Sermons on Yeast Of The Pharisees:

Caring For The Vineyard

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 5, 2023

We can learn from the parable of the wicked vineyard tenants how to stay vigilant with being good stewards of God's Kingdom on earth.

THERE IS A COST INVOLVED WITH FOLLOWING JESUS. THERE ARE STRICT REQUIREMENTS OF SACRIFICE, INITIATIVE, AND EFFORT AS WE BECOME MORE PASSIONATE WITH HOLINESS AND THE PRIORITIES OF LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR, PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL, AND BEING MORE FOCUSED ON THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND MAKING DISCIPLES. WE SEE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46, Philippians 3:7-14, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Luke 10:27, Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 118:22, John 15:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Christ: Our Divine Teacher, Part 1

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 30, 2021

John 3 introduces us to Nicodemus, a religious man who seemed sincere in wanting to know more about Jesus. He received the greatest lesson in that a real relationship with God is made possible only by the finished work of Christ on the cross and His resurrection.

The third chapter of John's Gospel gives us a portrait of the Lord Jesus as the Divine Teacher. He has already been presented as the Light, The Word of God, the Lamb of God, and the Messiah. Now He gives His attention to teach us how to flee the darkness of this world and come to the Light, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, John 7:51, Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 4:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Numbers 21:4-10, Acts 16:31, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Strongest Man Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

What is the "unforgivable sin?"

INTRODUCTION Macho men always want to brag about how strong they are. Some boys on a school playground were bragging. Johnny said, “My dad has a list of all the men he can beat up—and all your dads are on his list!” Later that afternoon a knock came on Johnny’s house and his dad answered the door. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Eyes

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2016

As we wrestle with the question of resurrection and after life, we come to the point that life can be lived with a certain amount of hope, adventure,daring and confidence. See this world and this life through our Lord's eyes. Through resurrection eyes.

If you are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four passages of Scripture that are read prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Haggai 1:15 - 2:9; Psalm 14:1-22; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 and Luke 20:27-38. A Church Elder came by to visit the new pastor ... one Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:1-19, Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Wrong About Religion

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2024

If we focus on our tenets to the exclusion of focusing on the will of the Lord, we are in danger of drifting into Pharisaical Religion. If we allow this to happen, we will displease the Lord and oppose Him.

“When the Pharisees gathered to him, with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands properly, holding to the tradition of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Anointed

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 15, 2018

In the Gospels we see two separate but distinct accounts of Jesus being anointed by women. Today let's take a look at the reactions of the Pharisees, the disciples and the "anointers" and see how we measure up.

Please stand and repeat with me our current memory verse ... 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am The Door

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 3, 2018

This is one of the seven, actually eight, I AM statements of Jesus.

I AM the Door John 10:1-10 There are seven I AM statements in the Gospel of John. They are “I AM the Bread of Life;” “I AM the Light of the World;” “I AM the Door;” I AM the Good Shepherd;” “I AM the Resurrection and the Life; “I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life” and “I AM the True Vine.” ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Which One Am I?

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 14, 2025

Spiritual self-awareness as a believer in Jesus means living in tune with God. It does not mean seeing others with eyes, listening to others with ears, and then responding with a judgmental attitude based on what we see and hear. None of us are as righteous as we think we are.

WHICH ONE AM I? LUKE 18:9-14 #SpiritualPride INTRODUCTION I was reading and listening in the Gospel of Luke the other week and a parable of Jesus smacked me right in the heart. I am going to share the parable with you today and see if it smacks you as well. The passage comes right after a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rules Are Rules Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 1, 2014

The Pharisees of Jesus' day died long ago. But their spirit lives on in congregations across the land. How can we recognize if we have become like the Pharisees, and what did Jesus teach us about what we need to know to avoid becoming like those men?

(Before reading the text I noted that the stories in this section of Mark detailed the conflict between Jesus and a religious group known as the Pharisees… and I emphasized the word "Pharisees" as I read through the text) OPEN: Back in the 1980’s, the Minnesota Twins had this ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sinner Came To Dinner (Sermonette) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 19, 2024

To discuss a sinner who came to dinner while Jesus ate at a Pharisee’s house. Being reviled by all, full of remorse, she found forgiveness at Jesus’ feet while washing them with her tears and wiping them with her hair. She was forgiven of her sins and restored.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. She Came to Him Reviled 2. She Bore Her Remorse 3. She Left Him Restored Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: "A Sinner Came To Dinner." This lesson deals with a woman of the city who has many sins, comes to Jesus condemned but shows ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 16, 2001

Designed to be used in conjunction with CeCe Winan’s song "Alabaster Box", this sermon challenges the Pharisee in us all.

Luke 7 "The Alabaster Jar" 36. Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37. When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Holiness

Eating With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 13, 2004

Although the Pharisees had set a trap for him, Jesus used this dinner as time to teach on compassion for our fellow man.

Eating with the Enemy Luke 14:1-24 Introduction: Several times in the book of Luke, we see that Jesus goes to eat in the house of a Pharisee. Here in Luke 14, we see the last of these encounters. What’s really interesting about this passage is that, during this one dinner, Jesus teaches on three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Right Fighters

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 8, 2004

Focusses on motives on the Pharisees rather than the parable itself. Pushes people to examine their own motives and what drives them.

Luke 10:25-37 Paonia United Methodist Church July 11, 2004 Chances are if you have spent any time around a church, And during any of that time you were even marginally conscious, You have undoubtedly heard of the Good Samaritan. In a survey, 80 % of the population could recount at least the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Interacting With Sinners Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Sermon contrasts Jesus’ interaction with the woman caught in adultry with the Pharisees interaction with her. How should the church deal with sinners?

Interacting with Sinners John 8:1-11 11-9-03 Intro This morning we are going to minister from the first 11 verses of John 8. How many of you have a New International Version? If you do, you will find a comment inserted by the translators concerning this passage that says, “The earlier ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

U Said It And Accused It

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 28, 2010

This sermon is a reminder of how important it is to watch what you say, and it shares insight into the spirit of the world and how it lived in the Pharisees.

Daniel 4:32 Daniel4:32 - Luke5:21 Nebuchadnezzar and his pride come up before God, since he thinks that it is the atomic power. God knew what he was thinking and let him thought that. Most of the negative that we say out our mouth passes right on by, and he just records it in a book. Because ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational