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  • Curt Cizek avatar

    God Hates Overachievers

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 17, 2007
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    Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

    -Rugged individualism is a highly sought after and much honored trait, especially in America -Workaholism is one of only a handful of diseases that goes untreated in America -We love to watch John Wayne or Clint Eastwood westerns -We love to hear the rags to riches story where the guy who comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "O Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2007
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    Humility is the key to salvation, sanctification and evangelism.

    “O Lord, It’s Hard to be Humble” Luke 18:9-14 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We were all formed from the same dust of the earth, by the same Creator. Basically, our bodies are pretty much the same. We all get sick, we all need to eat, all of us are lonely at times, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Good Example Of A Bad Man

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 26, 2007
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    Spiritual humility is pleasing to God.

    Title: The Good Example of a Bad Man Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Spiritual humility is pleasing to God. Introduction Do you remember the old Mac Davis tune? OOOH… it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. I can’t wait to look in the mirror cause I get better looking each day. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Penitent

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 27, 2007
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    Pharisee/Tax Collector - which one had the right attitude to prayer?

    OR/NR 24-10-04 Parable of the Pharisee & Tax Collector - Lk 18:9-14 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    An Accurate Measurement

    Contributed by Jason Duncan on Oct 30, 2007
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    People often measure righteousness and morality by comparing themselves to others. This sermon discusses a more accurate way to measure righteousness.

    *Scripture references from Luke are from "The Message". Scripture reference from James is from the NIV. We are going to take a silent moral inventory this morning. We are going to take a look at several pictures of famous figures and – as you see each picture – I want you to think about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "I" Problem

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 31, 2007
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     | 3,782 views

    The main difference in how a man stands, when he stands before God, is whether or not he stands with humility or arrogance.

    He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Pharisee And Publican

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
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    A message on Pride.

    THE PHARISEE AND PUBLICAN Luke 18:9-14 INTRO: The human heart inherits pride. It was one of the main causes in the first sin man sinned in the Garden of Eden. The fall of Satan from heaven was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Light Your World And Lose Your Cares

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008
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     | 3,484 views

    When we lose sight of ourselves and the me syndrome and focus on our ministry to the world, the cares of this world grow dim.

    Go light your world and lose your cares The objective: To teach principles, that if applied, will free us from the prisons of despair we have created. In reaching out to others, God reaches out to us. Theme Song: Go light your world, by Kathy Troccoli A. There is a condition ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Problem Of Self Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 22, 2008
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     | 6,967 views

    In this parable Jesus contrasts the self righteous with humble, concluding: Everyone who exaults himself will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Today we will see: 2 People, 2 prayers and 2 Promises

    The Problem Of Self Righteousness Luke 18:9-14 12/22/2008 INTRODUCTION A businessman well known for his ruthlessness once announced to writer Mark Twain, "Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will climb Mount Sinai and read the 10 Commandments aloud at the top." "I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Norbert Haukenfrers avatar

    What Makes You So Holy? Series

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Sep 3, 2008
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     | 3,062 views

    often we think we are so deserving, but when do we see ourselves as God sees us.

    Luke 18:9-14 is one of 3 prayer stories unmentioned by the other gospel writers(11:45-13, 18:1-8) Prayer story- explaining the basic nature and necessity of prayer If we compare ourselves to others, we feel pretty good. It’s much tougher when we compare ourselves to Jesus. St Francis of Assisi ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Gift Of Righteousness

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007
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    Righteousness is God’s gift to us, not our gift to God.

    Two men go to church to pray First – one of the few, the proud, the chosen – one of the Pharisees Rules—obeyed; Rituals—observed; Regulations—followed. Religion = Performance He performed well. He was self-centered, self-serving, and self-righteous. Sabbath – prayer time. Song of Ascent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    A New Re-Formation (Grace Of God)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007
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     | 3,400 views

    A Reformation Sunday Sermon based on the grace of God making us into new creations.

    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 Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    The Tale Of The Two "I” Exams (Sermon Theme Adapted From John Beehler)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 27, 2008
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     | 4,310 views

    The Tale of the Two “I” Exams 1) “See me, God? I’m not like him.” 2) “Save me, God! I’m not like you.”

    When is the last time you had an eye exam? Eye care experts recommend that we should have our eyes checked every one to three years depending on age, risk factors, and physical condition (allaboutvision.com). Regular eye exams are important because experts estimate that one in four school-age ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Star Wars Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 12, 2008
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     | 10,363 views

    What pride is, why it’s so bad, what we need to do about it in our own lives.

    Intro> Steven Spielberg and George Lucas would like for you and I to believe that Star Wars are taking place in a galaxy far, far away....and maybe there are star wars going on! It certainly wouldn’t in any way diminish God’s majesty if He has actually created other beings on other planets in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Parable Of The Pharisee & The Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,447 views

    Be like the tax collector, not the Pharisee

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE TARGET AUDIENCE To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable (v. 9). This parable was directed at SELF-RIGHTEOUS people. THE CHARACTERS “Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist