Sermons on Pharisees Fast Often:

From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you work harder at looking good than being good

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Check Your Attitude At The Door

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 20, 2005

A message addressing the condition of the heart during prayer. This message is based on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

Luke 18:9 (NLT) Then Jesus told this story to some who had great self-confidence and scorned everyone else: Sunday 11AM – The Most Segregated Hour in America  The proud and the broken  The haves and have nots  Those with agendas and those with needs  Rich and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Positives

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

The value of positive spiritual outlook

The Power of Positives Luke 18.9-14 October 12, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of the baker and the girl: a wealthy baker got 20 of the poorest children and gave them each a loaf of bread every day, the children fought over who would get the largest loaf, one little girl waited and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Sinners At Church

Contributed by John White on Nov 23, 2006

Two sinners attend church, but clearly for two different reasons and the leave church walking in diametrically opposed directions. What happened at church to make this difference?

Sinners At Church Luke 18:9-14 "And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance That Comes Through Prayer & Fasting

Contributed by James Mcgee on Feb 20, 2008

The need to become more dependent on God and less on ourselves

Text: Matthew 17 :14-21 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, 15Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. 16And I brought him to thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Real Sinner's Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 21, 2004

In the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, we see that you can’t impress God. Having "religion" doesn’t impress God. The Publican gives the REAL "Sinner’s Prayer".

“The REAL Sinner’s Prayer” Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION: Jesus loved to speak in parables. They grabbed people’s attention. If Jesus said, “Once upon a time, there was a man who ….”, then everybody stopped to listen to the story Jesus was about to tell. It’s like … when I stop to tell a joke … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are God's Precedents Often Accompanied With Demonstrations Of Great Power?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal

1. The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal His Divine energetic approval. By the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Often Have I Longed To Gather Your Children Together

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

God’s attempt to bring us closer to Him.

How often have I longed to gather your children together... These were the words, which Jesus uttered, as he lamented regarding the way the Jewish religious leaders treated those who had come to bring the children of Israel closer to God. So what was Jesus talking about? Was he speaking for his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

Battling The Broken Mind Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 26, 2012

The saying "It's all in your head" is truer than we would like to admit. What can start out as something done with good intentions can lead us very far astray save for one crucial ingredient: God's Word.

Jesus, our Ultimate Action Hero came to planet Earth to do battle against a host of enemies in order to set us free. He battled Satan and his hordes of demons, he battled the religious system that had kidnapped people from being able to find God, and today we see him battling even the human mind, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hungry For God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The practice of fasting focuses our desire on God and enriches the soul.

True Spirituality Series Fasting: Hungry for God Matthew 6:1, 16-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we come to the third of three illustrations Jesus uses to teach that motives matter to God. It is possible to do a good thing for the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Believe What Is Often Associated With Hate And Hypocrisy? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 30, 2018

How Can I Believe What is Often Associated with Hate and Hypocrisy? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 27, 2018

How Can I Believe What is Often Associated with Hate and Hypocrisy? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 27, 2018 Intro Today we are concluding our series entitled: “How Can I Believe?” In this series we have been engaging the questions that can arise in the process of believing in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hungering For God (Not Our Stomachs) Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

The Kingdom of God should change how the people of God live.

8/18 -- Hungering for God Matt 6:16-17 The outrageous call of His Heart our Stomachs Fox news in Nov 2012 The Peanut Butter and Jellousy Burger, Slater's 50/50 If a hamburger and a PB&J were to spend a romantic evening together, their union might produce a sandwich similar to the Peanut ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When You Fast Do Not Exploit! Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Mar 14, 2019

Indeed it has become quite a challenge to practice the discipline of fasting from food in a society today which is dominated by changing work environments, time structures, consumerism and many health concerns at large.

When you Fast do not exploit A very challenging theme this morning: “When you fast do not exploit”. Indeed it has become quite a challenge to practice the discipline of fasting from food in a society today which is dominated by changing work environments, time structures, consumerism and many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, 1 Corinthians 7:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

A 'good Enough' Sermon Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2007

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican - The church is full of ’good people’ who need to know the difference between self-righteousness and God’s righteousness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Good Enough Sermon Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodEnough.html You get to write the introduction to this sermon. I need help, and this is just the right crowd to assist me… Honestly, in your own words, write a brief answer to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting To Solve A Problem Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021

Fasting to Solve Serious Problems

A. INTRODUCTION Fasting to solve problems that are serious. These are not the everyday types of problems. These involve selling a house, hiring an important person, obtaining money, etc. “Is not this the fast that I have chosen . . . to undo the heavy burdens” (Isa. 58:6). 1. Everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6

Denomination: Baptist