Sermons on Pharisee And Publican:

#30 The Problem Is The Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2020

The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals.

#30 The Problem Is the Heart Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 13, 2020 The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals. In Mark 7:1-23, Jesus taught that what pleases Him most is worship from the HEART. NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Needs To Be Washed?

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

What is baptism - what is washed?

Concordia Lutheran Church Twelfth Sunday of Pentecost – August 22, 2009 What Needs to be Washed? Mark 7:1-13 and Eph 5:21-33 † In Jesus Name † May the grace, the mercy and peace of God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, that was given to you when you were washed in the waters of baptism ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Desktop Computer Christian Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 13, 2013

Part 3 focuses on the tablet Chjristian - one who places a lot of restrictions on how to be a Christian.

Desktop Computer Christians Part 3 Tablet Computer Christians Scriptures: Matt. 15:1-9; Matthew 23 Introduction: This morning I will continue with part 3 of my series I’ve titled “Desktop Computer Christians” by focusing on tablet computer Christian. As you recall from my ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4, 3, 2, 1 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 24, 2013

Jesus is the only Way, and following Him, means having a cross as your destination.

4, 3, 2, 1 4 vignettes 3 identities 2 ways not to know 1 Way Read Together Matthew 16:1-27 16 The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-27

Denomination: *other

How To Avoid Hypocrisy In Your Life

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2013

A look at four keys to avoid hypocrisy in our lives.

WHAT IS SO BAD ABOUT HYPOCRISY? For the Christian, it’s the false security; for the non-Christian, it’s the disillusionment that happens when you look closely at Christians’ lives. - Luke 12:1 – “hypocrisy.” a. For the Christian, it’s the false ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Revealing The Mystery Of Jesus's Divine Life Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2016

In the end, what we are seeking is the glory of the Father

Thursday in 7th Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Saint Paul was a lot like me. When he tried to take matters into his own hands, and not just simply trust God, he got into trouble. Here we see St. Paul craftily proclaiming his faith in the Resurrection to a mixed gathering of Sadducees, who ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Unruly Freedom Of The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2014

God's plan is truly a surprise, but it is always directed toward our salvation and the spread of the Gospel.

Thursday of the 28th Week in Course 2014 Joy of the Gospel The Holy Father’s letter on the Joy of the Gospel tells us: “God’s word is unpredictable in its power. The Gospel speaks of a seed which, once sown, grows by itself, even as the farmer sleeps (Mk 4:26-29). The Church has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:47-54

Denomination: Catholic

Did Christ Work On The Sabbath?

Contributed by Kevin Call on Jun 30, 2011

By looking at the Bible, we can know with certianty what it tells us about Jesus Christ and His actions pertaining to the Sabbath.

DID CHRIST WORK ON THE SABBATH? John 5: 16-17-18; What does this say to the question of God and Jesus Christ working on the Sabbath? To start with, I wanted to point out some other examples of what one might relate to working on the Sabbath. “Upon another Sabbath, as Jesus entered a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

Grace And Gratitude

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 6, 2011

When we understand the grace of Jesus we will not point to others and be offended by their sin - instead we will see that we have a sin debt.

Message Have you noticed how easy it is to get offended by the actions of others? You are watching TV ... it is a really good show (if there is such a thing). Then someone in your family comes along and takes the remote and switches channels. Hey I was watching that. How dare you. And you get all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

"A New Way Of Understaning Who God Is"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 21, 2012

A sermon about the God of grace and compassion.

Mark 2:23-3:6 “A New Way of Understanding Who God Is” Last June, the city of Alemeda, California immediately changed its policies after its first responders stood by and watched a man drown in the San Francisco Bay. The first responders didn’t venture out into the muddy ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

No More Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 5, 2018

"They cannot die anymore; because they are equal to angels . . . they are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection."

Date: 7-16-2016 Text (NIV): Job 19:23-27; Luke 20:27-38 Title: No More Death The Question So this was the holy man everyone was talking about; the miracle worker who had drawn a crowd of people that wanted to see a miracle. A group of Sadducees had forced their way to the front of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-27, Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Closing The Gates To Heaven

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

One of Christ's most scathing sermons.

CLOSING THE GATES TO HEAVEN Text: Matthew 23:13 INTRODUCTION: This chapter contains the most scathing sermon Christ ever gave. Eight times he calls them hypocrites. By their lives they were shutting up the Gates of Heaven against men. They closed the gate to heaven . . . I. BY LIP SERVICE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Pretenders Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 10, 2016

"The Great Pretenders" sermon is part of the Sermon on the Mount series talking about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and how they were acting out the part in their giving of alms, prayer and fasting.

Sermon on the Mount “The Great Pretenders” Matthew 6:1-6 A father complained about the amount of time his family spent in front of the television set. His children watched cartoons and neglected their schoolwork. His wife preferred soap operas to doing housework. His solution was that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

"finding Our Way Home"

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

We actually have three stories being told here. Three stories. One parable. One big truth and here it is. Lost things matter to God. As a result, God spends a great deal of time looking for his people.

"Finding Our Way Home" Luke 15:11-20 While living in Kentucky a good friend of mine and I drove all the way to Detroit to see a baseball game. I had never been to the old Tiger’s stadium and they were playing my favorite team so we made the trek. I took my car and getting to Detroit was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

#13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 22, 2020

The Pharisees thought religion was about rules and regulations. Jesus taught that it was about worshipping God from the heart and meeting human needs. This sermon looks at the Pharisees silly Sabbath rules and Jesus’ correction of their false teachings, and a startling statement of His deity.

#13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series: Mark March 22, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 2:23-28 – "And no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist