Sermons on Luke 5:27:

The Calling Of Levi Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 2, 2021

Who did Christ come to save: sinners or the righteous?

Introduction Human beings are inherently religious. We were created by God to worship Him. He wired us that way. When sin entered into man, our worship became inherently corrupt. In our post-modern world, the common idea is that God is high on a mountain and that if a man can climb that mountain, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Brethren

Calling Sinners To Repentance Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 8, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Still in Chapter 5.

“Calling Sinners to Repentance” Luke 5:27-32 A sermon for 4/11/21 Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 5 “27 After these things He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” 28 So he left all, rose up, and followed Him. 29 Then Levi ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32, 1 John 1:8-10, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Broken Become Experts At Mending

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 10, 2021

There’s a world of people out there who are in various stages of brokenness; some a little, others a lot. Maybe for the first time in your life, you can actually relate to them! They need someone who can cry with them, who can “feel their pain.”

THE BROKEN BECOME EXPERTS AT MENDING Luke 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Better Than You Thought 1. The farmer's son was returning from the market with a crate of chickens his father had entrusted to him, when all of a sudden the box fell and broke open. 2. Chickens ran in all directions, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32, Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can I Really Believe Jesus Is Who He Says He Is? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Had your brother said, “I’m God. I’m the Lord. And I’m here to die for the sins of the world,” you wouldn’t readily believe Him either. But after Jesus rose from the grave, we see Jesus’ mother, Mary, worshipping Him. We also see his own brothers, James and Jude, worshipping as well.

Jesus’ message was designed for religious outsiders. All throughout today’s message, I’m going to be talking about the gospel. The gospel is Jesus. The gospel is the message of Jesus. If you’re regularly a part of our church family, I’ve moved from the end of Luke 5, last week, to Luke 8, this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:22-24, Luke 5:27-32, Luke 8:1-3, Luke 8:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

New Wineskins Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 11, 2021

New Wineskins Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 20, 2021

New Wineskins Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 20, 2021 Intro Well good morning to each of you joining today...and a warm welcome to those connecting at another time. I’m excited to launch us into a NEW series and focus for this summer season. Today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hospital Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 19, 2021

“It is not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick,” Jesus said. The church needs to be a hospital.

Scripture Reading: Luke 5:27-32 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. “Follow me,” Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crooks And Robbers And Thieves, Oh My! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 26, 2021

Christ receives even thieves and robbers when they receive Him as Master over life.

“After this [Jesus] went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth. And he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And leaving everything, he rose and followed him. And Levi made him a great feast in his house, and there was a large company of tax collectors and others reclining at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Gracious Call To A Social Outcast (Mark 2:13-17) Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 25, 2021

So many people today feel like they exist more than they live, thinking that everything in this world is against them and that no one cares. Matthew, the tax collector, is just such a case. It turned out that Jesus had a plan for him, and for you as well.

Jesus' compassion for people is evident as we progress through this Gospel. This display of Divine love is recorded by Matthew and Luke as well. The Lord Jesus is not the exclusive property of any group or man- made religious system. Nobody can mold Him into one particular behavior to suit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

One Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 21, 2019

Jesus touched the life of one tax collector & changed him forever.

“ONE TAX COLLECTOR” Luke 5:27-32 CWBC – 1/20/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – God can save anybody. Do you believe that? If we were honest, we would have to say that sometimes we have a hard time believing certain people can be saved. Heard a story just this past week of a guy who had been arrested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew- Your Life Can Be Significant Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 7th sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#7] MATTHEW- YOUR LIFE CAN BE SIGNIFICANT Luke 5:27-29 Introduction: There are some days that I feel so insignificant. I also know that I am not alone. Do you sometimes think, “If I didn’t show up, no one would even notice”? Many days, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Leave Your Baggage Behind Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 21, 2020

When Jesus called Matthew as a disciple, he followed without hesitation. But, we often bring a lot of baggage alongside our faith. How can we work towards dropping our baggage and following Jesus more freely?

Opening and Introduction In our text today, we heard of a tax collector named Levi, more commonly known as the disciple Matthew. Matthew was working in his toll booth and left everything behind to follow Jesus. He left without hesitation, without conditions, and without negotiating how he would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Lutheran

A Feast, And A Question Of Fasting.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2022

A warning against mixing things that differ.

A FEAST, AND A QUESTION OF FASTING. Luke 5:27-39. I. The Call of Levi, and the feast at his house (Luke 5:27-32). Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Levi’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Over Judgment

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Aug 27, 2024

It seems like the world is full of experts—especially when it comes to how everyone else should live their lives. You’ve got your social media gurus, your armchair quarterbacks, and yes, even those folks who somehow know exactly what Jesus would tweet

Now, I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed something lately. It seems like the world is full of experts—especially when it comes to how everyone else should live their lives. You’ve got your social media gurus, your armchair quarterbacks, and yes, even those folks who somehow know exactly what ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, Luke 5:27-32

Understanding Misunderstandings

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 21, 2024

I will be preaching on something that everyone in this congregation can relate to. I will be preaching on “Understanding Misunderstandings”.

The word Misunderstood is a situation in life where someone’s intentions, actions, or words are misrepresented. Being misunderstood has led to some tradgic things in life. Let me illustrate… Illus: A woman came home late one night after work and quietly opens the door to her bedroom. When she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing And Listening

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 26, 2025

There's a difference between hearing and listening

A man became convinced he was losing his hearing. He went to a specialist, who gave him a thorough checkup. The doctor brought out a ticking clock, and asked, “Can you hear this ticking?” The man replied, “Of course.” The specialist walked to the door and held up the clock again. “Now can you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Luke 5:24-30

Denomination: Other