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  • The Peril Of Proud Praying! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 567 ratings
     | 107,669 views

    The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is an interesting lesson about pride and humility, which raises three questions: (1) Why did you come to church? (2) What is your attitude in church? and (3) How will you go home?

    The Peril of Proud Praying! Luke 18:9-14 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION A man with three sons inherited a little over $1 billion dollars. Since he now had all this money, he offered to buy his sons anything they wanted. He stressed money was no object. His first son said he had always wanted ...read more

  • P.u.s.h.--Pray Until Something Happens! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 929 ratings
     | 333,316 views

    In this parable, we learn the value of positive, persistent prayer and the need for prayer in our lives.

    P.U.S.H. – Pray Until Something Happens! Luke 18:1-8 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for ...read more

  • Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,497 views

    How then do we not let self-sufficiency and pride take root in our lives and in our church?

    One of the most frequent headlines the past several months has been the Firestone tire safety issue on certain Ford Sport Utility Vehicles. However, not only have these two companies been linked together by business deals, they have also been linked together by marriage. In 1947 Harvey Firestone, ...read more

  • Who Do You Think You Are!

    Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 23,971 views

    Jesus is saying, no matter how rich you think you are, or how powerful you think you have become, it all because of the Lord. He is saying, not to think of yourself more then you should. And when you do, He is saying to you; "Who Do You Think You Are"!

    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 thank you that I am not like ...read more

  • The Tax Collector And The Pharisee

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 22,313 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

  • Be Real

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,742 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

  • God Answers Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,496 views

    A deductive exposition of the text introduced by statistics and stories of answered prayer.

    Topic: Prayer Theme: Answered Prayer Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to pray with persistence and humility. Response: Individuals will ponder God’s grace in answering our prayers. Pattern: A deductive exposition of the text introduced by statistics ...read more

  • Do You Suffer From Comparisonitis?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,791 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

  • Experiencing A Life Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,325 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

  • And Then Some!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 20,789 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

  • Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,123 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

  • Humble And Proud Of It-Pride

    Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,962 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

  • Assurance Of Salvation

    Contributed by Michael King on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 401 ratings
     | 21,812 views

    We can self examine ourselves to determine our relationship with God and to know with certainty weather we are saved or not by displaying Three attitudes that Jesus Himself gives us.

    Assurance of Salvation Sometime when you’re in an airport, observe the difference between passengers who hold confirmed tickets and those who are on standby. The ones with confirmed tickets read newspapers, chat with their friends or sleep. The ones ...read more

  • The Sinner's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,423 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

  • The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,397 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