Sermons on Pharisaic Hypocrisy:

Don't Be Corrupted - Unleavened Vs. Leavened

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 27, 2015

To show that we need to live lives in an unclean world. James 1:27 (Amplified Bible) External religious worship [religion as it is expressed in outward acts] that is pure and unblemished in the sight of God the Father is this: to visit and help and care

I. EXORDIUM: Are you leavened or unleavened? I'm unleavened because I walk by faith. 2 Corinthians 5:7 2 Corinthians 5:7 (Amplified Bible) For we walk by faith [we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or belief respecting man’s relationship to God and divine things, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Forsake The Assembly

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 23, 2009

An invitation to consider anew the precious opportunity we have to enter the presence of God.

Our text begins with the word “therefore.” Now in the Greek, this word points backwards to the teaching that has gone before. In other words, “in light of this teaching,” these following things are true. The writer had carefully built a case that Christ is the Superior, once-for-all sacrifice, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Justification By Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 2, 2010

Since that time of Cain and Abel there has been two distinct lines of works and faith in man’s religious life. Whosoever follows the way of man (like Cain), whatever it is, follows Satan’s lie. The person who follows God’s way follows the way of Abel, t

Justification by Faith Alone Galatians 2:11-21 Introduction Guilt is a universal plague of sinful mankind. Every person feels guilty. Consequently every person tries in some way to alleviate their guilt. Primitive tribesmen sought to ease their guilt by appeasing the imagined gods who were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

And Justice For All Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is an installment in my expository series through the book of Romans.

“And Justice for All” Romans 2:12-29 October 5, 2008 52. That’s the usual speed at which they nab me, at least in a 35; it’s 62 in a 45, something about 17 miles over the speed limit that tends to grab the attention of the nice officers. In my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hope Beyond Division: Reasons To Pull Together

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

iT'S TOO EASY TO DISAGREE AND RUN AWAY. iT'S A FAR GREATER BLESSING TO STAND TOGETHER EVEN IF WE DISAGREE ON CERTAIN THINGS. AS I ALWAYS SAY "EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO BE WRONG".

HOPE BEYOND DIVISION: REASONS TO PULL TOGETHER 1 PETER 1:22 – 2:3 IF YOU WERE TO ASK MY WIFE, SHE WOULD TELL YOU THAT I AM NOT GREAT AT MATH. I NEEDED 105 TO PASS MY FINAL IN HIGH SCHOOL. NEEDLESS TO SAY WHEN I WENT TO UNIVERSITY I DID MY LEVEL BEST TO AVOID SCIENCE AND MATH COURSES, UNTIL MUCH ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Coat Of Many Colors - #10 Gray Series

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 9, 2013

This is study about the different color’s that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Hopefully through this study, we can get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

This was a series of messages on the coat of many colors – Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, “A Coat Of Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah = Rejection – Victory – And Disaster - All In The One Cup - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2022

Illegitimate, rejected, expelled, Jephthah became a recognised warrior. The ones who ill-treated him crawled to him for help against the Ammonites who were invading the country. There is much of human nature playing out in this account. We examine that. PART 1 of two parts.

JEPHTHAH = REJECTION – VICTORY – AND DISASTER - ALL IN THE ONE CUP - PART 1 There is a lot of scripture in this message. I have put that in the message for SERMONCENTRAL as it is easier to read in text. THE INTRODUCTION – LEADERLESS IN A DISMAL TIME {{Judges 10:17-18 Then the sons of Ammon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:17-18, Judges 10:9-16, Judges 11:1-2, Deuteronomy 23:2, Judges 11:3, Judges 11:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Judge Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 5, 2022

God does not give human beings authority to judge the righteousness of others using our preferences as the standard. None of us are perfectly righteous ourselves. We are in no position to pronounce judgment because we can be guilty of sin.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:1-6 NIV (Don't Judge) 1 Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Day In The Life Of Jesus

Contributed by Jack Martin on Nov 3, 2021

We rarely consider just how much Jesus did in a 24 hour period. Hopefully, this will give a glimpse

Lessons from one day in the life of Jesus As I was getting ready this week I couldn’t help but see a humorous similarity to the start of one particular day in Jesus life and Black Friday. Luke 12 – The Scripture begins: 12 Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

House Condemned

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2019

A study in Psalm 62: 1 - 12

Psalm 62: 1 – 12 House Condemned To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. 1 Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He Is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. 3 How long will you attack a man? You shall be slain, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

John: The Apostle Of Truth And Love Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 6, 2018

There is no one kind of personality that is the best to serve God but as we learn from Apostle John balancing the truth with love goes a long ways towards being effective in our witness of Jesus!

John: The Apostle of Love 2 John Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever wonder what kind of personality is best to have to serve God in His kingdom? While those who have a passionate, zealous and ambitious personality have the drive to “push” others to obey ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-24, John 3:5-6, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Being Community Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 26, 2019

In Corinth the Lord’s Supper had become a place where privilege and class diversity was causing division. Through Paul’s rebuke we are called to examine whether our participation in the Lord’s Supper is unworthy.

Message 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Being Community The church in Corinth is well known as a church with issues. Let’s turn to 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 and read about an issue they were having with the Lord’s Supper. The news of Lord Supper chaos has come to Paul from Corinth through “some from Chloe’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer (Part 1)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019

Would you like to pray more? Better? Deeper? Stronger? With more fire, faith, and fervency? In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray sincerely, secretly, simply and securely.

Prayer (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/22/2015 A young man stepped up to the checkout-counter in a small drugstore with three boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. The pharmacist asked him what his plans were for the three boxes, and the young man replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8, Luke 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Choose Your Path Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 22, 2023

What did the Psalmist mean by blessed and how does avoiding the slippery slope of sin help us become blessed? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

We’re beginning a new sermon series this week called Psalms that can change your life. Music can make such an impact in our lives, as we’ll see from this collection of worship songs found in the book of Psalms. It only seemed appropriate to begin at the very beginning with Psalm 1. Please turn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Corinthians: Church Matters (1)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

The Corinthian church made a lot of mistakes that we can learn from. In 1 Corinthians 1, Paul calls the church to Holiness, Harmony, and Humility!

Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/9/2014 How many of you have ever heard someone say they’re not interested in going to church, because it’s full of hypocrites? What’s really sad is that according to a study conducted by LifeWay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-29

Denomination: Christian Church