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Homily for October 26th, 2025The 19th Sunday after Trinity (Proper 25)Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.staidansanglicanchurch.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lectionary Readings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremiah 14:7–10, 19–22Psalm 84II Timothy 4:6–18Luke 18:9–14

A sermon about the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.

Our Lord teaches a parable about prayer and humility, telling the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Both received what they were there for, but only one went home with justified. What word are we seeking from the Lord in our prayer. www.mercywithteeth.com #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102625.cfm Great News: True Mercy Has Teeth: A Catholic Journey to Forgiveness and Healing is now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/True-Mercy-Has-Teeth-Forgiveness/dp/B0FJ5NW8C4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RTZRYPHH5TG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qlDBsYFJ7RuvidV6UYrOxg.dYUFMLl5NfFxjzS2K0FeYb09crGOlNEmfHfFrHq9xeA&dib_tag=se&keywords=true+mercy+has+teeth+a+catholic+journey+to+forgiveness+and+healing&qid=1756411208&sprefix=true+mercy%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1

In today's Gospel parable, Jesus adds a twist in the story of who the good guy is and who is the bad.  (Amazing Grace - my Chains Are Gone - Chris Tomlin)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

On this weeks podcast John and Shane catch up with Julieann Moran, the General Secretary of the Irish Synodal Pathway to get an update on where things are with the Irish Synodal Process especially after the Pre-Synodal Assembly held in Kilkenny on the 18th October.We have a very quick run through the liturgical odds and ends on this weeks calendar including a reminder about next weekend being the lovely feasts of All Saints and All Souls.In part three we have our weekly pause and reflection on the Sunday gospel which continues Luke's focus on prayer with the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Irish Synodal Pathway UpdateJohn and Shane catch up with Julieann Moran to find out what has been happening with the Irish Synodal Pathway and in particular what took place in Kilkenny on 18th October at the Pre-Synodal Assembly. Julieann takes us (briefly) through the process to date outlining the interaction of the Irish Synodal Pathway with the global Synod of Bishops work on Synodality and how it has linked together before explaining what happened in Kilkenny and outlining what is the plan for the next 12 months ahead of a Synodal Assembly in 2026. The whole process has been very faith focused and led by prayer. The Synodal process is very focused on discernment and being open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit with particular focus on the process of Conversations in the Spirit to facilitate the dialogue needed. Julieann takes us through the day in Kilkenny highlighting the preparation before hand with the publication of the document Baptised & Sent and how after the Synodal process from 2021, the areas of focus have been distilled down to 7 priorities but with everything examined and assessed through the focal point of our baptism and what it means for us as a church of disciples of Jesus Christ. Ahead of the formal Synodal Assemblies next year we move into a phase of action where parishes and dioceses become "laboratories of synodality" looking to assess and act on the 7 priority areas supported by previous experience, solid theological and other inputs and learning from good practice around the country and from around the world. Resources:Synodal Pathway websiteBaptised & Sent document including the reflection on baptismVideos & quick interviewsThe WayiCatholicText us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they unpack the readings for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including Jesus' parable about a pharisee and a tax collector making offerings in the temple.This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by SEEK 2026.Invite your parish to experience encounter, community, and transformation at SEEK 2026—January 1–5 in Columbus, OH • Fort Worth, TX • Denver, CO.Learn more at seek.focus.org-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:05.Reading 1 - Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18Psalm 34: 2-3, 17-19, 23Reading 2 - 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18Gospel - Luke 18:9-14 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner as they explore the powerful story of Zacchaeus and discuss the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into Luke 19:1-10, wrestling with a critical translation question in verse 8: Is Zacchaeus announcing a conversion, or revealing his existing practices? This interpretive choice completely changes how we understand the story. They explore themes of salvation, seeking the lost, and Jesus's consistent ministry of seeing those others overlook. The conversation also covers: * Isaiah 1:10-18 and prophetic sarcasm about religious hypocrisy * Habakkuk's lament about justice and faithful waiting * Psalm 32 as a penitential prayer often overlooked * 2 Thessalonians and prayers in times of affliction The hosts challenge assumptions about wealth, righteousness, and who belongs in God's kingdom, offering fresh perspectives for preachers preparing for this crucial moment in Luke's gospel as Jesus approaches Jerusalem. *  *  * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! ABOUT SERMON BRAINWAVE: Sermon Brainwave is a production of Luther Seminary's Working Preacher, which has been providing trusted biblical interpretation and preaching inspiration since 2007. Find more episodes and resources by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Xe8Mp6VbyfI.

This week Rev. Mandy reflects on Luke 18:1-4.  Jesus tells two parables about prayer - the Widow and the Unjust Judge and the Pharisee and Tax Collector.  From this we can draw out some examples of what to avoid when we come before God in prayer.  Most importantly, we can also draw out some examples of how we are to approach God - with confident, with persistence, with humility and with honesty.

Notes Luke 18:9-14 Joel 2:23-32 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Takeaways The Pharisee's self-righteousness contrasts with the humility of the tax collector. Humility is essential in discussions of justice and righteousness. Justice and righteousness must be balanced with compassion and understanding. The parable challenges listeners to reflect on their own self-perception. The context of Jesus' parable is crucial for understanding its message. Joel's message of hope is relevant in times of despair. The Holy Spirit's outpouring is a transformative force for all. Paul's reflections in 2 Timothy highlight the importance of perseverance in faith. Legacy is built on the actions we take in our lives. The ongoing impact of our lives continues even after we are gone. Summary In this episode of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast, hosts Eric Fistler and Rob McCoy explore the themes of humility, justice, and the transformative power of faith through the lens of biblical texts. They discuss the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector from Luke 18, emphasizing the importance of humility in faith and the dangers of self-righteousness. The conversation then shifts to the prophetic message of Joel, highlighting the hope and renewal that comes from God's spirit. Finally, they reflect on Paul's farewell in 2 Timothy, considering the legacy of faith and the ongoing impact of our lives. Throughout the discussion, the hosts encourage listeners to engage with these themes in their own lives and communities. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast 02:23 Returning to Live Podcasting 05:19 Exploring the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 21:42 The Prophetic Vision in Joel 23:23 Exploring the Versatility of Joel's Texts 25:48 The Context and Relevance of Joel's Prophecies 28:45 Despair and Hope in Current Events 31:32 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Times of Crisis 35:20 Paul's Last Words and Legacy 47:13 Continuing the Work Amidst Challenges

Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro0:58 - Coffee Segment (Mediocre Coffee Flight)13:00 - What apps are on the bottom of your phone?26:06 - You got games on your phone?28:23 - Parable Discussion: "The Pharisee and the Tax Collector"References:The Parables of Jesus (James Montgomery Boice): https://tinyurl.com/3vztan5tSend us questions: pbclc.com/podcastWebsite: pbclc.com Facebook: facebook.com/pbclc Instagram: @pbclc

At the heart of Jesus' message is the truth that God SEEs us as deeply valuable, created in His image, and worth redeeming no matter our failures and brokenness. In this message, Jesus sees and welcomes a Levi the tax collector who was an outcast but give him "New Hope and New Joy" by renaming him as 'a gift!'

At the heart of Jesus' message is the truth that God SEEs us as deeply valuable, created in His image, and worth redeeming no matter our failures and brokenness. In this message, Jesus sees and welcomes a Levi the tax collector who was an outcast but give him "New Hope and New Joy" by renaming him as 'a gift!'

“Don't judge a book by its cover.” This saying warns against making assumptions based on external factors. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg examines Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector to point out how this is also true within the church. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘A Study in Luke, Volume 10' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. •If you or someone you know is in a season of suffering, be encouraged! Download My Times Are in Your Hands—12 FREE messages on enduring affliction with hope. Comes with a study guide. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

“Don't judge a book by its cover.” This saying warns against making assumptions based on external factors. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg examines Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector to point out how this is also true within the church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29

Title: Dining Room – Sharing MealsScripture Reading: Acts 2:42, Luke 7:34 Series: The 242 BlueprintThe third component of the church's blueprint found in Acts 2:42 is the sharing of meals. Jesus provides the model for how we should approach the table, teaching us how to E.A.T. E - Example of Jesus: The early church shared meals because Jesus constantly shared meals. He was so often at the meal table that his accusers called him a glutton and a drunkard.A - Accepting the Outsider: A key part of Jesus's example was accepting those who were considered outsiders, like tax collectors and sinners. When Jesus dines with a tax collector named Levi, it forces us to choose our reaction: the pride of the Pharisees who sneer at Jesus's choice of company, or the humility of Levi who recognizes that if Jesus welcomes sinners, he welcomes us. T - Table Task: Jesus used the table to carry out his discipleship mission. We are called to do the same by leveraging our tables for mission. We can do this by practicing spiritual disciplines, having spiritual conversations, and extending hospitality to others around our tables. The table is mission control for the family and a primary tool for discipleship.

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Homily for September 21st, 2025The Feast of St. Matthew the EvangelistHomilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.staidansanglicanchurch.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lectionary Readings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Proverbs 3:1–12Psalm 119:33–40II Timothy 3Matthew 9:9–13

In this message, we will examine the extent of just how far the love and forgiveness of Jesus can go, as seen in the story of one of Israel's chief offenders: Matthew, the Tax Collector. In doing so, we'll consider Christ's mercy that is available for sinners like us as well. Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

In this episode of the show we are closing our September retrospective of David Ayer's crime movies with his 2020 outing The Tax Collector. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how this movie was poorly received by the critics and suffered financially thanks to its mid-pandemic rollout and how it eventually found its place on streaming where general audiences ended up liking it quite a bit. We address the controversies surrounding the movie as well as the fact that David Ayer's movies seem to be out of step with the progressive mainstream of the critical community. We also talk about The Tax Collector borrowing a lot from Shakespeare, Tony Scott and Antoine Fuqua and functioning as a piece of heightened guy cinema.Tune in and enjoy!Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy BurrowsIntro: Infraction - CassetteOutro: Infraction - DaydreamHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠uncutgemspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find all of our archival episodes and more!Follow us on Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), IG (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Facebook (@UncutGemsPod)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)

God is actively working against the proud and pompous. If that doesn't force us to seek humility, I don't know what will…  The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, as narrated by Jesus, pierces through the facade of righteousness to reveal the profound truth of God's grace. These two men live totally different lives. On the outside, the Pharisee has his whole life put together. But is that what God really desires from us? Does God need us to be perfect in every way and polished? Does he need our lofty prayers and loud acts of righteousness? Or does he simply need a humble and contrite heart? Go to JesusPodcast.com and receive daily devotionals about Jesus.Today's Bible verse is Mark 16:6 from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Griffith September 21, 2025 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, AL BulletinThank you for listening! Please visit us at www.faith-pca.org.

Ben Griffith September 21, 2025 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, ALThank you for listening! Please visit us at www.faith-pca.org.

Today we continue with our through the bible study. We study the book of Mark and Jesus tells Levi, a tax collector to follow him and become his disciple. Be blessed.

2 - BREAKING: The Federal Reserve has dropped interest rates by a quarter! Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran joins us today. What were the conversations at the 287 Act hearing like? Why is the opposition interested in dealing in hypotheticals? Why is the leadership in Bucks County not concerned about its citizens? What was the Commissioners' meeting like today? How much money was raised for Fred's youth boxing program? What is “Warrant Wednesday”? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Why is the Ambler Tax Collector position suddenly a big deal? 220 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

Mark 2:13-17 (NKJV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin consider Jesus calling Levi the tax collector. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=22577The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Worship - September 14, 2025 “The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector”Luke 18:9-14Pastor Don Meeks

Jesus rejects the world's separations and the “politics of disgust,” and insists that we welcome everyone to the table of community and shared power.

Today we have the Parable of the Pharisee & the Tax Collector. The Pharisee trusted in himself. The tax collector threw himself at the feet of God and cried out to God that he might receive mercy. Jesus said it is the tax collector who went home justified; a word that communicates sins being covered, being made right in the eyes of God, and the blessed experience of the return of innocence to the soul. In the telling of this parable, Jesus gives us the very framework for a life lived in the constant experience of God's mercy and healing.

Luke 18:9-14 The post The Pharisee and the Tax Collector appeared first on Pillar Baptist Church.

Welcome to Wellspring Church!This week, Pastor David Norris returned from sabbatical and preached on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18.Jesus tells this story “to some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else.” The Pharisee prayed about himself, proud of his good deeds. The tax collector, however, stood at a distance, beat his chest, and pleaded, “God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”

Life Group Questions: How did God speak to you through this week's sermon? In the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, who do you identify with the most? (Luke 18:9-14) In what way did the first Beatitude confront your heart? Would you consider yourself poor in spirit?

Luke 18:9-14

From wagon crashes to mob justice, Barovia trades one fallen paladin for a halfling with a grudge — and nothing is ever as simple as it seems.Barovia wastes nothing. Not even grief. Barely half an hour after Sören Ironwood, our radiant paladin, was executed by Vallaki's Reeve, the survivors were forced to stagger forward without him. Traxidor the Cleric, Radley the Eldritch Knight, and Daermon the Arcane Trickster retreated to the Blue Water Inn, once a lively place but now silent under Lady Wachter's curfew.They tried to distract themselves by debating Madam Eva's fortune-telling. The cards — the Tax Collector, the Bishop, the Executioner, the Mercenary, the Seer — dangled in memory, half-cryptic, half-ominous. Traxidor obsessed over the Amber Temple, Radley mocked fate, Daermon played catch-up. But amid their grief, Daermon had a rogue's realization: the Reeve's men were hauling Vallakovich possessions by wagon. Maybe the Abbot's wedding dress was already on one. Why storm another fortress when you could steal a cart?Daermon sprinted after a passing wagon, vaulted onto the tailgate, and wedged himself underneath. To panic the teamster, he cast Minor Illusion, conjuring the roar of a bear. The horses bolted. A spectral Mage Hand released the brake, and suddenly the cart careened through Vallaki's streets, bouncing furniture and paintings into the mud.For a few glorious seconds, the trick worked. Then Daermon miscalculated. He locked the wheels too hard, and the wagon jackknifed. Horses tumbled and broke bones. Daermon rolled out battered but intact. Amid the wreckage, lying improbably untouched, was Lady Vallakovich's wedding dress. He grabbed it and vanished before the townsfolk could swarm. A grim prize, bought with shattered animals.While Daermon played daredevil, another soul entered the stage: Urihorn Tenpenny, a halfling Beastmaster ranger from Falkovnia, accompanied by his loyal beast. Halflings are often underestimated — hobbit-sized, quick-footed, more grit than glory. Urihorn had no illusions about Barovia. He bribed his way through Vallaki's gates, ignored mockery, and walked into the Blue Water Inn.There he met Rictavio, the eccentric entertainer. Except Rictavio shimmered into his true form: Rudolf van Richten, the legendary vampire hunter. Van Richten warned Urihorn that Strahd was no ordinary vampire — he was bound to the land, necromancer and tyrant both, aided by beasts and Vistani alike. He handed Urihorn a potion of greater healing and one warning: avoid a band of adventurers suspected of serving Strahd. Of course, those adventurers were Radley, Traxidor, and Daermon. Fate laughs loudest in Barovia.While Daermon slinked back with the dress and Urihorn sized up new allies, Radley and Traxidor drew too much attention. Townsfolk spotted them and shouted: “Those are the strangers Lady Wachter wants!” A mob surged, guards in tow.This was not a duel against monsters but a nightmare of pitchforks and fists. Radley fought with steel and firebolts, Traxidor blasted Thunderwave to scatter attackers and poured healing magic to keep them standing. They even flung coins into the dirt as bribes. Nothing worked. Every guard cut down was replaced by half a dozen zealots. Numbers crushed them. The mob swarmed, bodies pressed in, and the two heroes were beaten into submission. Captured, trophies for Vallaki's new order.Back at the inn, Daermon and Urihorn shook hands, unaware their friends were already in chains.If Session Sixteen was gothic tragedy, Session Seventeen was chaos wrapped in cruelty. Daermon's runaway wagon gambit gave us comedy; the mob gave us horror. The party lost Sören but gained Urihorn. They recovered the wedding dress but lost Radley and Traxidor. They met Van Richten, but under suspicion of being Strahd's spies. In Barovia, victory is always poisoned.

Sermon at 15:19.   Bulletin: Trinity 11 Bulletin 25   Congregation at Prayer: CaP, 8/31/25

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Today we are going to talk once again about prayer. About how important it is to come to God in humility.

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan discusses "The Parable of the Pharisee & the Tax Collector" and the heart attitude that is irresistible to God. How do we really pray TO GOD and lift ourselves and others up to him in prayer? Jesus tells us with precision!

Pastor Josh continues our sermon series, Divine Plot Twists. With this Sundays theme being The Parable of the Tax Collector.

Luke 18:9-14 // The Pharisee & The Tax Collector // Aaron Morrow Sermon Video // https://youtu.be/4V_FEurhdhk Find out more about River City Church at rivercitydbq.org

Speaker: Jamie Yohanis — Passage(s): Luke 18:9-14

Speaker: Jamie Yohanis — Passage(s): Luke 18:9-14