Sermons on Pharisee Stood And Prayed:

It Is All About Grace / Grace Is The Difference

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 19, 2011

When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, someone asked him, Do you pray for the senators, Dr. Hale? He replied, No, I look at the senators and I pray for the country. We all need to receive the Grace of God. It Is All About Grace! (Updated September 2023)

For those who are not familiar with an Anglican Service; Four Scriptures are read prior to the Message. Today's readings are Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105: 1-6,37-45; Philippians 1:21-30 and Matthew 10:1-16 When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, ...someone asked him, ... "Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Matthew 6:5-15, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Anglican

Involve God In Your Matters

Contributed by Pst. Vincent Wrock on Jun 14, 2023

As Christians it's easy and enticing to Pray asking God to come and be part of our Issues but it's so difficult for us to give Him a through Pass to be the Guide in those matters. We will pray yes but we will still want to have Control over Everything.

God would want to be the centre of all your things and be the Great Man behind your success so that He can Gain the Glory and by this He will sustain your Prosperity and keep it around for Long. I believe everyone would want things that stays and are kept for around for Long for your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3, Psalm 37:4-6

On The Edge Of Greatness!

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 19, 2022

Israel found themselves "On The Edge Of Greatness" as they stood on the shores of the river Jordan. However, only Joshua and Caleb had 1) Heart to see God's Great Vision, 2) Faith to hold to God's Great Promises, and 3) Hope to look for God's Great Results.

ON THE EDGE OF GREATNESS TEXT: Numbers 13:30 30 And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. The title of this morning’s message is: “On The Edge Of Greatness”. RECAP Have you ever been there - “On The Edge Of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30

Denomination: Baptist

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 7: God's Help For His Stumbling Saints Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 24, 2023

Sometimes we are going to stumble, but God's Word shows His stumbling saints what to do. 1. Remember the ways that we can stumble. 2. Remember that the Lord sees us. 3. Remember that Jesus will steer us in the right direction.

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 7: God's Help for His Stumbling Saints The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:53-54; Luke 22:59-62; Acts 4:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 24, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26, we are less than 12 hours away from Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75, Mark 14:53-54, Luke 22:59-62, Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 3

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 15, 2007

I just found out this week that my brother Earl has Cancer. We all know that this is not a problem for God Pray for my brother with me please

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Acts 3 - The Power Of The Living Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 19, 2013

Choose to believe in His presence. Know the authority we have in Christ. God’s power flows through faith. Pray and believe God will act.

I want to talk about the NAME – the Name JESUS, the power of the living Christ. [Read Acts 3:1-16] This was the first recorded miracle of the disciples in the book of Acts. • This was unlike the Peter and John that we read about in the Gospels. • Here they were bold and confident. They saw a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is The God Who Answers Prayer

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 21, 2011

Jesus is the God Who Answers Prayer. When we come to Jesus and learn how to pray, our prayers will have great power and wonderful results.

VISITATION #12: JESUS IS THE GOD WHO ANSWERS PRAYER (March 2011 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: • For the past 12 weeks, we have been studying the life of JESUS. • We have learned that He is Saviour, Healer, Deliverer, Peace, Hope, Provider and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: *other

It’s Time To Stop Pretending Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 3, 2010

We are more like the Pharisees than we would like to admit - hiding our true selves from others and from God and blaming external things for the consequences of our own behavior. But Jesus offers real hope if we will open up to Him in relationship.

The act of projection involves blaming things outside of yourself for your problems. The act of denying personal responsibility means it is the fault of your spouse, your boss, the government, the weather, or even that tool you were using. The Pharisees were masters at projection, and as it turns ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Looking Ahead To 2017

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 2, 2017

How will you honor Christ and be a part of your church in the New Year? If we won’t reach out, or if we won’t work together to do reach others, we've become an exclusive, limiting club filled with Pharisees … which is dangerous ground to be on!

Looking ahead to 2017 Philippians 1:1-30 Introduction The New Year is always an opportunity to reflect, and to look ahead Today, we will forego looking back (can’t change that) and look forward for Christ We know the current condition of the church, of our lives (some good, some bad) Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Now

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 16, 2015

What is the House of Prayer other than prayer without ceasing watching for the Lord?

RIGHT NOW by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 13, 2015) "And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch" (St. Mark 13:37, King James Version [The second coming of the Lord]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sisters and brothers, "Lord, save me", I plead to God to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:37

Denomination: Friends

"Weighted Prayers"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 24, 2009

Often we cripple our prayers even before we pray them. This sermon deals with ways we make our own prayers less effective.

“Weighted Prayers” Our focus for this month is on revival and I want to suggest to you today that the main reason that our church is not growing as rapidly as we would like is because WE are not growing. We have to understand that the Christian life is a life marked by constant spiritual growth… ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Filled Up With God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 28, 2003

Paul prays that we might be strengthened by the Holy Spirit, so that we might know the unknowable, and be filled to the fullest (#6 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“...that you may be filled up to all the fulness of God.” The first thing I have an obligation to point out to you as we begin, is that we’re still in the middle of Paul’s prayer; a prayer for the church he’s writing to, but also, as we have said and agreed upon, for all who would come after, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:19

Denomination: Orthodox

Salvation Comes From The Lord Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 16, 2022

Just like Jehoshaphat, one of the first emotions that grip us in the midst of any sort of crisis is fear. If you are being challenged with those huge problems that seem to overwhelm you and are wondering as to how you will overcome them, I pray that this word from the Lord will encourage you.

We read in Psalm 91:16, “With long life will I satisfy him, and make Him to behold My salvation.” (JPS) The last three verses in Psalm 91 are the very words of God. Our God is one who speaks to us. God promises that the one who trusts Him totally, will be completely satisfied in this life and God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:16

Denomination: Other

The Kingdom Is Here, The Kingdom Is Yet To Come Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 7, 2006

Jesus message was "the Kingdom of Heaven is Upon You" This message gives more teaxching on how to understand the kingdom, how to pray for it it and how to partner for it.

The Secret Message of Jesus The Kingdom is Here; the Kingdom is Yet to Come. Matthew 6:10 What was Jesus’ Message? – talk to you neighbour What did you come up with? Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." Matthew 4:23 Jesus went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: *other

Was Jesus A Revolutionist? Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 8, 2002

In this sermon it will become clear to you:That the Pharisees tried to get a charge of being a revolutionist against Jesus,What Authority is, Were Authority comes from,The spheres in which authority functions,That Christians should obey the Authorities se

Mat 22:15-22 Over next few weeks we’ll be studying Authority, We’ll see that God has established three fundamental spheres of authority within which he delegates authority to individuals. These spheres are civil government, the home, and the church. The believer is obliged to obey those holding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational