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  • James May avatar

    The House Guest

    Contributed by James May on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    Isn’t it time that we come down, humble ourselves before Jesus, and accept his offer to become our house guest like Zaccheus did?

    THE HOUSE GUEST Luke 19:1-10 There was a man in the city of Jericho that must have been a lonely man. He wasn’t popular at all, in fact most of those who knew him, and nearly everyone in the city did, would have nothing to do with him. He was looked upon as a traitor to his fellowmen and as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Desperate For God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,875 views

    Aren’t we all a bit desperate for God?

    Luke 19:1-10 “Desperate For God” Zacchaeus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he. He climbed up in a sycamore tree, for the Lord he wanted to see. And as the Master passed that way, He looked up in the tree. And He said, “Zacchaeus, you come down. For I’m going to your house ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Jesus Sees The Good In Us

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 5, 2006
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    God calls us from our sychamore tree and requests residence in our hearts.

    Text: When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today” (Luke 19:5). In my mind, I picture Zacchaeus as being about 5 feet tall with dark hair, a little goatee, average size nose, thick eyebrows, medium to dark brown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Able Available & Actively Seeking God Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    When Jesus comes around your life are you like Zacchaeus who couldn’t wait to see and experience Jesus - or are you like the third servant in Jesus’ parable who wants nothing to do with the family business?

    If you’ve ever been laid off and received unemployment insurance you know the saying "able, available, and actively seeking." It’s what you’ve got to do in order to continue receiving those benefits. You are able to work, you are available to accept work, and you are actively seeking to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dallas Burdette avatar

    Zeal For God: Zacchaeus The Tax Colletor

    Contributed by Dallas Burdette on Nov 24, 2006
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     | 8,712 views

    Every Christian is to be zealous for the things of God

    Zeal for God: Zacchaeus the Tax Collector Are you thrilled about spiritual things? Are you zealous for the things of God? Do you have an intense yearning for the word of God? Do you hunger for the salvation of lost souls? How often do you meet with God’s people on Sunday morning? Do you make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "He Sought To Seek Jesus" (Series) By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,966 views

    Most Christains try cleaning Fish before they catch Fish. Even Jesus knew there are steps to take when winning the lost. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction With so few Christians actively sharing their faith, we may never get back to the heart of the mission of the Church. Winning the lost. How it happened I can’t be sure, many are too often preoccupied with cleaning fish rather than catching fish. We want to look good as if that meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Changed Heart

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
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    What does it mean to have a heart changed by God with a focus in on Zaccheua

    Thinking Clearly About A Changed Heart 3/13/2005 Psalm 15:1-5 Colossians 3:1-4 If someone were to ask you, “why do you follow Jesus” what should your response be? Because I want to go to heaven. Because he died for my sins. Because He’ll make my life better. These things may all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Gant avatar

    Up A Tree -- Out On A Limb

    Contributed by David Gant on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,739 views

    Lessons from the ministry of Jesus to Zacchaeus.

    Up a Tree and out on a Limb – ZACCHAEUS TEXT: LUKE 19:1-10 I. What we can know about Zacchaeus 1. Not much known about him historically … we know more about the “job” he held. 1) Because of the name, as well as the people that surrounded him, we can know that he was Jewish. 2) Tax collector for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Zacchaeus Seeks Jesus

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2007
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    Zacchaeus had a desire to know Jesus as a friend, as his savior, and as his the Lord.

    Luke 19:1-10 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. [2] And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. [3] And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. [4] And he ran ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Everyone Is Significant

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,522 views

    God’s Word tells us that everyone is significant to Jesus. Even a wretch such as I. Jesus said “(Luke 19:10 NIV) "the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost."

    Everyone is Significant By Greg Johnson January 28, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Luke 19:1-10 Many today are being treated unfairly by others. They are looked at through judgmental and condemning eyes. It ought not to be so. There is the mother of four children under the age of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Approach With Care Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
     | 2,352 views

    Number 3 in a series looking at how we do evangelism in our communities. This sermon suggests that different techniques are needed for different kinds of people.

    APPROACH WITH CARE Relationships are messy things. They require loads of time, emotional energy, and extreme courage to face the certainty that you will get hurt. And there always is some kind of hurt. In relationships we face the risk of misunderstanding each other; we risk having our feelings ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Why Am I Here? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 42,280 views

    If you will climb out of your rut and go out of your way to see who Jesus is, And if you welcome Him into your home, the way Zacchaeus did,you’ll discover the answer to the question, WHY AM I HERE?

    Why> Series # 1 CHCC: September 17, 2006 Why am I Here? Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: The title of today’s sermon is “Why Am I Here?” I can’t hear that without remembering a Presidential Debate that happened a few years back. Ross Perot was running as an “Independent.” He chose an older ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    How To Begin A Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,368 views

    It tells how to begin a relationship with God.

    How do I begin a Relationship With God BAPTIZING A DRUNK A man was stumbling through the woods, totally drunk, when he came upon a preacher baptizing people in the river. He proceeded to walk into the water and bumped into the preacher. The preacher turned around and, though almost overcome by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Doug Blackmon avatar

    Contrast Of Barnimas And Zaccheas

    Contributed by Doug Blackmon on May 30, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,498 views

    There is a striking contrast between Bartimas and Zaccheas.

    There is a striking contrast between Bartimas and Zacchaes while they were both named Jerico they were two extremes. -one sitting by the way side one in a tree -one was poor one was rich -one needed mercy one needed sight -one had to get up to be saved one had to get down Christ is able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Loving People And Using Things Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,407 views

    Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 7 of 7.

    LOVING PEOPLE AND USING THINGS (LK. 19:1-10) One of the greatest novels written, as well as my favorite Broadway musical, is Les Miserables, the story of Jean Valjean’s transformation from an uncaring and unfeeling man into a kind, noble, generous, sacrificial, and selfless man late in his life. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible