Sermons on The Pharisees:

One Thing

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 23, 2011

There are occasions to pause and ask ourselves about what is of most importance or prominence in our life, especially when our modern world asks so much and moves so fast. There are 16 times that the phrase, ONE THING, appears in scripture. Of those, th

How often have we heard the instruction given …..”One at a time please”? The teacher surrounded by inquisitive children with a question. The Mom surrounded by children hungry for their dinner. Doing one thing at a time is the opposite from juggling many tasks. Having simplicity ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6, Psalm 27:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer And The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 24, 2014

The Lord's Prayer is not a 'carved in stone' set of words that we must use, but is a good guide for how to talk to God, Who wants us to pour out of hearts to Him, but not to try to impress others by our long and fancy words and 'super-spirituality'.

Matthew 6 verses 5 – 13 PRAYING and THE LORD'S PRAYER Jesus based his teachings, and advice, and especially his parables on things, events and situations, that would be instantly recognisable and understandable to the people He was addressing. So, when He said ‘When you pray, do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The True Faith Healer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 31, 2015

We have to take a risk by reaching out to Jesus in faith for healing. Jesus can release us from our suffering and then use our story to encourage others.

Have you ever wanted something so much that you were willing to do anything to get it? If so, you can appreciate what Jairus and the woman did in Mark 5:21-43.. Jairus was one of a group of key people who oversaw some of the administrative duties of local synagogues. He was not a priest. In this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

After All, I Didn't Kill Anybody

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2014

There is a good reason to avoid the near occasions of sin, but not even that is enough to make us the image of Christ.

“What’s bothering you so much? After all, I didn’t kill anybody!” That lame excuse is often given to people who have seen another doing wrong. The wrong action could be anything short of murder. Maybe it’s a so-called “white lie,” told by somebody to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Catholic

The Witness Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 13, 2017

John the Baptist pre-figured and prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus but the religious authorities of the day could not understand what John was doing in his preaching and especially in baptising Jewish people when there was no need to do so.

THE WITNESS OF JOHN (John 1:19-28) In this 1st chapter of John’s gospel he begins his message, his good news to demonstrate that Jesus is the Mind, the Reason, the Word of God come into this world in the form of a human being. Having set down this central thought, John now begins to tell the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 14, 2015

a sermon for ascension day

“Lord is this the time when you will restore the Kingdom to Israel?” It is 40 days after the most amazing surprise - Jesus came back from the dead. And now it is obvious what is going to happen next: Jesus is going to lead a massive army, possibly including angels and defeat the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Guests At The Banquet Or Devils' Food Cake

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2019

There is nothing in-between, no middle ground. It’s God or nothing. So let’s follow St. Paul’s advice and count everything other than the grace and peace of Christ as nothing.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2019 Finger of God; Finger of Priest Our Lord Jesus was constantly in conflict with the Jewish religious authorities of His day, both Pharisees and Sadducees. The Pharisees were observers of every minute law–even making lay people adhere to the regulations laid down by Moses ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14, John 8:1-11, Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012

A message from Luke 15 about the lost and found and the principles of the story.

Note: I used some commentary from Becoming a Contagious Christian by Bill Hybels Lost and Found Theme: To build a concern for the Lost Text: Luke 15 Introduction There was something about Jesus that attracted people. People from all walks of life came to him. He had an attraction. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Step One - Admit It Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Why talk about recovery? Well, The 12 steps are based on biblical principles and were written at a time when the AA group was associated with teachings of a now defunct Christian organization called the Oxford Group.

Why the Twelve Steps and the Bible?? It makes sense because 1) 12 steps are based on biblical principles and were written at a time when the AA group was associated with teachings of a now defunct Christian organization called the Oxford Group. This group was founded by Sam Shoemaker at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:11, Romans 3:21-24, Acts 9:1-9, Psalm 6:6-10, Proverbs 28:26, Matthew 9:36, Romans 7:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dwelling In The House

Contributed by David Gragg on Sep 21, 2013

It is easy to look at our day to day experiences and think that we will be covered up and defeated. When we realize what God has laied out for us and truly understand our position, life is good.

Dwelling in the House Psalm 23 Intro: We are not like everyone else. We are unique in this world because it is not our home. We are not alone, because the creator of this world has called us to live in his house as one of his. When we dwell in his house both here and there… everything ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

You Sure Are Pretty In That Window

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 31, 2019

We establish patterns and habitual reaction patterns. One step can start a progression that can lead us to spiritual destruction. Let's learn to deal with the internal issues before we worry about the external. Let us study Jezebel's life patterns.

YOU SURE ARE PRETTY IN THAT WINDOW… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There was a family that lived way out in the country. They got all the water they needed out of the well. The water was always so cool and so good to drink. The water was so refreshing. One day the old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-26, Numbers 32:23, 2 Kings 9:7-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Sinful Woman Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 27, 2019

A sinful woman had an encounter with Jesus that changed her life forever.

“ONE SINFUL WOMAN” Luke 7:36-50 CWBC – 1/27/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Casey Hathaway – 3 yr.-old boy. Playing w/ 2 other children in his grandmother’s NC backyard when he wandered away by himself. He was lost for 2 days until a search & rescue team found him in the woods about a quarter of a mile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Be Devoted To Prayer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 5, 2018

This is the 5th sermon in the "Changing Your Spiritual Appetite" series.

Series: Changing Your Spiritual Appetite [#5] BE DEVOTED TO PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction: This morning we are going to look at the 4th thing that the Early Church devoted themselves to- Prayer. Acts 2:42-47 (NIV) “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Go Thy Way: The First Time Jesus Used This Phrase Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 6, 2020

Relationships matter. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus had much to say about right relationships between His disciples, God--and each other. This is the first time Jesus used the phrase, "go thy way",

Introduction: The Sermon on the Mount. How many of us love this passage of Scripture? Even though this was not the first message Jesus ever preached, He did preach it, and it was one of the longest messages anyone heard Him speak. He started this message with the Beatitudes, a series of sayings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Disciple

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 8, 2020

Understanding baptism

Message/Devotion March 8, 2020 John 3:1-17 The Secret Disciple The Reading “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 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational