Sermons on sadducees: showing 286-300 of 2,705

More Righteousness Needed, Please Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 28, 2014

How can we be more righteous than the Pharisees and the Scribes were?

More Righteousness Needed Please Matthew 5:20-26 This verse has certainly raised its concerns in the church over the centuries. But understanding this verse is key to understanding the Sermon on the Mount as a whole. What is Jesus saying when He says that “your righteousness must exceed that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Book Of Mark #58

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Most preachers enjoy the preaching of God’s Word. Why shouldn’t they…they have one of the greatest and most rewarding jobs that a person could have.

But every preacher has to deal with people who attend to hear him preach the sermon, but do not come to hear God’s Word preached! They come to find fault with what he preaches. For example, • One Bible preacher was preaching a sermon from the Word of God, and he stated that a lot of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 23

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 17, 2024

This chapter begins with Paul before the Sanhedrin, or Council, and his attempt to make a defense before them. One thing led to another and the chapter closes with Paul in Caesarea, kept in custody, by Felix, the governor.

Introduction: This chapter has three specific episodes in Paul's time at Jerusalem. First, he's going to address the "council" or Sanhedrin. Then, some enemies of Paul made a plan to eat or drink nothing until they had killed Paul. When Paul's nephew found out about this, he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Longing Of The Human Heart”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 3, 2023

What do you fear? Life is important we want to keep our heart ticking strong and vibrant. Then what? Jesus has a promise. We know the words by heart. Quotes from "Mercy Me". (a story) the first heart transplant in 1967? Thomas wanted to know the way.

In Jesus Holy Name May 7, 2023 Text: John 14:1-14 Easter V Redeemer “The Longing of the Human Heart” What do you fear? What makes you afraid? An ambulance isn’t the only ride that demands valor. You ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14, John 5:1-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 17, 2002

This sermon identifies 4 of the fruits of repentance and how they should affect our walk with God.

- Verse 8 of our passage puts before us the command to “bear fruits worthy of repentance.” - The obvious and immediate question that comes to mind is, “What are the fruits of repentance?” Fortunately for us, our passage points us to four of the fruits of repentance. - Repentance, of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-11, Luke 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift Of The Magi

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 30, 2015

The Magi were humbled by the state of reverence that they felt for the Christ Child. That, my friends, is the appropriate motivation for worship in our church services today. We need to put away our pride and worldly baggage and worship Christ sincerely.

Well, the 12 days of Christmas are over for another season. All of the decorations are down and put away for another year, and the presents have been opened. The craziness of the Christmas season is over for the secular world, but here in the church, we have some more of the Christmas story to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

John's Portrait Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A message about the coming Messiah from John’s perspective.

JOHN’S PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Luke 1:14-66; John 1:1-29 INTRO: ILLUS: One of the most impressive things about the Mormon tabernacle is its wonderful acoustics. It’s reported that a pin dropped in the front can be heard in the back, without amplification. The 400 years between the O.T. and the N.T. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:14-66, John 1:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For A Sign Or A Guide

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 14, 2001

This message speaks to the believer about their reaponsibility to reach the lost.

Looking For A Sign Or A Guide Text: Matt. 16:1-4 “The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.” “He answered and said unto them, When it is eneving, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.” “And in the morning, It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Stanley Arnold on Jun 6, 2005

How John the Baptist’s preparation for life and ministry can serve as an outline for our Advent preparation.

Preparing the Way! Mt 3:1-11 Advent is about preparation. Preparation of our houses, meals, presents. It should be preparation of our lives, our hearts, selves. We continue by looking at an individual who knew what preparation was about, John the Baptist. Jesus said in 11:11 “Among those born of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divide And Conquer Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 8, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 22: 30 – 23: 35

Acts 22: 30 – 23: 35 Divide and Conquer 30 The next day, because he wanted to know for certain why he was accused by the Jews, he released him from his bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down and set him before them. 23 Then Paul, looking ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Proclaming Jesus In The Midst Of Persecution

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 18, 2003

We see in this sermon Peter and John proclaming the gospel in spite of suffering, and the results being many were saved in the name of Jesus Christ.

PROCLAMING JESUS IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION ACTS 4:1-12 All of us have seen the recruiting sign saying that Uncle Sam "wants you." Another announces that "the Marines are looking for a few good men." God wants all people to be saved (I Timothy 2:4) and He does not wish for any to perish (II ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Eyesight

Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2007

Can you really see what God sees?

Spiritual Eyesight By Pastor Jim May After feeding the multitude with 7 seven loaves of bread and two small fish there were 12 baskets of fish and bread left over. But somehow the disciples had left and failed to take anything with them. Thus we find them, a little while later on a boat in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus, The Rebel With A Cause Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Throughout the Gospel of Mark, we see a growing opposition to Jesus from the Pharisees and the other religious leaders of the day. To understand that, we need to look at the religious landscape Jesus ministered in

Jesus, the Rebel With a Cause Throughout the Gospel of Mark, we see a growing opposition to Jesus from the Pharisees and the other religious leaders of the day. To understand that, we need to look at the religious landscape Jesus ministered in. In Jesus’ time, there were three sects of Jews ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Not In Error...? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 14, 2007

Jesus wants to know...Do you know it? Do you show it?

“Are You Not in Error…?” Mark 12:24 Rev. Brian Bill 10/14/07 www.pontiacbible.org A father and son went fishing one day and while they were out in their boat, the boy suddenly became curious about the world around him and started asking questions. He asked his father, “Dad, what makes this boat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Yeasty Beasty Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 26, 2024

Jesus uses yeast as a symbol to talk about hypocrisy.

M16: THE YEASTY BEASTY M16: LEAVEN THAT’LL KEEP YOU FROM HEAVEN Matthew 16:5-12 #m16sermons INTRODUCTION… My First and Only Breadmaker (p) When Kelly and I got married in 1998, we had a wedding registry like all couples do nowadays. A wedding registry, if you do not know, is a list from various ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ