Sermons on Pharisee Stood And Prayed:

Robes And Rags Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 28, 2013

The Pharisee and tax collector praying in the Temple--what a contrast, but the one in the robes was not the one favored by God. How good do you have to be? This lesson in humility may be startling.

Message Robes and Rags October 27, 2013 The following are true stories from Associated Press, San Jose Mercury News and UPI. Robert Puelo, 32, was apparently being disorderly in a St. Louis market, when a clerk threatened to call police. Puelo grabbed a hotdog, shoved it in his mouth and walked ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Legacy Of Jabez

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022

It is interesting to listen to people pray. Each person has his own unique way of expressing himself to God.

Illus: For example, a man in Columbia, South Carolina, was led to the Lord late in life. He was a slow talking southerner. When he prayed publicly, everyone enjoyed listening to him because of his slow southern drawl, and because he was sincere. When he prayed it sounded like he was having a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jan 29, 2005

Jesus reading to the Pharisee’s in the synagogue reveals His reason for being on earth.

1. WHY WAS JESUS SENT? • We are told in verse 18 of Luke 4 • Jesus was sent to *Preach to the Poor *Heal the Broken Hearted *Preach Deliverance to the Captives *Give Sight to the Blind *Give Liberty to Those Who Are Bruised • GOD’S DIVINE INTERVENTION • In the synagogue of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Short Prayers Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015

A sermon series on the power of a short prayer.

Poweful Short Prayers that Were Answered Pt 1 Introduction A. I have been wanting to do a sermon series on prayer. But I was hesitant, because anytime you talk about prayer, people immediately feel bad, and often will say, “I don’t pray enough.” There are certain topics that if ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Vineyard

The Time Has Come To Pray #9 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 21, 2004

The Last Will and Testament of Jesus. 1. That the disciples with be with Me in Heaven. 2. That the disciples will see Me in My glory. 3. Jesus will be IN us.

January 21, 2004 Title: The Time Has Come...to Pray #9 Subtitle: Last Will and Testament of Jesus Text: John 17:24-26 Introduction 1. My wife and I have made a will. it probably needs updated... because it was one we completed years ago... before we lived in Florida. 2. People make a will ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Nazarene

I-Pray: Building A House Of Prayer

Contributed by C Jordan on May 7, 2013

One of the most important things that we can do as Christians is to learn to pray. We need to trust in our Heavenly Father who is good, and loves to give good gifts to His children. There is power in prayer!

iPRAY – BUILDING A HOUSE OF PRAYER OPENING: Foursquare pastor’s convention report. Excited about new season & coming harvest! INTRO TO TOPIC: For some reason, the smallest meeting in every church is the prayer meeting. Why is that? Perhaps it is because people have tried to pray in the past and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Denomination: *other

When I Couldn’t Pray

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

When fear, loss, or silence steal your words, grace still speaks. True prayer begins where self ends and mercy begins.

> “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Romans 8:26–27 --- I. The Stories We Grew Up On We grew up on stories with tidy endings — Junior Guide stories where faith always ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, Psalm 4:8, Luke 18:13, Luke 22:44, Psalm 42:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Praying Psalm 20 (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 10, 2021

Psalm 20 was a prayer for the king who was going into battle. But this psalm applies to us too. In Psalm 20 we see love, care and concern as well as encouragement, faith and trust. It's a good psalm to focus on, take to heart and pray.

PRAYING PSALM 20 (part one) Last week I talked about getting alone with God in silent solitude. Obviously when we do that we are going to spend at least some of that time in prayer. We pray for what's on our heart and we pray for others and we pray for our town, state, country, world. Someone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-3, Psalm 73:16-17, Psalm 73:21-26, Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Show Me The Money! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

Jesus' response to the Pharisees and the Herodians when they tried to trick him with a question about taxes.

INTRODUCTION Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding, Jr. starred in the 1996 movie, “Jerry McGuire.” Tom Cruise played a sports agent with only one client. Cuba Gooding, Jr. played an NFL receiver who made the line, “Show me the money, Jerry! Show me the money!” famous. In our passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Dark Night Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 1, 2022

In this “Dark Night of the Soul” we see the relationship between prayer and action through three things: Through 1) His Sorrow Matthew 26:36–38), 2) His Supplication (Matthew 26:39–45a), and 3) His Strength (Matthew 26:45b-46).

Matthew 26:36-46. [36] Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go over there and pray." [37] And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. [38] Then he said to them, "My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Other

We Must Pray For Our Leaders Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 6, 2021

Based on 1 Tim. 2:1-4 - Encourages listeners to consider how they need to pray for all people, especially for governmental leaders

“WE MUST PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS” 1 Tim. 2:1-4 FBCF – 7/4/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – History Lesson: In the early & mid-1770’s, conflict between the 13 US colonies & England was heating up as England increased its oppression & taxation over our people on this side of the pond. More & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Jesus Pray For Us? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

God’s love for his people is seen in the prayers of the Son.

Scripture Introduction Someone said, “Trusting God does not mean believing that he will do what you want. It means believing that what he does is good.” The distinction delivers us from the error of demanding that God serve our desires like a genie in a bottle. Christians typically ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#2why Should I Pray? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 14, 2005

God loves for His people to pray and seek His face. Prayer is communication with our Father. May we learn to know our Father in prayer.

#2 WHY SHOULD I PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of a two part series. I do part #2 in two parts. God teach me not only to pray, but to love those for whom I pray. I LOVE THIS POEM: I STAND AT NIGHT Author Unknown I STAND AT NIGHT, AMID THE CITY’S ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Pray For Revival In Your Church

Contributed by David Cook on May 11, 2010

4 keys for knowing how to pray for revival in your church.

The Church of Jesus Christ is in need of revival. The fastest growing religion in our country is Islam. God’s Word and prayer are no longer desired in schools and government. Christian values such as family, prayer, believing the Word of God is now a rarity. God’s people are no longer bothered with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Praying...not Preying!" [part Five]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016

“Since when is prayer an option?”

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, June 5, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying: The High Priestly Prayer” [Part Five] John 17:20-26 It seems only fitting that we conclude this sermon series on ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed