Sermons on Lies And Hypocrisy:

Four Myths Concerning Our Busy, Busy, Busy Lives

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001

Discussion of four of the biggest lies the world believes about living hurried lives.

Myth #1: Busy equals important. - we think when you’re really busy it means you’re really living. - actually, being overly busy cuts us off from the time we need to spend cultivating the important relationships in our life: with our spouse, our kids, our friends, our God. Myth #2: Someone wins ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code-- Exposing The Errors

Contributed by John Hamilton on May 7, 2006

Exposing the lies and answering the main questions posed by "The DaVinci Code."

The Da Vinci Deception, 1 Tim 1:3; 4:1,2 1 Timothy 1:3 (NIV), “As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer.” 1 Timothy 4:1-2, “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Majestic Is His Name Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007

Our worth as human beings lies not in ourselves but in our majestic creator God.

I’m writing school reports at the moment. It’s something I hate doing. We have a system where you’re expected to write 50-100 words per student so that in the end over all your reports you’ve written tens of thousands of words most of which begin or end with “Johhny needs to be more focused in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Life In Hd: Where Is Your Focus? Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

This message focuses on materialism and where your focus lies when it comes to money.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. ______________________________________ WHERE IS YOUR FOCUS? James 5:1-12 It isn’t money ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Enters Jerusalem On A Donkey

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 21, 2013

Palm Sunday - a meticiously organised operation.Why? The key lies in the ownership of the donkey

WSMM West Walton 24-03-2012 This morning’s Gospel reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem - which marked the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. And we remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Anglican

Battlefield Spirit

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 26, 2013

Lucifer fights a spiritual war, and therein lies the real battlefield . . . the spiritual realm.

Luke 4:1-13; Rom. 10:8-13; 1 Pet. 5:5,8-9; Jn 14:6; Heb. 10:25; 11:6; Eccl. 4:12; Micah 6:8 It’s been said, “I wouldn’t be tempted ... if temptation .... wasn’t so tempting.” Oscar Wilde described it this way, “I can resist anything.... except ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unstoppable Purpose Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025

The key to an unstoppable life lies in discovering, embracing, and fulfilling that God-given purpose.

UNSTOPPABLE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:5-10 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 46:10, Acts 9:15-16, Esther 4:14 INTRODUCTION: God never creates anything without a purpose. Every human being is divinely designed with a specific assignment and destiny ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Real Independence Day

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 23, 2011

Our High Priest Jesus has offered for all time one sacrifice for sins. This is the real Independence day. Christ has freed us from all sins, from death, and the power of the devil. If we reject this sacrifice there is no other cure for our disease of sin.

July 3, 2011 Pentacost 3A The Real Independence Day Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for today is the Epistle lesson -- Paul’s letter to the Romans chapter 7:14-25a. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Confessions Of The Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

Hear what Jesus confesses about Himself

19 Therefore Jesus answered and was saying to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in like manner. 20 “For the Father loves the Son, and shows ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-47

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Lord's Supper"

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 12, 2011

Paul instructed, “You cannot partake of the Table of the Lord, and the table of demons.”… Sincerity is called for and Hypocrisy is to be dispelled.

“the Lord’s Supper” Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC October 16th 2011 INTRODUCTION: 1. Psalm 96:9; John 4:24 Worship is an eternally important and challenging subject.  To be performed so as to please God.  “Worship IS ACTION!  Is not associated with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Wheat And The Tares, And The Gnashing Of Teeth

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2014

The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all about hypocrisy; it is also a gospel reading, full of strength through humility, and atonement. Read on!

Title: The wheat and the tares, and the gnashing of teeth. This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Episcopal

Big Specks And Little Logs

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 3, 2013

At the very heart of hypocrisy is the abiity to spot a speck in another person's eye while being blind to the log in one's own eye.

This is an amazing passage of scripture… it is most often quoted by those who do not follow Christ and directed at those who do follow Christ. Hypocrisy is the number one sin Christians are accused of doing. Title: Big Specks and Little Logs (The idea is that we tend to play up the sins of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Proper Place Of Tradition

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Mar 31, 2025

Jesus teaches that traditional rules and Laws can't provide salvation and can be dangerous because they can lead to hypocrisy.

We all know the comfort that tradition can bring us. Family traditions over the holidays, birthdays Church traditions - singing hymns, Candlelight Christmas eve services, The way we have always done it. For years after Pat and I were first married - Bowed and/or genuflect - before sitting in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:34-36, Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Whitewashed Tomb Christians Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 10, 2025

This metaphor reveals the contrast between outward appearances and inner reality, exposing the hypocrisy that plagues many who claim to follow God.

In Matthew 23:27-28, Jesus unleashes a scathing critique on the Pharisees, calling them "whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness." This metaphor reveals the contrast between outward appearances and inner reality, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Departure From The Faith (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 14, 2017

To establish that the Holy Spirit predicted a “departure from the faith” that resulted in religious apostasy and the rise of denominational institutions throughout the world. This lesson describes the failures of the Reformation Movement and the successes of the Restoration Movement.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Retraction Movement 2. The Reformation Movement 3. The Restoration Movement Remarks. 1. In this lesson we will be discussing the theme: “The Departure from the Faith.” It should be noted that Paul begins our lesson describing “the retraction movement” or “the departure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ