Sermons on Levi:

Mark 2:14-17

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on May 5, 2018

Mark 2:14-17

Mark 2:14-17 New International Version (NIV) 14 As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him. 15 While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:14-17

Denomination: *other

Levi's Example: The Evidences Of Salvation

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 9, 2003

What are the evidences of salvation?

1) Levi obeyed immediately a) Levi didn’t debate or try to put this off b) He immediately got up and followed c) Real conversion calls for immediate action 2) Levi Confessed openly a) Held a great banquet and invited Jesus to be the guest of honor b) Invited all his former unsaved friends 3) Levi ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Man Named Levi (Matthew)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 11, 2015

The calling of Matthew to follow Jesus - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Profession (vs 14a): (2), A Challenge (vs 14b) (3). A Response (vs 14c) (4). A Gathering (vs 15): SERMON BODY: Ill: • This photo has been doing the rounds on social network sites. • It shows an EasyJet plane on a runway; • Nothing to unusual about that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:14-22

Denomination: Brethren

Levi Paid Tithes In Abraham

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2014

To show that we are blessed even before we give our tithes, because of JESUS CHRIST who already paid the price of our redemption.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed after giving tithes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are blessed even before we give our tithes, because of JESUS CHRIST who already paid the price of our redemption. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:9 (Amplified Bible) 7:9 A person might ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Melchisedec Met Levi In Abraham

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2014

To show that we have now faith that can be combined in tithes and offering.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you met JESUS CHRIST personally? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have now faith that can be combined in tithes and offering. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 7:10 For he was still in the loins of his forefather [Abraham] when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character Study Of Matthew (Levi) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Matthew’s life is a testimony of God’s transforming power. He went from being a despised tax collector to a devoted disciple and Gospel writer. His decision to follow Jesus changed not only his own life but also the lives of millions through his Gospel.

CHARACTER STUDY OF MATTHEW (LEVI) – FORMER TAX COLLECTOR, WRITER OF THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 9:9 "As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, ‘Follow Me.’ So he arose and followed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9, Mark 2:13-17, Luke 5:27-32, Matthew 10:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Breathtaking Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2011

Jesus loves the nobodies of the world. And Levi was one of them. Detested, dishonest and despised Levi, Jesus loved him and welcomed him into the kingdom of God.

Mark 2:13-17; Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 5:27-32 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught (äéäÜóêù – to teach, impart instruction) them. As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office (tax station on trade route or place for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Called Levi-Matthew Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 11, 2025

Levi, also called Matthew, was a publican who collected Roman taxes from the Jews. One day Jesus came by Matthew's tax-collection site and said two simple words, "Follow Me". Levi did just that!

When Jesus Called Levi-Matthew, Luke 5 (This message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO, on February 9, 2025 but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ picked 12 men to be His followers. We know the occupations of four (James, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling Of A Tax Collector

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 9, 2001

This is a Bible study on the calling of Levi

The Calling of a Tax Collector Luke 5.27-32 Midweek Bible Study August 27, 1997 Basic Background This takes place during the first year of Jesus’ ministry, early in the Galilean campaign, and shortly after the calling of Peter, James and John. This is all that we can say with assurance. No ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Every Saint Has A Past And Every Sinner A Future Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003

Jesus: Freind of Sinners, Part 1 of 7

4. FRIENDS IN LOWLY PLACES (LUKE 5:27-32) On his trip to Hawaii, a hungry Tony Campolo unwittingly made his way at 3:30 in the morning to a seedy part of town for a snack, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard a prostitute saying to her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Levitical Census (Numbers 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2024

With the change from firstborn to Levi, what did that foreshadow about Jesus? Let's look at Numbers 3.

Did God change the role of the firstborn dedicated to Him to another group? What were their various duties? Who is the firstborn for Christians? Let’s look at Numbers 3. What family tragedy happened with Aaron’s four sons in the wilderness? Now these are the records of the generations of Aaron ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Foundations Of The Family PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores the timeless truths found in Numbers 3-8, focusing on biblical family structures and the roles of the Levi, Benjaminite, and Rubenite tribes.

Good morning, beloved family. Today, we gather together under the sheltering wing of our Heavenly Father, united in our common faith and our shared love for His Word. We come, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound together by the crimson thread of Christ's sacrifice. Today, we'll be ...read more

Topics: Levi, Benjaminite, Rubenite

Levi - Tax Collector Turned Disciple Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 13, 2022

This sermon focuses on Jesus' calling of Levi (Matthew) and the legalistic attitudes that people often adopt about who is worthy of God's forgiveness and who is not.

[Reading Mark 2:13-17] In today’s passage out of the book of Mark, we don’t find Jesus throwing a birthday party for a prostitute, but we do find him hanging out with some unsavory characters called tax collectors and other sinners because that is really what Jesus would do and that is what Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Does He Eat And Drink With Publicans And Sinners? Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Aug 3, 2008

In the short story of Levi’s call, we find that no one is too sinful to be beyond the grace and love of Jesus.

WHY DOES HE EAT AND DRINK WITH PUBLICANS AND SINNERS? Text: Mark 2:13 – 22 Introduction: • How would you feel if we put a sign outside of our church that said “Homosexuals welcome”? • What about if Jim took the bus and brought back 5 drunks next Sunday morning? • What if we announced that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

From Crook To World Changer Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Oct 23, 2012

This is the story of the calling of the tax collector Levi. The focus of the message is that no one is beyond the grace of God. Jesus was not so much concerned about what Levi was, but about what Levi could become

Gospel of Luke 5:27-32 - From Crook to World Changer We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good news” So, you could say that this series is about “The good news of Luke” What exactly is this good news? Simply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God