Sermons on Matthew 23:27:

True Hope And False Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores the difference between true hope, grounded in faith, and false hope, which is superficial and hypocritical, using Matthew 23:27-28 as a guide.

Hello, family! It's a blessing to be with you all today. We're here to talk about something that we all need in our lives - hope. Now, hope can be a tricky thing, can't it? Sometimes it's a beacon in the dark, lighting our way. Other times, it seems to be just out of reach, a mirage in the desert ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28

Topics: Avoid Hypocrisy

Rebuking And Correcting Sins Of Others Is Not Hatred Nor Self-Righteous. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 9, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore biblical examples of loving rebuke, demonstrating that correcting others is not about hatred or self-righteousness, but about restoring and edifying the body of Christ.

Rebuking and correcting the sins of others is often misunderstood as an act of hatred or self-righteousness. However, the Bible teaches that correcting other is a necessary aspect of loving and caring for them and a mark of true care and concern. As Christians, we are called to love one another, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14, Matthew 23:1-36, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Religion Of Hypocrites Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 10, 2025

He called them blind guides (Matthew 23:16), snakes and brood of vipers (23:33). We are called to practice true godliness, sincere love, and enduring faith.

Text: Matthew 23:23-32 Theme: Hypocrite Religion   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: Today, we would meditate and understand what doesn’t mean hypocrisy, and how Pharisees and scribes were hypocrites, and where we stand in our spiritual life. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-32

Denomination: Methodist

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

Are We So Good And Polished In The Outter Court That We Bypass The Holy Place Of God. The Veil Is Gone, Come On In...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 24, 2025

The battle of the carnal vs the spiritual.

CARNAL VS SPIRITUAL: EXTERNAL VS INTERNAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I once read where a Bedouin was traveling across the desert. He had traveled all bed. He stopped to set up camp. He sat up the tent. He fed and watered the camel. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Acts 23:3, Ezekiel 40:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Perspective On Sin Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 8, 2025

God's justice requires punishment for sin...

God's Holiness: The Bible emphasizes God's holiness, which demands justice and righteousness (Leviticus 11:44-45, Isaiah 6:1-5). Consequences of Sin: Sin has consequences, as seen in Romans 6:23, which states that the wages of sin is death. God's Justice: God's justice requires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10, Matthew 23:1-36