Sermons on Meal With A Pharisee:

The Law And The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2015

The analysis of the response of Jesus to the Pharisees' ridicule in Luke 16:14-18 teaches about their misunderstanding of possessions, the kingdom of God, and the law.

Scripture Luke 16 primarily deals with the topic of possessions. There are three sections in the chapter. The first section is the parable of the dishonest manager (16:1-13). Jesus responds to the ridicule of the Pharisees in the second section (16:14-18). And the third section is about the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Grateful When Life Happens

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 27, 2017

This sermon deals with our being grateful even when life's circumstances stink. The text that is used is from the story of the Pharisee and the Prostitute.

Being Grateful When Life Happens Luke 7:36-50 Seeing that Thanksgiving is right around the corner; it might be nice to speak upon our need to be grateful to God. And so the point I want to get across is … The depth of our gratitude reveals just how much we understand our need for a Savior. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Foursquare

The Wrath Of Christ - Mark 3:1-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 5, 2023

The Pharisees came with the purpose of getting evidence against Jesus. He went out of his way to make a scene to challenge their attitudes.

Mark 3:1 Again he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. 2 They were watching him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. 3 Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Stand up in front of everyone.” 4 Then Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

If Stones Could Shout

Contributed by John Newton on Apr 10, 2022

As Jesus entered Jerusalem he told the Pharisees, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”

For the next few moments I want you to try to imagine what it must have been like to be among those who stood on the streets of Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday. (I’ll even let you close your eyes if you like, as long as you promise not to go to sleep!) The city would have been bustling with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Episcopal

Catching Sinners

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2023

The Mediterranean News Service interviews a Pharisee and Simon Peter to get their reactions to Jesus having called a tax collector to follow him.

RM Good morning. This is Rufus Milo of the Mediterranean News Service with a special report live from Judea. Over the past few weeks we’ve been closely following the growing controversy over Galilean rabbi Yeshua bar Joseph, whose revolutionary message continues to attract followers from all over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Woes To Unfaithful Church Leaders

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 14, 2018

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

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge To Love Much  Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 13, 2025

Our text today does not contain a miracle as such. The setting is a much more relaxed atmosphere - dinner at Simon’s house. The Pharisees play a major role in the story of Jesus.

The Challenge to Love Much    Luke 7:36-50 Introduction Last week we saw Jesus demonstrate amazing powers as he healed the centurion’s servant at a distance and raised the son of the widow of Nain. The miracles of Jesus serve to: -Show us his great love and compassion for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Third Cup And The Hidden Loaf Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 4, 2011

This message deals with the Last Supper and focuses on four departures Jesus made from the regular Passover meal. In the end, he changed the meaning of Passover forever. Text from Mark 14:12-26

Four Departures Jesus made from the regular Passover at the Last Supper CHCC: April 3, 2011 Mark 14:12-26 INTRODUCTION: Can you think of a day in your life that changed everything? I remember a day that changed my life forever. It was Sunday afternoon in late August, 1968. I was 18 and had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Memoriam Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2021

Is the Lord's Supper an act performed by rote, or do we worship the Lord through this act? The Meal is designed to actively bring to mind the sacrifice of our Saviour, bring us to the point of worship.

“I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

"the Table Of Gratitude: Feasting On God’s Faithfulness" Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Nov 22, 2024

Just as we gather around the Thanksgiving table to share stories, blessings, and meals, we are invited to gather at God’s table, remembering His faithfulness in all seasons and responding with hearts full of thanksgiving.

Title: "The Table of Gratitude: Feasting on God’s Faithfulness" Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a young attorney in a large Texas law firm. The head of this firm is a rather traditional kind of boss who enjoys a unique ritual at Thanksgiving time. On the large walnut table in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4-5, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The War Against Sin

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 14, 2014

'Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin' (Hebrews 12:4).

THE WAR AGAINST SIN. Matthew 15:10-20. The scribes and Pharisees brought an accusation to Jesus concerning His disciples (Matthew 15:2). Jesus exposed their hypocrisy with a counter-question (Matthew 15:3), a counter-argument (Matthew 15:4-6), and a counter accusation (Matthew 15:7-9). This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20, Hebrews 12:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Too Much Religion In The Wrong Place

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 12, 2019

Religion is the expression of one's faith put into practice. For many professed Christians, religion is all they have, because they don't have the faith of Christ the Lord. Too much religion will tend to lead us astray. Faith will lead us to Christ.

“When [John] saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I tell you, God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Restoration Of Sight And The Reception Of Salvation

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 9, 2022

In John 9, we read of the healing and salvation of a poor, blind man who has received not only physical sight, but also spiritual sight to see that Jesus was the Promised One of God. We also witness the deliberate spiritual lack of sight by the religious leaders who rejected the Light of God.

John Newton (1725-1807) was one of the most blasphemous, vile, unscrupulous, cruel, and hateful men who ever made his living by means of the sea. While he had been reared in a goldy home and had been taught the Scriptures by his mother, he walked away from any type of religious faith and for ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11, Isaiah 43:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 11:28-30, Revelation 22:17, John 10:28-29, 1 Peter 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphant Entry - The Easter Story - Days 1-2 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 1, 2023

Jesus raising Lazarus began the events that led to the crucifixion, so let’s start there. Today in Days 1-2, the Pharisees and chief priests respond to Lazarus being raised, Jesus’ triumphant entry, and prophecies fulfilled.

************ Day One - Response to Lazarus Raised Some of the people who saw Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead went to the Pharisees and told them about the miracle. The Pharisees and chief priests gathered a council at the palace of the high priest Caiaphus to decide what to do about Jesus. They ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:19, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 6:10, Isaiah 53:1, John 11:47-57, John 12:12-50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Is Interrogated By The High Council Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 15, 2024

God’s promise to Paul is no different than the one He makes to us. Where we are lacking, we must lean on God for strength and courage, this is what Paul learns and experiences during this time.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 35 Paul is Interrogated by the High Council Acts 22:24 – Acts 23:11 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Men’s and Ladies studies are Tues nights, 6:30, here at the church Wed nights: Book of Romans - focused on chapters 8 through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:24-30, Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational