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  • Jeff Hatos avatar

    The Exalted And The Justified

    Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018
     | 4,869 views

    An examination of the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector

    The Exalted and the Justified 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, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2022
     | 1,480 views

    One of the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray (Luke 11:1). Jesus said that prayer should not be a way to get attention and praise from people. It is wrong to pray to impress people. It should be done with a right heart toward God.

    The Lord's Prayer Main Point: God wants us to spend time with Him in prayer. Key Verse: Jesus often went away to be by Himself and pray. - Luke 5:16 Background/Review Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Poor avatar

    Does Prayer Even Work

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on May 11, 2017
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     | 9,634 views

    Prayer isn't a wish list. Prayer isn't a formal conversation. Pray is a vulnerable, honest, and raw conversation with God. God doesn't want the information, He wants the conversation.

    Title: Does Prayer Even Work? Text: Matthew 6:5-13 Bottom Line: Prayer isn’t a wish list, it’s the foundation to a relationship. Intro A couple years ago I was asked to be in a wedding in Iowa. An other buddy of mine was also in the wedding and we decided we would fly out a day or two early and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unexpected Advice

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 2, 2025
     | 204 views

    A Pharisee offers sound advice to the council

    Unexpected Advice Acts 5:29-42 Does the LORD ever use non-believers or pagan people to speak truth or accomplish His will? In the Old Testament prophecy of Habakkuk, the LORD said He would use Babylon, which was a “ruthless” and “dreaded” nation, to achieve His purposes and correct Israel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chad Taylor avatar

    The Taxes Of Sin

    Contributed by Chad Taylor on Apr 19, 2010
     | 3,490 views

    Tax season is upon us....right now many of us are either celebrating or are discouraged due to the "tax" that has been put upon us. Taxes and sin are one in the same and Satan is the dirty "Uncle Satan" who dives into our spiritual pockets robbing us of G

    A couple was strolling along an ocean side beach and noticed a bottle floating in the water. They waded out toward it and saw it contained a note. They eagerly opened the bottle and read the note. It said: "I’m marooned on a tropical island. There’s no pollution, traffic, noise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 2, 2022
     | 2,201 views

    Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different from things in the world. In the Kingdom of heaven, people who have nothing to offer God are accepted.

    Main Point: God wants us to spend time with Him in prayer. Key Verse: Jesus often went away to be by Himself and pray. - Luke 5:16 Background/Review Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different from things in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Standing Before God

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 24, 2019
     | 5,981 views

    What determines our standing before God? The Pharisee, tax collector, and disciples give us an answer.

    Can there be anything more nerve wracking than being evaluated at work or school? When we are criticized or graded, we are vulnerable and exposed. We may wonder and think, “What will people say or think of me? Is what they are saying true or accurate? Do they truly see my talents and abilities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Know Prayer, Then Pray With Urgency! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2011
     | 6,265 views

    Too many talk about prayer, push prayer but don’t pray! I have gone to prayer seminars and heard great teachings on prayer but you know what no one prayed. So today I believe the Spirit of the Lord is telling us to pray so we will start our message today

    Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church today? The expression, "what the Spirit says to the churches" occurs in each of the seven letters to the particular churches in the book of Revelation. In these letters, Christ reminds these churches that he sees what is going on in their churches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Non-Decision Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016
     | 8,118 views

    Pilate declares Jesus innocent so Jesus should be set free. But Pilate also needs to compromise so he makes a “non-decision”. Pilate’s decision seems better than the decisive decision of the chief priests to call Caesar their king however a non-decision about Jesus is still a decision against Him.

    Message John 19:1-16a The Non-Decision. Have you ever been in one of those situations where you don’t really make a decision – but by not making a decision you actually make a decision? It might happen to a person who gets asked to join in on a Fun Run. You have to run 10km. You are not sure if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Before Abraham Was” Series

    Contributed by John Newton on Jun 4, 2023
     | 1,544 views

    Jesus’ controversy with the Pharisees concludes with the most amazing claim.

    For those of you who are old enough to have watched the Seinfeld show on TV, you may recall an episode from twenty-five years ago entitled “The Comeback”. It all revolved around a conversation in the opening scene between George Costanza and a co-worker named Reilly. The two are taking a snack ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Allan Quak avatar

    The Purpose Of The Parables Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 11, 2020
     | 6,215 views

    Jesus uses parables to either reveal callous hearts where the word is being taken away, or reveal receptive hearts which have an increasing harvest.

    Message Matthew 13:10-17 “The Purpose of the Parables” Today we are starting a series of sermons which will look at the Parables of Jesus. “Parable” is the English translation of a Greek word which literally means “to place alongside”. From this literal meaning we get the idea that a parable is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Father Is Still Working

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,070 views

    The Pharisees revile the Lord after his healing of the lame man at the pool. This sermon is based on his response to the Pharisees. The Father is still working !!

    My Father Is Always Working ! John 5:1-18 1. After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2. Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3. In these lay a great multitude of impotent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Bond avatar

    Our Pattern For Daily Prayer" Series

    Contributed by Greg Bond on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,359 views

    The Lord’s Pattern for prayer divided into 5 segments for easy study for the new or advanced Christian.

    Mat 6:9-13 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. (10) Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. (11) Give us this day our daily bread. (12) And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. (13) And lead us not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Finicky Faith Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Apr 28, 2025
     | 468 views

    John, while in prison, sent representatives to Jesus to ascertain whether or not he is the one - Jesus provided proof and then affirmed John’s ministry, sinners repented, Pharisees rejected/scoffed, Jesus confronted the finicky faith of the generation

    During World War II, a congregation in London faced bombings nightly. In the midst of fear, their pastor encouraged them to gather for prayer. One night, after a particularly intense bombing, he found a soldier praying with fervor. When asked why he prayed amidst such chaos, the soldier replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Theproblemwiththephariseeswhopouted,whinedaboutthepeoplewhopraisedwithpalms Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 135 ratings
     | 8,094 views

    This sermon compares and contrasts the Pharisees and the palm worshippers and encourages us all to not be like the Pharisees but to worship Jesus with enthusiasm like the palm worshippers.

    The Problem With the Pharisees Who Pouted and Whined About the People Who Praised With Palms Luke 19:28-48 April 13, 2003 (Palm Sunday) Intro: A. [Enthusiastic Worship, Citation: Per Nilsen, Burnsville, Minnesota] Per Nilson tells the story of Nisswa, Minnesota, where they hold the popular ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational