Sermons on Luke 18:9:

The Great Escape

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jun 7, 2002

Harry Houdini teaches us some fantastic truths!

THE GREAT ESCAPE! INTRODUCTION One of my greatest joys as a pastor is helping people celebrate milestones as they grow in their faith in God. Penny thank you for allowing me to be involved in this special, sacred event. I trust that from today on you will know an added intimacy in your walk with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8-14, Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

And Then Some!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

James Byrnes, Sec’y of State under FDR, said that the difference between successful people & average people can be summed up in 3 words, "and then some." He said, "Average people do what is expected. Successful people do what is expected, & then some."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX A. When we read the Bible, one of the things that has to impress us is that God is often calling upon His people to do things they normally couldn’t do by themselves, but that they can do with His help. God is always saying, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Suffer From Comparisonitis?

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003

I don’t think that comparisionitis is actually a word, but boy did my congregation listen to it. Because we all have the tendcy to compare ourselves to someone or something. In this message we look at danger of the deadly disease I call "Comparisionitis"!

DO YOU SUFFER FROM “COMPARISONITIS”? By: Pastor Ron Crandall INTRO: All of us have a dislike for diseases or illness’ or something that is like a destructive process in an organism. We do not like suffering, We do not like the bearing of pain or distress. When we have a deficiency in an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experiencing A Life Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 26, 2003

1. Prayer is an act of worship. 2. Prayer is an expression of the soul. 3. Prayer is a relationship.

In the Scripture we have just read, Jesus tells the story of two men who went to church to pray. One was a well known sinner, and the other was a well respected religious leader. Jesus interjects some humor when he says that the religious man was praying “about” himself. Another way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Justified Before God - In God's Sight, Part Ii Series

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 16, 2003

This sermon is the second in a series of sermons about justification before God. It is centered around the the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican.

3 August 2003 Pentecost/Season After Pentecost Luke 18.9-14 Justified before God- In God’s Sight, Part II I. Place & Position II. Posture III. Plea The Pharisee came with a full hand, with a hand that couldn’t miss, a hand that was a sure winner. The Pharisee didn’t have a poker face. At ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Two Sinners At Church

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Sep 20, 2002

The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinner.

The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinners. One knew he was a sinner and acknowledges it before God. The other knew not that he was a sinner and boasted of his righteousness. Yonder are these two men going to the temple. One goes down to the front pew, (he must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Truly And Sincerely

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2002

How honest is your faith? This sermon takes a look at the sincerity of our faith and why often others question the sincerity of many so called Christians.

Bob Woodward Carl Bernstein won the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the Watergate scandal back in 1973. The New York Times calls Bob Woodward the most famous investigative reporter in America. And as an investigative reporter, the one thing Bob Woodward is above all else, he is a trained ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Perhaps...perhaps Not

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Sep 26, 2002

This is a funeral message for a family with differing memories of the contribution of the deceased to their lives. Deals with anger, feelings and memories.

Perhaps…Perhaps Not September 25, 2002 Luke 18: 9-14 I did not know_____________. Oh I had met a man by that name but I am sure that none of you would really call the man I met less than a year ago the __________of most of your memories. Many of your memories of _______________are perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Be Real

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 9, 2001

A plea for Christians to stop covering up and putting on a show and just be real about who we are and where we are spiritually.

Be Real... ---about our relationship with God - hot or cold Rev. 3:15 - doubts or questions Lk. 7:18-23 John 20:24-31 --- about our spiritual growth Hebrews 5:11- 6:3 - infancy & maturity Heb. 5:13 - perfect but not perfect Philippians 3:12-16 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Holiness

God Answers Prayer

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 27, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text introduced by statistics and stories of answered prayer.

Topic: Prayer Theme: Answered Prayer Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to pray with persistence and humility. Response: Individuals will ponder God’s grace in answering our prayers. Pattern: A deductive exposition of the text introduced by statistics ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Real Followers Are Completely Honest With God Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 21, 2002

the 3rd of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

Real Followers are completely Honest with God, Luke 18:9-14 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 20, 2002 Two men worked on a large ocean-going vessel. One day the mate, who normally did not drink, became intoxicated. The captain, who hated him, entered in the daily log: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Lent? (For Ash Wednesday)

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 24, 2002

Should you give up something for Lent? A Lenten attitude what Jesus really wants us to give up.

Luke 18:9-14 “WHAT IS LENT?” (Ash Wednesday sermon) “There’s nothing wrong with me,” the man says. “But sir, you’ve just been in a terrible car accident. You’re bleeding and have some deep bruises. There may be internal damage!” “There’s nothing wrong with me!” “At least have a doctor check ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Or The Pastor And Irs Agent Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 7, 2002

Jesus told a story in Luke’s Gospel to teach us about the irony of God’s righteousness and man’s sinfulness.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: There are many literary forms used in the Bible. There is poetry, proverb, legal document, dramatic narrative, hymn, sermon, theological treatise, personal letter, and apocalyptic vision. And sprinkled into all of these genres are figures of speech ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

The Three

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

As we continue to look at the Apostles Creed we consider what it means to believe in the "forgiveness of sins." Are your sins forgiven?

Introductory Considerations 1. Call in education among many today to go back to basics - "the 3 R’s" - reading, writing, and rithmetic. It may be easy to learn all kinds of other things, but if basics not there a student is in trouble. 2. Today I call on us to go back to basics. To look at the 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trophy Case Christians

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Your trophies and accomplishments will not get you into heaven. There is no salvation outside of Jesus Christ.

TROPHY CASE CHRISTIANITY TEXT: Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION: I was visiting a man in his home when I noticed a large glass case that was filled with trophies. There were trophies for bowling, trophies for racing cars, trophies for hitting home runs at softball, and many others. Each one had this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14