Sermons on Scribes And Pharisee:

5th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022

FEBRUARY 8th, 2026.

Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Matthew 5:13-20. A). THE NATURE OF TRUE FASTING. Isaiah 58:1-12. Surprisingly, the only place where the law of Moses commands fasting is in the “affliction of soul” associated with the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:29-31; Leviticus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman! Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

Overcoming Pharisaic tendencies in our quest for holiness.

"Holiness: Heresy & Heritage" "Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman!" "For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:20 (RSV) Batman & Robin Sticky, confusing predicaments would warrant "holy ‘’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Holiness

When The Healer Is In The House

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

Step into a place where "the power of the Lord was present to heal them." Embrace the power and the potential of His Healing Presence.

“WHEN THE HEALER’S IN THE HOUSE” Mark 2: 1-12 INTRO: 1.In Mark’s narrative, you can almost hear the excitement that must of been in this house in Capernaum. a. A feeling of celebration as word quickly spread that Jesus was there. b. A feeling of expectancy as the crowds crowded into that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trap Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2021

Essential King Jesus in this passage is: Jesus distastes hypocrisy. May we honestly and prayerfully self-examine and we make changes to stomp out the hypocrisy in our minds, emotions, and bodies. We are not perfect, but on purpose hypocrisy has no place in our walk with Jesus.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: The Trap of Hypocrisy MARK 7:6-8 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 7:1-37 [5:00] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.7 INTRODUCTION… It’s a Trap “It’s a trap!” is a line from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The character Admiral Ackbar, while ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Always Wanting To Be A ‘big Shot’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 18, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 20: 45 – 47

Luke 20: 45 – 47 Always Wanting To Be A ‘Big Shot’ 45 Then, in the hearing of all the people, He said to His disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:45-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Believing Is Seeing Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Our faith in Jesus Christ progressively heals us of our spiritual blindness.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with scene # 32 from "Traveling Light") I’ve always had a secret fear about going blind. Out of all my senses, sight would be the most difficult for me to live without. Maybe it’s because I love to read so much. I always hated those assignments in high school that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"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

The Sermon Of Seven Woes Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

Sermon #9 of 13 sermons on the Preaching of Jesus dealing with the sermon of 7 woes found in Matthew 23:1-39

The Sermon of Seven Woes Matthew 23:1-39 CHCC: March 25, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Jesus himself stepped up to this pulpit to preach? Suppose Jesus watched the way you lived your life this past week, and then came to preach in this pulpit today. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Become An Exhibitionist Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 21, 2009

Jesus tells a parable about two people whose debts were forgiven. In doing so, Jesus was teaching about God’s grace and challenging some religious perceptions of his day and perhaps ours.

Parables of Jesus Become an Exhibitionist Luke 7:36-50 (41-43) April 19, 2009 We’re beginning a new series on the parables of Jesus. We will look at several parables over the next several weeks to try to understand how Jesus was using these parables to teach kingdom principles and challenge common ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:32-50

Denomination: Church Of God

The Taxes Of Sin

Contributed by Chad Taylor on Apr 19, 2010

Tax season is upon us....right now many of us are either celebrating or are discouraged due to the "tax" that has been put upon us. Taxes and sin are one in the same and Satan is the dirty "Uncle Satan" who dives into our spiritual pockets robbing us of G

A couple was strolling along an ocean side beach and noticed a bottle floating in the water. They waded out toward it and saw it contained a note. They eagerly opened the bottle and read the note. It said: "I’m marooned on a tropical island. There’s no pollution, traffic, noise, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inside-Outside Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

The condition of your heart is what determines your status with God, not the rituals and traditions you follow.

Introduction Have you ever asked someone a question and found you had touched a raw nerve? The other person swells up with emotion and then unleashes a tirade. “I’ve had enough of people asking me…” “You want to know my opinion? I’ll be glad to give you my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Was Behind The Real Jesus And What He Meant Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

. . . Everyone is greedy and dishonest, whether poor or rich. Even the prophets and priests cannot be trusted Jerermiah 6:10

"The lust of avarice as so totally seized upon mankind that their wealth seems rather to posses them than they possess their wealth." @ @ Gentle Saint of God, We are and have been looking at the Gospels and trying to set aside any theological bias, to understand not only the words (written ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Age Quod Agis

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009

By grace we can integrate our lives and always do what we are doing

Tuesday of 5th Week in Course February 10, 2009 Recollection The Latin phrase says it well–age quod agis–do what you are doing. Two men are on a journey one day. The first complains to the second that he never focuses on anything; he’s always being distracted by something. The second disputes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Nic At Night Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 30, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 3: 1 - 21

John 3: 1 - 21 Nic At Night 1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Gives Sight, To Those Who Want It (John 9:1-41) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 8, 2022

Jesus gives physical sight, and spiritual sight. By chapter's end, the only blind ones left are the Pharisees. Have to be open-minded, and know what you don't know.

At this point in the gospel of John, some of you are maybe feeling a little confused. John is not a very easy book. Jesus' words seem complicated-- they are "from above," as he is from above, and we struggle to climb up, and view things from above, and understand them from ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41