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  • Lee Henry avatar

    Surpassing Righteousness

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 7, 2006
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    In Matt. 5:17-48, Jesus challenges his audience to have a righteousness that flows from the heart and thus surpassess the external righteousness displayed by the Pharisees.

    Surpassing Righteousness Matt. 5:17-48 Introduction: In the beginning verses of Matt. 5, Jesus is preaching to the multitude and is sharing revolutionary thoughts. He has taught them how to be blessed by God by changing from the inside out. He has told them how to establish a relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wash Your Hands Or Heart?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2018
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    Theme: Righteousness and Rituals This sermon deals with what really matters - how do we deal with all the rules, rituals and traditions we find in our churches? What really matters?

    Scripture: Mark 7:1-23 Title: Should You Wash Your Hands or Your Heart? Theme: Righteousness and Rituals This sermon deals with what really matters - how do we deal with all the rules, rituals and traditions we find in our churches? What really matters? INTRO: Grace and peace this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    More Righteous Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2024
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     | 3,773 views

    Why would Jesus seemingly praise the Pharisees saying our righteousness should exceed theirs? Why would I need to compare my righteousness to that of men that Jesus despised?

    A man was telling about being a student at the University of Southern California, and he and his friends worked hard to earn their PhDs, because they wanted to be would allowed to hold the coveted title of “doctor”. Then, one day one of their professors told about a friend of his who’d called his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Withered Hand Healed; Causes Another Sabbath Controversy Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2017
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    The controversy over the Sabbath began in the fields when His disciples plucked ears of corn and ate them while the Pharisees watched.

    -AD 28- Galilee Title: Withered Hand Healed; Causes Another Sabbath Controversy Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11 The controversy over the Sabbath began in the fields when His disciples plucked ears of corn and ate them while the Pharisees watched; see Chapter 13. Now the scene switches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beatitudes Part-1 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 10, 2020
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    Teaching about kingdom attributes, Jesus showed that true righteousness goes beyond the superficial teachings of the Pharisees.

    The Beatitudes-Part 1 Matthew 5:3-6 Teaching about kingdom attributes, Jesus showed that true righteousness goes beyond the superficial teachings of the Pharisees. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Last week I spent a great deal of time setting up the background for this series. • Understanding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keeping The Greatest Commandment Series

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 15, 2022
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    This sermon serves as a comparison of keeping the Greatest Commandment between Jesus and the Pharisees.

    How We Keep the Greatest Commandment You don’t have to show hands, but how many of you have a person in your family that you find you apologize for before people meet them. Maybe an aunt or uncle, maybe a parent, who’s you just find yourself warning those you bring to a party or event: “Look, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Six Woes

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 10, 2008
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    This sermon examines the Pharisee’s and Jesus’ encounter with them and the Teachers of the Law, then compares them with Christians today.

    Title: Six Woes Text: Luke 11:37-54 Date: March 2, 2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Verse 37 tells us that a Pharisee invited Jesus to share a meal with him and a few of his friends. Jesus agreed to the man’s generous offer, but almost immediately entering the man’s home Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Righteousness Plus

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011
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    Righteousness greater than that of the Pharisees isn't about behavior: it's about bone-deep transformation.

    We’ve been shocked and horrified once again this week at the shooting of children by children, from Santee CA to next door in Pennsylvania. And the commentators and pundits are asking once again what kinds of laws we should pass to keep this from happening. Most are honest enough to admit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Nicodemus (Part 1) - How Can I Be Born Twice? Is That Not Impossible? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 6, 2022
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    Nicodemus came to Jesus to ask a question and had his own great need exposed. This account teaches us great fundamental truths about salvation, and what it means to be born again. Nicodemus and his honest inquiry has benefited all Christians.

    NICODEMUS - HOW CAN I BE BORN TWICE? IS THAT NOT IMPOSSIBLE? THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL - NICODEMUS PART 1 MESSAGE – NICODEMUS PART 1 John 3 v 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, John 3 v 2 this man came to Him by night, and said to Him, “Rabbi, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,112 views

    To note that God demands humility when we approach Him.

    The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Text: Luke 18.9-14 Thesis: To note that God demands humility when we approach Him. Introduction: (1) This parable was “originally spoken for those who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others” (Lightfoot 50). (2) In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,438 views

    The sin of self-righteousness is subtle and often undetected in our own lives, yet it often has devastating consequences.

    The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Text: Luke 18:9-14 Introduction: A grocery store checkout clerk once wrote to advice-columnist Ann Landers to complain that she had seen people buy "luxury" food items--like birthday cakes and bags of shrimp--with their food stamps. The writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Demanding Widow And A Deluded Pharisee

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
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    A Demanding Widow and a Deluded Pharisee (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 18 verses 1-14 Ill: • When a night club opened on the main street of a small American town; • The local Church held an all-night prayer meeting. • One member asked God to burn it down. • Within a few moments, lightning struck the club and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Parable Of The Pharisee & The Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,381 views

    Be like the tax collector, not the Pharisee

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE TARGET AUDIENCE To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable (v. 9). This parable was directed at SELF-RIGHTEOUS people. THE CHARACTERS “Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pharisee Learns About Salvation Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 10, 2009
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     | 2,966 views

    Interesting insight regarding Nicodemus’ visit and its implication for us

    We read and hear so much about covert ops these days. People trying to hide what they’re doing from those around them for personal, political, or economic gain do things in secret that they wouldn’t do openly. Nicodemus was a man on a quest. He flew in the face of popular opinion in order to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pharisee, The Tax-Farmer, And The Eucharist

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2008
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     | 2,491 views

    All need the touch of the healing Christ, the same Christ who is our companion in Word and Sacrament

    Monday of 33rd Week in Course Sacramentum Caritatis Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One was a collaborator and bag man and thief, and the other was a law-abiding, tithe-giving good citizen. The good guy spent all of his time bragging about his good works and telling God how much better he ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic