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  • Tim Bond avatar

    Overcoming A Positive Self Image

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,011 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

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Jesus Questioned About Paying Taxes Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023
     | 1,079 views

    So knowing that the U.S. government apparently is somewhat reckless in how it spends money, should we still pay our taxes faithfully? Or should we try to get around our taxes?

    In the year 2022, according to the CBO, the United States government raised 4.9 trillion dollars in tax income. About half came from individual income taxes. It’s a massive amount of money that we’re talking about, but despite that, the U.S. government is currently 33.1 trillion dollars in debt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Samuel Troyer avatar

    The Results Of Faith: A Changed Life

    Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    We say we have faith but do our actions prove it?

    The results of faith: A changed life James 2:14-26 It is one that can easily be misunderstood. It is one that challenges us again with the question as to whether or not we are really saved. This morning as we consider this passage we are challenged to take a look at our faith. Do you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transfigured, Triumphant And Taxed - Matthew 17 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 14, 2025
     | 55 views

    Following the SON from Mountaintop to the Valley and Marketplace. Jesus reveals His Divine Glory, His Power over darkness, and His Humility in submission to earthly systems.

    2025.07.13. Sermon Notes. Transfigured, Triumphant, and Taxed – MATTHEW 17.1-27 Following the Son from Mountaintop to the Valley and Marketplace. William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 17:1-27, John 17:24, Luke 1:17 BIG IDEA: Jesus reveals His Divine glory, His power over darkness, and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Never, Never, Never Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,369 views

    Synopsis: Because we are in the Heart of God, there are certain things He does not do. Jesus never: 1. Asked for the Details of Our Sins 2. Rewards the Self-Serving 3. Turned Down an Invitation

    1. “Never” has powerful implications a. Intentions of finality – “I’ll never do that again.” “Never in a million years.” b. Intentions of determination – [Winston Churchill once spoke at a commencement address several years after WWII. He walked to the podium and said, “Never, never, never give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Zealot Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,399 views

    Ordinarily a zealot like Simon would have killed a tax collector like Matthew - but he didn't. Why not?

    OPEN: This morning I want to talk to you about the periodic table (we showed a periodic table on the screen). On this periodic table are two elements that I find intriguing. One of these is Sodium. Sodium is the 6th most abundant element in the Earth's crust (did you know that?) As a solid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    How To Have Integrity

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,301 views

    Jesus did two things that turned the major institutions of his day against him: First, he pointed to the real condition of the institutions of his time: In Matthew 23:13-32 he says, "How terrible for you, teachers of the law and Pharisees! You are hypocrites! You travel across land and sea to fi

    Jesus did two things that turned the major institutions of his day against him: First, he pointed to the real condition of the institutions of his time: In Matthew 23:13-32 he says, "How terrible for you, teachers of the law and Pharisees! You are hypocrites! You travel across land and sea to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Self-Righteousness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
     | 89 views

    Self-righteousness is the deceptive belief that one is morally superior or acceptable before God based on personal works, religious activities, or outward behaviour.

    SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:9-14 Supporting Texts: Romans 10:3, Isaiah 64:6, Philippians 3:9, Matthew 23:27-28, Proverbs 16:2 INTRODUCTION: Self-righteousness is the deceptive belief that one is morally superior or acceptable before God based on personal works, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Humble Walk Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,814 views

    The journey of faith is not necessarily a walk of holiness, but rather a walk of humility.

    Luke 18:9-14 “A Humble Walk” INTRODUCTION Christians have a saying among ourselves, “Please be patient, God isn’t through with me, yet.” This saying is talking about the Holy Spirit’s ongoing process of shaping us into the image of God, or as theologians ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael TKACHUK avatar

    Caesar's Coin Foils Pharisees And Herodians

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,591 views

    Jesus’ wisdom and understanding of the Pharisee and Herodian treachery foils their attempt to trap Him in in His speech.

    CAESAR’S COIN FOILS PHARISEES AND HERODIANS Luke. 20:19-26 Our Gospel lesson this morning comes immediately after Jesus tells the scribes and the chief priest the parable of the wicked tenants. Jesus really displeased the scribes and the chief priests with that parable because they realized that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023
     | 1,018 views

    When the enemy is attacking is no time to look for your armor and decide what you are going to do.

    When the enemy attacks series Breastplate of righteousness #2 Ephesians chapter 6:10-18 Good morning, if you would turn to the book of Ephesians chapter 6 We began a series last week “When the enemy attacks”- It is not a question of if the enemy is going to attack, As a Christian we know it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    The Secret Of Happiness - 1

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 3, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,973 views

    People from every walk of life are always searching for happiness in life. They thought that happiness can only be found on wealth, power and fame only to find that they are wrong in the end. When JESUS, the author of our life told us What will make us happy – He gave us the Sermon on Be-atitudes.

    THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS – 1 People from every walk of life are always searching for happiness in life. They thought that happiness can only be found on wealth, power and fame only to find that they are wrong in the end Alexander the Great conquered the known world in his day. Having done so, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Do You Suffer From Comparisonitis?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,522 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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jan Oosthuizen avatar

    Solving The Mystery Behind Abel's Murder.

    Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Nov 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,132 views

    An important narrative to live more connected and meaningful lives.

    An important narrative to live more connected and meaningful lives. The Genesis Narratives are most important constructs of first mention: The original Sin, the first Murder. The destruction of our relationship with God, then the destruction of the brotherhood of man. In the same way we understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    At Least I Am Not That

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024
     | 655 views

    This message is about self-righteousness and how Christians can easily fall into this attitude when we stand in judgment of others.

    At Least I Am Not That! Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; Romans 10:3; Proverbs 26:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “At Least I Am Not That” and it is a message about being self-righteous. To ensure we are all on the same page, I want to give you the definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational