Sermons on Lucas 18:9:

A Taylor-Made Message

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2009

From the parable of the Pharisee and Publican a message about how to present our prayers to God.

A TAYLOR-MADE MESSAGE Luke 18:9-14 * In 2009, to hear the word ‘Taylor-made’ means different things to different people. For some, ‘Taylor-Made’ is a trademark name of a company which produces high-end golfing equipment. For others, it paints the picture of something being “custom made, fit, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Perseverance

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Mar 18, 2009

how to Humbly Persevere as we live out our Christian life in today’s society.

Title: Humble Perseverance Introduction: Today we are looking at two parables in Luke 18. These two parables teach us how to Humbly Persevere as we live out our Christian life in today’s society. a. The purpose of the first parable is given to us; to show us that we should always pray and not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Too Full Of Yourself? Or Weighed Down By Shame?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 21, 2013

A short talk given at a baptism service. If we’re too full of ourselves then God desires humility. If we’re weighed down by sin, by shame, by guilt, and if we can pray, "God have mercy on me a sinner", God will restore us and lift us up.

Jesus told lots of challenging stories; and in the Church we tend to calls his stories parables. But why did Jesus use stories, parables, to communicate truth to his 1st century audience? Well, he used parables to paint a picture with a punchy, poignant, pertinent point. His pithy parables packed a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

A Tale Of Two Prayers

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 16, 2013

Knowing ourselves to be a sinner opens the door to salvation, whereas self-righteousness separates us from our God and our neighbor.

"A TALE OF TWO PRAYERS" It was just another day, like all the days that came before, and two men entered the temple to pray, as men had done for centuries. One of the men was a Pharisee. He was a man, to use Mark Twain's phrase, "who was good in the worst sense of the word." The other man was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Humble Walk Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 23, 2013

The journey of faith is not necessarily a walk of holiness, but rather a walk of humility.

Luke 18:9-14 “A Humble Walk” INTRODUCTION Christians have a saying among ourselves, “Please be patient, God isn’t through with me, yet.” This saying is talking about the Holy Spirit’s ongoing process of shaping us into the image of God, or as theologians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tale Of The Two "I” Exams (Sermon Theme Adapted From John Beehler)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 27, 2008

The Tale of the Two “I” Exams 1) “See me, God? I’m not like him.” 2) “Save me, God! I’m not like you.”

When is the last time you had an eye exam? Eye care experts recommend that we should have our eyes checked every one to three years depending on age, risk factors, and physical condition (allaboutvision.com). Regular eye exams are important because experts estimate that one in four school-age ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Star Wars Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 12, 2008

What pride is, why it’s so bad, what we need to do about it in our own lives.

Intro> Steven Spielberg and George Lucas would like for you and I to believe that Star Wars are taking place in a galaxy far, far away....and maybe there are star wars going on! It certainly wouldn’t in any way diminish God’s majesty if He has actually created other beings on other planets in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Broken (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 22, 2019

Last week we looked at some events leading up to the crucifixion that had to do with brokenness. We looked at the broken seal on the jar of perfume, the broken protocol in Jesus' arrest and trial, and the broken hearts. What else was broken?

BROKEN (part two) Recap: Last week in pt. 1 I talked about some events leading up to the crucifixion that had to do with brokenness. First, we looked at Mary breaking the seal on her jar of expensive perfume so she could anoint Jesus. She was willing to let go of something very valuable to honor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54, Hebrews 10:19-22, John 11:25-26, Psalm 107:10-14, Acts 3:19, Job 36:8-12, Acts 2:36-38, Psalm 51:17, Luke 18:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Importance Of Fasting & Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Williams on May 18, 2019

The word shared is to encourage Fasting and Prayers in the presence of our God the Father and His son Jesus Christ.

Fasting increases your faith in God and His son our saviour Jesus Christ. Fasting and prayer lifts you up against a challenging situation where your prayers are answered by our Father in heaven our God Almighty. Fasting must be kept without disclosing it to the people around us to receive honour ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-23, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 17:14-21, Luke 18:1-12, Luke 5:35  (view more)  (view less)

Parables Of Persistent Widow, Pharisee And Publican Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 22, 2017

The Scripture teaches with respect to widows, how God protects them, how He urges people to be kind to them, blessing those who bless them and punishing those who hurt them. Widows were often among the most vulnerable people in Jewish society, and . . .

Samaria, Galilee Luke 18:1-14 (Luke 18:1) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. Jesus has just finished speaking to His disciples on the subject of the last days and telling them that He would return, and that His return would come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Trapped? Can I Change?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

It is terrible to feel like you are trapped, know you can change your moods, your countenances, your attitude. Look beyond today...

AM I TRAPPED? CAN I CHANGE? CAN I CHANGE MY COUNTENANCE? MOOD? ATTITUDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE TELL SOMEONE THEY HAVE AN ATTITUDE? CAN A PERSON CHANGE THEIR ATTITITDES OR ARE WE TRAPPED TO STAY IN THIS ATTITUDE? A. DO YOUR FEELINGS DICTATE YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer 101 Series

Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Mar 21, 2019

Prayer is the fruit of a man or woman who understands their humanity and the sovereignty of an almighty God in other words you are God and I am human You are almighty and I am weak

PRAYER 101 Luke 18:1-14.....Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. 3 And there was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Tool Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 25, 2018

Are we humbled before God? Does God hear our prayers? A key spiritual growth is not who we are before men, but understanding who we are before God.

Do you remember the show starring Tim Allen? It was called, “Home Improvement?” Tim’s character in the show hosted his own local cable program called “Tool Time.” Each week he would introduce the tool of the week. If you have seen the show you know the more powerful the tool; the better! He would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

We’re All The Same In God’s Eyes

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 9, 2015

Have you ever thought that you were better than other people? If you have, how can you call yourself a Christian? Christians prove by their words and deeds that they are the same as everyone else/

A man went to visit a psychiatrist. “Doc, I’ve got two problems.” The psychiatrist said, “Okay, tell me all about it.” The man began, “Well, first of all, I think I am a Coca-Cola machine”. The psychiatrist sat the man down and started therapy. For weeks, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

How God Evaluates Worship

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 28, 2021

This sermon compares and contrasts man's view of Sunday worship to God's view of Sunday worship.

SERMON OUTLINE 1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION – Blended Families 2. THE CHURCH IS A BLENDED FAMILY - Jesus desired that the church be a blended family (ONE) - But it can lead to challenges in worship setting - As they all bring expectations of worship (music, communion, Bible version, etc.) 3. HOW ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20, Luke 18:9-14, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian Church