Hypocrisy on SermonAudio

Last week, we finished a section of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus had been calling out five areas of hypocrisy in 1st century Jewish life. As we move forward in the passage this morning, we will see an emphasis on relational pursuit of the Lord and others. This would have been amazing news to His disciples. The life of a disciples must always start with vertical pursuit of the Lord and then...

In this overview of Amos, part of his Sunday evening series through the Minor Prophets, Charles Sebold introduces the herdsman and dresser of sycamore figs from Tekoa as "the fruit inspector": a poor migrant laborer from Judah whom the LORD took and sent north to Bethel around 760 to 750 BC, just before Assyria swept the northern kingdom away. Picking up Joel's line, "The LORD roars from Zion," Am...

Sunday PM, October 11, 2026

B.I.—Your Christian profession assures a home in heaven. INTRODUCTION: 1A. THE REVELATION OF CHRISTIAN PROFESSION. 12:1-3 1B. A Caveat on Hypocrisy. 1 2B. A Confirmation of Disclosure. 2-3 2A. THE REVERENCE OF CHRISTIAN PROFESSION. 12:4-7 1B. The Objects of Reverence. 4-5 2B. The Observation for Reverence. 6-7 3A. THE REWARD OF CHRISTIAN PROFESSION. 12:8-12 1B. Confession Assures Confession. 8-9 2...

This sermon examines the theological weight of individual transgressions by analyzing James 2, arguing that there is no such thing as a 'little sin' because breaking one point of the law renders a person guilty of the whole. The message highlights the hypocrisy of showing partiality to the wealthy while despising the poor, identifying this behavior as a form of blasphemy that violates the royal la...

The sermon examines Paul's argument in Romans against the religious self-righteousness of the Jewish audience, specifically dismantling the belief that the law, physical circumcision, or national birthright guarantees salvation. By employing a diatribe, the text highlights how Paul refutes the notion that external rituals or moral superiority provide a special standing before God, asserting instea...

This sermon explores the necessity of maintaining spiritual integrity in private life by examining the narrative of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5. The central argument posits that true faithfulness requires the constant awareness that God is always watching, a concept rooted in the Puritan practice of living *coram Deo*. Through the lens of five attributes—God's presence, power, perspective, puri...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the title 'Christ' and the identity of believers as 'Christians' through the lens of the Heidelberg Catechism and the Book of Acts. It defines Jesus as the Anointed One who fulfills the threefold office of Prophet, Priest, and King, perfectly revealing God's will, securing salvation through his sacrifice, and governing his people. The text highl...

In the kingdom plan of God, faithfulness now will lead to rewards in the future.

Forgiving others is an evidence of true grace, and a duty of obedience to our king, therefore, those who have been forgiven by God must forgive others.

Matthew 23:1-12

3 John 3-4 — Your children can't see your soul. They can see your walk. A sermon on walking in truth and raising children who do. This family integrated church sermon from 3 John 3-4 asks the question behind every Christian parent's prayer: what report is getting back about how I walk? John had no greater joy than to hear that his children walk in truth, and the report came by the brethren who saw...

The sermon examines 1 Samuel 13 to illustrate how Saul's self-willed assumption of priestly authority led to his divine rejection and a life characterized by perpetual conflict. By contrasting Saul's lack of peace with the promise in Proverbs 16:7 that those who please the Lord find peace even with enemies, the message highlights the spiritual danger of acting outside of God's appointed order. The...

We've been in a section of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus has been calling out hypocrisy in multiple areas. This morning, we will start with Jesus' concluding statement concerning worry and then we will move on to the fifth and final area of hypocrisy. This area of hypocrisy involves the improper judgment of others.

The sermon centers on the book of Jonah, emphasizing the necessity of obedience to God's commands and the power of prayer for the lost. It contrasts Jonah's reluctance with God's mercy toward Nineveh, urging believers to trust in divine intervention rather than human judgment. The speaker addresses the importance of maintaining high moral standards within the church and avoiding hypocrisy, citing...

The sermon examines the confrontations between Jesus and the religious leaders in Mark 12, highlighting the distinction between good faith inquiry and bad faith traps. It argues that the Pharisees, Herodians, and Sadducees united against Christ despite their internal conflicts because they shared a common rejection of God's truth. The text emphasizes that there are only two eternal destinations, h...

B.I.— All false religion will invariably conflict with Christ (and biblical Christianity). INTRODUCTION: 1A. CONFLICT WITH A RELIGIONIST. 11:37-41 1B. Hospitality Extended to Christ. 37 2B. Breaking of Protocol. 38 3B. Nature of True Purity. 39 4B. Externalism versus Internalism. 40 5B. Exercise of True Religion. 41 2A. INDICTING RELIGIONISTS. 11:42-44 1B. Negligence of Priorities. 42 2B. Wrong Pr...

The sermon examines the account of the woman caught in adultery to highlight Jesus' dual role as a dedicated teacher and a source of grace. It contrasts the hypocrisy of the religious leaders, who sought to trap Jesus, with his compassionate response that rejects condemnation in favor of mercy. The central message emphasizes that while guilt is undeniable, believers in Christ are free from the ult...