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"Whited Sepulchers..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 19, 2004

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Never believe anybody who says their horse doesn’t kick and the same goes for those who say "I’m a Christian..." not all are. Let’s examine just what a Christian really is!

Introduction Once everything and everyone, especially the guests, were at the table Jacob’s mom asked him to say the blessing and he replied, "I don’t know what to say..." Mom sweetly replied in front the guests, "Then just say what I always say..." Immediately he prayed, "Oh Lord why did I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Your Money's Worth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 16, 2003

based on 66 ratings

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What does the Bible say about the "tithe" and is it required of Christians today?

OPEN: Gordon Wood of Ellison Bay, Wisconsin told of the time he tried something different in his church’s worship service. “Instead of preaching at the end, I did it first, with music, the offering, and Scripture reading afterward. As I stood behind the pulpit, I could see people getting ready ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Uncomplicated Life - Introduction Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

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Series on Christian Stewardship

Title: Living the Uncomplicated Life Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: January 19, 2004 Subject: Holiness, stewardship, simplicity Series: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction Come in wearing clothes inside out. Have several complicated items on the table in the front and see if people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Holiness

From The Blood Of Righteous Abel

Contributed by David Moore on Nov 27, 2006

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A message given on "Suffering Church Sunday"

From The Blood of Righteous Abel Aim: To show how Christians should respond to persecution. Text: Matthew 23:31-39 (vs. 35 key vs.) Introduction: This morning our focus is upon the suffering church. Statistics from the January 2006 edition of the International Journal of Missionary Research tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

What Really Matters Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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This sermon discusses two core values that God wants us to have... substance and faith.These two are important in understanding His heart.

What God Values Matthew 23:23,25 Are you familiar with the term: Values Clarification? It is a process in which individuals, groups and corporations engage, in order to discover what are the basic, fundamental, bedrock beliefs and values on which they are built. It is a process that helps you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Could I Be A Pharisee?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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The Church of the 21st century needs to evaluate itself in terms of Christ’s judgments and demands.

Matthew 23:1-4, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, www.parkview-umc.org When Ben was a lot younger, he asked me an intriguing theological question—to which I had no answer. “Why,” he asked, “did God create chiggers, ticks, and gnats?” Anyhow, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: United Methodist

How Shall You Escape Hell? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2006

based on 49 ratings

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One of the harshest questions Jesus asked was asked of the Pharisees: "How shall you escape Hell?" As much a byword of legalism as they were, we must be careful we don’t fall into the traps that ensnared them.

OPEN: Down thru the ages, there have been rare occasions when different printings of the Bible have been found to have small errors them · For example in 1653 Christians were upset to find that one Bible which declared: “Know ye not that the UNRIGHTEOUS shall inherit the kingdom of God?” · The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:15-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humbly Exalted

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 29, 2005

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This sermon speaks to the encouragement of Jesus to live a life of humility which in the presence of God raises us above the norm and exalts our name.

Humbly Exalted – Matthew 23: 1 - 12 Intro: A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land & the dairy farmer told the rancher that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texas, not to be outdone said, “Yankee, that ain’t nothin. On my ranch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Promotion Comes To The Humble

Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 5, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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Bible study dealing with humbling ourselves to the Word of God.

Promotion Cometh to the Humble I. Consider and contrast two characters: • Judas – was called a thief, was said of him that he had a devil, • Peter – flesh ruled, mouth got him into trouble, self-seeking  Both had the same opportunity – both had one of the greatest callings (original ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jhhemtyd Part 3: Swearing (But Not Cussing!)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009

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Part 3 of a series regarding Jesus’ final words to the Pharisees

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 3 –Swearing (But Not Cussing!) Matthew 23:16-22 January 11, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: One of the most powerful phrases in the English language is “I swear.” When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:16-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jhhemtyd Part 4: Majoring On The Minors

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009

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Fourth in the series regarding Jesus’ words about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and religious leaders.

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 4 – Majoring on the Minors Matthew 23:23-24 January 18, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: How many in here today are detail-oriented? It’s okay, nothing to be ashamed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jhhemtyd Part 5: Outward Appearance Vs. Inward Reality

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009

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Part five of this series on Jesus’ words to the religious leaders regarding their hypocrisy.

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 5 – Outward Appearance vs. Inward Reality Matthew 23:25-28 January 25, 2009 Me/We: I’m wondering something: in all our weeks of looking at the issue of hypocrisy as Jesus talks about it, has anyone gotten the idea that being a hypocrite is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Spirit Of The Chicken

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009

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The Lord’s care is compared to that of mother hen for her young chickens when they are in danger. It is the wonder of wonders that sometimes people choose to abandon the cover of the wings of the Almighty.

THE SPIRIT OF THE CHICKEN Dr. D. K. Olukoya Mathew 23:37-38 says, “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unmasking The Pharisees

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 22, 2009

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The teachers of the law looked like men who honoured God, but Jesus saw behind their masks.

UNMASKING THE BELIEVER A rather well-built young man saw an advertisement for a job at the zoo. When he went there, he was horrified to find that the only job they had open was for somebody to play the part of a gorilla. A lot of children were coming in the next few days, and the zoo, having no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How The Church Can Go Wrong

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

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We want to make an impact on our community and on our world. But so many times the church has failed to really do something for God. Why is that?

A man had been commissioned by the king of Denmark to lead a band of soldiers against the pirates who were wreaking havoc upon ships along a certain coastal area. So he set up his headquarters on a lonely, rocky, desolate island just off the coast, and after a few years was able to clear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Holiness

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