Sermons on Luke 18:9-19:41:

Zacchaeus’ Big Climb Up.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 1, 2021

About tax collectors: Tax collectors contract with Romans to collect taxes in a particular town or region, and pay a substantial fee for their franchise.

Zacchaeus’ Big Climb Up. Luke 19:1-10TPT Jesus has a divine need to connect and covenant to all mankind. His need for all individuals out weighs His personal wants and, or, desires. Every move Jesus made, He made with purpose. God’s intention through His Son according to Luke 19:10, is to seek and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fundamentals Of The Faith - Week 6 - Continuing In The Faith – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 15, 2020

1. PRAYER 2. PURPOSE OF PRAYER 3. ANSWERS TO PRAYER 4. CONDITIONS FOR ANSWERED PRAYER

Prayer is basic and fundamental in the life of a Christian, being the very lifeline itself. It is an act of worship, the communion of the soul with God, spirit with Spirit, the saved with the Savior. A. Variety of Prayer. 1. Luke 18:13 "God, have mercy on me, a sinner." a. Prayer is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:13, Psalm 40:1, James 1:17, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

La Oración

Contributed by Christian Cancel on Dec 20, 2020

Correspondo al nombre de Christian Cancel, ministro de Jesuscristo, por la voluntad de Dios, según la promesa de vida, misericordia y paz de parte de Dios Padre, Dios Hijo y Dios Espiritu Santo: Reciban hoy de mi parte un caluroso abrazo, en el amor de Cristo.

Intro: Me pueden acompañar al libro de Lucas 18:10-14 y luego al libro de Gálatas 4:6. Comenzaré hablando que segun el libro de Gálatas relata "Y por cuanto sois hijos, Dios envió el Espíritu de su Hijo en vuestros corazones, el cual clama: Abba, Padre". ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14, Galatians 4:6, Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 86:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Has Come Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2020

On Christmas Eve, a look at Jesus coming into the world to seek and save the lost.

Christmas Eve December 24, 2020 As I was thinking about tonight’s worship, I was thinking about what do I say on a Christmas Eve when you are at home . . . and we are not together celebrating, hugging, shaking hands as we announce the birth of Jesus. In a normal year, there is still the tension ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10-11, John 3:16-17, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Purpose Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2020

In this lesson, we learn about Christ's purpose for his first and second advents.

Scripture Today is the First Sunday after Christmas in 2020. For the past month, we have been exploring the advents of Christ in a sermon series I am calling, “The Advents of Christ.” So far, we have examined “Christ’s Entrance,” “Christ’s Timing,” “Christ’s Appearance,” and “Christ’s Arrival.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Empty Graves And Second Chances Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 27, 2020

Jesus can to show the way to the Father and He changed our future on the cross. Honor Christmas in our hearts. Try to keep it all year. Let the Spirt of God abide in our hearts and strive to do its work within you.

When we think of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” we automatically think of the three ghosts. What were their names, again? [Pause.] Actually, there were four ghosts, not three. The first ghost to appear was the ghost of Scrooge’s former business partner, Jacob Marley. Weighed down by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, John 3:16-17, Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus, The Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jan 1, 2021

Loneliness is one of the plagues of our time. With so many things to do, so many diversions-- movies, videos, sports, television, night clubs, amusements, the job, etc.--people still find themselves alone.

Loneliness is one of the plagues of our time. With so many things to do, so many diversions-- movies, videos, sports, television, night clubs, amusements, the job, etc.--people still find themselves alone. Along with loneliness, there is a famine of friends. Someone has said, “Friendship doubles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 10, 2021

There is hope for everyone, even crooked tax-collectors!

There is hope for everyone, even crooked tax-collectors! We’ve all heard the story of Zacchaeus in Sunday School; it’s a favorite, and raises a smile or two. Just a few days before the crucifixion, Jesus visits Jericho. It was an important center of commerce. King Herod had a palace there. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Current Crisis In America (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 18, 2021

In a time of high emotion and turbulence Christians must carefully anchor their decisions in biblical principles. This message addresses how we must fight the current cultural battle and where the focus of our efforts must be.

Introduction America is in a serious time of crisis. Most of us can easily see that. The crisis poses a serious question as to what we should do now. A lot of energy has been expended in recent months by both liberals and conservatives in the political process. As conservatives, we are disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18, John 3:16-19, Matthew 17:24-27, Luke 19:38, Matthew 16:21-23, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Revelation 12:11, Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:6-8, Romans 12:21, John 18:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Pleading For The Perishing Cities

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Jan 19, 2021

Jesus is looking for people to stand in the gap, who will go for him, let us pray for the Lord of the harvest, that the harvest is ready and plenty but the labourers are few

Luke 19:41-44 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.  For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 18:22-33, Ezekiel 22:30, Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

27 The Second Rebellion Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 25, 2021

This is the 27th of 31 devotions in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.' This devotion is about Jonah rebelling against the Lord the second time - this time for a different reason though.

The Second Rebellion Jonah 4:5: “Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city. There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade, and waited to see what would happen to the city.” “Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city…” No sooner than Jonah has this second ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5, Luke 15:10, Luke 19:11-27, Hebrews 2:1-3, 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Psalm 95:7-11, Hebrews 3:7-11, Hebrews 3:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Veiled Majesty - 6 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

This Passover was different from all others before or since! ALL the prophecies of ALL the scriptures would focus on a CROSS just five days hence.

Palm Sunday—April 5, 1998 Luke 19:29,41,45; Revelation 19 Intro: Passover . . . moments of solemnety and sheer awe . . . hours and days of fun and sheer fellowship. People WALKED great distances to be there . . . TALKED together. SANG the "songs of ascents" [Ps 122 "I was glad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-45

Denomination: Nazarene

The Parable Of The Pounds.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 28, 2021

Faithfulness, the economy of heaven.

THE PARABLE OF THE POUNDS. Luke 19:11-27. A notorious collaborator, who had been both a tax-collector for the occupying enemy and a thief, had just had his life turned around by Jesus. ‘This day is salvation come to this house,’ announced Jesus. ‘For the Son of man is come to seek and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On A Loss Of Direction

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 31, 2021

Many people in life often become distracted by events or circumstances beyond their control which inevitably result in a lack of positive direction.

Melody Beattie, an American author of self-help books on codependent relationships once remarked: "I used to spend so much time reacting and responding to everyone else that my life had no direction. Other people's lives, problems, and wants set the course for my life. Once I realized it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, 2 Timothy 4:17, Deuteronomy 31:6

Being Good God's Way

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Nov 12, 2021

Christian atheists talk about being good without God. How can we be good with God?

Can we really be good without God? I suppose to really answer that question we should examine what good means.Most people would say they are good people. They have never robbed a bank, stolen something from a store,or beaten a helpless person. They have paid their bills on time and obeyed the laws ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed