Sermons on Tax Collectors Prostitutes Lip Service:

I Surrender...even If It Is Reluctantly

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 25, 2005

God is not interested in your lip service, He seeks your obedience. This message is based on the parable of the two sons.

Matthew 21:28 (NLT) "But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ’Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ Simple Instructions  God has given us simple instructions – The expectation is obedience • 1 Samuel 15:22 • Colossians 2:6 1 Samuel 15:22 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting First Things First Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 2, 2018

Putting first things first requires life service, not just lip service

Several years ago, Christian author, researcher and pastor Ed Stetzer wrote an article titled “Too Many So-Called Christians Merely Giving Lip Service to Jesus”. In that article Stetzer observed that roughly 3 out of 4 Americans identify as Christians and that those self-identified Christians fall ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True Repentance

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2011

“Assuredly, I say to you that tax collectors and harlots enter the Kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him: but tax collectors and harlots believed him: and when you saw it, you did not after

Theme: True Repentance Text: Ez. 18:1-4, 25-32; Phil. 2:1-13; Matt. 21:23-32 Many people today think that by saying they believe in Christ and go to Church makes them a Christian. But as the saying goes sleeping in a garage does not make you a car. To become a Christian you need to repent and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commissioning Service Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Jesus commissions his disciples to continue his ministry and to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

Acts 1:6-14 “Commissioning Service” INTRODUCTION May is a time of transition for many people. Kindergartners are promoted to first grade and will soon experience its rigors. Eighth graders leave the comfort of grade school for the challenges of high school. High school graduates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Lutheran

From Pastor's Wife To Prostitute: And Back Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 16, 2004

Looks at Gomer and how we are like her.

It seemed like a life time ago and when he thought about it it was a different life. She had been so beautiful on their wedding day. She was a radiant young bride and he was an aspiring man of God. They had their entire lives ahead of them and they had such great dreams and hopes for their ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Is Near Our Lips And Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is near our lips and heart, the Very Person of our faith that we profess.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a self-made man? No. I'm made by grace. Romans 3:24 (Amplified Bible) [All] are justified and made upright and in right standing with God, freely and gratuitously by His grace (His unmerited favor and mercy), through the redemption which is [provided] in Christ Jesus, II. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lips Free Of Deceit God Hears

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 10, 2011

God hears the prayers of those who live honestly, with lives free of deceit.

David comes to God praying that God hears his prayer because he speaks truth. Speaking the truth is a “prayer formula” that even those who don’t serve God know. Everybody knows the mouth must not speak deceit, flatter, or lies if the mouth wants to speak to God. But this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Graceful Lips: Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Nov 30, 2020

So many people utter unguarded words which lands them into trouble. The mouth is so powerful that it can start war among nations and countries. Blasphemies, heresies, wrong preaching, even wrong construction of tenses, may pull a man down and even his entire family or countries to the ground.

Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore, God hath blessed thee forever. (KJV) Psalms 45:2 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of lips the king shall be his friend. (KJV) Proverbs 22:11 Preamble I was in a gathering of Christian friends, youth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:2, Proverbs 22:11, 1 Timothy 1:18-20, 2 Timothy 2:15-17, Isaiah 3:10, 2 Samuel 1:1-16, Luke 23:39-43, 1 Samuel 15:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Lord, Open My Lips

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

15th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:15-17 4/1/18 (Easter) (Create in Me a Clean Heart #15) O Lord, Open My Lips Well, we started this series on Ash Wednesday, and oddly, Ash Wednesday this year fell on Valentine’s Day. And instead of taking your date to a restaurant, many of you came here and were blessed to hear once ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Standing And Status Before God

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 24, 2019

This sermon looks at the parable of the Tax Collector and Pharisee, and answers the question, "How do I approach God?"

On the eve of those 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s birth in 1983, someone wrote, “In most big libraries, books by and about Martin Luther occupy more shelf room than those concerned with any other human being except Jesus of Nazareth.” In other words, next to Jesus Christ, Martin Luther is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Self Service Or In His Service

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 21, 2021

Jesus did not tell us to do anything that He did not do Himself when He told us to love one another in His service. Jesus led His disciples by example.

SELF SERVICE OR IN HIS SERVICE Text: John 13: 1-17 John 13:1-17  Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.  (2)  The devil had ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Zeal For God: Zacchaeus The Tax Colletor

Contributed by Dallas Burdette on Nov 24, 2006

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

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Traits Of Radical Faith Christians And Spiritually Compromised Christians. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 21, 2025

God's grace and redemption are available to all, and prayer, Bible study, and community can help believers grow in their faith.

Radical Faith Christians: Unwavering Trust: Radical Christians trust God completely, even when circumstances seem impossible. (Proverbs 3:5-6, Daniel 3:16-18) Bold Obedience: They obey God's commands without hesitation, even if it's uncomfortable or challenging. (Acts 5:29, 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16, Matthew 19:21

P.r.a.i.s.e.s. More Than Mere Lip Service

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 11, 2008

Acronymn for ’Praises’ - More than mere lip service. Our Praises to the LORD must be Personal, Real, Alive, Instantaneous from our innermost being, Sacrificial, Everyone needs to know, So Speak-Sing-Shout it out…to the LORD!

P.R.A.I.S.E.S. 4/13/08 William Akehurst, HSWC Our Praises to the LORD must be Personal, Real, Alive, Instantaneous from our innermost being, Sacrificial, Everyone needs to know, So Speak-Sing-Shout it out…to the LORD. Psalm 107:2 Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So Psalm 107:8 Oh that men would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tax Free Blessings Today!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 9, 2010

A story is told of a tax assessor who came one day to a poor Christian to determine the amount of taxes he would have to pay. The following conversation took place: "What property do you possess?" asked the assessor. "I am a very wealthy man," replied t

Tax Free Blessings Today! A story is told of a tax assessor who came one day to a poor Christian to determine the amount of taxes he would have to pay. The following conversation took place: "What property do you possess?" asked the assessor. "I am a very wealthy man," replied the Christian. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13-19