Sermons on Luke 18:

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

Why Pray?

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Pray because God commands it, because it is a sin not to pray, and because it is our way of getting things from God.

WHY PRAY? I. BECAUSE GOD COMMANDS IT A. HE COMMANDS ALL MEN TO PRAY 1. Luke 18:1 "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" (KJV) 2. This passage doesn’t say just PREACHERS should pray. 3. This passage doesn’t say just DEACONS should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

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

The Prayer That Was Filled With Pride

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Luke 18:11-12 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Luke 18:11-12 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. We have the blessed promise in God’s Word that He will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11-12, Luke 18:11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Positive Answer For Every Negative Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Thank the Lord when trouble comes, His love and grace expressing; Grateful praise will strengthen faith, Turn trials into blessing

Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem (Luke 18:27) Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how to do things you will usually find work, but if you can explain to people why things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27, Luke 18:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Happiness

Contributed by Marc Jones on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction:  1.

Introduction:  1. READ [Luke 18:18-25] 2. Everyone is searching, but most people are sad· 3. Money, recreation, drugs, sex, alcohol, addictions· 4. All worldly things are futile attempts at finding happiness. 5. READ [Matthew 6:19-21, 24] 6. True happiness will never be found on earth until you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-25

Christ's Challenges

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

Print this for a seeker

18 “AND A CERTAIN RULER QUESTIONED HIM, SAYING, ‘GOOD TEACHER, WHAT SHALL I DO TO INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE?’ 19 AND JESUS SAID TO HIM, ‘WHY DO YOU CALL ME GOOD? NO ONE IS GOOD EXCEPT GOD ALONE. 20 YOU KNOW THE COMMANDMENTS, DO NOT COMMIT ADULTRY, DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT BEAR FALSE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Orthodox

Will He Find Faith?

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

A devotional for growing believers

“And the Lord said, ‘Hear what the unrighteous judge said; now shall not God bring about justice for His elect, who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them? I tell you that He will bring about justice for them speedily. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:6-8

Denomination: Orthodox

Letting Go Of Our Golden Tickets

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 30, 2000

The church must release our self-righteousness, pride and entitlement if we are going to offer Jesus to our community.

Letting Go of Our Golden Tickets Remember the classic children’s movie, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?” It starred Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. He’s basic a reclusive owner of a famous candy factory who starts a global craze by offering five children a tour of his factory and a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can God Still Bless America?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

God can bless any country He wants to, because God is God. But will God still bless America?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I really do love the United States of America, & I feel tremendously blessed to be a citizen of this land. As most of you know, I lived the first few years of my life on the China/Tibetan border, & since then have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, 2 Chronicles 33:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Persistence Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

God calls us to a life of persistence for Him

The Power of Persistence Luke 18.1-8 September 7, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of John Wycliffe: The first key leader in producing an English Bible, translated the Bible into English rather than Latin, done from Greek and Hebrew and was considered a traitor to the church, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Positives

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

The value of positive spiritual outlook

The Power of Positives Luke 18.9-14 October 12, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of the baker and the girl: a wealthy baker got 20 of the poorest children and gave them each a loaf of bread every day, the children fought over who would get the largest loaf, one little girl waited and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Would Jesus Drive A Bmw Series

Contributed by Michael Treston on Dec 22, 2000

based around an Tony Campolo article, used to talk about good use of money

TWO DOLLAR GOD Story. When it comes to money we live in a world of contrasts on the one hand we are totally extravagant, spending money on labels, with inflated prices. While on the other one of the fastest growing shopping chains is the $2:00 shop. It would seem were happy to spend money on some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Giving It All And Getting Some Change Back

Contributed by Mike Carmody on Dec 28, 2000

How God changes us through our giving

Giving It All and Getting Some Change Back Luke 18:18-30 Intro: Here we see a young man with more than enough. No doubt he had more than enough friends, most likely had more than enough land, cattle… We know for certain that he had more than enough money. (Pretty good problem to have) His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of Ingratitude

Contributed by William White Jr on Jan 12, 2001

It is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.

THE ATTITUDES OF INGRATITUDE AND GRATITUDE THE ATTITUDES OF INGRATITUDE AND GRATITUDE Introduction Come with me and I will quickly tell you a story. Two friends sat at a Waffle House kindly and quietly eating their meals. Fifteen minutes into eating the meal, one friend noticed a dirty, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Holiness