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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Little Man With A Big Need

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022
     | 2,399 views

    This is a popular text with preachers, and I have heard several intriguing titles for it besides the one I am using today.

    Here are some of them that I recall: • A man who went out on a limb for Jesus • The Salvation of Shorty the Racketeer • The Short Scoundrel that Seriously Sought The Saviour • Seeking the True Vine By Sitting In A Tall tree Any of these titles would be appropriate for this sermon, but I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "The Puzzle Of The Be Attitudes”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,584 views

    “The Beatitudes are not teachings on ‘how’ to be blessed. They are not instructions to do anything. Jesus is not telling anyone they would be better off being ‘financially’ poor. (Dallas Willard) Is Luke 6 about Jesus fulfilling His Mission statement? Luke 4

    In Jesus Holy Name February 13, 2022 Luke 6:17 “The Puzzle of the Be Attitudes” Philip Yancy in his book “The Jesus I Never Knew” wrote the following when he read the 1st Beatitude in Luke 6. “I became so convicted about my addiction to material things that I gave away to a friend my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Catching Sinners

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2023
     | 465 views

    The Mediterranean News Service interviews a Pharisee and Simon Peter to get their reactions to Jesus having called a tax collector to follow him.

    RM Good morning. This is Rufus Milo of the Mediterranean News Service with a special report live from Judea. Over the past few weeks we’ve been closely following the growing controversy over Galilean rabbi Yeshua bar Joseph, whose revolutionary message continues to attract followers from all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    God, Have Mercy On Me, A Sinner

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,274 views

    This is a comparison on the attitude of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector for an Ash WEdnesday service.

    February 9, 2005 Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    A Sting In The Tail

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,396 views

    Why was the tax collector more acceptable than the "good" Pharisee

    OR/NR 24-10-04 Parable of the Pharisee & Tax Collector - Lk 18:9-14 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Lance Hostetter avatar

    "Coming Back To The Heart Of Worship"

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Jan 7, 2014
     | 16,437 views

    This message looks at the Pharisee and tax collectors attitude toward worship.

    “Coming Back to the Heart of Worship” The Pharisee and the Tax Collector History of the heart of worship. Luke 18:9-14 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Humility Is The Key

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 23, 2016
     | 8,213 views

    A look at Jesus' story comparing the hearts of the tax collector and the pharisee.

    Humility - October 23, 2016 - Luke 18:9-14 Worship. Worship. There is nothing like worshipping God. There’s nothing like being in the presence of Jesus and adoring Him. And that’s because there is nothing and no one more beautiful than our God. Father, Son, Holy Spirit, God who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,110 views

    What can we learn from this tax collector’s encounter with the Son of God

    The story of Zacchaeus Story: On 12th February 1809, in a one room log cabin with a dirt floor on a farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky, a baby boy was born. When he was only 9 years-old, his mother died. He was a boy with rugged determination. And although he only had less than a year of formal ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    I'm Glad I'm Not. . .

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 27, 2022
     | 971 views

    do we pray like a Pharisee to impress God or like the tax collector to be impressed by God

    God, I thank you that I am not like those conservative Episcopalians who walked away refusing to acknowledge gospel hospitality, love, and inclusiveness. God, I thank you that I am not like the agenda-driven liberal Episcopalians who neither understand nor respect the holy scriptures. God, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "Prayers The God Hears:" The Pharisee And Tax Collector

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,468 views

    In the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector, we’ll be looking at those prayers God hears. However, is all speech skyward prayer, and are they the prayers God hears and answers. In a study of contrast, Jesus’s looks at prayer and the type of prayers God hears.

    Parables to Live By “Prayers the God Hears: The Pharisee and Tax Collector” Luke 18:9-14 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlUjYOQFsro Over the years, I’ve seen and heard quite a few prayers, and what others consider being the type of prayers that God hears. Now, almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Penitent

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,695 views

    Pharisee/Tax Collector - which one had the right attitude to prayer?

    OR/NR 24-10-04 Parable of the Pharisee & Tax Collector - Lk 18:9-14 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Lessons On Religion

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 16, 2010
     | 2,577 views

    In the story of the Pharisee and tax collector, Jesus contrasts true and false religion.

    Lessons on Religion Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION A. Are some things what they don’t appear to be? 1. Have you ever thought you might not be who you think you are? 2. Is it possible to think you are a Christian when you’re not? 3. The world seems flat when you look at the horizon, Columbus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anne Grant avatar

    Restorative Justice #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Series

    Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,345 views

    Jesus’ treatment of Zaccheus and the tax collector’s response is a model of God’s restorative justice.

    RESTORATIVE JUSTICE #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Luke 19:1-9 Restorative Justice Series #1 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence, RI September 2, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant Introduction to scripture: Has anybody here climbed a tree recently? It’s not something adults do very often. Children ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Character Study Matthew

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,908 views

    Character study Matthew (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 9 verses 9-13. Ill: • An old man was wondering if his wife had a hearing problem. • So one night, he stood behind her while she was sitting in her lounge chair. • He spoke softly to her, "Honey, can you hear me?" • There was no response. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    The Danger Of Comparative Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021
     | 3,127 views

    Thank God I Am NOT LIKE............

    February 06, 2021 The Context: “To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told a story”: The Parable {Luke 18:10-14}: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist