Sermons on not as the scribes: showing 361-375 of 7,873

Have You Ever Went To Far With Sin?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

Speaks of the unforgivable sin...Blasphemy..

HAVE YOU EVER WENT TO FAR WITH SIN?? Matthew 12:22 – 32 All sin is serious And to some degree it attacks or challenges God ; and not to mention the Authority of God Himself!!! There are six sins that identify sins Against The Holy Spirit!! Since the Holy Spirit is a person He can be sinned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Far, But Not In Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

This is the seventh and final installment in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12. This final message is evangelistic in nature.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 October 13, 2002 Not Far, But Not In Today we conclude a series begun a few weeks ago which I entitled “Priority 1”. We began by saying that churches manage to busy themselves with a variety of pursuits, some of them quite wholesome and valuable. At the same time, it is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites In The Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2011

Refusing to unite with a church because of the presence of hypocrites reveals abject ignorance of Christ and His people.

“When you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Evil Plans Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 22 verses 1 through 6

Luke 22: 1 – 6 Evil Plans 1 Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. 2 And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. 3 Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. 4 So he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

- Debate In The Temple Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

The Pharisees try to trap Jesus by questioning his authority, by asking about taxes paid to Caesar, the resurrection and which Law is greatest. Jesus rebuts all their attacks. But the battle isn't over. Satan continues his attacks on us today.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings During my time at Ridley, one of the highlights was the debates. Sometimes there’d be big debates in class, as we tried to wrap our heads around big theological ideas. But the really great debates were the ones the student body organized. Two small teams of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Kingdom Values Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 15, 2020

A message about the values we hold as kingdom people.

Kingdom Values Theme: To show how the values of the kingdom are different that the values of this world. Text: Mark 12:28 - 34 Introduction We have been talking about the Kingdom of God. So this is why this passage is important. Jesus tells the scribe, “You are not far from the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Church Of God

The Pharisees- No Heart Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 12, 2018

If one is not careful, one's heart can drift so far away from God that we end up with no heart.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to examine a unique group of people as we continue with our A Drifting Heart series. • Today we will see how the scribes and Pharisees ended up with the worst-case scenario when it comes to a drifting heart, a heart that drifts so far from God that one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ: The Fulfillment Of The Law Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 22, 2021

One cannot have a right relationship with God apart from His righteousness and righteousness is only obtained through the only begotten Son. Once that righteousness is obtained through salvation in Christ, we are obligated to live according to the standard that God’s righteousness demands.

Christ: The Fulfillment of the Law Matthew 5: 17-20 As we continue our study in this powerful message Jesus preached, we come to a definite shift in His message. He has dealt with the blessedness of life in the Beatitudes and the responsibility of believers as the salt of the earth and the light ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Still Not Enough

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Oct 11, 2004

This sermon explains that Christ is the only way to Heaven.

Text: Luke 18:9-14 ETS: Jesus tells a story about a tax collector and a Pharisee. ESS: There are three reasons why the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisee’s is not good enough for God. OSS: The lost and religious will turn to Christ for their salvation. PQ: Why is the righteousness of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

In the book of John 8:58 Jesus shocked His enemies when He said, “Before Abraham was, I AM.” The enemies were so furious at Him that they wanted to stone Him. They knew exactly what He was saying when He said “I Am.” They knew these words referred to the

I Am The Light Of The World; John 8:1-12 In Vs. 58 Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I Am.” With these words He revealed Himself as the eternal Son of God. He always has existed and always will exist. I cannot fully comprehend that because I had a beginning, but in Christ I will not have an ending ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

The Word Of God Is Living And Powerful Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jan 4, 2009

The Word of God is living and powerful, and it has the power to transform your life today. We are going to look at seven reasons why Bible study will change your life, and how to study the Bible.

THE WORD OF GOD IS LIVING AND POWERFUL OPENING: It’s a New Year! And one of the things I like to do at the beginning of every New Year is to share a message designed to stir up you to get into God’s Word! • I love the Bible! This year I’m going to be reading through the NT for my 20th time, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: *other

Part 11 - Matthew 8:19-20 - Does That Mean I Can’t Own My Own Home, Lord? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 3, 2010

A man comes and wants to follow Jesus, and Jesus gives Him an obscure answer about birds nests and foxes dens and about having no place to sleep! What is He saying? IF I AM TO BE A DISCIPLE (A CHRIST FOLLOWER) I CAN NEVER OWN MY OWN HOME?

Part 11 - Matthew 8:19-20 - DOES THAT MEAN I CAN’T OWN MY OWN HOME, LORD? Here we go again! Jesus doing something totally unexpected! A man comes and wants to follow Him like the other disciples are following Jesus, and He gives him an obscure answer about birds nests and foxes dens and about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Just Enough Love”

Contributed by Joshua Neal on Nov 8, 2018

Human nature is to just do enough

“JUST ENOUGH LOVE” Mark 12:28-34 intro: The story is told of a wealthy man who lost his wife when their only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recognising Jesus

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Jesus was recognised when he was born, is he recognised today?

John 1:1-12; Luke 2:7; 2:21-35 Can you imagine Jesus being right here and people not recognising him??? … That’s what happened. Want to look tonight at two men, one recognised Jesus as the Messiah and the other didn’t 1. Innkeeper a) Was too busy with his business b) Knew someone else would have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

But I Say Unto You

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 18, 2014

Getting into the heart of the law with Jesus.

BUT I SAY UNTO YOU... Matthew 5:21-26. I. In His recent wilderness struggles with the enemy, Jesus used the formula ‘It stands written’ in reply to each temptation (Matthew 4:4-10). The Word of God is its own authority against the wiles of the devil. Furthermore, when the devil quoted a passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational