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  • Chris Kelly avatar

    How To Lose Friends And Inflame Enemies Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,094 views

    Ever wonder what it would be like to meet Jesus in person? The Pharasees did and it was an uncomfortable experience to say the least!

    How to Lose Friends and Inflame Enemies Series: One on One With the Master February 28, 2010 Let me ask you a question. What do you think is the greatest threat to the church today? Persecution? Atheism? Materialism? No… Hypocrisy! Hypocrisy has done more to turn people away from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    You Might Be A Hypocrite

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    A quick examination of hypocrisy in our lives

    (adapted from a message by Jeff Faull) TEXT: MATTHEW 23:1-23 TITLE: “YOU MIGHT BE A PHARISEE IF...” INTRODUCTION: A. You might be a member of the Christian church/churches of Christ if... 1. If you were an adult before you knew that guide, guard and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom From Religion Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,413 views

    A challenge to avoid being Pharisaical in the church.

    The Apostle Paul had an interesting style of ministry. Paul would travel to a city, get to know a few people, plant a church, then stay around as long as it took (usually a couple years) until the church was self-sufficient. Then he would pack up and move to a new city and start the process all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Reality Check

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 28, 2007
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     | 4,862 views

    Examining what it means to live a "real" and authentic Christian life

    The text reveals four characteristics that describe a "real" Christian - a believer who not only talks the talk, but walks the walk. By asking four questions we can give ourselves a realtiy check. 1. Are you HONEST? (v. 3) We must be honest in the way we live our lives. Message paraphrase: "But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Johanan The Rabbi Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 18, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,896 views

    A narrative monolouge reply from a Rabbi who was present at the Temple to hear the words of Jesus spoken in Matthew 23. To highlight why Jesus had an issue with the Teachers of the Law and Pharisees, that he was concerned for their legalism.

    Matthew 23, 22/08/2010 Jesus was to address the Pharisees and the Teachers of the Law at the Temple. This occurred during the week preceding the crucifixion of Jesus. Jesus mentions seven woes, The Pharisees were a legalistic and separatistic group who strictly, but often hypocritically, kept the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Not As The Pharisees Convert Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2010
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     | 3,346 views

    We must be converted daily to the following of Christ, and be sensitive to the signs others demonstrate that they are ready to hear the message and be healed by Christ.

    Monday of 21st Week in Course August 23, 2010 Today’s Gospel verses betray the Hebrew original of Matthew–one after another, Hebrew words come tumbling from Jesus’s lips: oi, as in oi vay–woe in English, peroushim, the separate ones we call Pharisees, ben Hinnom, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Ditchin' Religion

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2012
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    A sermon about how believers should not allow religion to dictate their lives, but how Christ should live through them.

    Text:, Title: Ditchin’ Religion, Date/Place: NRBC, Carver Baptist Church, 3/11-12/12, PM A. Opening illustration: Quote from Not A Fan, page 25, about stadiums with enthusiastic fans, but no interested in the pain of following. Have a brief discussion on how we describe the best Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Misplaced Zeal

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 7,000 views

    We are impressed with zeal. Certainly the Jews of Jesus day had tremendous zeal; passion for what they believed. But zeal and passion can easily be focused on the wrong thing.

    Passage: Matthew 23:1-39 Intro: We are impressed by zeal, passion 1. see our Mormon friends riding their bike es 2. on way to seminary, remember seeing a Moonie selling candy bars in the freezing rain. 3. we even have a grudging admiration for zeal that causes a radical Muslim to kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Woe To The Hyprocrites!

    Contributed by James Jack on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,163 views

    Jesus’ stinging tirade against the hyprocrites and heretics is a righteous condemnation of false religion.

    I get worked up about a lot of things. I get worked up when they change the words to old hymns that are favourites of mine. I get worked up at umpiring and refereeing decisions – perhaps not as much as St. George supporters, but worked up nonetheless. I get worked up when Damien takes the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Religion Vs. Relationship

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 9, 2022
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     | 6,340 views

    This message contrasts religion and relationship, showing that religion is not to be desired. However, a relationship with Jesus is to be highly treasured. Why? Religion brings about death, but relationship brings about life.

    Whenever you hear of the word “religion,” what comes to mind? Perhaps attending a church service, someone worshipping a Buddha statue, a baptismal service, someone reciting a chant or prayer, someone fasting, people praying to the east every hour, someone making an animal sacrifice, or someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Radical Reformation

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018
     | 7,975 views

    This message covers the topic of personal reformation through Christ Jesus

    I. "FOR FROM WITHIN, OUT OF THE HEART OF MEN PROCEED EVIL THOUGHTS, ADULTERIES, FORNICATIONS, MURDERS . . . ALL THESE THINGS COME FROM WITHIN" A. A careful study of the life and teachings of our Lord reveal: 1. That He taught the most radical reform of all reformers 2. He pointed to the very root ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Woes To Unfaithful Church Leaders

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 14, 2018
     | 6,345 views

    Jesus’ stern warning to the Pharisees in Matthew 23:13-39 is also important for church leaders today. A Year D sermon.

    It is such a privilege to be a church leader, especially in kind and loving churches. It is a grave responsibility to feed God’s sheep and guide people that we are privileged to call our friends, on their journey to eternity. Overseers of churches are far from perfect, but some mistakes are worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Jesus’ Last Sermon Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 21, 2018
     | 20,188 views

    This was our Lords last public message. It is a scathing denunciation of false religion that paraded itself under the guise of truth. Some of the common people no doubt were shocked at his words, for they considered the Pharisees righteous.

    -Tuesday- Jerusalem Jesus’ Last Sermon Matthew 23:1-39 (focal passage), Mark 12:38-40, Luke 20:45-4 Matthew 23:1-39 1 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, 2 saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Build-A-Bear Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 18, 2019
     | 7,040 views

    We were created in the image of God. Now many are trying to create God into an image that is comfortable for us.

    Build-A-Bear Jesus Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Looking For Loopholes Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019
     | 4,555 views

    You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you look for loopholes in God’s Word in order to excuse your sin

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist