Sermons on Yeast Of The Pharisees:

Jonah The Pharisee Prophet Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2013

This is the third in a series on the Book of Jonah. In this sermon we discuss how Jonah was very much like the Pharisee's in Jesus' day, and how that mind-set and spirit caused him to miss the will of God.

Jonah the Pharisee Prophet Text: Jonah chapters 3 and 4 Well; we’re closing up our short series on Jonah today. I hope you’ve been blessed by hearing this as much as I was in preparing it. If you’ll take your Bibles and open them up to the Book of Jonah we’re going to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 30, 2020

Through this parable Jesus teaches that salvation is not found in comparative righteous. You can’t compare yourself, by looking down on others, and conclude you are justified. You can’t compare yourself, by looking up to others, and conclude you are not justified.

Message Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee and The Tax Collector Let’s open our Bibles and turn to Luke 18:9-14 where we find the parable of the Pharisee Read Those who first heard this parable would have been shocked. The tax-collector, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. To be justified ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Violent Bands Of Pharisees Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 22, 2020

To convict someone who died in the thirteenth century for actions that were considered heroic and kingly then, but that some people take offense to today is particularly ironic.

Tuesday of the 21st Week in Course 2020 It’s providential that the Church has given us a series of hard-hitting readings during the past month–hard-hitting but full of the Trinity’s love and compassion. It is particularly fitting that in a year when violent bands of Pharisees are roaming the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-26, 2 Thessalonians 2:2-17

Denomination: Catholic

Modern Day Pharisees

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 28, 2022

Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too.

Modern Day Pharisees September 25, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:1-12 Supplemental Passage: 1 Samuel 16:7 says, “..the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts And Laws And Pharisees

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2022

Many gifts but only One Source.

Saturday of 22nd Week in Course When somebody asks me how I am, I almost always answer, “grateful.” One of the big reasons I do that is what St. Paul teaches in our epistle today: “What do you have that you did not receive?” I know that any talent or other asset I have is a divine gift. And any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:10, Luke 6:1-5, Psalm 145:17-21, 1 Corinthians 4:6-15

Denomination: Catholic

Pharisee And Tax Collector

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 10, 2024

Dealing with pride in the parable.

Good Morning. Today, we get one of the hardest subjects to talk about, and that is Pride. No one really wants to examine themselves for the amount of pride they have, although pretty much everyone is expert in examining others. To begin, I’ll share a quote from CS Lewis. (he says it better than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

Seagulls In The Empress

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 3, 2018

The teaching you receive will either equip you to honour the Master or will serve to allow birds to invade and despoil your life.

“When the disciples went to the other side, they forgot to take bread. ‘Watch out,’ Jesus said to them, ‘beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.’ So, they began to discuss this among themselves, saying, ‘It is because we brought no bread.’ When Jesus learned of this, he said, ‘You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unleavened Bread, Etc. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2022

The Lord continues his instructions to Moses and Aaron for their final meal in Egypt. He has already described the killing of the lambs and put the blood on the doorposts of every Israelite household. The blood is a sign for the Lord to pass by that home.

UNLEAVENED BREAD, etc. Exodus 12:15-28 (NIV). INTRODUCTION The Lord continues his instructions to Moses and Aaron for their final meal in Egypt. He has already described the killing of the lambs and put the blood on the doorposts of every Israelite household. The blood is a sign for the Lord to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:15-28

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Mustard Seed Or Yeast? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Our ministry is essential to the growth of the kingdom. It is like a small mustard seed that grows and influences everything

“Do you have a mustard seed or yeast? – Luke 13:10-21” Gladstone Baptist Church – 25/2/07 am S1 - Sometimes we feel that when we minister to others it won’t make much of a difference for his kingdom. – OOPS I’ve got a quick quiz for you this morning … And I’ve got some prizes for the correct ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Got Bread? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Got bread? You do if your hope and trust is in Jesus Christ.

Introduction Our passage gives us a sense of déjà vu. Feeding a crowd, the dullness of the disciples, the hostility of the Pharisees – we’ve been there before. Text During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Big Problem With The Pharisees, Sadducees, And Herodians

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 22, 2022

All three of these groups dealt with the same problem: hypocrisy. How do we combat that?

ACROSS THE BOARD: The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians all get the same criticism. - Matthew 16:11; Mark 8:15. - In our passage we see the Pharisees and the Sadducees criticized. Let’s add another group before we move on. - In Mark 8:15 we have a similar passage. This is after the feeding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Little Things Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005

Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees- build your faith upon the Word of God, not signs. Pay attention to the works of God in our lives.

On Colorado’s Long Peak lie the remains of a giant 400-year-old tree. Age, storms, and avalanches couldn’t bring it down. What did? A tiny beetle you could crush under your foot. It ate right through the bark and devoured its heart. Be careful of little things. • Little attitudes; but if you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Does The Pharisees Dishes Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

The burden of righteousness that God lays on us is not cumbersome, but freeing, for it opens the door to restoring us to the places God created us for.

Introduction: I want to begin today by taking you back in time 2000 years ago to the common scene at the table of any Jewish Scribe or Pharisee. You will notice that here on the table are a few seemingly simple items, a jug of water and a small wash basin, but to the Pharisees, these items made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Baptist

So You Want To Be A Pharisee!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002

So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you!

So you want to be a Pharisee! Thesis: So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you! Texts: Matthew 5:20 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

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

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ