Sermons on Pharisaic Hypocrisy:

Genesis 17 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 16, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 17

Genesis 17 Sunday Morning Bible Study February 25, 2007 Introduction Back in Genesis 15, after Abram had turned down the wealth of Sodom, God told Abram that He would be Abram’s reward. Abram reminded God that there was still a little problem about babies. Abram didn’t have a son, he didn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Relating To Jesus Outside Religion Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

Helping ourselves and others relate to Jesus not as one who started a new religion… nor who can be known merely through religious tradition… but who defies religious confines… and who seeks relationship.

Intro – One of the more interesting dynamics in my own process of having ‘holy conversation’ is when someone asks what I do. When they discover I’m a pastor… I’ve seen all sorts of things go off. Discomfort with their behavior, discomfort with what they then expect from me, or even just ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Are The Clean Minded Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011

As Paul was well aware, the Christian life is an unrelenting conflict between our sinful nature and this spirit or heart that God puts in us at our conversion. So the questions are not which church should I attend, am I doing the right religious things? B

If you have read the Gospels you have heard Jesus rebuke the Pharisees, the upstanding religious leaders and lawmakers in Ancient Israel. Well, we don’t know the half of it. They weren’t just talking about the 10 Commandments when they spoke of the laws. Here are some of the over 600 man made rules ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Fan Or Follower - The Specifics Of Following - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 23, 2011

What does it look like to follow? What do we do?

The Specifics of Following - Part 2 Mark 2:13-3:6; Matthew 7:21-23 Pharisees say following is about following the rules Following the rules leads to pride Following the rules leads to death Jesus says following is about following in Relationship Following in Relationship leads to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Human 'ifs' And Reasoning Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 14, 2011

How often do we try to bargain with Jesus or become legalistic in our walk with Christ. We must learn that we cannot bargain with God and that love is the first and most important characteristic and function of the church.

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 10, 2011 Date Preached: March 13, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Human ‘Ifs’ & Reasoning Sermon Text: John 7:1-53 [ESV] – emphasis on v.5-8 6Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Cast Worldly Worries To The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 23, 2015

To show that GOD takes care of us as we take care not to be loaded with the affairs of this world and only the affairs of the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you focus on the LORD? Do you have any concerns? Yes, I'm focus on the LORD. No concern at all, it's given to the LORD. Hebrews 12:2 Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Insults Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 11, 2016

A study of the book of Job 11: 1 – 20

Job 11: 1 – 20 Insults 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: 2 “Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be vindicated? 3 Should your empty talk make men hold their peace? And when you mock, should no one rebuke you? 4 For you have said, ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hardened Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2015

To show that the LORD holds every man's heart in his hands and He can do what He pleases so pray to the LORD so that He will change your heart, and the heart of your enemies. Proverbs 21:1 (Amplified Bible) THE KING’S heart is in the hand of the Lord, a

I. EXORDIUM: Are your heart hardened? Yes before I was born again but now, never ever, again. Romans 12:2 Romans 12:2 (Amplified Bible) Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Apostasy

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

The word of God reveals that the end time before the coming of the Lord will be characterized by great apostasy.

THE GREAT APOSTASY Beloved, You are welcome to the hour of THE TRUMPETER. Remember, It is a moment we are sharing the UNDILUTED word of God, preparing the saints for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. It's a moment we also looking at the amazing facts happening in the world today and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

The Claims Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 24, 2014

How do you respond to the claims of Christ? Do you question His right to your life? Do you assert your own rights over him? Or do you humbly surrender to Him and submit to His will? We must all see the importance of being responsive to Christ and the danger of being unresponsive.

The Claims of Christ Mark 11:27-33; 12:1-12 Jesus’ Authority Questioned 27. They came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests and the scribes and the elders came to Him, 28. and began saying to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things, or ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The People Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 2, 2013

1. We grow in goodness (vs. 1-3). 2. We have been chosen as children (vs. 2, 9, 10). 3. We should send up spiritual sacrifices (vs. 4-7). 4. We are people of praise (vs. 7-9). 5. We make it by mercy (vs. 10).

The People of God 1 Peter 2:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 11, 2012 *Our oldest daughter, Becky, graduated from the New Orleans Seminary in 2005. We tried to go down whenever we could. And one time we went out to eat at the Piccadilly Cafeteria near the school. *As we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Your Closest Companions Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

from a series through the life of Solomon. A look at the way Solomon's relationships impacted his life, and the way our closest relationships will impact us.

I Kings 11:1-13 Pre intro, at the beginning of worship services: I’d like you to watch a video this morning, featuring those 2 famous theologians, Jed and Jethro Clampet as they discuss Jethro’s insights into relationships… (clip from “Beverly Hillbillies” - look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For The Will Of God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 13, 2012

Live for the will of God and not for our own sinful pleasures.

Introduction “What does God want me to do?” “Why has he put me in this school…in this dorm, this job, this neighborhood?” “I’m surrounded by people who give me a hard time? Why?” “What is it that I am suppose to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Humanity Under God's Judgment Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

TO GRASP THE POWER OF GRACE AND WHAT CHRIST DID, WE MUST UNDERSTAND HOW HOPELESSLY AND HELPLESSLY BOUND BY SIN WE WERE BEFORE GRACE RESCUED US

Romans 1:18-32—Humanity: Under God’s Judgment 18. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19. Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

First Response Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2014

This message focuses on how our first response to situations will often prove or disprove our confessions of walking in faith.

First Response Scriptures: Eph. 6:12; Prov. 3:5-6; Acts 2:14-16; Gal. 2:11-14 Introduction: Last week I woke up to find that our heater for our home was broken. Later that day I was told by my daughter (who was actually vacuuming) that the vacuum cleaner was broken. The first words that came ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational