Sermons on Dinner Party:

Satan’s Fourfold Purpose

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

We all have seen or attended costume parties at which everyone wore masks.

At a party like that a person can be in a room full of people they know, yet they may not know a person there. Only when the masks are removed can they know for sure who the people are. Did you know that Satan has always worn a mask? He knew from the beginning if anyone recognized him for who he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Before Hiding

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus predicts his death. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Seeking before Hiding Reading: John chapter 12 verses 1-50. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. • Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present! Ill: Time video clip. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-50

Denomination: Brethren

I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of mercy as the heart of God, demonstrated through Jesus' interactions in Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, emphasizing the importance of compassion and kindness in our own interactions with others.

Good morning/evening church! Before we get going today, I have a question for you… Have you ever wondered what really matters to God? Have you ever stopped to consider what kinds of things get God, the Creator of the cosmos, really excited? If we’re honest, it might not be something we think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Topics: Mercy, Compassion, Kindness

Isaac--Fool Me Once, Shame On Me!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 16, 2021

Isaac asked his son Esau to prepare a special dinner. Several things happened, though, that changed the family dynamic forever.

Introduction: At the time of this incident, Isaac was considered an old man, and he was afraid he was going to die soon. He asked Esau, his oldest son, to prepare him some food from game Esau would hunt in the fields. The rest of this story is a classic of deceit, in that a family was torn apart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46, Genesis 28:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Handwriting Analysis Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 1, 2017

The handwriting on the wall episode with Belshazzar reveals more of the character of God. Daniel made a difference for God as he interpreted the writing. Each of us can make a difference in our settings.

Review of Series: Culture’s Greatest Goal -- Changed their names to supporting their gods; culture today wants to change us and give us a different mindset; Culture’s Greatest Test – Bow to their god; Not to your God; places in world where can’t read parts of bible – hate crime Culture’s Greatest ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Progressing Through The Storm 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why some people are afraid to progress when conditions appear difficult? Most of us are hesitant to try something new unless we are given guarantees

Illustration:When Pablo Casals reached 95, a young reported threw him a question: "Mr. Casals, you are 95 and the greatest cellist that ever lived. Why do you still practice six hours a day?" And Mr. Casals answered, "Because I think I’m making progress." Your goal is to make progress every day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:10-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Martha And Mary

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 1, 2022

When Martha brought her stress and complaints to Jesus, he heard her deepest need. He wanted Martha’s soul to catch up to her body.

A journalist with Bon Appetit Magazine asked readers to submit examples of their worst dinner party experiences. A woman names Bea Stein wrote about how the candles on her patio table fell over and set the whole table on fire. Another hostess had 50 guests coming over for brunch when the city ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Following Jesus?

Contributed by Samuel Bass on Apr 23, 2018

A reminder that while the trend today is to follow various celebrities, your life is not completely full until you follow Jesus.

These days everyone is following someone else. It seems people are fascinated with the lives of others. Celebrities who only need one name like Oprah, Ellen, Beyoncé, Denzell, JayZ, Kanye and the Rock only need one name they’re so popular and have thousands- sometimes millions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Value Calvary?

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 18, 2025

Calvary is not just a story we read at Easter and put back on a shelf until next year. We should make time each day to remember it in its full meaning.

How Do You Value Calvary? By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. How do we measure value? 1. Money or the Luxury a. Houses – gated communities b. Cars – Cadillacs, Mercedes, Rolls, Lexus c. Watches – Rolexes 2. Sentimentality (Eyes of the Owner) a. Grandma’s quilt b. Grandpa’s shotgun c. Old ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ham And Eggs

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

Comparison of the commitments of the sinful woman and the Pharisee.

Ham and Eggs One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private detective to the job of looking into her former dealings and friends in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Would You Let Your Kids Go To A Youth Group Run By Jesus?

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007

I imagine that, given the types of persons that huddled around Jesus, there would have, at the very least, been a fair bit of flirting going on at those gatherings.

We’re in Luke chapter 15, and Jesus appears to be partying again! Jesus was fond of saying that the Kingdom of God is like a party, and he seemed keen to illustrate that with his lifestyle, wherein he was a frequent guest at dinner parties and a not too infrequent host of spontaneous soirees. And ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Fragrance Of Worship Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 20, 2015

Jesus shows us clearly the result of forgiveness is love and worship. The woman who anointed Him anointed him with her future and her singleness. Ask yourself what is your fragrant oil.

Intro: If you remember from last week Jesus went to place He shouldn’t be to talk to a woman He shouldn’t talk to. He used that woman to teach us what true worship is. Here we go again! It seems like Jesus is completely happy to tear down our ideas and presumptions about who should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Trump Or Harris? How Should Evangelicals Elect A President Biblically?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 4, 2024

The 2024 election will have a huge impact on every aspect of our lives but some Christians are still confused about deciding who they will choose because they see that the two candidates do not meet their criteria as a national leader. How to elect a president biblically?

Today I will discuss a topic related to next month’s presidential election. I am not an American citizen, so I do not have the right to vote and I have no personal interest whatsoever. I do realize that if I preach on this sensitive topic, there is a risk of being misunderstood and disliked by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Jeremiah 17:5, Daniel 2:21, 1 Timothy 3:1-8, Psalm 139:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Handwriting On The Wall Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jun 12, 2008

Daniel is summoned to interpret the writing on the wall at Belshazzar’s party. It’s not good news.

Daniel 5:1-31 The Handwriting on the Wall Many liberal scholars have attacked the veracity of the Book of Daniel because they could not find Belshazzar’s name in Babylonian history. In 1854, British consul J. G. Taylor discovered several small cylinders written in cuneiform writing in southern ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoying The Carnival Of Love Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007

Responsible love is self-control with others at the party - as we enjoy God’s carnival of love.

Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. (Romans 13:13 NKJV) Let us imagine for one moment a scene. Someone has invited you to a party celebrating the victory of the Werder Bremen football team. It will take place at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist