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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Jesus: Friend Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 26,280 views

    Jesus is friend of sinners, and that is a good thing, for each of us is a sinner, and if we are to be like Jesus, we need to befriend sinners also.

    Jesus, Friend of Sinners (Luke 5:27-31; 7:36-50) Series: “Portraits of Christ” – Steve Simala Grant February 16/17, 2002 Before getting into this morning’s sermon, I want to address two things. The first is that I want to publicly praise God for working in power in my family this week. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Partying Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,551 views

    We have taken our cues about how to have fun from the wrong places. When Jesus parties, he includes rather than excludes the misfits; he goes not to participate nor to criticize, but to listen and redeem; and when you party with Jesus, you have joy and z

    Suppose you gave a party and Jesus showed up! What would that do to your party? He wasn’t on the invitation list, He didn’t RSVP, but here He comes, making a beeline straight at you, with arms outstretched in greeting, and about twelve of his best buds looking eagerly at the buffet table. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Repentance

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    Religion without repentance, or repentance apart from religion? How did you come in?

    (read text) Let’s begin by looking at the cast of characters: Jesus: The True Witness, who, having come into the world, is the light of the world. The Messiah. Called Rabbi, or Raboni, meaning ‘teacher’. The One who began His earthly ministry with the public cry to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Have You Heard His Call?

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 21, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 3,523 views

    An exploration of possible reasons why Jesus’ disciples must leave everything and follow Him – eliminating all but the fact that His call makes sense when we realize that He gave up everything for us.

    Text: Luke 5:1-11, 27-31 Title: Have you heard his call? Topic: Christian Living Theme: Committed Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to commit everything to Jesus as they follow him. Response: Individuals will receive Communion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Calling Of A Tax Collector

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 11,551 views

    This is a Bible study on the calling of Levi

    The Calling of a Tax Collector Luke 5.27-32 Midweek Bible Study August 27, 1997 Basic Background This takes place during the first year of Jesus’ ministry, early in the Galilean campaign, and shortly after the calling of Peter, James and John. This is all that we can say with assurance. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Jesus Interrupts The Outcast Series

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,411 views

    Jesus was not afraid to reach out to the "outcasts" of His society. When He did, important truths were revealed that we need to know.

    "When Jesus Interrupts the Outcast" Luke 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt like an outcast? Some people are rejected by people because of their race, color, or background. Some are rejected for their beliefs. Some rejected because of behavior. You can be poor or rich, powerless or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Two Worlds Collide

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,548 views

    When Matthew decided to follow Jesus, his old world was going to collide with his new one

    INTRODUCTION  2 Corinthians 5:17 says, Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.  Jesus said in Matthew 16:24, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,957 views

    Apostles, Pt. 4

    AMAZING GRACE (LUKE 5:27-32) Tony Campolo told how, upon arrival in Honolulu, he made his way unwittingly to a seedy part of town for a snack at 3:30 in the morning, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard the prostitute beside him saying to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Every Saint Has A Past And Every Sinner A Future Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    Friend of Sinners, Pt. 1

    EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST AND EVERY SINNER A FUTURE (LUKE 5:27-32) Tony Campolo told how, upon arrival in Honolulu, he made his way unwittingly to a seedy part of town for a snack at 3:30 in the morning, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Startling Truth Series

    Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    This series details the "messy" people and events that surrounded the birth of Christ. 3 of 3.

    First we looked at His scandalous beginning: - Tamar - Rahab - Ruth - Bathsheba Last week we looked at His shameful birth: - Mary the pregnant virgin - Joseph the confused fiancé - The uncomfortable trip - The lack of housing - Killing spree of King Hero Today we want to look at a startling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Contagious Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
     | 10,505 views

    Looking at the example of Levi, this message examines the type of faith necessary to be contagious in our example.

    INTRODUCTION A. Sermon: “A Contagious Faith” Series: “Becoming Contagious” Part 1: “The Stockpile Factor” Part 2: “A Contagious Heart” – A desire to be used Part 3: “A Contagious Faith” – How do you have a contagious faith? ILLUSTRATION: FAITH I heard the story of three guys that were hiking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People, Like Pennies

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,812 views

    Wealth in our lives is measured in many ways. Pennies are a small measure of money, but Benjamin Franklin would have told you that a penny saved is a penny earned. Friends in our lives are another kind of wealth that we may not value highly enough. Wherev

    People, like pennies Luke 5:27-32 I watched a hidden camera show some time back. The director had taken two rolls of pennies and dropped them randomly but obviously along a half a city block. Then he filmed people’s reactions. People noticed, but they did not stoop to pick up the pennies. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Ray Searan avatar

    Loving The Old While Missing The New

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,790 views

    Jesus came to seek those that were lost. Those who were sinners in need of forgiveness. He said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance” Jesus wanted to show that God ca

    Introduction: Jesus came to seek those that were lost. Those who were sinners in need of forgiveness. He said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance” Jesus wanted to show that God cared for them and that He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Determined To Receive

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,179 views

    When our desire for something better gets bigger than the reasons "why not" then we are on our way to receiving from God, but it takes determination on our part, then God will meet us there....

    Luke 5:27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. I love the simplicity that we see in these verses....... Three of the Gospel Writers record ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Levi The Tax Collector

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,236 views

    A message of hope to the broken, to those who does not know Christ.

    Title: Levi the Tax collector Text: Luke 5:27-32 LK 5:27 After that He went out and noticed a tax collector named Levi sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me.” LK 5:28 And he left everything behind, and got up and began to follow Him. LK 5:29 And Levi gave a big reception for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal