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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Why Do You Come To Church? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,220 views

    Eighth in this series. The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector reveals that I either come to church to impress God or to be impressed by God.

    Note: Since this message was presented in the form of a table that summarized the two reasons for coming to church some formatting may not look right. Let me begin with a question this morning. I don’t want to embarrass anyone, so I’m not going to ask you for a show of hands or ask you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come On Down

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 14, 2023
     | 1,029 views

    Until God changes us, we cannot be good. But we have to accept his invitation.

    Once upon a time, about 2,000 years ago, a man named Zacchaeus wanted something so badly he climbed a tree to get it - in a skirt. I'm not too fond of climbing trees myself, even in jeans; I'm not always sure about getting down again. But this man didn't care. He lived in a town in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Twelve, Part 5

    Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,746 views

    This is part five of a seven-part series on Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on Matthew.

    One of the most interesting disciples that I have studied is Matthew or "The Tax Collector" as he is known. Just like the other twelve, Matthew will also prove that God can use anybody that He chooses to. God at times picks people that we are not sure He should pick. When God puts together a team ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Engagement Or Exclusion?"

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,089 views

    This is a look at our outreach as a Church and as individuals. Its a call to relavent engagement.

    Engagement or Exclusion? Mark 2.13-17 We see here the beginings of conflict with the Pharisees. It is an underlying theme set right through the gospel; Between the Pharisees and Jesus over the character of God and forgiveness. The four stories that follow continue this theme: Eating with tax ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Taxes Of Sin

    Contributed by Chad Taylor on Apr 19, 2010
     | 3,434 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

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    Praise The Lord, I Saw The Light!

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 23, 2015
     | 5,154 views

    We must follow God and start inviting ourselves and go out into the world and seek out others-just like Jesus and Zacchaeus sought each other out.

    There is a story about a fitness centre that was offering $1,000 to anyone who could show that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. The owner would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand the lemon to the challenger. Anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time - Year C. In Defense Of The Pharisee And Tax Collector

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 25, 2025
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    Jesus indicates that the Pharisee's virtue was destroyed by pride, but he certainly was objectively living a good moral life.

    Let’s see what the Pharisee did right, and the tax collector— The Pharisee prayed- 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity --greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.' Jesus indicates ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Challenge Of Change Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,271 views

    This is the 16th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#16] THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE Luke 5:27-39 Introduction: Today, we are going to look at the challenge of change in our spiritual lives. We see Levi, a tax collector, who chose to leave his comfortable but corrupt life to follow Jesus. This decision highlights the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Levi To Matthew Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2025
     | 205 views

    Matthew had an identity crisis.

    Sermon: Levi – to – Matthew- to Chosen by Jesus! Thesis: Jesus loved changing the identity and direction of people he came across in his ministry. Do you know who you are within the Kingdom of God? Do you know your calling and gifts? Have you believed the Father of lies for your life or the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,371 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Lost and Found" Luke 15:1-10 A sermon for 10/30/22 – All Saint’s Sunday Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 15 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Bad People Can Get To Heaven

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 27, 2008
     | 4,725 views

    Message based on Jesus’ words to the religious leaders who were missing the message while the tax collectors and prostitutes were hearing and responding.

    Why Bad People Can Get to Heaven Matthew 21:28-32 July 27, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: During my freshman year in college, I went back to my high school to visit and to play in the band for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Check Your Attitude At The Door

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,968 views

    A message addressing the condition of the heart during prayer. This message is based on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

    Luke 18:9 (NLT) Then Jesus told this story to some who had great self-confidence and scorned everyone else: Sunday 11AM – The Most Segregated Hour in America  The proud and the broken  The haves and have nots  Those with agendas and those with needs  Rich and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Respond Humbly Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,939 views

    This message explores the contrast of the Pharisee and the tax collector, helping us see why humility matters.

    “Respond Humbly” (Luke 18:9-14) Humility. It seems to be a distant character trait in our world today, doesn’t it? Even in our circle of churches, pride can creep in and become way too evident in our midst. Sometimes when I look around at our Christian culture, it reminds of this video… [Show ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Response To Jesus: Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012
     | 12,308 views

    So, Zacchaeus was named bright, clean or pure. Unfortunately he grew up to be the complete opposite. One of the first things we learn of Zacchaues from Luke 19 is that he is the chief tax collector in the region. He’s not just a tax collector like Matt

    The Hebrew name Zacchaeus is taken from a Hebrew word Zakak which means to be bright, clean or pure. I can imagine that when Zaccheaus was a wee little baby his mom and dad had bright hopes for him. Names had significant meaning for the ancient Jew. Mary named her son Jesus the Greek version of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Guest List

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 19, 2024
     | 1,292 views

    You’re probably heard the saying, “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. You would think that Jesus could please all of the people all of the time. But he didn’t.

    You’re probably heard the saying, “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. That sounds true from my experience. No one can please all of the people all of the time, but … if there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ