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  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Thank God That's Not Me Series

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,748 views

    We can’t go around saying, “Thank God that’s not me” because in truth it is us. Just like us, the people who are out there, people who perhaps make us uncomfortable are sinners who need to know the grace of God through Jesus Christ in their lives. The o

    A Preacher dies and is standing in line, waiting outside the Pearly Gates. He is standing there patiently, wearing his best suit and tie, dressed like he is ready to preach his Sunday morning sermon. In line just ahead of him is a guy wearing sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and blue ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Hates Overachievers

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 17, 2007
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    Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

    -Rugged individualism is a highly sought after and much honored trait, especially in America -Workaholism is one of only a handful of diseases that goes untreated in America -We love to watch John Wayne or Clint Eastwood westerns -We love to hear the rags to riches story where the guy who comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "O Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2007
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    Humility is the key to salvation, sanctification and evangelism.

    “O Lord, It’s Hard to be Humble” Luke 18:9-14 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We were all formed from the same dust of the earth, by the same Creator. Basically, our bodies are pretty much the same. We all get sick, we all need to eat, all of us are lonely at times, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Good Example Of A Bad Man

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 26, 2007
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    Spiritual humility is pleasing to God.

    Title: The Good Example of a Bad Man Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Spiritual humility is pleasing to God. Introduction Do you remember the old Mac Davis tune? OOOH… it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. I can’t wait to look in the mirror cause I get better looking each day. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Penitent

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 27, 2007
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    Pharisee/Tax Collector - which one had the right attitude to prayer?

    OR/NR 24-10-04 Parable of the Pharisee & Tax Collector - Lk 18:9-14 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    An Accurate Measurement

    Contributed by Jason Duncan on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,175 views

    People often measure righteousness and morality by comparing themselves to others. This sermon discusses a more accurate way to measure righteousness.

    *Scripture references from Luke are from "The Message". Scripture reference from James is from the NIV. We are going to take a silent moral inventory this morning. We are going to take a look at several pictures of famous figures and – as you see each picture – I want you to think about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "I" Problem

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 31, 2007
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     | 3,776 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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    The Gift Of Righteousness

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007
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    Righteousness is God’s gift to us, not our gift to God.

    Two men go to church to pray First – one of the few, the proud, the chosen – one of the Pharisees Rules—obeyed; Rituals—observed; Regulations—followed. Religion = Performance He performed well. He was self-centered, self-serving, and self-righteous. Sabbath – prayer time. Song of Ascent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pharisee And The Publican

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Jun 3, 2007
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     | 17,627 views

    Jesus Teaches in Parables and Contrasts about the Pharisee and the Publican

    (Luke 18:9-14) "Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican." Through the New Testament Jesus taught in parables. A parable is a story that teaches a truth or moral. And, one of His methods of teaching a parable was to use contrasts. When we have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A 'good Enough' Sermon Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 80 ratings
     | 13,507 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Going Home Justified

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,646 views

    how to go home right in the sight of God

    Intro: Luke 18:9-14 Today’s sermon Going Home Justified v.9-Jesus told this story to a group that trusted in self righteousness and despised other people. If you want to leave the house without the forgiveness of Christ, leave with this attitude. What is this attitude: the parable explains This ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Lie With Statistics

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,309 views

    For the Festival of Christ the King; We rely on false comparisons or we use half-truths to justify ourselves. Far better to find justification in committing ourselves to what God is about in the world.

    There are lies, and then there are lies. Little lies and big lies. Deceptions of all kinds. Some say it was Mark Twain, others British Prime Minister Disraeli, but someone remarked that there are three kinds of lies: plain lies, flat-out lies, and statistics. Plain lies, flat-out lies, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Me The Sinner

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,270 views

    A look at the parable of the prayers of the publican and Pharisee

    ME THE SINNER Luke 18:9-14 Scripture Reading: Psalm 51:1-19 INTRODUCTION: 1. Pharisees were proud people whose name means "separated ones" a. They were no ordinary people, they were special (in their own minds) b. Accused of building a wall of traditions around the law c. According to Matthew 15:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pharisee, The Tax-Farmer, And The Eucharist

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2008
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     | 2,516 views

    All need the touch of the healing Christ, the same Christ who is our companion in Word and Sacrament

    Monday of 33rd Week in Course Sacramentum Caritatis Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One was a collaborator and bag man and thief, and the other was a law-abiding, tithe-giving good citizen. The good guy spent all of his time bragging about his good works and telling God how much better he ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Parable Of The Pharisee And The Publican Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    When religion replaces Christianity, the result is spiritual superiority

    Parable 13 – The Pharisee and the Publican In our unit complex we have a gym which I religiously use six days a week  One of the pieces of equipment there is one of those treadmill walkers  It has all sorts of fancy programming, adjust the speed, incline, personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church