Sermons on global invitation:

Invited Or Chosen"

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 13, 2023

We can answer God's call and interact with Him. Or we can ignore the call and do our own thing>

Invited or Chosen? – Matthew 22: 1-14 Intro: A mother took her young daughter to a wedding for a member of her family for the first time. The child was fascinated and impressed by all the different things happening. During the ceremony the little girl leaned over and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Most Important Invitation

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 21, 2023

Jesus, in the Parable of the Wedding Feast, gives us what is for us the most important invitation we will ever receive, to come to the feast. The invitation is for Eternal Joy, yet many make excuses not to attend. Join us this week as we look at the most important invitation.

There are parables, like the Shrewd Manager, which are confusing without cultural background, and the Prodigal Son, which has many different applications. Today we have what I think is Jesus most complete and clear parable, and I hope to walk thru it and actually not surprise you at all. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Invitation To The Great Banquet Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2024

A parable about redemption of the lowest and the greatest invitation we can ever receive

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 12 He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Brethren

The Four Invitations To Discipleship

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 26, 2024

The Lord's four invitations to discipleship to all those who have been saved.

The Four Invitations to Discipleship Matthew 16:24-26 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Open Invitation To Salvation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon explores accepting God's invitation, harnessing hope, and embracing salvation to find rest, resilience, and spiritual abundance in our lives.

Good morning, dear friends. Today we gather in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united by our love for God and His everlasting Word. As we immerse ourselves in His divine teachings, we are reminded of the words of the great Christian theologian, J.I. Packer, who once said, "Once you become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Topics: Living, Hope

Palm Sunday - Purim - Global Day Of Repentance Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 22, 2024

They cried out Hosanna, meaning, Save Us. We also must cry out in repentance to be saved from our sins, and be made ready as bride without spot or wrinkle awaiting the bridegroom. It does nothing unless our hearts are turned back to GOD. Repentance is a gift to come back from wherever we strayed.

2024.03.24. Palm Sunday. Purim. Global Day of Repentance 2024 William Akehurst, HSWC This year 2024, Passover Week comes 4 weeks after the Passion Week from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday (Easter). There's something to be said with the Jewish Celebration of Passover being out-of-sync with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 1:14-15, Acts 3:19, Luke 24:47, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 3:3, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ephesians 5:26-27, Proverbs 6:16-19, Psalm 51:1-17, Luke 19:37-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year Message-Regeneration All The Way-Part 2!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 22, 2019

At this time of New Year, worshiping God for His unique quality of REGENERATION

GOD OF REGENERATION – PART 2 Continuing with series on “God of regeneration”, now in the concluding part of the series, let’s focus on these subjects… Continuing with series on how our Lord regenerates (Isa 43:19), now in the concluding part of the series, let’s focus on these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:28

Denomination: *other

The Devil In The "isms"

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Oct 10, 2020

If we are to be successful as Christians, and as a local church, we must educate ourselves about satan’s evil purposes. I want to talk about satan’s influence in and through the “isms” of the world.

The devil in the “Isms” TEXT: 2 COR. 2:5-11 (from the ESV) INTRODUCTION: I want to focus on: “We are not ignorant of his designs,” (KJV devices) where Paul is referring to satan’s designs. Designs is from the Greek word: “no'-a-mä” (nigh’ e ma) and means “a purpose, and specifically, an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Declares His Mission Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 21, 2018

Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church!

Luke 4:18-19 Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church! I. THE MISSION OF JESUS - THE DRIVING FORCE OF THE GOSPEL - LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Proverbs 19:17, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 107:14, Matthew 24:3-14, Luke 24:31, Luke 4:20-21, Matthew 4:17, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Luke 24:45, Matthew 24:14, Isaiah 53:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Before It’s Too Late

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 15, 2017

We can easily forget the importance of time in our lives and how a single moment in time can change our lives for eternity. We can become overwhelmed by the fast pace of our lives and the world forgetting that the next world is just a breath away.

Before it’s too Late Luke 12:54-59 New International Version (NIV) 54 He said to the crowd: “When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, ‘It’s going to rain,’ and it does. And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It’s going to be hot,’ and it is. Hypocrites! You know how to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come And See What God Can Do

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jan 18, 2014

Come and see. It's a powerful invitation that will change lives and build churches. Jesus is the answer and there are so many people who we know who need to come and see.

Have you heard the song, "Come and See?" It's a good song... that taps into the theme of my message today, and it begins like this: To all who are tortured and ravished by sin; the frail and the wounded about to give in; there's news of release and captivity's end; we've been set free... come and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:36-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Come" Invitations From Our Master

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Mar 6, 2018

This sermon speaks to a few of the "Invitations" that God has given both Believers and Non-Believers

Message Today: “COME" Invitations from the Master Come is the “invitation” . It may be issued to one, few or many, or to ALL. Free-will places the “reception of the invitation” square in the hands of the one invited. I CHOOSE to accept or decline the Invitation... I CHOOSE to determine whether ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Lord's Invitation To Come Up Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 29, 2015

Everyday, the Lord is inviting us to draw closer and have fellowship with Him. But many times, we are too busy that we tend to ignore His invitation for us. In this message, we will learn three important responses from the life of Moses.

THE LORD'S INVITATION TO COME UP INTRODUCTION: We will continue our study on the Book of Exodus. We are now in chapter 24 when the elders of Israel saw God and had a time of great fellowship with Him. It all started with the invitation of the Lord to Moses telling them to come up together with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding Joy In The Midst Of Global Turmoil: A Sermon On Revelations

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 4, 2023

In recent times, we have witnessed numerous events unfolding in the world that seem to align with the prophetic visions revealed to John. While the chaos and uncertainty can be unsettling, I want to remind you of the joy we can find in the knowledge that we are nearing our eternal home.

I. Signs of the End Times: The book of Revelation provides vivid imagery and prophecies concerning the events leading up to the second coming of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 24:6-8, Jesus Himself foretold that before His return, there would be wars, famines, earthquakes, and pestilences. As we look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8, John 14:2-3, Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Adventure Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2014

Jesus invites us on a great adventure that will change us forever.

The Great Adventure Text: John 1:43-51 Introduction 1. Started out this morning In the usual way Chasing thoughts inside my head Of all I had to do today Another time around the circle Try to make it better than the last I opened up the Bible And I read about me Said, I'd been a prisoner And ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Methodist