Sermons on gods invitation:

Jesus: Our Haven Of Rest

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

JESUS: OUR HAVEN OF REST

Matt. 11:28-30 JESUS: OUR HAVEN OF REST 28 Come unto me, all ye that, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. I. v 28 THERE IS THE REST OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Holiness

You Are Evited Part 1 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Dec 12, 2011

Two-part series that looks at 5 invitations of Christ. An evitation is an online invitation that asks for a response. Christ's evitations ask for a response.

(Play Mr. Rogers CD) (enter through door to “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” by Mr. Rogers. Had a temporary door set up on stage) That song takes many people back to Mr. Rogers. He was a welcoming presence on television for 38 years. There was something warm and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taste And See That The Lord Is Good Psalm 34:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 29, 2024

Psalm 34:8 encapsulates an invitation to experience the goodness of the Lord firsthand.

In Psalm 34:8, the Psalmist proclaims, "Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!" This verse encapsulates an invitation to experience the goodness of the Lord firsthand. It's an invitation to encounter God personally, to intimately know His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Knocking

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 24, 2018

This is an evangelistic sermon designed to convince people to open the door of their hearts to Jesus.

Key Scripture: Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20 NKJV). Illustration: Knock on the pulpit as you preach. I. Jesus is knocking on the door of your life. A. ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Laughing Out Loud At God

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Sep 14, 2003

If we adopt the Abraham/Sarah pattern of abandoning trust in divine promises, and choosing our preferred detours, and if we laugh at the promises of God, we invite catastrophe, and ensure that God will have the last laugh.

Laughing Out Loud at God!!?? REV. BILL BOWDLE Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church 09/14/2003 (If you use material from this message, please attribute the quote to the above source, together with the URL web site address as listed in your browser window) [Note: material is formatted by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Live Because Of Christ Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 3, 2015

Do we live like a new creation because of what Jesus has done; or are we still trying to win the approval of the world? Paul's conclusion to Galatians is an encouragement to all believers to devote themselves fully to living only for Christ.

Live because of Christ Galatians, Part 13 Galatians 6:11-18 Introduction - Recap from last week: - Sunday we took a look at 10 applications of this letter to our lives -- These applications give us great insight to living for Christ -- There is much to gain here from Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simple Trust Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 5, 2015

God has moved powerfully in human history and in our lives. In response, we are invited to simply trust in what God has already done.

Romans 1:1-17 “Simple Trust” INTRODUCTION There are times when we are forced to go to the very core of our being in order to rediscover ore reaffirm who we are as individuals. The young man in this video reaffirmed that he was a “good” boy and that he wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Judgment Begins

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 16, 2006

Three kinds of faith that invite the judgment of God.

March 19, 2006 Third Sunday in the Season of Lent -------------------------------------------------- A side issue related to the text this morning begs our attention: • How can an angry Jesus, whipping the money-changers, be the loving Lord we know? At least one author has stated it this way: ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Dark Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 21, 2008

The Magi - gentile are invited to be a part of the family of God.

Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 Well, like Christmas, this “perspective series” is coming to an end. I hope that won’t mean that you feel like you can put what you have heard away in a box, like decorations, until next Christmas. The Christian point of view is just not that way. Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Follow Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 13, 2022

This sermon focuses on Jesus calling the first disciples which served as an invitation to living life in the Kingdom of God, and how that invitation is still available for believers today.

If you have your Bibles and want to follow along, we will be looking at the gospel of Mark 1:14. If you have been here for a while, you know we are going through a series called The Story. When we talk about the story, we are talking about God’s story as told through the people, places, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian Church

God’s Promises Are Complete! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 30, 2025

Isaiah shows us the world being restored, and in that restoration we shall see a new place of dwelling with God. However, if we will not repent and come to Him for forgiveness, we will not be with Him in eternity!

Isaiah, Part 12 God’s Promises are Complete! Isaiah 30:15-33 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to be here today! - Last week, Isaiah clearly told us to prepare for God’s response (heavy) – why? 1. We must be prepared because the Lord is coming to discipline ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bring Me A Worm

Contributed by Carol Moore on Jun 22, 2019

Instead of asking the Spirit to come to us, why not accept His invitation to step into His circle.

John Wesley once said, “Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, and then I will show you a man that can comprehend the Triune God.” The Trinity, Three-in-One, is confusing any way you try to look at it. It is the reason that Muslims say we believe in three gods. If it confuses you, then you ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Communion

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 30, 2007

We have been invited to the table to commune with Christ.

1 Corinthians 10:16 Communion with Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church December 30, 2007 Introduction In 1 Corinthians 10:16, Paul wrote, “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Dine

Contributed by Robert Goodrich on Jan 29, 2007

Invitational

I. Read the Text II. Give the Background III. Proposition/Focus: Vs 12 "Come and Dine" IV. Describe a huge, tasty meal This meal, in order to complete the task that it was designed to do, takes six steps to complete. V. Divisions --It must be PLANNED (Expound) --All parts of meal ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Come Unto Me

Contributed by Roy Mccarty Jr. on Aug 18, 2001

Invitational

COME UNTO ME SCRIPTURE: Mat 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Mat 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Holiness