Sermons on Parable Of Pharisee:

Disabling Jesus-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 13, 2013

3 of 4. The congregation at Nazareth would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it absurd that Jesus can save, &/or is Messiah. But what results from such a stance? Disabling Jesus produces...

DISABLING JESUS-III—Luke 4:22-30 Attention: ‘Back in the day’ when I was an arrogant atheistic teenager I would occasionaly pick up a copy of the magazine National Lampoon. It was a spin-off of The Harvard Lampoon, a magazine giving birth to much of the trashy-immoral ‘comedy’ which is so prevalent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Autumn Trees Without Fruit – Doubly Dead And Uprooted Jude 1:12 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022

Autumn fruits that are withered from worthless trees. - this is the next description Jude gives of these wicked false teachers who savage the truth of the gospel. These men cause havoc but they are described as "doubly dead and uprooted". God hates His truth being destroyed.

AUTUMN TREES WITHOUT FRUIT – DOUBLY DEAD AND UPROOTED Jude 1:12 What was the title of the last message? And how did Jude describe the false teachers in the one before that? Remember, what the false teachers represent, but then the Christians must be the opposite. (This is part of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12, 1 Kings 13:1-5, Mark 11:20, Hosea 9:16, Deuteronomy 29:28, 2 Chronicles 7:17-22, Psalm 1:3, Romans 8:10-11, John 10:27-28, Romans 16:25, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Colossians 2:7, Job 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characters Of Christmas 1 Zacharias And Elizabeth

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 26, 2023

First in series leading up to Christmas. This series addresses characters met in the Christmas account.

Characters of Christmas 1 Zacharias and Elizabeth This morning I would like to see what the Bible says about some of the characters involved with Christmas. We are going to read a bit more of scripture than we usually do, so let me encourage you to grab a Bible from the back, if you don’t have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Death And The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

A Christian can die by natural causes or by accidents, or by the violent forces of evil. Seldom to never do they die because God says, now is the best time.

The Cruel Sea is the title of a World War II story about a German U-Boat loose in an American convoy. It had already sunk several ships, but a destroyer escort had finally picked it up on the sonar. As the destroyer prepared to launch its depth bombs, the captain saw that the U-Boat was taking a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Today is part 1 of a three-part series titled: Were you there?

My purpose for this series is to sort of connect the dots of the last 10 days of Jesus’ life. For me personally, I know the events, but have never looked at them from a one day to the next perspective. It has been very eye-opening for me to compare the 4 gospels, and weave the story ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:4-6, Matthew 26:13

The Master Who Serves

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 31, 2016

Living for the kingdom. Waiting, listening, watching for Jesus' return.

THE MASTER WHO SERVES. Luke 12:32-40. Jesus has reassured His disciples that they are of more value to God than many sparrows, and that the very hairs of their head are numbered (Luke 12:6-7). He has also taught us, through the parable of the rich fool, to value the things of God more than the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Priority

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 3, 2005

God’s priority must also be the priority of His children.

Today, I want to speak with you about that which I believe should be the driving force behind everything our church does. That which should be our priority is that which is priority in the mind of Almighty God - seeking and saving the lost. This is the mission that Jesus was sent to fulfill: "For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Prayer Life Is Running Out Of Steam Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2026

Jesus here gives us encouragement when we face discouragement in our prayer lives.

WHY IS THIS PARABLE ENCOURAGING? It’s good to know that Jesus understands that we struggle with persistence in prayer. - Luke 18:1. - Let’s start with one of two pieces of encouraging news that this parable gives to us. It’s right there in the first verse: Jesus knows that praying can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Want Everyone To Be Saved? Understanding The Divine Love And Human Choice Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2025

The Bible presents a complex and nuanced portrayal of God's desire for humanity's salvation.

The Bible presents a complex and nuanced portrayal of God's desire for humanity's salvation. On one hand, Scripture affirms that God wants everyone to be saved (1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9). On the other hand, it also warns that not everyone will accept God's offer of salvation, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

The Sower & The Seed - The Wheat & The Tares

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on May 15, 2001

Understanding the meaning of The Sower& The Seed,The Wheat & The Tares

Biblical Reference: Matthew 13:10-40 The Sower and The Seed: ------------------------------------- There are those who sow Godly Seeds and those who sow Seeds of Deception and evil and there is a separation of the Godly and the unGodly. The Seed of the Word of God was Sown and yet it didn’t take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-40, John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Of Nazareth Calms The Storm On The Lake: What Are The Storms In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 8, 2023

The storm hits, don’t wake up Jesus, trust that he's with you in the storm, even though he’s silent. He’s asleep. But, Jesus is with you even though he’s silent.

"In April 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell and opened their parachutes. On the film shown on the telecast, as the final skydiver opened his chute, the picture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Mark 4:21-25, Mark 4:35-38

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Look At The Life To Come Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

Message’s purpose is to help people see that Hell is a real place, with real consequences that you wouldn’t want your worst enemy to experience.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Mama? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

God promised Abraham that he would have thousands of descendants. Abraham and Sarah showed a lack of faith when they launched the Hagar Solution.

INTRODUCTION The term “who’s your daddy?” has become a part of our cultural vernacular. My golf buddy, Dean Cagle, yells it every time he makes a long putt, which is more often than I like. In fact, the guys who know Dean know him by that phrase. So, a couple of years ago when I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Refusing To Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2019

If you want God’s favor, don’t treat people with favoritism.

Over 30 years ago, when I was serving on a church staff in the Chicago area, Paul Harvey, the nationally recognized radio personality, attended one of our services. Harvey passed away in 2009 and had a radio show for over 50 years, reaching 26 million people a week. As soon as the service was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The House On The Rock

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Only a life built on Jesus Christ will endure.

Thesis: Only a life built on Jesus Christ will endure. Intro.: Opening Illust. In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27