Sermons on Luke 16:8-18:8:

Humble And Proud Of It-Pride

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 27, 2002

A sermon that takes a look at the problem with pride. uses a numonic Pretty Reliable (way of) Imitating (the)Devils Ego.

Humble and proud of it!! LK 18:9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: `God, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hell-- What It's Like And How To Get There

Contributed by Bret Mcelroy on Aug 30, 2002

5 points that teach what hell will be like and how to get there. Taken from "The Rich Man and Lazarus".

Hell - What it’s like and how to get there Joke about hell. Hell is a topic we’d rather avoid. We agree with C.S. Lewis: “There is no other doctrine which I would more willingly remove from Christianity than [hell], if it lay in my power. . . I would pay any price to be able to say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-30

Denomination: Holiness

The Persistent Widow

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 30, 2002

This sermon is about prayer, our frequency of prayer and how God answers prayer.

THE PERSISTENT WIDOW Text: Luke 18:1-8 There is the story of a woman who prayed for one of her bride’s maids salvation for fifty-three years before her prayer was answered. (Kelly Douglas. If God already Knows Why Pray? Brentwood: Wolgemuth and Hyatt, Publishers, Inc., 1989, p. 159). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Beat The Heat Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 9, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". The sermon is about hell.

Sunday Morning, September 1, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church SLIDE 1 (Put this slide up during the special music). SLIDE 2 Series: “The Kingdom Is Near” [#5] BEAT THE HEAT Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: 1. As we are approaching Fall I always look forward to cooler weather. I really “feel” for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

In For The Long Haul

Contributed by John Barr on Sep 11, 2002

We are encouraged to be persistent in living for God, this offers helps to not give up.

In For the Long Haul Luke 18:1 “In June l955, Winston Churchill, who was then near the end of his life, was asked to give a commencement address at a British University. At this time he was physically infirm; he had to be helped to the podium. Then he held on to the podium for what seemed an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

3 Incentives To Keep Praying Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Luke 18:1-8.

Luke Series #78 September 08, 2002 Title: 3 Incentives to Keep Praying Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 18 of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, John 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Is Watching

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 17, 2001

Because the world is watching us, we can be stumbling blocks or stepping stones to the Kingdom of God.

The World Is Watching TCF Sermon December 31, 2000 Let’s start this morning with a history lesson It was Summer, 1968 - time of turmoil in America, for several reasons -not the least of which was the controversy over the war in Vietnam - like this year which ends today, 1968 was an election ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-2, Matthew 18:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Believe In Speaking In Tongues? Series

Contributed by Kenneth Haydon on Jan 25, 2001

How do we receive the Baptism of the Holy Ghost?

Do You Believe in Speaking in Tongues? By: Kenneth Haydon Many times I am asked the question do you believe in speaking in tongues? My answer is always a definite YES! Acts 10:44 & 46 44. While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all of them which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Way In Hell

Contributed by Richard Bell on Jan 27, 2001

Hell is not a joyous topic to preach or hear, but it must be remembered that Jesus spoke more of hell than of heaven.

NO WAY IN HELL Luke 16:19-31 INTRODUCTION: Hell is a difficult topic to preach. There is no joy in the topic. The only joy is diverting a soul away from that horrible place. It is no joking or laughing matter. Hell is a real, physical place. Jesus spoke of hell more than He spoke of heaven. I. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thankful People Don't . . .

Contributed by John Roy on Jan 29, 2001

Thankful people are grateful, generous, and remember the gracious hand of God.

“Thankful People Don’t . . .” Luke 17:11-17 Earlier in this century thank-you notes were an art form, consider the following, “In regard to thank-you notes, it is best to recognize a gift with an immediate note of thanks. Unlike arriving at a party, there is no such thing as being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: *other

Thanks For Everything

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

This message examines why we aren’t more thankful.

They were without friends, family or future. Ten men thrown together through a common tragedy without a home and without a hope. Have you ever heard someone say “They treated me like a leper” or “they acted like I had leprosy?” Back in the eighties when AIDS was just surfacing and society and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Investing For The Future

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 21, 2001

This Sermon Deals With The Rich Man And Lazarus.

Investing For The Future Easter 4/10/98 Eccl: 11:7-10 Rev. 20:7-15 Text Luke 16:19-32 I’m asking you the question, "What do you want in life?" Your answer to the question today is going to determine what your future is going to be. Right now the stock market has gone wild. But I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just Be Christians

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

Too many of God’s children try hard to be something they are not. God wants us to just be christians.

JUST BE CHRISTIANS Luke 17:10 INTRO. Generally speaking, there seems to be mainly 3 kinds of church members: 1. Those who mostly moan about what can’t be done; 2. Those who mostly brag on what has been done, in the past; 3. Those who don’t care one way or the other. Some believe God demands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Vs. Unforgiving

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 19, 2002

Recognizing the effects of these two word’s in a Believer’s Life, and the Power God has given us through forgiveness to brake down the enemies strongholds.

FORGIVING Vs. UNFORGIVING Mark 11:22-26; Matt. 18:21-35; Luke 17:3-4; 1 Pet.3:8-12 Pastor Greg Mc Donald The topic of today’s message is “Forgiving vs. Unforgiving”. In the Church’s today to many people are taking this topic to lightly. The reason that is, is because I don’t believe they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 17:3-4

Principles Of Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Oct 21, 2002

When speaking in regards to prayer, do you know of anything more valuable to a Christian than that of prayer?

Outline: Principles Of Prayer Luke 18:1 Text: “Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit.” When speaking in regards to prayer, do you know of anything more valuable to a Christian than that of prayer? Prayer is more valuable than the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist