Sermons on Lucas 19:8:

Un Encuentro Con Cristo

Contributed by Ramiro Araujo on Aug 26, 2003

Un encuentro con Cristo es sorpresivo y personal, transformador y restaurador. ¡Ven hoy a El!

INTRODUCCION: Hasta verte Cristo mío! Una frase pronunciada por borrachos en cierta población del Perú mientras bebían… En el fondo del vaso había una imagen de Cristo. Este era un Cristo falso, un Cristo de destrucción, un Cristo de dolor, un Cristo de muerte… En el texto de hoy encontramos a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Curiosity To Conversion

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

Life changing experience its reality.

August 10, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US LUKE 19: 1-10 (From Curiosity to Conversion) A Chief of the IRS way back in Jesus’ times was converted to Christ! Is that good news to you? I really love this story because of the fact that no matter what position/status you have, conversion must take place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Short Man With Shortcomings

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 18, 2003

Zacchaeus was a short man with shortcomings ! He didn’t measure up ! Do any of us ?

The Short Man With Shortcomings ! Luke 19:1-10 I. His Desire..........He Sought To See Vs. 1-3 a. Because of curiosity. He obviously had heard stories about Jesus. But he had never actually seen him. He wanted to see this man for himself.....to see if the stories about him were true. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Hot Waffle

Contributed by John Roy on Jan 15, 2002

The church is to be the welcoming place for struggling sinners and stained saints.

The Church of the Hot Waffle Matthew 11:19 & Mark 2:15-17 The Waffle House is to restaurants what little league baseball is to the Major leagues. The Waffle House serves food and that is where it’s comparison with other restaurants stop. It features, waffles, of course, Bert’s Chili, Omelets, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 11:19

Denomination: *other

Life Begins With Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

Some would say that Zacchaeus was really living. But when he discovered Jesus he learned what life really meant.

“LIFE BEGINS WITH JESUS” Luke 19:1-10 INTRO: 1.By even today’s standards, we could say that Zacchaeus was “really living”. (rich- powerful-successful) 2.But, by the end of the story Zacchaeus had found something that made him willing to lose it all to keep what he found. 3.He had discovered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raiders Of The Lost

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Mar 8, 2002

Through the conversion of Zaccheus, you can discover how to become a "Raider of the Lost."

I. The Sight of the Sinner A. Text: Luke 19:1-10 B. Whether they realize it or not, the lost desire to see Jesus! (Verse 3) C. They want to see Him but do not know where to look. D. It is important for us to realize that they can only see Jesus in us! II. The Purpose of the Pursuit A. In order ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

"An Early Christmas Present”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Dec 3, 2001

God has a pile of gifs that He wants you to have. But He doesn’t want to wait for a specific time or day; He wants you to open them now.

Intro: As a little boy when Christmas time would approach one of the most tortuously exciting prospects of Christmas morning was seeing the ever increasing pile of presents under the tree. I never had any trouble understanding the old saying, “slow as Christmas”. Every December just drug by for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Grace In Bounds?

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

Arrogance destroys our walk with Christ because any notion of self-sufficiency pertaining to righteousness distorts the power and necessity of God’s grace in all of our lives.

“Keeping Grace in Bounds” / Luke 19:1-10 Proper 25, Year C, Downsville Baptist Church (4 November 2001) As Mr. Zachary Allens walked into Main Street Baptist Church a couple of minutes late last Sunday evening, he was greeted by scowls and low whispers. Nobody liked Zach Allens, and everybody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"He Sought To Seek Jesus" (Series) By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 15, 2005

Most Christains try cleaning Fish before they catch Fish. Even Jesus knew there are steps to take when winning the lost. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction With so few Christians actively sharing their faith, we may never get back to the heart of the mission of the Church. Winning the lost. How it happened I can’t be sure, many are too often preoccupied with cleaning fish rather than catching fish. We want to look good as if that meant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Passion Christs Passion

Contributed by Jack Martin on Feb 28, 2004

It is an exhortation to seize the opportunity that the Lord has given us in the making of the Passion of the Christ.

Is your Passion Christs Passion The Passion of Christ is the buzz of our time. Nearly a year ago - When I first heard about the film / Before I understood anything about it. Something deep inside of me knew it was different. As the weeks have passed my spirit has soared within me. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9, Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The House Guest

Contributed by James May on Feb 29, 2004

Isn’t it time that we come down, humble ourselves before Jesus, and accept his offer to become our house guest like Zaccheus did?

THE HOUSE GUEST Luke 19:1-10 There was a man in the city of Jericho that must have been a lonely man. He wasn’t popular at all, in fact most of those who knew him, and nearly everyone in the city did, would have nothing to do with him. He was looked upon as a traitor to his fellowmen and as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus With A Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

We will look at how Zacchaeus the Tax Collector repsonded when he encountered Jesus. This will also force us to consdier how we should respond when we encounter Jesus through His Word.

“Encounters with Jesus: A Tax Collector” Introduction: Whenever the President and his motorcade drive through a town people line the streets to see him drive by. People come from miles away just to wave to the president. I remember seeing videos of John Kennedy before his assassination. People ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zackie's Story Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 3, 2004

This sermon looks at the story of Zacchaeus and the lessons it teaches us

Zackie’s Story Luke 19:1-10 Zachary S. (Zackie to his friends) seemed to have it made. He had a fancy apartment with a shiny yellow sports car out front. Zackie had a comfortable government job, earning good money. Some people said his job was a little too comfortable, that the money was too good. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 28, 2004

What can we learn from this tax collector’s encounter with the Son of God

The story of Zacchaeus Story: On 12th February 1809, in a one room log cabin with a dirt floor on a farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky, a baby boy was born. When he was only 9 years-old, his mother died. He was a boy with rugged determination. And although he only had less than a year of formal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Short People Got No Reason

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Nov 2, 2004

It isn’t Zaccheaus size or that he climbed the tree that matters, it is that he was willing to come down and meet Jesus and transform his life.

Zacchaeus’ story reminds me of a song made popular by Randy Newman called short people: Short people got no reason Short people got no reason Short people got no reason To live They got little hands And little eyes And they walk around Tellin’ great big lies They got little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ