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  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Who Prays In A Modern Global Society?

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 16, 2014
     | 2,206 views

    Prayer is not for the faint of heart. It requires a well-made up mind to serve the Lord, Jesus Christ.

    Who Prays In A Modern Global Society? By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 16, 2014) “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil” (I Peter 3:12 King James Version, KJV ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    What Will God Do To The Blind?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 25, 2014
     | 5,479 views

    To enumerate the things GOD HAD DONE for us, we don't know it because we are blind that is led by our Shepherd, the LORD as our Shepherd will never leave nor forsake us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you blind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things GOD HAD DONE for us, we don't know it because we are blind that is led by our Shepherd, the LORD as our Shepherd will never leave nor forsake us. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 42:16 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Henson avatar

    The Sinner's Prayer Or The Prayer Of The (Self) Righteous? Luke 18:9-14 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,105 views

    It is in our weakness God's strength shines through. Only in humility we see our prayers answered.

    The Prayer of the Sinner or the Prayer of the (self)-Righteous Video: I’m Perfect (sermoncentral.com) A logician saves the life of a space alien. The alien is very grateful and, since she has knowledge of the whole universe, offers the following reward: she offers to answer any question the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of A Broken And Contrite Heart Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025
     | 164 views

    God is drawn not to the prideful or self-righteous but to those who are broken in spirit and contrite in heart.

    THE POWER OF A BROKEN AND CONTRITE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 12:13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 51:1-17, Isaiah 57:15, Joel 2:12-13, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:9 INTRODUCTION: The story of David’s fall into sin and his subsequent repentance remains one of the most profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Elihu Is A Type Of Christ

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,902 views

    To show that we can be righteous like CHRIST for this is imparted righteousness of GOD through JESUS in our lives not self-righteous, but JESUS-Righteous.

    I. EXORDIUM: Elihu is a type of CHRIST to show us that any believer who reverentially fears and worships GOD can be a type of CHRIST. (I John 4:17) 1 John 4:17 In this [union and communion with Him] love is brought to completion {and} attains perfection with us, that we may have confidence for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Parable Of A Father's Love

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,048 views

    The parable about two sons and their Father. God's love for the lost, straying and even the self-righteous

    TITLE: Parable of a Father's Love TEXT: Luke 15:11-32 INTRO: The Bible is full of wonderful stories. There are stories of Adventure, Romance, Tragedy and Triumph. Today, we look at one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. It has been called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Contrasting Between Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes Of Jesus

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,366 views

    Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong.

    Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. Taking credit for every good thing that happens Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss Cold, callous, and calculating thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The God Who Runs Toward Us Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 80 views

    On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older.

    Title: The God Who Runs Toward Us Intro: On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older. Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a road in Jesus’ story that changes everything. It is dusty and long, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Is God A Tiger Parent?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 26, 2011
     | 4,637 views

    Ideally, when a Christian's profession and practice meet... it's a match.

    Title: Is God a “Tiger” Parent? Text: Matthew 21:23-32 Thesis: Ideally, when a Christian’s profession and practice meet… it’s a match! Introduction The meat of our story today is about a father who had two sons whom he asked to work in his vineyard. Adrian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Crying Uncle"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,059 views

    This is a sermon based on a parable about a God Who does not play favorites for a people who do.

    Luke 18:9-14 “Crying Uncle” You gotta love how this parable starts out: “To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable…” Amazing, in many ways, not much has changed. I suppose there have always ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Fig Leaf Fashions

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,605 views

    A sermon about the futility of trying to cover our sins by human effort.

    Fig Leaf Fashions Genesis 3:1-21 Scripture Reading (6-7) I. The Cause for the Fig Leaf Fashions v. 1-7a A. The serpent scheming Let's start with some background. Adam and Eve are living in the Garden of Eden, Paradise. In Chapter 2:16,17 God has given them a simple instruction. Whenever I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Nic At Nite

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 10, 2012
     | 4,030 views

    Sermon on the difference between a do and a done salvation experience.

    “Nic at Nite” John 3:1-11 John 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Prayer - Pharisee Or Publican

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2010
     | 4,493 views

    This message talks about the differences in the prayer of the Pharisee and the Publican.

    Text: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35). Was there a time in your life when you got up early while it was still dark, left the house to find a quiet secluded place where only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Be Humble, Everyone.

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on May 15, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,024 views

    How do you and I avoid self-exaltation? How does your church avoid it? Beloved, humility is a matter of the heart and a complete understanding of our relationship with the Lord.

    Be Humble, Everyone! This story told by Jesus is a familiar one to many. It’s the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector from Luke 18:9-14. I won’t go into the parable itself; we can do that in class, but this story does remind me of several people I know and you probably know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Meyer avatar

    Sinners Welcome

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Sep 22, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,375 views

    Whether we know it or not, we are all lost. Jesus comes seeking us, calling us to repentance, and He welcomes sinners to His feast of victory.

    There’s a story I read about a pastor who was called to see a young man, John, dying of a terrible disease. The young man was once a member of this pastor’s congregation. He had received all of the good Christian education and training, growing up; he was baptized and confirmed—the typical ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran