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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Tax Collector And The Pharisee

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 22,403 views

    Self righteousness and a critical, judgmental spirit usually go together. Why? Because self righteousness is a zero-sum game.

    Over the next few weeks we’ll be looking at some of the parables of our Lord. A parable is a fictional story told to illustrate a spiritual reality. Jesus told many of them. As a preacher, He knew that what people often remember best about a sermon are the illustrations. He understood that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus On Prayer

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,618 views

    The sermon is based on one of Jesus’ parables that teaches some important aspects on prayer.

    INTRODUCTION From Roman history comes the story of a Roman emperor in his chariot as a part of a parade. Cheering people lined the streets while legionaries were stationed to keep the people at a safe distance. The emperor’s family sat on a platform to watch him go by in all the pride of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    And Then Some!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 20,846 views

    James Byrnes, Sec’y of State under FDR, said that the difference between successful people & average people can be summed up in 3 words, "and then some." He said, "Average people do what is expected. Successful people do what is expected, & then some."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX A. When we read the Bible, one of the things that has to impress us is that God is often calling upon His people to do things they normally couldn’t do by themselves, but that they can do with His help. God is always saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Wearing Out The Judge" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    Variety in how we pray can help us to be consistent and persistent

    “Wearing Out The Judge” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When the subject of prayer comes up, it raises some questions. First of all, since God already knows our needs, why even pray? Obviously God doesn’t need a briefing—He doesn’t need to be informed ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Pray Until Something Happens

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 30,988 views

    We need to be persistent in our prayers.

    There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the social; Grandma is still feeling sick - and I’m tired of praying for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    Dealing With Pride

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 76,731 views

    I talk about what pride is, how God feels about it, and what to do about it in our lives.

    Dealing With Pride Intro: A minister received a Christmas card with a note in it from a lady in his congregation. He said she was very complimentary about his preaching, & compared him with Billy Graham. She finished by writing, "I think you are one of the really great preachers of all time." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Lamb avatar

    The Widow's Might

    Contributed by Maurice Lamb on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,218 views

    To encourage believers and to challenge unbelievers

    We are familiar with the Widow’s Mite in Luke 21 and Mark 14; This is a parable in which Jesus illustrates a widow’s might; who, against all odds, won her lawsuit against a dishonest, well-connected adversary, and through a heartless, unscrupulous judge! THE PURPOSE THAT it is Important, Necessary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,169 views

    "Just look at me Lord"

    PHARISEE THE PRESUMPTUOUS PRAYER “Just look at me, Lord.” Date: August 11, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Luke 18:9-14 Introduction I would like to continue in our Sunday night theme Prayers that made a difference. Tonight we will look at a parable of two men, two prayers and two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gullick avatar

    Humble And Proud Of It-Pride

    Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    A sermon that takes a look at the problem with pride. uses a numonic Pretty Reliable (way of) Imitating (the)Devils Ego.

    Humble and proud of it!! LK 18:9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: `God, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Persistent Widow

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 19,937 views

    This sermon is about prayer, our frequency of prayer and how God answers prayer.

    THE PERSISTENT WIDOW Text: Luke 18:1-8 There is the story of a woman who prayed for one of her bride’s maids salvation for fifty-three years before her prayer was answered. (Kelly Douglas. If God already Knows Why Pray? Brentwood: Wolgemuth and Hyatt, Publishers, Inc., 1989, p. 159). ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • WILLIAM WHITE JR avatar

    The Attitude Of Ingratitude

    Contributed by William White Jr on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,045 views

    It is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.

    THE ATTITUDES OF INGRATITUDE AND GRATITUDE THE ATTITUDES OF INGRATITUDE AND GRATITUDE Introduction Come with me and I will quickly tell you a story. Two friends sat at a Waffle House kindly and quietly eating their meals. Fifteen minutes into eating the meal, one friend noticed a dirty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Easter - They Didn't Understand

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 1,106 ratings
     | 136,222 views

    In amazement, we wonder, "What's the matter with them? Were they hard of hearing? Why didn't they get the message? Why didn't they understand?" I think there are several answers to that question.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. The ability to make intelligent & correct decisions is one of the great secrets of successful Christian living. ILL. Even if you aren't a sports fan I think you'll appreciate this story about a college ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Be Real

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,780 views

    A plea for Christians to stop covering up and putting on a show and just be real about who we are and where we are spiritually.

    Be Real... ---about our relationship with God - hot or cold Rev. 3:15 - doubts or questions Lk. 7:18-23 John 20:24-31 --- about our spiritual growth Hebrews 5:11- 6:3 - infancy & maturity Heb. 5:13 - perfect but not perfect Philippians 3:12-16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Barr avatar

    In For The Long Haul

    Contributed by John Barr on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 9,950 views

    We are encouraged to be persistent in living for God, this offers helps to not give up.

    In For the Long Haul Luke 18:1 “In June l955, Winston Churchill, who was then near the end of his life, was asked to give a commencement address at a British University. At this time he was physically infirm; he had to be helped to the podium. Then he held on to the podium for what seemed an ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    3 Incentives To Keep Praying Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 314 ratings
     | 43,930 views

    A teaching message on Luke 18:1-8.

    Luke Series #78 September 08, 2002 Title: 3 Incentives to Keep Praying Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 18 of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational