SPB Sermons || Luke 18:9-14 || Humble, Honest & Hopeful Prayer

In this week’s message from St Paul’s & St Barnabas, Belfast, Rev Andrew Irwin explores Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector from Luke 18:9–14. Two men go to the temple to pray, but only one leaves justified. What does this reveal about the kind of prayer God hears? Andrew unpacks the story’s challenge to pride and performance, showing that true prayer flows from a heart that is honest, humble, and hopeful. Whether you’re exploring faith, returning to it, or seeking renewal, this reflection invites you to pray again, “Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner,” and to rediscover the grace that changes everything.🎧 Recorded live at St Paul’s & St Barnabas, Belfast. Visit www.spbbelfast.church for more information.