Sermons on Matthew 23:1-11: showing 16-30 of 161

Part Time Christians,hafe Way Salvation

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 3, 2003

Jesus spoke of those who were going to be luke warm in the last days, the last days are here.

Part Time Christians. Half way salvation. Jesus was teaching to pick up your cross and follow me. Letting the dead bury the dead. A look into part time Christians, ready only at a weeks notice. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Remove The Scarlet D

Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 28, 2002

An appeal to extend Christ’s ministry of reconciliation to the divorced and remarried children of God.

LET’S REMOVE THE SCARLET D Matthew 23.4 "They tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them." INTRO: Let me say up front that I believe that marriage is meant to be a permanent covenant between one man for one woman, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

A hypocrite is literally “one who hides behind a mask.” While there certainly are some believers who are hypocrites, real Christians are forgiven sinners. As we distinguish the difference between being real and being a mask-wearer, we recognize that bel

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites? Rev. Brian Bill 4/29/01 Armed with hidden cameras, a recent Dateline NBC program depicted what goes on behind the scenes at some used car lots. It was incredible. A couple of the salesmen had no problem lying to potential customers. They went out of their way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28, Matthew 23:1-30, Matthew 23:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Woe

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003

Jesus tells us not to be like the Pharisees.

WOE MATTHEW 23:1 39 MATTHEW 23:1 12 Pharisees Exposed 1 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, 2 saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; 3 therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus' Classroom

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 6, 2003

Jesus taught some very important lessons about Christian character near the end of his life. Here are three of them.

Last week we saw Jesus coming into Jerusalem in the “Triumphal Entry.” Remember the scene...Jesus on the back of a donkey. People lining the streets with palm branches. Hosanna, Hosanna! This week the scene changes. It’s no longer an exciting street lined with people. Now it is a classroom. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003

Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership-Servant

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 28, 2006

GOD HAS CALLED ALL OF HIS PEOPLE IN SOME TYPE OF LEADERSHIP. OUR LIVES AWAYS CAUSE AN EFFECT ON SOMEONE ELSE. Give me a hundred men who fear nothing but sin, and desire nothing but God, and I will shake the world. I care not a straw whether they be cler

LEADERSHIP AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP May 20, 2006 I. LACK OF LEADERSHIP IN THE CHURCH AND IN ALL AREAS OF THE WORLD. A. What is a leader? 1. Has followers. 2. Power. 3. Charisma B. Titles and position does not make a leader. C. A leader touches everyone by his or her actions. D. We are influenced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:11-12

"If God Were Your Father" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jun 17, 2006

This message stresses the Bibical truth that we as Christians have but one Father, and that is God.

"If God Were Your Father" Text-Matthew 23:1-10 dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- When I was in college I remember being taught that a child’s first concept of God is his or her earthly father. If a child’s earthly father was cruel and uncaring, and showed no interest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"If God Were Your Father" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jun 17, 2006

This message stresses the Bibical truth that we as Christians have but one Father, and that is God.

"If God Were Your Father" Text-Matthew 23:1-10 dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- When I was in college I remember being taught that a child’s first concept of God is his or her earthly father. If a child’s earthly father was cruel and uncaring, and showed no interest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Might Be A Hypocrite

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

A quick examination of hypocrisy in our lives

(adapted from a message by Jeff Faull) TEXT: MATTHEW 23:1-23 TITLE: “YOU MIGHT BE A PHARISEE IF...” INTRODUCTION: A. You might be a member of the Christian church/churches of Christ if... 1. If you were an adult before you knew that guide, guard and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Uncomplicated Life - Introduction Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

Series on Christian Stewardship

Title: Living the Uncomplicated Life Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: January 19, 2004 Subject: Holiness, stewardship, simplicity Series: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction Come in wearing clothes inside out. Have several complicated items on the table in the front and see if people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Holiness

Hypocrites In The Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

dealing with hypocrisy

“Hypocrites in the Church” Matthew 23 2/8.98 Intro: Have you ever noticed how some people always have an excuse for not coming to church? I found a solution for this: No Cop-Out Sunday. Read Article. Probably the number one reason people give for not coming to church is “There are too many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Almost Christian

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Mar 25, 2006

A contemporary rendering of John Wesley’s famous sermon illuminating the differences between one who is simply wears the Christian lable and one who is truly reborn.

There’s a movie out at the theaters now, and I’m wondering how many of you have seen it. Has anyone seen the movie “Elf” yet? Although I have yet to see it, I heard the basic storyline in a review of the movie and thought to myself that the storyline of the movie sounds remarkably similar to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39, 1 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Could I Be A Pharisee?

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Nov 10, 2004

The Church of the 21st century needs to evaluate itself in terms of Christ’s judgments and demands.

Matthew 23:1-4, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, www.parkview-umc.org When Ben was a lot younger, he asked me an intriguing theological question—to which I had no answer. “Why,” he asked, “did God create chiggers, ticks, and gnats?” Anyhow, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: United Methodist

"Let The Redeemed Of The Lord Say So”

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2004

Every child of God needs to take a close look at the “who, what, where, when and why” of sharing their witness of salvation with everyone they meet.

“LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO” “Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy, And gathered out of the lands, From the east and from the west, From the north and from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-3, Matthew 23:1-23

Denomination: Baptist