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  • Chip Kelly avatar

    Unstoppable Vision Series

    Contributed by Chip Kelly on Mar 14, 2009
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    When the church has crystal clear vision and is functioning properly, it is UNSTOPPABLE.

    UNSTOPPABLE #1 - “Unstoppable Vision” When I was a kid a curious thing would happen to me on some Sunday ams. A strange illness would strike. I disliked church so much that I’d fake sick to try to get out of going. I learned this from my 5 older brothers & sisters who were Sunday Syndrome ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Excuses Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2014
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    At the very heart of the parable is who will be found in the Kingdom of God. It has to do with those who will respond positively to their invitation to accept Jesus, God’s great invitation to salvation.

    LUKE 14: 12-16-24 [PARABLES IN LUKE] GOOD EXCUSES [Isaiah 25:6-9] While attending a dinner party at a Pharisees’ house (vv. 1, 7, 12) Jesus challenges the guests to live and work so they will be rewarded in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus then gives a parable about a banquet that alludes to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 30, 2015
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    We examine the lost opportunity in Luke 14:12-24 and see what it teaches us about the amazing grace of God.

    Scripture One Sabbath, while on his way from Galilee to Jerusalem, Jesus was invited to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees. While there, Jesus healed a man of dropsy (Luke 14:1-6). Then Jesus told them all the parable of the wedding feast to illustrate the necessity of humility to enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Abuses At The Lord's Supper Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2011
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    In today's lesson we learn that proper Christian worship calls us to honor Christ and one another at the Lord's Supper.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of proper Christian worship. Let’s learn about that in a message I am calling, “Abuses at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What’s The Rush?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 28, 2009
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    Martha and Mary

    WHAT’S THE RUSH? (LUKE 10:38-42) Hong Kong is an extremely busy city. After a year in Hong Kong, I have done my best to keep up. Every working day in Hong Kong, I rush for the 7:24 am Ma Wan ferry, arriving around 16 minutes (7:40 a.m) later at Tsuen Wan West, where I have two minutes to get to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Soup For You

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 5, 2015
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    Anyone who has watched "Seinfield" on TV has probably heard the catch phrase "No soup for you." But Jesus tells a parable about a group of people who hear that catch phrase all to clear.

    Excuses. We all have them. We make excuses for our actions. We make excuses for our lack of actions. We make excuses for our words. Basically we are good at making excuses. The Metropolitan Insurance Company has published a list of the excuses they were given for auto accidents (1) “An ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 8) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015
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    If you have never received Him as your Savior, then you are lost and must be born again. If, however, there has been a time in your life when you bowed as a sinner and called on Jesus by faith, confessed your sins and received Him into your life ...

    Opening illustration: There was a much lesser wedding couple of years ago. William and Kate have invited 40 kings and queens, 50 members of the royal family (Not Fergie), 60 governors general and Commonwealth prime-ministers, 200 members of the government, Parliament and diplomatic corps. But also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "the Importance Of Humility" Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
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    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "The Importance of Humility" Luke 14:7-14 Pastor John Bright Luke 14 7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Banquet Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 25, 2016
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    Jesus' challenge to the host in Luke 14, that he should not invite those who could serve his needs but those whose needs he could serve, challenges the worldly approach to human relationships.

    Luke 14:1-14 "The Banquet" INTRODUCTION The word "Stewardship" has gained an ugly reputation in Christian circles. It is frequently associated with congregational pleas for more money. The word has lost its wholistic dimension. Stewardship, or if you prefer, good management is no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Off With His Head

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2012
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    Sermon for Proper 10 (Sunday between July 10 and July 16 inclusive) Year B

    Off With His Head / Mark 6: 14 - 29 Intro: Have you ever heard the expression “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.” It was first published by Sir Walter Scott in a poem titled, “Marmion” in 1808. It is often mistakenly attributed to Wm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pray Without Ceasing Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 16, 2023
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    This sermon gives consideration to two prayer techniques: The Welcoming Prayer and the Active Prayer Practice

    March 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Pray without Ceasing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. St. Paul encourages us to pray without ceasing. It’s something that’s impossible to do. We cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    All Dressed Up And No Place To Go

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 28, 2024
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    We put on different types of clothing for different reasons. Some out of necessity and some for no specific reason. Our spiritual man needs to be clothed in certain manners also. in fact, God is clear about some ways that He requires us to be clothed.

    All dressed up and no place to go! All dressed up and no face to show. Are you a Put On? It is interesting that this old addage means to pretend. In reality, God tells us throughout His Word, to put on a variety of things. Mt. 22:10-12 10 So those servants went out into the highways, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Parable Of The Wedding Party PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance of accepting God's invitation to His kingdom, understanding the consequences of refusing it, and experiencing the transformation that occurs when we embrace His love and grace.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus shares the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. As we start, I want to share a quote from A.W. Tozer who once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity ...read more

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    "True Humility.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 11, 2001
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    Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 2, 2001, Title: “True Humility.” Luke 14: 1, 7-14

    Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 2, 2001 Heavenly Father empower us to see everyone’s self worth in the light of Your estimation. Amen. Title: “True Humility.” Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Jesus, at dinner in the house of a leading Pharisee, counsels both the host and his guests about humility and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Secret Of A Loving Heart"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 24, 2003
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    In Luke chapter 7:36-50 Luke tells the secret of a loving heart.

    The Secret of a Loving Heart Luke 7:36-50 # A man walks into a small antique shop in San Francisco. It’s mostly cluttered with knickknacks and junk. The man notices on the floor what looks like an ancient Chinese vase. On closer inspection it turns out to be a priceless relic from the Ming ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist