Sermons on Pharisee Rules:

Relationship Or A Religion

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006

Is our religion just that, or do we each have a relationship with our God?

Relationship or Just a Religion Joh 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: Joh 3:2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

New

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

God isn’t interested in patching up your old life. He wants to make a new creation out of you.

New Matthew 9:14-17 This week I had breakfast with our youth intern. Joe proudly announced that he and Cheryl are expecting their first child and that the due date is in February. As we talked, our conversation turned to all of the new things that will be happening in their lives over the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Holiness

Fragile: Handle With Care

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Our eternal salvation is secure because of Christ, but when it comes to the daily routine of following the Lord, we desperately need God's grace each day.

Every now and then I receive, or send, a package labeled "Fragile: Handle With Care." It might be a very expensive crystal vase inside, or maybe it is just a small toy, but the purpose of the label is to warn the friendly UPS, or Postal Service, employee that if they are not careful how they handle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21, 2 Corinthians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

To Do Or To Be

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the characteristics of a Christian based on Paul’s life in Philippians 3:1-11.

"To Do Or To Be" 7/28/95 Text Philip3:1-11 OT Prov. 2:1-8 Matthew 7:13-27 For the Christian, "to be or not to be", isn’t the question, but rather "to do or to be is" the issue that we face. More times than not we opt for doing rather than being. Many people don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11, Malachi 7:13-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Rays Of Dawn

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 29, 2001

We’re all born blind, and need His healing touch to see eternity’s first rays.

Of all the physical handicaps that can curse men and women, blindness must be one of the saddest. Yet there is something infinitely worse than physical blindness, and it is spiritual blindness. That is why God became man, bringing His divine light into the world, that those who believe in Him ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

I Walk The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 11, 2008

"The righteous will live by faith." God never alters the robe of righteousness to fit man; He changes the man to fit the robe.

Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: I Walk the Line Scripture: Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Clean Your House For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Bruce Schwan on Nov 15, 2008

based on Mark 7:1-13

1The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. 3(The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial washing, holding ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Christ Home

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 18, 2010

What participation in a small group will do for you based on what it did for Matthew.

Randy Frazee wrote a book called “The Connecting Church.” He has a son who was born without a left hand. One day in Sunday School the teacher was talking with the children about the church. To illustrate her point she folded her hands together and said, “Here’s the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

New Testament Giving Verses Old Testament Tithing

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 7, 2009

Is the Christian under the law of the tithe? Are we free to give by whim and feeling? Are there eternal principles that should govern our giving?

New Testament Giving verses Old Testament Tithing Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. Is Tithing for Today? In this study, we’ll examine what the New Testament teaches regarding the tithe. We’ll try to answer questions such as: Are Christians required to tithe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Testament Giving Verses Old Testament Tithing

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 7, 2009

Is the Christian under the law of the tithe? Are we free to give by whim and feeling? Are there eternal principles that should govern our giving?

New Testament Giving verses Old Testament Tithing Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. Is Tithing for Today? In this study, we’ll examine what the New Testament teaches regarding the tithe. We’ll try to answer questions such as: Are Christians required to tithe under grace? Is the Christian’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Curious, Concerned And Compassionate, But Not Converted

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

A look at Nicodemus from a pragmatic perspective

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night...—John 3:1, 2a Nicodemus, who had gone to Jesus earlier and who was one of their own number, asked, "Does our law condemn anyone without first hearing him to find out what he is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites In Church? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 19, 2013

Many skeptics use Christian hypocrites as an excuse for rejecting Christ. In this sermon, we make the distinction between sinners and hypocrites. Everyone in church is a sinner, but not everyone is a hypocrite.

Introduction: A. One day Robert Redford, the famous actor, was walking through a hotel lobby, when a woman recognized him and ran over to him. 1. With great excitement, she gushed, “Are you the real Robert Redford?” 2. As the doors of the elevator closed, he replied, “Only when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lifting Up Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 20, 2012

The story of Jesus doesn’t end with His ascension. In the scriptures His story continues in the lives of the disciples, and today the story goes on in our lives. The primary assignment of the Church is to lift up Jesus. We are not a social or political

Lifting Up Jesus Acts 8:1-13 Introduction The story of Jesus doesn’t end with His ascension. In the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of Jonah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 2, 2012

The sign of Jonah - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Compliment (vs 27) The Crowd (vs 29a) The Conversation (vs 29b-32) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Photos of funny signs • (Photos available on request – gcurley@gcurley.info) Question: What is the purpose of a sign? Answer: Twofold: • A sign is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-32

Denomination: Brethren

The Danger Of False Advertisement

Contributed by Dr. J. Wesley Boyd Iii on Sep 12, 2014

If you can’t deliver, please stop advertising.

THE DANGER OF FALSE ADVERTISEMENT MARK 7:5-9, 20-23 (v. 1-23) As I grow and progress in my walk with the Lord, I’ve have uncovered and discovered some startling news concerning the church... I have found there to be some inconsistencies in the body of Christ… I have found there to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal