Sermons on Meal With A Pharisee:

God's Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 7, 2006

Now, when we sin and disobey God, we need not live in guilt and fear of being punished because even though it was the last thing we deserved, when Christ died on the cross, he died for everything we have done, are doing, and will do. His pierced hand offe

***Start off with movie clip*** As humorous as this movie clip is, as it depicts Jesus going around the crowd of people and telling them how they have sinned, it is also really sad. It’s sad because there are a lot of people, some sitting in this very room, that see Jesus and having a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Presence Of God

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 2, 2007

Experiencing and recognizing God

Over the past several Sundays, we have talked about experiencing God in our lives. In fact, before Easter I asked you to think of a time when you may have had a face-to-face experience with God. At the time, we may not have even considered it to be such, or maybe you refused to believe it to be ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Methodist

How Not To Be A Hypocrite Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 12, 2004

In this text Jesus will show us how to move beyond hypocrisy and into genuine, authentic faith. In this text we will see Jesus goes head to head with religious hypocrites, and show us what it takes to leave hypocrisy behind.

HOW NOT TO BE A HYPOCRITE Mark 2:18-3:6 INTRO: 1. What is the #1 thing that keeps people from faith in Christ? 2. Is there anything that keeps people from faith in Christ like my hypocrisy? Saying one thing, and doing another. Claiming to believe and live a certain way, but not demonstrating it. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Conversation Between God Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 7, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 20: 41-44

Luke 20: 41-44 A Conversation Between God 41 And He said to them, “How can they say that the Christ is the Son of David? 42 Now David himself said in the Book of Psalms: ‘The LORD said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, 43 Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”’ 44 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:41-44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Affairs Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 7, 2014

How do we escape God's righteous judgment if we are accountable to God for thinking about it?

The Affairs of the Heart Matthew 5:27-30 Introduction At the beginning of last week’s sermon (“More righteousness Needed, Please!”) we saw just how critical that verse 20 is to the interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount in general and this portion of the sermon in particular. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:26-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Can’t Draw Near - Mark 7:1-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 23, 2023

Legalism is an insidious problem because it allows your heart to drift far from God while making you think you’re doing great spiritually.

Mark 7:1 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2 saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were “unclean,” that is, unwashed. 3 (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13, Matthew 15:1-9

The Parable Of The New Cloth And New Wine Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 17, 2019

Traditions and the word of God. Can traditions justify us before God.

The parable of the new cloth and new wine Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-22; Luke 5:33-39 A tradition is a long-established custom or belief passed on from one generation to another (Oxford). Because of that, many traditions are good and necessary. Paul speaks several times of some traditions in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17, Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Baptism By Fire

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 28, 2023

Fire is a fierce, frightening force and we do not usually associate it with Jesus. However, this message shows how Jesus came bringing what John the Baptist calls an “unquenchable fire,” referring to God's judgement.

A teenager walked into the local Catholic church and sat down in the confessional booth. He wanted to talk about how strict his mother had been with discipline, as he was seeking a sympathetic ear. The session began with the priest asking, “What would you like to confess, my son?” The young man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Addressing The Proud Person As Jesus Would

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 6, 2004

The Lord Jesus was the Master in approaching people at the point of their need. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual need.

Addressing the Proud Person as Jesus Would (Luke 7:30-50) Illustration:The pride of your heart has deceived you. --Obadiah 1:3. As the story goes, Muhammad Ali looked up with that saucy grin of his and said in a slow, gravelly voice, "Superman don’t need no seatbelt!" Without missing a beat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:30-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Powers Of Love And Evil Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

The ultimate powers of love and evil were at work in Jesus' ministry.

The Ultimate Powers of Love and Evil Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – January 30, 2011 Intro If you have been following this season of professional football… then you feel the moment that last Sunday led to… at the conclusion of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devoted Disciples Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2019

The depth of our devotion will determine our awe and our impact.

Devoted Disciples Acts 2:42-43 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2019 Transition from “Me Church” God worked wonders in our services this past weekend as seven people indicated they repented and received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Another woman sent me a note later to say she was saved ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Worst Experience Of My Life! Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 16, 2007

With a new baby, comes a new experience. Saints dealing with New Converts.

The worst experience of my life A new born baby! Anyone with children can relate. New babies can be a handful. (And then some!) Let’s review some of the aspects of New Babies! New Babies • Dirty dippers • When you change them they poop again • Crying – It’s not like the can tell you what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Who You Are - The Body Of Christ

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 25, 2018

when we celebrate communion, we ARE the body of Christ

John 6:41-58 Let us pray: Creator of us all, we believe in you with all our hearts. We trust in your infinite goodness and mercy. Thank you for so patiently guiding us along the pathway to everlasting life. We love you and offer you all that we have and all that we do, for your glory and the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-58, 1 Corinthians 10:17

Denomination: Episcopal

Timeline Of The Last Supper.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2022

The two plans met at that table.

TIMELINE OF THE LAST SUPPER. Luke 22:1-34. LUKE 22:1. The first thing that we notice as we enter into this passage is that it was the LORD who was setting the timetable for Jesus’ death. “The feast of unleavened bread drew nigh.” It was the PASSOVER, the commemoration of the deliverance of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greater Righteousness - Matthew 5:20-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 3, 2024

How can Jesus say anger is equivalent to murder? Killing a human being has such greater consequences and is so much more extreme. This message will show how the two sins have the same DNA and will expose how even our best efforts to obey God’s Word can degenerate into legalism.

Matthew 5:19-26 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-21