Sermons on Scribes:

Reactions To Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2022

So there was a division among the people because of Him.

REACTIONS TO JESUS. John 7:40-53. JOHN 7:40. “Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.” Moses had prophesied that ‘The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto Him shalt ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salty Christianity

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 7, 2023

Jesus tells us we are the salt of the earth.

Matthew 5:13-20 Salty Christians or Believers 1. The following is some of the uses I found for Salt: • Salt is used for money and many people fought for in wars. "worth his salt" because of the value of salt. • Salt is used to cure and store meats It is used to disinfect wounds • It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

How Things Change Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 20, 2023

The dawn of something new

After Haman was hanged, King Xerxes gave his house to Queen Esther and after finding out that she and Mordecai are related, gave his signet ring to him. Before Haman was executed, he was stripped of the ring. Mordecai was appointed over Haman's house. Esther 8:1-2 A lot of people forget that ...read more

Outcasts Recevived By Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 12, 2021

Jesus never turns anyone a way that call on him.

OUTCASTS RECEVIVED BY JESUS If we think back we were all outcast as sinners but Jesus received us and gave us a new life. Leppers These was not allowed to be around any other people because they might get what they had. Matthew 8:1When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Path Of Life And Wisdom"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 10, 2016

The Pharisees refused to repent because they thought they were doing everything correctly; if we follow them, we will ignore the most important part of being Jesus' disciples.

Thursday of Third Week in Advent 2016 Joy of the Gospel Listen once more to these words of today's Gospel: “When they heard this all the people and the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John; but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Real Problem Is Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2020

The prophecies of Isaiah were fulfilled in the mission and work of Jesus--and more than fulfilled.

Monday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2020 Scholars tell us that the Book of Isaiah appears from language and tone to have three parts, written with the words of the prophet, living late in the life of the kingdom of Judea. The first part prophesies the need for repentance in Judea and in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

A Leper And A Centurion.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 17, 2023

Two examples of faith in Jesus.

A LEPER AND A CENTURION. Matthew 8:1-13. At the beginning of the Sermon of the Mount Jesus had been ‘set’ and ‘His disciples came unto Him’ (cf. Matthew 5:1). At the end of the Sermon we were told of the other people who had been listening in, how they had been amazed at His teaching: ‘For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2025

Jesus took a very firm line in today's Gospel reading about how we shopuld walk the talk

Jesus hates Hypocrisy Our Gospel reading today shows clearly that Jesus hadn’t read Dale Carnegie’s book How to win friends and influence people Because the way Jesus spoke to the Scribes and Pharisees in this passage was tough and he wasn’t out to make friends that day The setting is a meal. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-46

Denomination: Anglican

Our Great High Priest Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Our Great High Priest

Acts 23 v 1-11 Our Great High Priest Paul's Defence His Stare - 1 And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, His Statement - said, Men and brethren, His Standing - I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. His Struggle - It was - Immoral - The Source - 2 And the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Satanic Devices

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000

Explains how Satan opperates.

“Satan’s Devices” Mat. 12:22-50 1) His Devices are Merciless Ill. Job 2) His Devices are Motivated They are attacks on The Fruits of The Spirit. 3) His Devices bring about Madness or Miracles 3A) Madness leads to Panic 3B) Miracles leads to Praise Every Christian can understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-50

Denomination: Baptist

Bankrupt Before God

Contributed by Bobby O on Nov 30, 2000

Jesus’ Principles for living

"Bankrupt Before God" Matthew 5:1-3 Introduction : 1.Jesus instructed them in view of "entrance" into the coming kingdom (4:17). a) Natural questions on the heart of every Jew would have been, "Am I eligible to enter Messiah’s kingdom?" "Am I righteous enough to qualify for entrance?" 2.The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Character Building Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002

Salvation by Grace through Faith is proven by what we become. No one has the right to say that they are born-again if their character doesn’t change.

Character Building SERIES Characteristics of Christianity #part 5: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 “You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 “Even so, every good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

No Way In Hell

Contributed by Richard Bell on Jan 27, 2001

Hell is not a joyous topic to preach or hear, but it must be remembered that Jesus spoke more of hell than of heaven.

NO WAY IN HELL Luke 16:19-31 INTRODUCTION: Hell is a difficult topic to preach. There is no joy in the topic. The only joy is diverting a soul away from that horrible place. It is no joking or laughing matter. Hell is a real, physical place. Jesus spoke of hell more than He spoke of heaven. I. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Enemy Within: Anger Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 22, 2007

A sermon on the danger of anger and how Jesus would have us handle anger.

The Enemy Within: Anger. Matt. 5:21-24 INTRO.: Matt. 5:21-48 records a group of six sayings Bible scholars sometimes call the “antitheses” section of the Sermon on the Mount. They set Jesus’ teachings in contrast to the legalistic practices of the religious leaders. Each begins, “you have heard, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experience An Epiphany

Contributed by Sean Adams on Mar 4, 2007

Theme: What is an epiphany? A Close Encounter with the God-Kind

Experience An Epiphany Theme: What is an epiphany? A Close Encounter with the God-Kind The Bible: Isaiah 6:1-8 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational