Sermons on Pharisees And Scribes:

The Mark Of True Devotion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 7, 2010

By contrasting the scribes with a poor widow woman, Jesus teaches us about true devotion.

THE MARK OF TRUE DEVOTION Text: Mark 12:38 – 44 What does it mean to be truly devoted to God? Does it mean that you are there every time the church doors open? Does it mean that you are the first to volunteer when there is a job to be done? Does it mean that you faithfully put 10% of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus refutes the false teaching of the Pharisee’s regarding loving their neighbors.

Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.’ 44“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Kinds Of Conscience

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

The word “conscience” is found 31X in the KJB. Contrary to popular belief, conscience is not always the voice of God in man because it can either be a good or bad guide. Conscience can serve as a warning system to man. Like physical pain, which warns of d

Intro: The word “conscience” is found 31X in the KJB. Contrary to popular belief, conscience is not always the voice of God in man because it can either be a good or bad guide. Conscience can serve as a warning system to man. Like physical pain, which warns of damage to the body, the conscience can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12

Denomination: *other

Jesus And David Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2018

All early Christians understood that Jesus was a descendant of David; but He did not derive his authority from his personal ancestry. The Messiah must be thought of, not as a national monarch but as the lord of all, exalted far above David.

-Tuesday- Jerusalem Jesus and David (Psalm 110:1) Matthew 22:41-46 (focal passage), Mark 12:35-37, Luke 20:41-44 Matthew 22:41-46 41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 saying, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is He?” They said to Him, “The Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

When The Law Was Being Quoting At Jesus, How Did This A Type Of Bullying?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 29, 2016

Keeping tradition is a good thing, but not always. Some use it to put others down, or raise themselves up, either way it is bullying. How do we handle this? How did Jesus handle this?

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd September 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Psalm 15 James ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal

The Dignity Of Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013

The dignity of man affirmed by God in Scripture contrasts with the attitude of ancient and modern pagan cultures

Monday of 5th Week in Course February 11, 2013 Our Lady of Lourdes Gaudium et Spes “As many as touched the fringe of His garment were healed.” On this World Day of the Sick, it is particularly appropriate to look at the healing power and history of Jesus as it is displayed in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Catholic

What Is God Really Like? The God Of The Pandemic Or The God Of Love

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 24, 2020

Before blaming God for tragedies, calamities, and pandemics, consider what God is really like. Jesus came to shows every sinner, publican, scribe and pharisee what God is really like. Long before going to calvary and laying down his life, Jesus shared a parable in Luke 15.

Before blaming God for tragedies, calamities, and pandemics, consider what God is really like. Jesus came to shows every sinner, publican, scribe and pharisee what God is really like. Long before going to calvary and laying down his life, Jesus shared a parable in Luke 15. The parable has been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

How To Avoid The Worst Woes In Life - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 28, 2023

1. Don’t keep people from God’s Kingdom. Help them go in! (vs. 13). 2. Don’t be greedy. Be generous! (vs. 14). 3. Don’t make people worse. Make them better! (vs. 15). 4. Don’t treasure gold. Treasure the things of God. (vs. 16-22). 5. Don’t be satisfied with less. Strive for God’s best. (vs. 23-24).

How to Avoid the Worst Woes in Life - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:13-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 28, 2023) MESSAGE: *In this chapter you will hear the strongest words of condemnation Jesus ever spoke during His ministry here on earth. Eight times Jesus called these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Deceit

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

The Pharisees weren’t interested in the truth.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Despite the mind-numbing brutality of the Joseph Stalin regime in the Soviet Union, his propaganda machine did its job well. Many Russians hailed him as a hero and a savior, including a young school girl who was chosen to greet Stalin on one occasion. Years later, this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Finds Lost Things! (The Lost Sheep) Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 13, 2014

This is the first of a three part sermon series I preached during our Month of Missions emphasis. In this particular sermon we considered how the sheep represent people who wander away from God without even understanding what they are doing.

I want to tell you that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit has a HEART FOR MISSIONS!! Do you believe it?! Here is how I know this to be true! Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” -Jesus came for a few specific ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Other

Lost But Not Least

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 14, 2001

The lost are important to God

Lost but not Least Suppose for a moment that you were at a bus stop, and a friend came by and gave you a small bag and said, "I no longer need this, it’s yours." You take the bag and get on the bus. When you get off at your next stop, as the bus pulls away you, realize that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Going After The One Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Our lives are most meaningful, most fulfilled, most exciting when we join Jesus on His mission. The One=the one who is lost and separated from the Father: The risk, The intentionality, The dedication, and The reward.

January 22 Going after The One Luke 15:3-10 Our lives are most meaningful, most fulfilled, most exciting when we join Jesus on His mission. The One=the one who is lost and separated from the Father The risk The intentionality The dedication The reward The Father asks: “What will you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Thing: Choice Or Coercion? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

To the Jewish people, the Greatest men of the Old Testament were Moses, David, and Elijah, and they expected the Messiah to be like all three of these men in some ways. Jesus proved Himself greater than them all.

The Authority Thing: Choice or Coercion? (Mark 1:21-34) Intro 1. Every quarter in our bulletins we have an insert from Voice of the Martyrs. 2. Today’s insert is about Li Dexian. Let me read part of it: Pastor Li Dexian has been beaten so hard by Chinese government officials that he coughed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Wicked Generations

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

Four times in our text the word “generation” is used to refer to a certain category of people who have certain undesirable attitudes in common. Since sin entered into the world these four classes of people have always existed. They existed 3000 years ago.

Intro: Four times in our text the word “generation” is used to refer to a certain category of people who have certain undesirable attitudes in common. Since sin entered into the world these four classes of people have always existed. They existed 3000 years ago. You be the judge and see if there ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14

Denomination: *other

Snare Of The Devil (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 1, 2016

If Jesus can forgive those who caused Him so much pain and suffering, how can we not forgive those who have hurt us!

1 Timothy 3:7-Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (Snare for an individual) 2 Timothy 2:26-and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist