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  • David Dykes avatar

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

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 929 ratings
     | 333,911 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Que Encontrara Jesus Cuando Vuelve?

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,050 views

    Que fascinante es esta parábola. Jesús esta enseñando a sus discípulos acerca de la oración e inmediatamente pasa a la segunda venida.

    QUE ENCONTRARÁ JESÚS CUANDO VUELVE? Pero cuando venga el Hijo del Hombre ¿hallará fe en la tierra? Lucas 18:8 ¿Qué encontrará Jesús cuando vuelve a la tierra? Que fascinante es esta parábola. Jesús esta enseñando a sus discípulos acerca de la oración e inmediatamente pasa a la segunda ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Tax Collector And The Pharisee

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 22,542 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
     | 8,730 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

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    The Great Escape

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 185 ratings
     | 14,031 views

    Harry Houdini teaches us some fantastic truths!

    THE GREAT ESCAPE! INTRODUCTION One of my greatest joys as a pastor is helping people celebrate milestones as they grow in their faith in God. Penny thank you for allowing me to be involved in this special, sacred event. I trust that from today on you will know an added intimacy in your walk with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Power Of People Who Pray"

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,181 views

    Prayer is unique

    "The Power of Prayer for the People Who Pray" Text: Luke 18:1-8 1 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: "There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    And Then Some!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 20,939 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
     | 5,990 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

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    Thank God I'm Not Like.....

    Contributed by Philip Gunther on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 374 ratings
     | 25,317 views

    A lesson about the spirit with which we approach God.

    The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Rev. Philip A. Gunther “In the eyes of Christ a person confessing sin is nearer to true goodness than a person boasting of his goodness.” (F.F. Bruce, Theologian) Pray And Do Not Give Up The setting is as follows: Jesus had just finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    P.u.s.h.

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 12,691 views

    Pray Until Something Happens!

    Sermon.988 See Parable.014, 016 “P.U.S.H” Luke 18:1-14 Notice that this passage of scripture is two separate parables which are connected by a major theme. Jesus told many parables that illustrate the principles that prayer is an obligation and a privilege that should be practiced with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Pray Until Something Happens

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 31,165 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
     | 76,933 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
     | 6,287 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

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,251 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
     | 6,184 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