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  • Curt Cizek avatar

    God Hates Overachievers

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    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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    Let Children Come To Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,313 views

    This event teaches us something about God, something about people and something about entry into God’s kingdom. The sermon challenges Christians in our attitudes towards children in particular.

    Today’s Bible reading tells us something about God. It tells us something about people; and it tells us something about entry into God’s Kingdom. It tells us that some people will enter God’s kingdom and it tells us that some people will not enter God’s kingdom. In Luke’s gospel today’s Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,437 views

    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
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,802 views

    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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,180 views

    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
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,318 views

    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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,029 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

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    The Gift Of Righteousness

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,859 views

    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

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    What About The Children?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,883 views

    What does God’s word say about children and our responsibility to them. Who are the children anyway?

    Today’s lesson is about family. Specifically I want to talk about children. Let me start with a childhood story and see if I can connect with some of you kids here today. When I was growing up in North Alabama, I remember every year around this time Mom, Dad and all us kids would pile into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going Home Justified

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,783 views

    how to go home right in the sight of God

    Intro: Luke 18:9-14 Today’s sermon Going Home Justified v.9-Jesus told this story to a group that trusted in self righteousness and despised other people. If you want to leave the house without the forgiveness of Christ, leave with this attitude. What is this attitude: the parable explains This ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Greene avatar

    As A Child

    Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,451 views

    Jesus explains to us how we can receive the kingdom of God.

    AS A CHILD REVIEW LAST WEEK…. We talked about things that made us afraid, or excited perhaps in a good way like roller coasters. We acknowledged the difference between that kind of “fear” verses things that make us nervous, or truly afraid. We talked about things which, as an adult may cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Martin avatar

    The Pharisee And The Publican

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,022 views

    Jesus Teaches in Parables and Contrasts about the Pharisee and the Publican

    (Luke 18:9-14) "Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican." Through the New Testament Jesus taught in parables. A parable is a story that teaches a truth or moral. And, one of His methods of teaching a parable was to use contrasts. When we have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer. Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Feb 18, 2008
     | 4,996 views

    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible made a difference and how prayer truly is a difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer. Luke 18:9-18:14 A Preacher dies and is standing in line, waiting outside the Pearly Gates. He is standing there patiently, wearing his best suit and tie, dressed like he is ready to preach his Sunday morning sermon. In line just ahead of him is a guy wearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neftali Baez avatar

    El Poder De La Oracion

    Contributed by Neftali Baez on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 59,295 views

    Educativo

    El Poder de la Oracion Lucas 18:10-14 Introducción: Opcional I¿Que es la Oracion? Es la comunicacion del hombre con Dios. 1)Es el unico medio por el cual puede comunicarse con su señor.Hebreos11:6 2)La oracion no es para torsele el brazo a Dios para que haga lo que quiere el orante.¿Entonce ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Attitude Means Everything Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,237 views

    The heart from which we pray is as important as what we pray.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Luke 18:9-14 Title: “Our Attitude Means Everything” I. The Two People (9-10) • Let’s forget everything we know or perceive when we think about a Pharisee and a tax collector. o We must try and understand how Jesus’ followers would have understood what He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist