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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
     | 7,393 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

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    The Sinner's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,505 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
     | 5,456 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

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    Who Is And Who Is Not Welcomed By God Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 13,033 views

    A teaching message on Luke 18:9-14.

    Luke Series #79 September 15, 2002 Title: Who is and Who is Not Welcomed by God 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Overcoming A Positive Self Image

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,434 views

    Sometimes the challenge human beings face is overcoming their own pride.

    Read Text: Luke 18:9-14 It has been one of the watch words of the past 10+ years. All sorts of societal ills have been blamed on the tendency of people to consider themselves more soberly than they ought. We’ve heard the catch-phrases, low self-esteem, a poor self-image. I have heard statistics ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Sinners At Church

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinner.

    The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinners. One knew he was a sinner and acknowledges it before God. The other knew not that he was a sinner and boasted of his righteousness. Yonder are these two men going to the temple. One goes down to the front pew, (he must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Truly And Sincerely

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    How honest is your faith? This sermon takes a look at the sincerity of our faith and why often others question the sincerity of many so called Christians.

    Bob Woodward Carl Bernstein won the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the Watergate scandal back in 1973. The New York Times calls Bob Woodward the most famous investigative reporter in America. And as an investigative reporter, the one thing Bob Woodward is above all else, he is a trained ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffrey Stratton avatar

    Perhaps...perhaps Not

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,888 views

    This is a funeral message for a family with differing memories of the contribution of the deceased to their lives. Deals with anger, feelings and memories.

    Perhaps…Perhaps Not September 25, 2002 Luke 18: 9-14 I did not know_____________. Oh I had met a man by that name but I am sure that none of you would really call the man I met less than a year ago the __________of most of your memories. Many of your memories of _______________are perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray Inappropriate Prayers Without Really Trying!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,651 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

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Blessed Are The Poor Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 16, 2022
     | 3,832 views

    A series of messages about the meaning of the Beatitudes for us in our lives.

    Blessed are the Poor Matthew 5:1-3 July 10, 2022 One Sunday after worship --- a little boy told the pastor, “When I get a job, I’m gonna give you some money. The pastor said, “Well, thank you, but why?” “Because my daddy says you’re one of the poorest preachers we’ve ever had.” Being poor, ooh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Really Wants For Easter Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2024
     | 699 views

    The proud man standing in the front of that worship space seems to be praying to himself and patting himself on the back for his many good deeds.

    Saturday of the Third Week in Lent 2024 Today’s psalm, titled the Miserere in Latin, is about one-third of the way through the number of psalms in that book. I recall that in some religious communities, it is the last prayer of the day, sung or recited after Compline as the monks or nuns retire ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025
     | 757 views

    In the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector why did the Tax Collector and not the Pharisee go home justified

    Story: Leonardo da Vinci took seven years to paint his famous picture the "Last Supper". He used living people to depict the figures representing the Twelve Apostles and Christ. He started the fresco with Jesus Christ himself. It is reputed that he viewed hundreds and hundreds of men ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    We Can Count On God

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 13, 2025
     | 413 views

    The woman could not get anyone to move on her part but we can count on God to do the moving.

    We Can Count on God Luke 18:1–11 1. Life Is Unpredictable, But God Is Dependable • Life throws curveballs: illness, accidents, injustice. • The world is unstable—but God is unshakable. • Luke 18 reminds us through the parable of the persistent widow: we can count on God even when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Pharisee And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 310 views

    Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The Prayer That Reaches Heaven Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 17, 2025
     | 154 views

    This is the secret of true worship. This is what God is looking for when we come before Him.

    Title: The Prayer That Reaches Heaven Intro: This is the secret of true worship. This is what God is looking for when we come before Him. Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 Reflection Dear Friends, My dear friends, let me tell you about a moment that changed everything for me. It happened on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Other