Sermons on tax collector:

Taxes: Who Needs Them?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010

Actually, this passage is about a lot more than taxes. It focuses on the relationship with have with our Father, and what that means to Him and to us. The principles gently and intimately taught are astounding!

Passage: Matthew 17:24-27 Intro: Much of our life takes place in quiet moments, either alone or with just one person. 1. and in those times of quietness and something close to solitude, a different picture often emerges. 2. we have seen Jesus in such situations, and there has been a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Zacchaeus Meets Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 27, 2023

Whatever the reason was that made Zacchaeus want to see Jesus he was determined to see him. He went to great lengths. He ran ahead of the crowd and he climbed a sycamore tree so he could catch a glimpse of Jesus as he passed by.

Some people are very interested in the Royal Family of Great Britain. I must confess that for me, not so much. Just in a year over 3 million visited the Royal residence. There is clearly sky-high interest in the UK royal family. But not me. No way am I standing for hours with the crowds just to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Did Jesus Select His First Disciples?

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

How you can select disciples for the long haul, who produce into the fourth generation, and will preserve the gospel without alteration or addition.

Today, many people think discipleship is only for the few, the brave, the select, but this is not the Master’s attitude. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Party Time!!! Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

Jesus associates with sinners and EVEN EATS with them!!!

February 20, 2021 The Context: Tax Collectors and other "sinners" wanted to be around Jesus and listen to what He had to say. Pharisees and Teachers of the Law also gathered around Jesus, but for a very different reason – He was dangerous. On one particular occasion, Jesus, Tax ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-32

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Turning Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 1, 2015

The idea of the sermon is the see the contrast between our tendencies to be self-serving or self-promoting versus having the humble spirit that promotes God. The Pharisee and Tax Collector in the parable of Luke 18.9-14 are the examples we will consider.

1. Self Esteem and Funeral Director A mild mannered young man came into a counselor's office ready for a divorce. He complained that his wife was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor gave him a book on assertiveness. He was so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Using Discernment Not Judgementalism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003

When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick." (Matt. 9:10-12)

How Jesus Exercised Discerning Judgments People often misunderstand one statement that Jesus made, "Judge not less you be judged yourself." (Matthew 7:1) Actually, Jesus taught that no one should try to play God by assuming a position as the final judge of what is right. The Lord showed amazing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Best Joke? Series

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2010

Luke chapter 18: "Jesus told them another joke", we are told, "and He told this one to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and looked down on others." Did you hear the one about the Pharisee and the Tax Collector who wandered into the

Now I know I’m being a little free with my translation here. I know most translations say that Jesus told them a 'parable' rather than a 'joke', but I'm not the first person to suggest that 'joke' is actually a very good translation. # Did you here the one about the frog and the scorpion who were ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Do Not Misuse Your Money Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 29, 2012

In the Spring of the Year a man's thoughts turn to. . . taxes. What did Jesus say about paying taxes?

Do Not Misuse Your Money Everybody ready for tomorrow? April 30th, last day to get your taxes filed for 2011. Or maybe you’ve already filed. Maybe it depends on whether it you are getting money back or paying money out. And taxes are a touchy subject for some folks, Politicians are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Peril Of Proud Praying! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is an interesting lesson about pride and humility, which raises three questions: (1) Why did you come to church? (2) What is your attitude in church? and (3) How will you go home?

The Peril of Proud Praying! Luke 18:9-14 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION A man with three sons inherited a little over $1 billion dollars. Since he now had all this money, he offered to buy his sons anything they wanted. He stressed money was no object. His first son said he had always wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Matthew (Levi) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Matthew’s life is a testimony of God’s transforming power. He went from being a despised tax collector to a devoted disciple and Gospel writer. His decision to follow Jesus changed not only his own life but also the lives of millions through his Gospel.

CHARACTER STUDY OF MATTHEW (LEVI) – FORMER TAX COLLECTOR, WRITER OF THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 9:9 "As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, ‘Follow Me.’ So he arose and followed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9, Mark 2:13-17, Luke 5:27-32, Matthew 10:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost - With Great Power!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

As a group, they weren't very impressive – just Galilean fishermen, a zealot, & a tax collector. Yet, they turned the world upside down. With little of what we have today, they spread the Gospel all over their world!

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Acts 1:8 - 4:33 A. I’m sure most of us here this morning would agree that the greatest single event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus. And just a few weeks ago much of the world celebrated that occasion. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Humble Will Receive Grace, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 13, 2020

God hates pride, but loves humility. God's promise is that if we humble ourselves before God, He will give us His grace. This truth is clearly displayed in the story of Nebuchadnezzar, and in the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

A. One day a certain preacher began to pride-fully muse about what a fine preacher he had become. 1. So he said to his wife, “How many really great preachers do you think there are?” 2. His wife thought for a minute and said, “Well, I don’t know how many really great preachers there are, but ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-10, 1 Peter 5:5, Daniel 4:10-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Were The Authors Of The Books Of The Bible? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2024

The Bible, composed over approximately 1,500 years, was written by more than 40 different authors from diverse backgrounds. These authors include kings, prophets, fishermen, tax collectors, and scholars, all inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Who were the authors of the books of the Bible? The Bible, composed over approximately 1,500 years, was written by more than 40 different authors from diverse backgrounds. These authors include kings, prophets, fishermen, tax collectors, and scholars, all inspired by the Holy Spirit. Here’s a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paid In Full: Matthew Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Feb 7, 2007

During this series we will look at seven people who came in contact with Jesus, met the penetrating eyes of Jesus, responded to the offer of Jesus, and were made new by the transforming power of Jesus. Matthew the tax collector saw his sin debt paid in fu

INTRODUCTION TO SERIES AND SERMON (from pulpit) False gods – the gods people make up – despise sinners. But the one true God loves sinners (Manning, Ragamuffin Gospel, 22). Brennan Manning, author of The Ragamuffin Gospel says, “Whatever our failings may be, we need not lower our eyes in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy Instead Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 11, 2022

The Pharisees criticized Jesus for eating with tax collectors. They thought they were better than Matthew, as they went around acting holy. Outward show doesn’t determine a person’s relationship with God. It's about the heart.

This morning I am going to touch on the subject of “hypocrisy.” It’s difficult to preach on this subject matter because none of us are without some form of hypocrisy in our life. Jesus told us not to point out the splinter in our brother’s eye until we have removed the log in our own eye (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist