of the road to hell and by the redemptive work of Jesus Christ on our behalf, placed us on the narrow road leading to eternal life. Our submission to Him as Lord and Savior, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Hebrews 12:14-15, James 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

"martha, The Energizer Bunny"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 18, 2019

Martha's help bounce babies, keep the church budget balance, paint walls and organize closets. The story is about discipleship for men and "women". thoughts from Jesus Thorugh Middle Eastr Eyes Keny Baliey, and The Jesus I never Knew by Philip Yancy

In Jesus Holy Name July 21, 2019 Text: Luke 10:38-39 Redeemer “Martha, The Energizer Bunny” Martha’s are the energizer bunnies of the church. They keep going and going and going. They store strength like a camel stores water. Because of Martha’s, the church budget gets balanced, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-39

Denomination: Lutheran