Sermons on The Pharisees:

Prayer Of The Righteous Is Effective

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 6, 2025

Prayer is one of the most powerful tools in the life of a believer. It is not just communication with God but a weapon that brings transformation, restoration, and divine intervention.

PRAYER OF THE RIGHTEOUS IS EFFECTIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:16 "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Luke 18:1, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Mark 11:24, Psalm 34:15 INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Luke 18:1, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Mark 11:24, Psalm 34:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To See Or Not To See? That Is The Question.

Contributed by Herb Pulse on May 14, 2022

What is it that you and I see when we go to God? Do we see ourselves through God’s lens?

All seems very wonderful on the surface. How wonderful it is for men to pray! How wonderful as in the days of old when we first read of how men began to call upon the name of the Lord in Genesis 4:26. So now we see in Luke 18 the telling from Jesus of two men, two prayers. The declaration being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Adulterous Woman

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 29, 2021

In John 8:1-11, we see a woman who is brought to Jesus. She was caught in the act of adultery. She knows that, according to the law, she deserves to die. She is hopeless and helpless. But she is brought to Jesus. The only one who is able to condemn her offers her mercy.

Adulterous Woman In John 8:1-11, we see a woman who is brought to Jesus. She was caught in the act of adultery. She knows that, according to the law, she deserves to die. She is hopeless and helpless. But she is brought to Jesus. The only one who is able to condemn her offers her mercy. vs.2 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 3:17, Deuteronomy 22:22, Jeremiah 17:13, Deuteronomy 19:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Be Imitators Of Christ During Covid-19

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 26, 2020

Being the children of light we become the presence of our Human Saviour and we express Humanity in action like Christ Jesus to all people, at all times and in all seasons in our lives during COVID-19 and beyond

Be Imitators of Christ During COVID-19 Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, “Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath. And a woman was there who for eighteen years had been crippled by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify And Remove The Masks People Hide Behind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men. You have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6-8, 2 Chronicles 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, A Friend To Sinners Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings.

The Gospel of Mark #7: Jesus, a Friend to Sinners Text: Mark 2:13-17 Thesis: To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings. Introduction: (1) “Mark has shown Jesus’ fame and popularity spreading like wildfire. In this next unit (2:13-3:6), he shows opposition to Jesus from religious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

Palm Sunday Message

Luke 19:35-40 Palm Sunday Introduction A. This is Palm Sunday. It is really funny to stop and think about it B. The one week Jesus was be hailed as greatest person ever then just five days later he was crucified. C. It is amazing how people can change so quick D. Jesus was heading into Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

WHY? · AM I HERE? · IS MY PURPOSE? · AM I THE WAY THAT I AM?

WHY? · AM I HERE? · IS MY PURPOSE? · AM I THE WAY THAT I AM? JEREMIAH 1:4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. 6Then ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mouth To Mouth Manipulation

Contributed by Chris Manning on Oct 15, 2005

What we say can have a lasting effect on who we are saying it too. The art of communication is just as deadly as the art of war.

Matthew 22:15 KJV Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. In the coral reefs of the Caribbean, live a small fish know as the Kissing Fish. It only grows to about two to three inches long. It is mostly known because of its quickness and the fact that it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15

Denomination: Apostolic

Don't Be A Show Off, Pt. 1

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 23, 2005

This is the first part in a 3 part series on Jesus’ teaching about not doing acts of righteousness to be seen by men as the hypocrites do.

Don’t be a Show Off, Part 1 Lighthouse Assembly of God 10/23/05 Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Read Matthew 6:1-4 Define ‘acts of righteousness’? Specifically there are three examples here: alms giving, prayer and fasting. These would be three things the Pharisees would have been involved in. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Repentance Vs. Remorse

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009

Matthew gives the testimony of three witnesses to the person of Jesus Christ, that He is the Son of God and King (John, the Spirit, & the Father).

Matthew 3 Matthew gives the testimony of three witnesses to the person of Jesus Christ, that He is the Son of God and King (John, the Spirit, & the Father). (v.1) Why was John in the “wilderness?” 3 Facts about John (3:1-15) 1. His Message – (3:1-2; 7-10) John’s message centered on repentance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Ins And Outs Of Religious Purity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2018

Timeless teaching from Jesus as to the true nature and source of sin.

THE INS AND OUTS OF ‘RELIGIOUS’ PURITY. Mark 7:1-23. Every branch of society has its own traditions: some good, some bad, and some inconsequential. It doesn’t matter whether it is the pomp and ceremony of monarchy, or the ritual ‘pardon’ of a turkey at Thanksgiving. Some traditions are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Question Of Fasting

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 18, 2020

A warning against mixing things that differ.

THE QUESTION OF FASTING. Matthew 9:14-17. It is a strange thing that the disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus to ask, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?” (Matthew 9:14). It is unfortunately typical of religious people to be performing some ritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Purity Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2021

Is there any spiritual application of purity laws from the old covenant? Let's examine spiritual purity.

Purity laws included not eating unclean animals (Leviticus 11), not eating or touching dead animals (Leviticus 11:29-31), quarantining mothers after childbirth and menstruating women (Leviticus 12:2; 15:19-24), and men with an abnormal discharge (Leviticus 15:2-15). In the New Testament Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of God Vs. Children Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 25, 2025

God created all of us yet not everyone is a child of God and chosen by God.

The Bible teaches that God created all humanity, but not everyone is considered a child of God. In fact, Scripture distinguishes between those who are children of God and those who are children of the devil. But what determines this distinction? Let's explore this from a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16