Sermons on Pharisees Accuse Jesus:

What Kind Of A Shepherd Do You Want?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 20, 2002

Jesus tries to get the crowd to see the kind of shepherds the Pharisees were compared to him.

April 22, 2002 John 10:1-10 “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Some People React With Anger And Accusations When You Preach About Jesus. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 13, 2025

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to spread the Good News of salvation through faith in Him

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to spread the Good News of salvation through faith in Him (Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15). However, when we obey this command, some people may react with anger, accusations, and even personal attacks. But why? The Bible provides insight into why some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

"Prayers The God Hears:" The Pharisee And Tax Collector

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 3, 2023

In the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector, we’ll be looking at those prayers God hears. However, is all speech skyward prayer, and are they the prayers God hears and answers. In a study of contrast, Jesus’s looks at prayer and the type of prayers God hears.

Parables to Live By “Prayers the God Hears: The Pharisee and Tax Collector” Luke 18:9-14 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlUjYOQFsro Over the years, I’ve seen and heard quite a few prayers, and what others consider being the type of prayers that God hears. Now, almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Foursquare

"The Puzzle Of The Be Attitudes”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 9, 2022

“The Beatitudes are not teachings on ‘how’ to be blessed. They are not instructions to do anything. Jesus is not telling anyone they would be better off being ‘financially’ poor. (Dallas Willard) Is Luke 6 about Jesus fulfilling His Mission statement? Luke 4

In Jesus Holy Name February 13, 2022 Luke 6:17 “The Puzzle of the Be Attitudes” Philip Yancy in his book “The Jesus I Never Knew” wrote the following when he read the 1st Beatitude in Luke 6. “I became so convicted about my addiction to material things that I gave away to a friend my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26, Matthew 5:3-4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Shepherd (John 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 1, 2025

Who is the good shepherd and why? Let's look at John 10.

Why is Jesus the good shepherd? How is he the gate to the sheep pen? Why did people not believe and falsely accuse Him? Let’s look at John 10. Did people understand Jesus telling a parable about sheep and their shepherd? Do we recognize Jesus’ voice? Jesus said: I tell you for certain only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you work harder at looking good than being good

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

"They Both Came Too Pray"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 21, 2010

The parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector.... one represents all people through history who seek to find "their" own "way" to justify themselves.... and one represents the one who finds Jesus and knows that by faith God sees him/her "just as if I

In Jesus Holy Name October 24, 2010 Text: Luke 18:9-14 Redeemer “They Both Came to Pray” During the past Sundays our Sunday morning Gospel lessons have been moving us through the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 14 Jesus told his disciples about the “cost of being a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Believe

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 18, 2004

The willful unbelief of the Pharisees disturbed the Lord to the depths of His spirit.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: People refuse to believe that which they don’t want to believe, in spite of evidence. When explorers first went to Australia they found a mammal which laid eggs; spent some time in water, some on land; had a broad, flat tail, webbed feet, and a bill similar to a duck. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Do Us A Trick Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Feb 7, 2005

Jesus tells the Pharisees that the only sign that they will be given is the sign of Jonah.

MUB 2-6-05 MATT 12;38-41 38Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, "Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you." 39He answered, "A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a miraculous sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. 40For as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Protagonist And The Antagonist

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 6, 2007

Jesus setting the Pharisees straight and shutting down their argumentative spirit.

The Protagonist and the Antagonist Luke 14:1-6 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Jesus was literally on display in midst of the Pharisees in home of one of their rulers. This was the primary group who would want to catch Jesus in some form of a compromise. So let’s look at our passage and see how the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Radical Invitation Of Jesus, From Exclusion To Celebration Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025

In the calling of Levi, Jesus reshapes what discipleship looks like and who qualifies to be a disciple. Would we invite the "Levi's" of our day to follow Him?

Introduction: Is Jesus “woke”? In other words, is He someone who is sensitive to or aware of the injustices experienced by the marginalized? If Jesus were walking on earth today, gathering disciples, would He do so along DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) ethical standards? Would he try to choose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes All Kinds Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2013

he Pharisees who were bent on controlling life through rules, tedium, and withholding grace stood in sharp contrast to the common people who flocked to Jesus.

It Takes All Kinds (Mark 3:1-12) 1. Do you think of yourself as a rational, reasonable thinker, or an emotional one? 2. Let me read this story from the AP: “The U.S. is simply abandoning tons of equipment because shipping it home would cost too much… Military planners have decided to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by James Williams on Jul 24, 2015

Jesus' sermon explains in what ways our righteousness must surpass that of the Scribes and the Pharisees. This is the narrow path that leads to life. This is not just saying "Lord, Lord," but doing the will of God.

How’s your righteousness? At what level is your righteousness? That’s an important question. Listen to these words of Jesus in Matthew 5:20, “For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Worthy Of Praise: A Palm Sunday Message.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 12, 2025

The Pharisees were not happy at the praise the disciples were giving Jesus, "if they were silent "Jesus told the Pharisees "these stones would cry out."

Jesus is worthy of praise: A Palm Sunday message. Today in the Christian Calendar is an important day, the Sunday prior to Easter, Palm Sunday, not because of all the palm branches on the way in here or on the platform. It’s called Palm Sunday because as Jesus entered Jerusalem prior to his ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-12, Luke 19:28-40, Luke 19:40, Colossians 1:16, Genesis 1:27, Psalm 114:6, Isaiah 55:12, John 1:2-5, Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 2:9-10, Matthew 21:9, Acts 4:12, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The High Priest Joshua, With Fellow Priests-- A Sign Of Things To Come (Zechariah 3:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 2, 2026

The angel of Yahweh deals with a potentially huge fly in the ointment-- the high priest Joshua's guilt. The adversary's criticism is rejected; Joshua is cleansed, and commissioned, and challenged.

Today, we continue our Zechariah series by entering into Zechariah's fourth vision. Before we dive in, let me offer you a quick recap of the message of the three visions we've studied so far. These visions have been visions that gave hope to God's people at a very difficult time in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10