Sermons on Phariseeism:

Wash Your Hands! Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 10, 2020

Everything that Jesus does, or that people do to Jesus, gives Him an opportunity to teach or preach to us hard-skulled folks.

Tuesday of the 28th Week in Course 2020 Wash Up! I’m pretty certain that somewhere in this wide Catholic world there is a smart-Alec youngster who hears this Gospel and mouths off to mom: “Jesus didn’t wash up before dinner. Why do I have to do that?” In these days of almost overdone attention to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-41, Galatians 5:1-6, Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Feasting In The Presence Of Enemies Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 6, 2025

In this sermon , we'll explore biblical examples that illustrate God's faithfulness in preparing a table for His people, even in the presence of their enemies.

The Psalmist writes, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies" (Psalm 23:5). This verse paints a vivid picture of God's provision and protection in the midst of adversity. In this sermon , we'll explore biblical examples that illustrate God's faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Psalm 91:2-4

A Great Spiritual Check-Up For Your Soul Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2022

1. Are you listening to the Lord? (vs. 1-11, 14). 2. Are you aiming to please God? (vs. 12-14). 3. Are you learning from the Lord? (vs. 14-16). 4. Have you found the right help for your heart? (vs. 17-20).

A Great Spiritual Check-up for Your Soul The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 15:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 4, 2022) (Revised August 8, 2022 to say this was the 3rd year of Jesus' ministry) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 15. In the previous chapter, Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

King Jesus Christ The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2023

People take notice and the growth of the Jesus movement blows up. People in Israel begin to realize Jesus is something special in the history of the universe. And they want to know more. We should still want to know more today. Who was this Jesus? Why did he do what he did?

My girlfriend and I went to the dog groomer yesterday, we took her dog Sam in. He was not at all happy when he realized where we were taking him. Sam does not like the groomer, because of the loud noises, and the strange environment. So Sam was shaking as the groomer worked. Sam was uncertain, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

The War Against Sin

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 14, 2014

'Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin' (Hebrews 12:4).

THE WAR AGAINST SIN. Matthew 15:10-20. The scribes and Pharisees brought an accusation to Jesus concerning His disciples (Matthew 15:2). Jesus exposed their hypocrisy with a counter-question (Matthew 15:3), a counter-argument (Matthew 15:4-6), and a counter accusation (Matthew 15:7-9). This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20, Hebrews 12:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Shows Us How To Live A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 26, 2023

Jesus wants us... 1. To reject the mindset of the scribes and Pharisees (vs. 1-7). 2. To give God the reverence He deserves (vs. 8-10). 3. To follow the Lord's humble path to greatness (vs. 11-12).

Jesus Shows Us How to Live a Holy Life The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 26, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 23. As you know, Jesus was in Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. The city and surrounding villages were crowded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Liberty Or Legalism Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 30, 2015

Compassion trumps man-made commandments.

Liberty or Legalism Mark 2:23-28 Rev. Brian Bill November 28-29, 2015 Almost every state has surprising laws on their books. • In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. • In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to attend a movie within four hours after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Within

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 17, 2006

We are a people who have been guilty of looking for the anointing on the outside, but outward appearances can deceive. The Pharisees were great preachers, and keepers of the law, but they looked at Jesus and called Him “Beelzebub.”

The Kingdom Within! Text: Romans 14: 17-18 (What I’m speaking about this morning, the devil doesn’t want you to ever grasp because he understands that if you do, he will loss his grip on your life.) 17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Easter morning message showing that the Pharisees believed Jesus’ words perhaps more than His disciples did. God has more in store for us than we can possibly imagine.

John 20:9 – The Best is Yet to Come The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the center aisle to the front of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Get Sidetracked

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 30, 2008

LIFE WILL THROW MANY CHALLENGES OUR WAY, BUT THE TASK AT HAND IS TO NOT GET SIDETRACKED. JESUS WAS CONFRONTED BY A GROUP OF PHARISEES TRYING TO DERAIL HIM OF HIS PURPOSE, BUT HE EXEMPLIFIES HOW TO PRESS FORWARD.

DON’T GET SIDETRACKED MATTHEW 12:1-13 FEW WEEKS – LESSONS OF PERSEVERANCE OLYMPICS – MICHAEL PHELPHS SHAWN JOHNSON REBECCA SONI (HEART SURGERY) DNC – SENATOR BARACK OBAMA . . . RNC – SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN/GOV. SARAH PALIN (PAY-LIN) . . . LONG BEFORE THERE WAS A SEASONED JOHN MCCAIN LONG ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-13, Matthew 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 9, 2012

Jesus is confronted by a group of unbelieving Pharisees and Scribes. They came at a moment when the crowds were showing overwhelming praise toward Jesus. They came demanding what many in our day are likewise demanding.

We are going to look this morning at a passage where Jesus is confronted by a group of unbelieving Pharisees and Scribes. They came at a moment when the crowds were showing overwhelming praise toward Jesus. They came demanding what many in our day are likewise demanding. Then some of the scribes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:37-42

Jesus Says What?! (Murder) Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Like the Pharisees we are often content to live out the letter of the Law but God is looking for the hearth that seeks to live out the spirit of His word. Living by grace is a higher calling then living by the Law!

Jesus Says What?! (Murder) - Matthew 5:21-26 - October 23, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #12 I had a great-uncle who served in the Royal Air Force during WWII. He had gone over to England to join up a couple of years before the war started. By the time war ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: *other

Hard Or Simple?

Contributed by William Mouser on Oct 25, 2005

In one of the final debates with the Pharisees, Jesus exposes their penchant for complicating the simple meaning of God’s Word, while ignoring those parts of God’s word which truly are full of mystery.

Hard or Simple? Matt. 22:15-22 A university research wished to study the differences in perception that are related to ones vocation. So, they devised a simple test in order to detect how a person’s professional vocation influenced their answer to a simple question. The first to be tested ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Debate About Divorce (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 28, 2018

Jesus was asked of the Pharisees regarding divorce, not necessarily desiring to learn from Him. Unfortunately most approach the issue this way today. Their minds are already made up. We need a biblical perspective.

The Debate about Divorce (Part 2) Mark 10: 1-12 Today I hope to conclude the passage we began to consider in our last study. I am well aware that this is a very sensitive and somewhat contentious issue. Likely everyone here has been affected by divorce in some way or another. I too know the hurt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

His Mother And Brothers Seek An Audience Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2017

Jesus addressed the crowd, on this day, regarding subjects which drew the resentment of the Scribes and Pharisees. And while He was speaking, His mother, Mary, and His brothers arrived at the house where He was at.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Capernaum Lesson: His Mother and Brothers Seek an Audience Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:31-35, Luke 8:19-21 -Matthew- Matt 12:46-50 (KJV) 46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. 47 Then one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:31-35, Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Baptist