Sermons on Scribes And Pharisee:

Is God Able To Depend On You

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 23, 2012

How are you as for the work of God?

IS GOD ABLE TO DEPEND ON YOU Luke 14: 18And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. 19And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon Iii: Making Changes For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, mature Christians dedicate themselves to conserving Biblical principles in word and in deed by preserving the sacredness of God's commandments and by serving Christ as light shining in darkness.

A POSITIVE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE CHANGES LIFE FOR THE BETTER WITH ONE EXCEPTION Have you, like me, ever been at odds with the law - for example: Have you ever been ticketed for a traffic violation? How did you handle your lawlessness? Stopped by a police officer for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Blessed Are The Committed

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 12, 2021

God needs committed Christians who will make a difference in the world for our generation. Not just believers, but real followers, disciples who put our faith first and live by it.

Blessed Are the Committed Luke 9: 51, 57-62 (Read text) A British warship was docked at a port in the West Indies as a fierce storm was approaching. The wind picked up and powerful waves came sweeping into the harbor. There were five other ships of different nationalities also docked there, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Christian Challenge Sermon Iii: Making Changes For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

In times like these, Christian influence changes life for the better and makes a distinct difference in the lives of others, except when it comes to breaking the law. Honor God's Commandments!

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IV: MAKING CHANGES FOR THE BETTER Have you, like me, ever been at odds with the law - for example: Have you ever been ticketed for a traffic violation? How did you handle your lawlessness? Stopped by a police officer for not coming to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:21-26

Brother Jesus

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 3, 2020

God, in Jesus, identifies with us and reveals his love for us in as real and personal a way as possible. And the more we come to understand and appreciate the full humanity of Christ, the stronger our relationship with God will be.

Hebrews 2:10-18 (Read Hebrews 2:10-11, 14-18) In 1980 a woman named Rosie Ruiz ran the NY City Marathon and finished first in the Women’s Division--or so it seemed initially. After she received the star treatment at the finish line, though, some of the event staff realized that they hadn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 27, 2019

Today we will take a look at the Good Samaritan and glean from the conversation that Jesus had with a lawyer about this dynamic man.

Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: • Paint the Picture o The story of “The Good Samaritan” is known far and wide in Christendom. o It’s a story of treachery, thievery, hypocrisy, racism, compassion and care. o This story teaches us to look beyond religious, social, racial and societal barriers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Deuteronomy 6:5, Leviticus 19:18, Luke 9:52-53, Leviticus 19:33-34, Deuteronomy 10:17-19, James 1:19-27, Luke 6:30, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 5:20, John 4:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time , Year A; 14th Sunday, Cycle A-- Different Yokes For Different Folks

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 13, 2020

It is an act not of juggling balls on a stage, but of carrying eggs from a barn.

A yoke is a wooden frame fitted on working animals to evenly balance the load on each individual animal and allow them to work as a team. Jesus wears the yoke and we are yoked to him. A teacher read to her class the text, “My yoke is easy.” “Who can tell me what a yoke is?” she asked. A boy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Catholic

Disciplined Living Sermon Ii: Freed By The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment dominates society and fosters guilt feelings, mature Christians exercise the grace of forgiveness by forgiving ourselves as needed and by forgiving others who have sinned against us.

FREED BY THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS When you were a child, were you ever caught with your hand in the cookie jar? Did you ever try to stay awake on Christmas Eve to catch Santa in the act? Did you ever catch mama in the act of kissing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Are We Crying Wolf?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 2, 2023

Have we numbed the lost with our fixation on the End Times?

2 Peter 3:1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: 3 Knowing this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13, Matthew 24:6, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Matthew 12:39-40, Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 23:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Jericho Road

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 28, 2022

Lessons from Blind Bartimaeus

The Jericho Road Mark 10:46 (NRSV) "They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside." Jericho was a city in Judea, not far from the ford across the Jordan just north of the Dead ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Undesirable Consequences Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 20, 2024

Undesirable consequences are a factor of life that many wish to avoid.

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light In The Heart,” once remarked: "Every choice comes with a consequence. Once you make a choice, you must accept responsibility. You cannot escape the consequences of your choices, whether you like them or not." Galatians 6:7-8 reminds us: “Do not be ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, Hebrews 12:11, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Romans 13:4

Let's Talk About Your Ezra Determination

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 2, 2024

“BREAKING NEWS” “It is now illegal to gather in prayer, to have church, to read your Bible, to possess a Bible, to worship God in any way all violators will be arrested and killed on the spot”.

Let’s talk about your E.D. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Now that I have your attention with that title this is not what you think, this is a message about Determination – Ezra Determination specifically. Determination: - a firmly set in ones decisions or course of action ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Apostolic

What Day Was Christ Crucified?

Contributed by Stephen Emerson on Dec 31, 2025

Why do we have to do mental gymnastics to have Christ die on Friday? Do we forget that the day after Passover is a special sabbath day? Here is a timeline working back from the resurrection to the triumphal entry.

RESURRECTION TO TRIUMPHAL ENTRY: A HARMONY Resurrection Day: Our Hope Assured. (Nisan 18, Saturday evening to Sunday evening) 1. Christ rises from the dead early on the first day of the week (just after 6 PM) (Matt. 28:6, Mark 16:6, Luke 24:6) 2. Mary Magdalene, Mary mother of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Mark 1:21-28

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 24, 2021

Most people concentrate on the exorcism of the unclean spirit as the demonstration of Jesus' power and authority. Rather we should concentrate on the authority of His teaching.

The Authority of Jesus: An Exposition of Mark 1:21-28 From the moment Jesus entered into the synagogue, it was apparent that things were different. As He began to teach them, they became increasingly aware that Jesus was no ordinary Rabbi. We wished we could know what Jesus taught that morning. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Mark 1:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ministry Of Jesus The Anointed One

Contributed by C Jordan on May 9, 2016

Because Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever, we can expect to experience a visitation of the Lord in our lives today!

THE STORY OF JESUS #2: THE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE ANOINTED ONE INTRO TO THE STORY OF JESUS: Last week, we looked at the story of the birth of Jesus. We don’t know much about His early life. At age 12, He was in God’s House studying the Word. At 30, He was baptized and then tempted by the devil, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: *other