Sermons on Banquet Table:

The People Called Christian

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 2, 2014

A communion sermon

THE PEOPLE CALLED CHRISTIAN ACTS 11:26 Big Idea: Communion sermon celebrating the tie that binds; Jesus Christ. In the 2nd century, when the Roman world was still confused about the identity and beliefs of the people called Christian, an unidentified believer tried to explain in a letter to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Nazarene

La Fiesta De Bodas Extraordinaria

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 5, 2020

Nos arrepentimos y demostramos en nuestro carácter y conducta que somos invitados a disfrutar de la vida eterna en el reino de Dios.

La fiesta de bodas extraordinaria Mateo 22: 1-14, Isaías 25: 6-9, Filipenses 4: 12-14, Filipenses 4: 19-20. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hoy tenemos el texto del Evangelio de Mateo (Mateo 22: 1-14) para nuestra reflexión: “Jesús de nuevo en respuesta ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 25:6-9, Philippians 4:12-14, Philippians 4:19-20

Denomination: Other

I Will Clothe You

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 10, 2003

This sermon discuses how we put on the righteousness of Christ, changing our standing and appearance before God, through the sacrafice made by Christ on the cross.

I Will Clothe You John 19:23 - 24, 1 Pet 5:5, Psa 109:18, John 5:19, 30, 1 Pet 2:24, Gal 3:13, 26-27, March 3, 2003 I. I am going to steal a story from Max Lucado and it is one that I have never experienced. But it is important to understanding what I am going to be talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 4, 2013

A deep exploration into Luke 16:14-30 with emphases on understanding the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus in context.

In these tough economic times, panhandling is a common scene. Visit any sizable city and it seems there is someone on every corner asking for money. No doubt, a few desperately need help; nevertheless the majority of panhandlers are taking advantage of the generosity of others. It is enough to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-30

Denomination: *other

Host Or Guest? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 12, 2022

This parable revolves around three categories of people, the host, the servants, and the Guests. Invited guests neglected and paid no attention to it. This parable conveys the divine call, divine clemency, and divine condemnation.

Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Theme: Host or Guest? Greetings: The Lord is good. ‘Many are invited but few are chosen.’ (Matthew 22:14). Synopsis of the Parable: The word parable comes from the Greek word ‘parabole,’ which means “a placing beside”. It has a real-life or real-life situation from which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Tune Up For Judgment Day

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2005

Stay ready for Judgment Day by feeding your faith through God’s Word.

Are you ready for winter? Have you tried on your snow boots to make sure they still fit? Have you taken your car in for a tune-up to make sure your battery and antifreeze are still good and that you have the right kind of oil for cold weather? Although it takes time to do all these things, it pays ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

You're Invited To A Party!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 8, 2002

God is throwing a huge party and you’re invited. The only way you get in is by special invitation and by putting on wedding clothes. At the same time the world demands your loyalty and is having a party of it’s own - so which party do you want to go to?

As a reporter I often got to go places that others didn’t. Sometimes it was to places others wouldn’t want to go – like behind police lines or maybe to Iceland. But there were also times when you felt privileged – like being able to meet a president or former president. I remember when President ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Writing On The Wall

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 25, 2011

Do we as a body of Christ and as a nation glorify God? Time for each one of us to heed to His warnings, stop testing God; come to Him in complete repentance, reliance and rest on Him alone. Let us not give God an opportunity to write on our walls ...

Opening illustration: Have you ever seen a tragedy coming and could do nothing to stop it? One night as my wife and I were returning from an underground church service, a car passed us at incredible speed, losing control as it sped by. Careening out of control, the car bounced along the center ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Serving One Another

Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Jul 4, 2001

When the Body of Christ come into the revelation of what Christ taught the disciples in serving one another, we will be a step closer to that great wedding in the sky.

Luke 22:1-30 1-2 The "Feast of Unleavened Bread," immediately following the Passover, lasted seven days (Ex 12:15-20). FEASTS (Heb. moedh, an assembling, hagh, dance, or pilgrimage). The feasts, or sacred festivals, held an important place in Jewish religion. They were religious services ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking A Stand Where Satan Sits - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001

Combating Compromise with an Evil Age

THIS MORNING: 1. Identified the third church that Jesus spoke to in Rev 2-3. 2. Identified the changing strategy of Satan against the body of Christ. He moved from the strategy of intimidation in Smyrna to a strategy of inticement in Pergamum. 3. Jesus warns this church that although the basic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Church: Why Do We Go?

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

„Ð The thought that God would even have to ask this question shakes the very fiber of my being! This is not someone who walked up on the street demanding respect. Nor, is this someone who has yet to prove himself as one deserving respect. This the Creator

1.To Give an Offering Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you?" says the Lord Almighty. A. Where Is My Honor ......... My Respect "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-12, Malachi 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of The Lonely

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

The great dilemma of loneliness. This sermon gives some consolation and gives us confidence of God’s nearness.

Psalm 68:6 -- “God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.” Psalm 68:6 (From Moffatt’s Translation) -- “The God who brings the lonely home. . .” l. THE LORD OF THE LONELY -Every man has at some point ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Forget To Tell Him Thank You.

Contributed by Ashton Alexander on Jun 7, 2009

This sermon explains the importance of thankfulness.

Luke 17:11-19 Don’t Forget To Tell Him Thank You By Rev. Ashton E. Alexander There was a man who was well established that had vacationed to Jamaica for the summer. One afternoon after enjoying himself at the beach, he decided to grab a bit to eat from Burger King. After which, a seemingly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The New Versus The Old Series

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 22, 2013

Today's Christian rarely enjoys the Christianity envisioned by Jesus because it has been hampered by religion, which destroys the freedom available to us in Christ.

Every time some tragedy happens, people get very religious. The problem with getting religious is it does not last very long. Once the crisis has calmed down and things get back to normal, religion seems to go out the window. The reason this happens so often is that religion is never the answer it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance