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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Playing God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    There are 1000s of different churches with their various views on baptism. Can they all be right? Probably not, but why aren't they all "right"?

    There was an antique collector passing through a small village when he saw an old man chopping wood with an ancient ax. “That’s a mighty old ax you have there,” he remarked. “Yep,” said the villager, “it once belonged to George Washington.” “George Washington??? Not really!" gasped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Two Prayers, Only One Answered Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 2, 2023
     | 2,076 views

    As we continue to look at different prayers in the Bible I was lead to this portion of scripture, where there are two men praying

    “Two Prayers Only One Answered” Luke 18: 9-14 As we continue to look at different prayers in the Bible I was lead to this portion of scripture, where there are two men praying. Luke 18:9 “And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lot – Part 2 – A Lot Of Trouble For God – For Abraham – And For Himself – Genesis 13 – 14 - Lot In Sodom Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 13, 2022
     | 1,671 views

    Wilfulness is sin on a mission and Lot edged closer and closer. The world holds attractions for people, like the fishing spider that dangles a blob on the end of strands of web to allure its victims and pounces. Sodom was alluring Lot and about to pounce.

    LOT – PART 2 – A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR GOD – FOR ABRAHAM – AND FOR HIMSELF – GENESIS 13 – 14 - LOT IN SODOM INTRODUCTION We take up this account from where we left off last time. Because of the strife between the herdsmen of Lot and Abram they had to separate. Abram and Lot had separated with Lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Dayringer, ThD avatar

    A Good Man Lost And A Bad Man Saved

    Contributed by Richard Dayringer, Thd on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,511 views

    The attitude of a person’s heart or soul, not his or her outward actions determines one’s destiny.

    A GOOD MAN LOST & A BAD MAN SAVED SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS IS SELF-DECEPTION (TWO PRAYERS) 33 LU. 18:9-14 (Prayer) PROP: The attitude of a person’s heart or soul, not his or her actions determines one’s destiny. INTRO: 1. Notice the make-up of the crowd to whom Jesus spoke. V. 9 makes clear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I" Problem

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,881 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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    A Little Man Treed

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,556 views

    The Bible says Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. This was one He had to seek in a strange place.

    A Little Man Treed (Lk. 19:1-10) Intro. The Bible says Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. This was one He had to seek in a strange place. He was up a tree. The wording seek and save are descriptive of the nature of our Lord. He was both man and He was God. Human and divine, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Little Man Treed

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,501 views

    The Bible says Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. This was one He had to seek in a strange place. He was up a tree. The wording seek and save are descriptive of the nature of our Lord.

    A Little Man Treed (Lk. 19:1-10) Intro. The Bible says Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. This was one He had to seek in a strange place. He was up a tree. The wording seek and save are descriptive of the nature of our Lord. He was both man and He was God. Human and divine, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    An Effective Soul Winner Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,899 views

    Sermon on the call of Matthew Levi with emphasis on the characteristics of a soul winner as seen in both Jesus and Matthew.

    An Effective Soul Winner Mark 2:13-20 INTRO.: These events occurred during the first year of the public ministry of Jesus. He is involved in a preaching tour of Galilee and has called His first four disciples, fishermen who make their living on the Sea of Galilee. He is near the port of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mercy

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,377 views

    A look at the Reason, the Redemption and the result of God’s mercy toward us.

    MERCY Luke 18:9-14 I. THE REASON (vs.9-10) A. The “certain” were there and needed to hear. 1. The “certain” who pointed to other’s short comings. 2. He spoke to the “certain” He singled them out. B. “trusted in themselves that they were righteous” (v.9) 1. Mistaken God’s mercy for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Right With God

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 16, 2018
     | 14,512 views

    Two men went to the Temple to pray. One is a religious leader. The other is a dishonest, man who has no qualms about ripping people off for his one advantage. Which of these two do you think is going to leave in a right relationship with God!

    “How To Be Right With God.” The Parable of The Pharisee and the Publican” Luke 18:9-14 Two men went to the Temple to pray. One is a regular; in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    It Takes One To Know One

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,463 views

    The very thing that stands out to us about everybody else is probably what’s wrong with us

    It Takes One To Know One Scripture Reference: Luke 18: 9 - 14 (KJV) Luke 18:9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Righteousness?

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    There is no amount of works that can get you a pass into heaven. It is only by the blood of Christ, applied to a contrite heart,that we may be saved.

    There is a great deal of differemce between the appearance of righteousness and the actual condition. Do you understand that pride is a major obsticle to salvation? The parable of the Pharisee and the publican is a good illustration of the difference between pride and true righteousness. The Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Electing A Savior Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 95 ratings
     | 29,995 views

    Jesus wasn’t "attractive" enough to be elected president, let alone Savior. But why wasn’t Jesus desirable to the people of His day? What message did He preach that the masses reject Him?

    OPEN: How many of you have noticed that there’s a Presidential election coming up? (This met with a certain amount of laughter). Just a few weeks ago, the Republican Party - and then the Democratic Party - had their political conventions where they officially nominated their candidate. There was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Servant In The Barn Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 8, 2013
    based on 26 ratings
     | 26,138 views

    What can the story of a baby born in a manger tell us about being a servant like Jesus would want us to be?

    OPEN: There’s a story about church whose Sunday School decided to allow the children to stage their own impromptu Christmas pageant. The teachers read the story and provided some props; then they just stood off to the side and let the kids dramatize it on their own. One girl grabbed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Save Yourself From This Crooked Generation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,676 views

    Peter told the crowd at Pentecost: "Save Yourself from this crooked generation." But there's a few problems with that statement. Do you know what those problems are, and what the Bible says about those objections?

    OPEN: In a third-grade class, the teacher asked Johnnie, “Is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t?” exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well, honey, if the world isn’t round and it’s not flat… then what is it?” Johnnie smiled and replied: “My dad says ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ