Sermons on Pharisee And Publican:

They Wanted To See

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 21, 2021

Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus both wanted to see…

During my years in active pastoral ministry a large proportion of my reading was taken up with biblical, pastoral and theological works. So, one of the goals that I set for myself in retirement was to read more fiction. I have to admit that thus far I haven’t managed to live up to that resolution ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Friendly Enemies Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

For 4 years I worked in a printing company where my boss was an atheist. He had no love for spiritual things at all, and yet I had to obey his orders and cooperate with him as a Christian

One of the perpetual questions in the life of a believer is, what should my relationship be to unbelievers? Can a Christian be a real friend with a non-Christian? What if his beliefs and actions are obviously contrary to Christian values? Is the often-quoted verse for separation to be our guide? ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:9

Fundamentals Of The Faith - Week 6 - Continuing In The Faith – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 15, 2020

1. PRAYER 2. PURPOSE OF PRAYER 3. ANSWERS TO PRAYER 4. CONDITIONS FOR ANSWERED PRAYER

Prayer is basic and fundamental in the life of a Christian, being the very lifeline itself. It is an act of worship, the communion of the soul with God, spirit with Spirit, the saved with the Savior. A. Variety of Prayer. 1. Luke 18:13 "God, have mercy on me, a sinner." a. Prayer is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:13, Psalm 40:1, James 1:17, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Lost (5 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Calvin Coolidge was Vice President of the United States between 1921-1923, under President Warren Harding.

He was not a very active vice president, but he took great pleasure in presiding over the Senate. One day, as he was presiding, one senator angrily told another senator to go, “straight to hell.” The offended Senator openly complained to Coolidge as the presiding officer. Coolidge was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Assume To Assume

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

One of the biggest ways to get ourselves in trouble in this life is to live a life of assumption.

I must confess as I preach this sermon to you that I am guilty of doing just that often. Illus: I am like the man who says: • People say I make too many assumptions. • I mean, they don't say it, but I know they're thinking it... But this is not something I am guilty alone, I think we ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Love Without Limits

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 19, 2017

Jesus challenges the common wisdom of his day, stating God doesn't want us to "love our neighbor and hate our enemy" but to love everyone, including our enemies. This is impossible without the love of God flowing through us.

Matthew 5:43-48 Love without Limits Did you know your body is not designed to carry anger for very long? Now don’t get me wrong: anger is a helpful emotion. It tells you something is terribly wrong. But God designed your body to resolve anger as quickly as possible and to move on. Resentment and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant: An Exposition Of Matthew 18:21-35

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 5, 2020

We have been given a priceless gift of grace which needs to be fleshed out in our relationships.

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: An Exposition of Matthew 18:21-35 We live in a world which demands “justice.” People have always demanded justice. Often this demand to justice leads to violence. On the other hand, people demand “grace” for themselves. This is the way it always has been. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Naaman's Cure

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Naaman's Cure

2 Kings Ch 5 v. 1 - 19 Naaman's Cure 1. Namaan's Description v.1 "Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

Stew, The Smell Will Tell

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 17, 2017

STEW, CONTINUAL STATE OF SUPPRESSED AGITATION and WORRY. Many people in our churches are not thankful as they are too busy stewing? A skunk may claim to be a cat, but the smell will tell.

STEW: THE SMELL WILL TELL. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 21:19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Call Of First Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 2, 2024

Being a disciple is a costly affair. We need to come to him and learn from him. Jesus is the master trainer. Instant obedience leads to greater success. In-depth involvement strengthens inner being finally ends up in loyal relationships.

Theme: Calling of First Disciples Text: Matthew 4:18-22 (Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: This month we will mediate from the Holy Scriptures on the call & cost of the discipleship. Today, we would see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

He Is Risen PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 21, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus Christ's role as our path to salvation, justification for our sins, and the joy found in His resurrection.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather here, not as mere attendees, but as a family united under God's grace and love. We are here to partake in the divine feast of His word, to drink from the wellspring of His wisdom, and to bask in the warmth of His eternal love. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6, Romans 6:9

Topics: Thanksgiving, Salvation

You’re In Good Hands Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022

I want to listen to the shepherd. Because I can get so intrigued by all the things around me. And the shepherd’s out there calling me away, calling me to a special relationship with Him

Today, we're going to look at John 10. This is the passage about the good shepherd. In order to look at the good shepherd passage, this is the one that's going to talk to us about the shepherd knows each one of his sheep by name. That we hear the shepherd’s voice, we recognize it, and we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Art Thou The One?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 30, 2016

To establish that Jesus was the Messiah of John the Baptist’s prophetic preaching, preparatory work and His manifestation unto the world had arrived. This lesson deals with the preacher's faithfulness.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Disciples’ Inquiry 2. The Disciples’ Investigation 3. The Disciples’ Intelligence Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “Art Thou the One?” “Or should we look for another?” 2. In our first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23, Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Search For Significance

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 5, 2003

Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for significance seems to be a part

THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE SCRIPTURE: Matthew 20:20-28 INTRODUCTION Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mercy Lost!

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 14, 2005

Warning each person that the mercy of God can be taken away.

PP0603 DATE MERCY LOST! 2 Sam 7:12-16. 2Sa 7:12 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:12-16

Denomination: Baptist