Sermons on Leaven Of Pharisees:

The Blood

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002

The importance of blood as illustrated by the Bible.

THE BLOOD By Gerry Pratt PART I The life of all flesh is in the blood Gen. 9:4 - 4“But you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood. Lev. 17:11,14 - 11‘For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jephthah = Rejection – Victory – And Disaster - All In The One Cup - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2022

Illegitimate, rejected, expelled, Jephthah became a recognised warrior. The ones who ill-treated him crawled to him for help against the Ammonites who were invading the country. There is much of human nature playing out in this account. We examine that. PART 1 of two parts.

JEPHTHAH = REJECTION – VICTORY – AND DISASTER - ALL IN THE ONE CUP - PART 1 There is a lot of scripture in this message. I have put that in the message for SERMONCENTRAL as it is easier to read in text. THE INTRODUCTION – LEADERLESS IN A DISMAL TIME {{Judges 10:17-18 Then the sons of Ammon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:17-18, Judges 10:9-16, Judges 11:1-2, Deuteronomy 23:2, Judges 11:3, Judges 11:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mark Of A True Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2013

Jesus said we should love one another. But why bother to tell us to do it? Shouldn't it come naturally to us? Apparently not. So, what do we need to understand in order to obey this command that Jesus gave us?

OPEN: Several years ago there was an Olympics held in Seattle Washington. And the special event that was talked about for years afterward was the 100 yard dash. Lined up on the starting line were 9 contestants, waiting for the gun to go off. At the gun, the started their run… kind of. For ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:31-34, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:11-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember To Do This... Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2014

As soldiers of Christ, this passage gives us our marching orders. What can we learn from what Jesus instructed His disciples to do on their mission?

OPEN: I read the true story of a newly married flight engineer with the Air Force who had planned a weekend getaway with his new bride. But on Friday, his squadron called and told him he was to leave the next afternoon for an eight-day mission. His wife was obviously disappointed. "Don't you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus Touches, He Changes. Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 24, 2016

His name had been Saul, but that - along with his entire life - was changed when he met Jesus. What changed him and what can we learn from his experience?

OPEN: There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day her preacher noticed how proud she seemed to be of her pretty cross, and said to her, “Honey, don't you know that the cross Jesus died on wasn't beautiful like the one you're ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:3-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

Once you’ve been set free in Christ, don’t be entangled again in the bondage of various types of legalism.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST TEXT: Galatians 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION: A. SKATING ON THE LORD’S DAY 1. A pastor got up one Sunday morning and all the roads were icy. 2. The streets were all blocked off and there was no way for him to drive to church. 3. He was forced to skate on the river to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

The Spirit Of Festival Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 22, 2021

Ancient Hebrews used a lunar-solar calendar, easy to observe in the sky as a new moon began a new month. Throughout the calendar year there were ritual observances of locally relevant harvests and commemorations of notable events. How is this relevant for Christians?

The ancient Hebrew year was observed using a lunar-solar calendar with 12 and 13 months over a 19 year cycle. This was easy to observe in the sky as a new moon began a new month. Throughout the calendar year there were ritual observances of locally relevant harvests and commemorations of notable ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-25, Romans 14:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Concerning The Kingdom, Part 2 (Matthew 13:24-58)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 18, 2025

The Lord Jesus continues to teach the people through the means of stories, or parables. Each parable presents a description of the coming kingdom and judgment.

Matthew 13 contains a series of parables that are heard by the crowds, but only a few would take the effort to really hear, understand, and apply what the Lord Jesus was teaching. He has presented stories about good and bad soils that represent how people receive and apply the Word of God to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-53, Mark 4:30-32, Luke 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Passover Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 5, 2002

God’s providence in the Exodus of Israel from Egypt, is shown today in our life if we except it. Turn to find real power in your life, turn to God.

God’s Passover Instruction 1-20 Participation 21-28 Redemption through 29-36 Freedom because of 37-51 DBF Sunday Sermon, 10/6/02 I thank God for the safety he provided to my family last week down in South Louisiana. Hurricane Lili was bearing down on the Gulf coast with winds in excess of 145 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom And Responsibility Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on May 10, 2001

This is an installment in the continuing series on Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace ¡§Freedom & Responsibility¡¨ July 30, 2000 This Morning¡¦s Text ¡V Galatians 5:1-15 ¡§It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. ¡§Behold I, Paul, say tot you that if you receive circumcision, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Feast Of Our Lord

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 2, 2010

we need more today than ever before feast on the word.

THE FEAST OF OUR LORD Leviticus 23:1And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts. 3Six days shall work ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Revelations From The Seven Parables Of The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 10, 2006

This sermon is about the 7 Parables of the Kingdom of Heaven from Matthew chapter 13 namely the Parables of 1. The Sower 2. The Weeds 3. The Mustard Seed 4. The Yeast 5. The Treasure hidden in the field 6. The Pearl of great value 7. The Net

REVELATIONS FROM THE SEVEN PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN ************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. The Parable of the Sower 2. The Parable of the Weeds 3. The Parables of the Mustard Seed 4. The Parables of the Yeast 5. The Parable of the Treasure hidden in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repentance - #2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

Repentance Authentic Christianity - #2 of 7 Jerry Watts Ezekiel 33:11 Luke 13:1-5 * Authentic Christianity! What comes to your mind when you hear that phrase? This week I prayed and thought about this question because I want to understand what it is that people think and believe is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Holy God Healthy Church Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 15 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This is the second of three messages dealing with perversion in the church

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Holy God Healthy Church” 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Part Two Review Opening Address and Introduction 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 Review In this chapter Paul tackles the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Seven Feasts Of The Lord Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 4, 2010

The 5th message in the Leviticus series focuses on the 7 feasts of the Lord in Leviticus 23 and how they all point to Jesus Christ for fulfillmemt

Leviticus #5 - Feasts of the Lord Leviticus 23 - Castle Hills Christian Ch.- July 11, 2010 This is the 5th in the Leviticus sermon series we’ve been having this summer. I’ve skimmed lightly over the book, but I want to give special attention to chapter 23. In this one chapter Moses ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ