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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Positives Of Persistence And Perils Of Pride In Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 18, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,479 views

    How we pray and what we pray have a big connection. Jesus’ gives us great insight into what God wants in a good prayer.

    Praying Outside the Box Do you remember your first prayers? As a child, learning to pray, I never remember having a class or hearing a list of instructions about prayer, do you? I do remember being told to say, “In Jesus Name, Amen.” But most of what I learned about praying as a child came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Do You Suffer From Comparisonitis?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,934 views

    I don’t think that comparisionitis is actually a word, but boy did my congregation listen to it. Because we all have the tendcy to compare ourselves to someone or something. In this message we look at danger of the deadly disease I call "Comparisionitis"!

    DO YOU SUFFER FROM “COMPARISONITIS”? By: Pastor Ron Crandall INTRO: All of us have a dislike for diseases or illness’ or something that is like a destructive process in an organism. We do not like suffering, We do not like the bearing of pain or distress. When we have a deficiency in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Experiencing A Life Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,497 views

    1. Prayer is an act of worship. 2. Prayer is an expression of the soul. 3. Prayer is a relationship.

    In the Scripture we have just read, Jesus tells the story of two men who went to church to pray. One was a well known sinner, and the other was a well respected religious leader. Jesus interjects some humor when he says that the religious man was praying “about” himself. Another way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    And Then Some!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 20,972 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

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    Dealing With Pride

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 76,990 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

  • Robert Warren avatar

    The Deacon And The Drunkard

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,039 views

    Based on the Pharisee and the publican, this sermon urges us to not judge but find our righteousness in God’s eyes.

    "The Deacon and the Drunkard" Luke 18:9-14 October 28th, 2001 Robert Warren Luke 18:9-14: To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Real Followers Are Completely Honest With God Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,978 views

    the 3rd of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

    Real Followers are completely Honest with God, Luke 18:9-14 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 20, 2002 Two men worked on a large ocean-going vessel. One day the mate, who normally did not drink, became intoxicated. The captain, who hated him, entered in the daily log: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Lent? (For Ash Wednesday)

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 935 ratings
     | 160,546 views

    Should you give up something for Lent? A Lenten attitude what Jesus really wants us to give up.

    Luke 18:9-14 “WHAT IS LENT?” (Ash Wednesday sermon) “There’s nothing wrong with me,” the man says. “But sir, you’ve just been in a terrible car accident. You’re bleeding and have some deep bruises. There may be internal damage!” “There’s nothing wrong with me!” “At least have a doctor check ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Sinner's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,601 views

    Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 6 of 7

    THE SINNER’S PRAYER (LUKE 18:9-14) Famed Holocaust novelist Elie Wiesel tells the story of the great rabbi Haim-Gedalia of Upshpitzin, who interceded fervently with God for an innkeeper who was notorious for his many sins. “Very well, I forgive him,” said the Almighty. The rabbi was pleased with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Wilson avatar

    How To Pray Inappropriate Prayers Without Really Trying!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,739 views

    This message explores ways that we as believers sometimes approach God in an inappropriate manner in our prayer lives. Issues dealt with: Praying for the ears of men, praying for length,praying in pride, and praying to manipulate God to do our will rather

    How to Pray Wrong Prayers without Really Meaning to Do So! Matthew 6:6-10 1. PRAYERS MEANT FOR THE EARS OF MEN ARE INAPPROPRIATE PRAYERS! Jesus warned against praying in the streets, etc. so that others could see you praying and hear your prayers. His warning was that we are not to put on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Be A Kid Again

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    simplicity of salvation...GOOD DEVOTIONAL FOR CLOSING KIDS PROGRAMS OF ANY KIND.

    Be a kid again! Kids believe almost anything! Imp’t that they hear the truth, for they are so accepting! [Adults are the opposite!] If you had a child that was lost, and if you had the chance to get a message to that child, telling them what to do, and how to get home…would you make that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    "Become Like A Child" Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 16,150 views

    A complete order of service and talks for a 1 hour All Age Service on Jesus’ words "Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it" . Email me for PowerPoint

    All Age Worship, 8 Feb 2004 10 am. Ver 1.2 ¡§Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it¡¨ Lk 18;16,17 Other key texts: Mt 11:25, Mt 18:10, Is 11:6, Mt 21:16 10 am Welcome/notices 10.03 1. The place of children Aim: to show the place of children in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Who Wants To Be A Beggar?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    Are you poor in spirit?

    Matthew 5:3 Who Wants To Be A Beggar? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 15, 2004 “A man walked into the doctor’s office and said, “Doctor, I have this awful headache that never leaves me. Could you give me something for it?” “I will,” said the doctor, “but I want to check a few things out first. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "The Real Sinner's Prayer"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 21, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,397 views

    In the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, we see that you can’t impress God. Having "religion" doesn’t impress God. The Publican gives the REAL "Sinner’s Prayer".

    “The REAL Sinner’s Prayer” Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION: Jesus loved to speak in parables. They grabbed people’s attention. If Jesus said, “Once upon a time, there was a man who ….”, then everybody stopped to listen to the story Jesus was about to tell. It’s like … when I stop to tell a joke … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist