Sermons on Dining:

The Wedding Banquet PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

To highlight God's open invitation to all to be part of His kingdom and His plans, the consequences of refusing this invitation, and the importance of being prepared and receptive to His call.

Good Morning! God is always inviting us to come closer, to deepen our connection with Him. Yet, sometimes, we're too caught up in our own lives, we end up refusing His invitation. Today, we're going to delve into God's word and explore this invitation to all, the refusal of this invitation, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Topics: Invited, Chosen

You're Invited To A Hanging

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002

There is a place where we can hang our burdens, our shame and our sins!

PSALM 69:1-5 "YOU’RE INVITED TO A HANGING" * We’ve received all sorts of invitations. * Invitations to weddings, receptions, and showers. * We have been invited to parties, banquets, picnics and barbecues. * Jesus frequently issued invitations! * Matt.11:28 "Come unto me all ye that labor ....... ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Recall

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

When God issues His call a second time

Peter Had Denied Knowing the Lord and Had Seen Christ Crucified. The One to Whom Jesus Had Said “Flesh and Blood Has Not Revealed this to You, but My Father Which Is in Heaven . . . and on this Rock I Will Build My Church,” Had Been Through an Experience of Spiritual Crushing and Humiliation. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by Tim George on Mar 7, 2001

We may not always like what we see in the mirror of God’s Word but what we see there is always the truth and always the best!

“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-27, James 1:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Taught Evangelism To His Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus taught us to do evangelism by ministering to the needs of people - Luke 19:1-10

Song: God can do a lot with a little. A little is a lot with God! Jesus showed how he can take one little life and use it as a seed to multiply His kingdom and righteousness as a demonstration of His power, love and grace working through the most unlikely people. Statistic: Pollsters report ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forward Momentum

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 26, 2001

We are encouraged to keep our forward momentum going in ministry by focusing on the things of Christ.

CONSIDER THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STRONG AND A WEAK CUP OF TEA. BOTH TYPES CONTAIN THE SAME INGREDIENTS OF WATER AND TEA. THE DIFFERENCE IS THAT THE STRONG CUP OF TEA RESULTS FROM THE TEA LEAVES’ IMMERSION IN THE WATER LONGER, ALLOWING THE WATER MORE TIME TO GET INTO THE TEA AND THE TEA INTO THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Yuck!! Not Another Sermon On Giving

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003

A refreshing look at the touchy subject of giving.

How would you respond to a God whose lightest touch nearly shook a mountain off its foundation? Whose approach was announced by a loud trumpet blast? Whose very voice sound like the thunder of a rushing river? Most likely you would be extremely nervous just like the Israelites. Literally scared ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing A Word From God

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Feb 27, 2003

Like grain God’s Word nourishes, like fire God’s Word compels, and like a hammer, God’s Word breaks us.

“Experiencing A Word From God” Jeremiah 23:25-29 Illustration: Herman and Henrietta were touring their brand-new house, a house that Henrietta had paid for with her money, a fact of which she often reminded Herman. In each room of the house, she said to her husband, “Herman, if it were not for my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:25-29, Isaiah 57:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Iscariot

Contributed by David King on May 31, 2004

He was clever, manipulative, maybe even ingenius, but he was wrong and it cost him so much, think of how he miscalulated the situation.

TEXT Act 1:25 INTRO: Can you really calculate the odds? Can you really know what is in your future? Can a person really implement their plans to the fullest when they don’t know the future? I submit to you that Judas was a man who thought he had life under control and he had his future going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disappointment With Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004

Does following Jesus Christ faithfully mean we do not doubt Him, that we rarely feel the sting of disappointment?

Disappointment With Jesus (Luke 7:1-35) Intro 1. I have often been disappointed in the Christian life and ministry. 2. New believer: faith could move mountains, family would be saved 3. I’d live a nearly perfect life filled with joy and spiritual victories¡K 4. Ministry: I’d put the principles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thirteen Ways The Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Self-Control

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2004

The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

Thirteen Ways the Spirit Helps us Exhibit Self-Control Gal 5:23 - "The fruit of the Spirit is self-control." Illustration: A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a tree stump from the yard of a friend. He decided to use some dynamite he had stored away in his house. It did the trick. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Nurturer! Be A Feeder!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 11, 2006

Jesus said, Do you love me? Feed my lambs and sheep. We need the ministry of nurturing others to thrive in the church. Be a feeder!

BE A NURTURER, BE A FEEDER! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This can be a two part series. I. TEXT: KJV Proverbs 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. NIV Proverbs 11:25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knock - Knock, Whose There?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

The Lord Jesus is knocking at the door of the church. Is your church letting Him enter?

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com --------------------------------- KNOCK - KNOCK, WHOSE THERE? Rev. 3:20-22 Rev 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him and he with Me. Rev 3:21 To him who overcomes I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Great Banquet

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 13, 2007

Who is worthy of your attention? Tough question for a clique, since God loves all his creations.

The Parable of the Great Banquet Luke 14:15-24 I. The Initial Invitation List A. A man prepared a great banquet and invited many. 1. Vs. 15-17 15 Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, "Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!" 16 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Message We Don't Like

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

Carol Service sermon focussing on the ’offensiveness’ of God’s Christmas present to us - the idea that we need ’saving’ from sin!

Someone sent me three facts that prove Jesus was a Mexican! His first name was Jesus; he was bilingual, and he was always being harassed by the authorities. Then again, you can prove he was black - he called everybody "brother", he liked Gospel and he couldn’t get a fair trial. Or maybe he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed