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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "No Point Starving At A Feast"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
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    God is doing new things! It’s time to celebrate.

    Luke 5:27-39 “No Point Starving at a Feast” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tax-collectors are never popular, but in Jesus’ day it was much worse. They were extortionists. And more than that: they were working for the Romans, or for Herod, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus Is The Friend Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,415 views

    Jesus is the friend of sinners. As our compassionate friend, he removes our fears, forgives our sins, and makes us whole.

    VISITATION #5: JESUS IS THE FRIEND OF SINNERS INTRO TO TOPIC: “What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?” (Psalm 8:4). • The whole story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation is about God seeking to have an intimate, personal friendship with sinful human ...read more

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    Walking Across The Street Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,157 views

    Matthew wouldn’t be on the short list of people some congregations would invite to join them, but there are things we can learn about him that can help us bring people to Jesus.

    OPEN: Leonardo da Vinci was once at work for a long period of time on a great masterpiece. He had labored long to create this work of art and it was near completion. Standing near him was a young student who spent much of his time with his mouth open, amazed at the master with the brush. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sinner At A Booth Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
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    What would it be like to sit down with Jesus one on one? Matthew does just that.

    Sinner at a Booth Series: One on One with the Master February 14, 2010 READ Luke 5:27-39 (NIV) Well, so far we’ve talked about a Nic at Night, a woman at a well and last week a man on a mat…all people who had a one on one encounter with Jesus that changed their lives for eternity! ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Stewardship Of A "Patchless” Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 18,901 views

    The Pharisees lived by a "patches" theology - if they could patch over the sin in their lives, the hole didn’t exist anymore. But Christians are not called to patch our old way of life. Do you know what we’re to do instead?

    OPEN: I’ve noticed over the years that kids love jokes that are plays on words. For example, when I was a kid (now I never did this myself, you understand), but I’ve known kids who would call a neighbor and ask: “Is your refrigerator running?” (pause). When the person on the other end of the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Call That Changes Everything

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,508 views

    “A call that changes everything brings a new direction and a new hope for the future in our service for our Lord"

    A CALL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING Luke 5:27-32 Proposition: “A call that changes everything brings a new .direction and a new hope for the future in our service for our Lord" Objective: My purpose is to challenge to seriously consider making a proper response to a call that can change everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rather You Are

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 6, 2015
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    In a world were the conjecture of men proclaim tolerance, Jesus proclaims, repentance. Here is a short teaching on no matter who you feel you are - you are called to repent and live for the Lord.

    Rather You Are Jesus' Command Is Repentance Jesus said, "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." (Luke 5:32) All true born again Christians understand, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." In keeping with the key truths spoken by Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “overcoming The Fear Factor” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 5, 2015
     | 5,509 views

    How to we overcome our fears with respect to reaching out to others?

    In order to take the Great Commandment seriously, we must be willing to love those who God has placed around us. It’s not always going to be pretty, but it is going to be significant. Review the Block Map and the Art of Neighboring Strategy. Encourage everyone to host or be part of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014
     | 11,359 views

    Levi the tax collector becomes Matthew the disciple

    Change? How? LK 5:27 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, 28 and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. Last week Shelley talked about Jesus’ authority to lead - “Peter, leave the nets ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 21, 2019
     | 4,699 views

    Jesus touched the life of one tax collector & changed him forever.

    “ONE TAX COLLECTOR” Luke 5:27-32 CWBC – 1/20/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – God can save anybody. Do you believe that? If we were honest, we would have to say that sometimes we have a hard time believing certain people can be saved. Heard a story just this past week of a guy who had been arrested ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leave Your Baggage Behind Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,629 views

    When Jesus called Matthew as a disciple, he followed without hesitation. But, we often bring a lot of baggage alongside our faith. How can we work towards dropping our baggage and following Jesus more freely?

    Opening and Introduction In our text today, we heard of a tax collector named Levi, more commonly known as the disciple Matthew. Matthew was working in his toll booth and left everything behind to follow Jesus. He left without hesitation, without conditions, and without negotiating how he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Matthew The Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 7, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,909 views

    No one is beyond redemption, all can be saved. To learn about the life of Matthew the tax collector and how you can live your life without the shame and guilt of sin please read this sermon.

    Matthew the Tax Collector Luke 5:27-32 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Today we are going to continue the sermon series on the Twelve Apostles by examining the life of Matthew “the tax collector.” Before I begin, I want to acknowledge that the book “Twelve Ordinary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Calling Of Levi Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 2, 2021
     | 2,783 views

    Who did Christ come to save: sinners or the righteous?

    Introduction Human beings are inherently religious. We were created by God to worship Him. He wired us that way. When sin entered into man, our worship became inherently corrupt. In our post-modern world, the common idea is that God is high on a mountain and that if a man can climb that mountain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    When You Hit A Wall Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,442 views

    Have you ever felt like you hit a wall? What do you do when you hit the wall? In the continuation of our Red Letter Series we will talk about the paralytic's friends who had to "figure out" how to get their sick friend in front of Jesus.

    Luke 5:12-32 INTRODUCTION • We are continuing our conversation today about the RED LETTERS! • We will cover three events today in the life and ministry of Jesus and His followers. 1. The Cleansing of a Leper 2. The Healing of a Paralyzed man 3. The Calling of Matthew as a Disciple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Kingdom Keys: Chronicles Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,536 views

    Our full repentance means settling the past and enduring consequences for our action brings hope by directing our present activities so that we attain the preferred future.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational