Sermons about Pharisaical Religion

Wrong About Religion

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2024

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If we focus on our tenets to the exclusion of focusing on the will of the Lord, we are in danger of drifting into Pharisaical Religion. If we allow this to happen, we will displease the Lord and oppose Him.

“When the Pharisees gathered to him, with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands properly, holding to the tradition of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Religion Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

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A challenge to avoid being Pharisaical in the church.

The Apostle Paul had an interesting style of ministry. Paul would travel to a city, get to know a few people, plant a church, then stay around as long as it took (usually a couple years) until the church was self-sufficient. Then he would pack up and move to a new city and start the process all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Critique Of Pharisaic Hypocrisy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2014

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To say and to do not, versus the grace of humility.

A CRITIQUE OF PHARISAIC HYPOCRISY. Matthew 23:1-12. Turning away from the Pharisees, Jesus addressed both the crowds and His own disciples (Matthew 23:1). From the outset, Jesus acknowledged the legitimacy of the Pharisees as a party within Judaism: they “sit in Moses’ seat” (Matthew 23:2). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Family Out Of Control; A Prophet Under God's Control

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2019

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God commanded Hosea to marry a prostitute. This ensured that his was a dysfunctional family. A study of Hosea will encourage Christians as we struggle with honouring God through our families.

“The LORD said to me, ‘Go again, love a woman who is loved by another man and is an adulteress, even as the LORD loves the children of Israel, though they turn to other gods and love cakes of raisins.’ So, I bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a lethech of barley. And I said ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Too Much Religion In The Wrong Place

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 12, 2019

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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

Why All Religions Will Come To Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 17, 2024

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Jesus said, “Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from Him comes to Me.” God has revealed Himself to the world. All sincere seekers of God will eventually come to Jesus!

WHY ALL RELIGIONS WILL COME TO JESUS John 6:45 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW WILL YOU EVER LEARN? 1. I heard the story of a nine-year-old girl who returned from Sunday school and as her father was sitting down with his newspaper after a delicious Sunday lunch, she asked him some questions. 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contrasting Pharisaical Values And Christlike Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001

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Contrasting Pharisaical Values and Christlike Love - Matt. 9:11,12

Contrasting Pharisaical Behavior and Christ Like Love - Matthew 9:11,12 1. Pharisaical Values Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity versus Christ’s Values were rooted in Loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength, and mind which motivated one to love one’s neighbor as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is This Religion? Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Oct 27, 2007

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A look at Colossians 2:20-23

Agnes de Rochier was the only daughter of one of the wealthiest merchants of Paris, and was admired by all for her beauty and virtue. In 1403 her father died leaving her all his wealth. Rumours of her supposed relationships with some of the young men in the area surfaced. She determined to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Religion? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 3, 2017

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What is the difference between religion and biblical Christianity?

We noted about a month ago from the beginning of Mark 7, Jesus confronted the Religious Leaders of straying away from God’s Word; as a matter of fact the Religious leaders 2000 years ago were so focused on themselves and traditions that they actually ignored what God said in the Bible!! Can this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:9-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Religion Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

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Religion imprisons in ritual, Jesus frees us through our willingness to surrender all to Him

We continue our series of escape by looking at another area of ourselves that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last couple of weeks we spoke about escaping bad decisions and the shame/guilt that accompanies them, this week I’d like to explore how to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:30, 2 Chronicles 7:14-17, Isaiah 59:1-2, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 14:28, 1 Samuel 7:2-4, James 4:3 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using Religion To Escape Religion

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 5, 2003

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A sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17

12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Mark 7:1-8,14-15, 21-23 "Using Religion to Escape Religion" 7:1 ¶ Now when the Pharisees gathered together to him, with some of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, 2 they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands defiled, that is, unwashed. 3 (For ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

True Religion

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 22, 2016

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What was Jesus’ first and only stipulation for those He called? Follow Me!

True Religion Mark 2:13-17NLT Back in the 1980’s, the Minnesota Twins had this description of the game of baseball in their program: “You have two sides, one out in the field, and one in. Each man that's on the side that's in, goes out and when he's OUT he comes in and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Pure Religion Vs. Bad Religion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 11, 2006

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A sermon on religion from the New Testament, especially James 1:26-27.

Sermon for 10/8/2006 Pure Religion vs. Bad Religion Emphasis on James 1:26-27 Introduction: Pure religion vs. Bad religion. In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, in which thousands died through religiously motivated violence, this question arises. What is it that distinguishes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing And Hypocrisy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 30, 2020

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Matthew 15:9. But in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.

HEALING AND HYPOCRISY. Matthew 14:34-36; Matthew 15:1-9. It was noised abroad that, of all that ever came to Jesus, He turned none away, ‘and He healed them all’ (cf. Matthew 12:15). It is no wonder that, arriving on the other side of the Lake, Jesus found that His fame had travelled before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:34-36, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trouble With Religion

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 31, 2001

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Religion gets people in a lot of trouble but it is the Spirit of Christ, we need in our lives, and living out faith is having Him, not just religion, directing us.

The Trouble with Religion John 3:1-15 By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC One criminal broke into the basement of a bank through a street-level window. In the process, however, he suffered from several lacerations. After he realized that he could neither get the money nor climb back ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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