Sermons on Pharisees And Scribes:

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 24, 2014

What a to do, a sinful woman entering the house of a Pharisee, and the performance that she put on at the Rabbis feet, hwy did she show so much emotion? In coming to Jesus her sins were forgiven. In coming to Jesus our sins can also.

Forgiven, Luke 7:36-50 If you've been here over the last couple of weeks you will know that I’ve been speaking on this topic of ordinary to extraordinary. The thing is that as Christians we have encountered the extraordinary in encountering God, we have discovered that by God’s grace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

“cure For An Aching Back”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 26, 2013

Jesus breaks all the Jewish rules.... no wonder the Pharisees wanted him dead. He is the "cloud" of the O. T. in their midst. One Sabbath day, Jesus was teaching in a synagogue. A woman was there who was severely disabled. Her body was all bent over.”

In Jesus Holy Name August 25, 2013 Text: Luke 13:10-17 Redeemer (Note: some ideas are from Leonard Sweet & "Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes" by Kenneth Bailey “Cure for an Aching Back” It is unexpected and agonizing. You reach over to pick up a package, bend down to tie ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Doth God Hear Sinners? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 28, 2020

To establish that God doth hear the cries and prayers of all people, whether they are saints or sinners. This lesson deals with the witness of a man once blind, before the Pharisees, after Jesus put spittle of clay in them, he washed in the pool of Siloam and came seeing.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Doth God Hear Sinners? Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Doth God Hear Sinners?” This is the first lesson, in the sermon-series entitled: “Re-digging in Old Wells.” There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18, John 9:31, Isaiah 12:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Are Hypocrites Among Us

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 15, 2023

Jesus strongly denounced the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. Before we point our finger at others, we might want to ponder the old saying, "When you point your finger at others, remember, there are three fingers pointing back at you."

HYPOCRITE INTRODUCTION A. The charge, hypocrite strikes fear into the hearts of conscientious Christians. B. While not denying that there are hypocrites among us, we need to remember the old saying, “When you point your finger at others, there are three fingers pointing back at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-3, Jude 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Will You Be Broken

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Oct 28, 2010

Matthew 21:33-44 - When God sends messages our way, we are faced with a decision: shoot the messenger, or, with an open heart, accept the message.

Introduction • Throughout His ministry, Jesus had spoken about the time when His hour would come – the hour in which He would be called upon to fulfill His life’s purpose by dying on the cross to save humanity from an eternity in hell. He had always known that His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of Liberty-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2016

6 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-VI—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: Forklift Economy After being laid off from three jobs in the past year, Dewey was hired to work in a warehouse. Unfortunately, one day he lost control of the forklift & drove it off the loading dock. Surveying the damage, the owner shook his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Tyranny Of Tradition

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 22, 2022

We must realise that we are susceptible to transforming the Faith through the introduction of our best efforts to make the Faith more meaningful.

“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” [1] Traditions are essential to civilisation. Societies are built around traditions which most of those living ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Qualified To Decide-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 23, 2017

3 of 6. Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians for trusting secular sources in rectify grievances among themselves. The Church is uniquely fitted to properly rectify personal grievances. Christians are qualified to rectify grievances thru Their...

QUALIFIED To DECIDE-III—1Corinthians 6:1-11 OR Qualified To Rectify Attention: Shoe Cover-Up: One day a man found himself in a pickle because he had to drive his secretary home after she fell quite ill at work. He felt ill at ease about the situation, even though it was an innocent gesture. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

My Favorite Power Drink Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

How we can have higher and deeper experience with Jesus?

There are seven feasts listed in Leviticus that were given to the people of Israel. They really determined their calendar, their timeframe. They would be looking forward to the next feast. Each one of these feasts are important. In fact, if you look at all of the feasts, you'll see that as they ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Stoner?

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2005

The Gospel of John is a gospel devoted to life in Christ. 36 times the greek word Zoe is used in the book. It makes it that much more sad that in Ch 8 we see pharisees brining a woman to the life and light to have her condemend. Contrasts the stoners s

Intro: The Gospel of John is a book about life. You say what? I thought is a book showing Jesus in all His glorious power as the Son of God. But what do we find the purpose of the book to be? John 20.31 “These have been written (miracles and signs) so that you may believe that Jesus is the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Conversations With God Believers Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 26, 2022

Acts 17 is the story of a monotheistic Jew smack dab in the middle of polytheistic Gentiles. Acts 17 is the story of a narrow minded former Pharisee surrounded by broad minded philosophers. Conversations with God believers. Paul found common ground even with Athenians. (Barna quote)

In Jesus Holy Name October 16, 2022 Text: Acts 17:2-4,10-11 Redeemer Lutheran “Conversations with God Believers” Acts 17 records the missionary journey of Paul and Silas. They arrive in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"the Parables Of Matthew 13" The Seed Is The Word Of God...sow It!

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 14, 2020

In order to understand the parables of Matthew 13 one must begin with Matthew 12 and the challenge of the Pharisees. These parables are about those who are receptive to the Word of God. The farmer scatters the seed. Let God do His thing. Tell "God Stories."

In Jesus Holy Name July 19, 2020 Text: Matthew 13:24-25 Pentecost VII - Redeemer “The Parables of Matthew 13” The Seed is the Word of God… We Just Sow The parable of the Seed and the Sower in Matthew 13 provide answers to the disciples regarding the success or failure of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-25, Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Stuff Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2019

What is the one thing that makes us holy before God. There's lots of things holy people do and don't do... but there's one thing that we MUST do. Do you know what that is?

OPEN: A new preacher had just come to town and was visiting one of the Nursing Homes in the area. Thinking to introduce himself to one of the church members who lived there he leaned over her and gently asked “Do you know who I am?” She smiled sweetly and replied: “No, but if you go the front ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where The Bible Speaks... Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2007

Does it matter if matter if we change Bible terminology? If we add to God’s thinking because we think we can "improve" upon His Word? Consider these thoughts.

OPEN: A man once told of purchasing his first pickup truck. And he also bought a book on gasoline engines because he was afraid of being ripped off at the service station. He wrote: “The first time I took the truck in for repairs, I smugly wrote down what the problem was and what needed to be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 13, 2011

Christians are free in Christ; they are no longer to permit themselves to be enslaved by any appetite or attitude.

“The free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man’s trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. And the free gift is not like the result of that one man’s sin. For the judgment following one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist