Sermons on Invitation To Dinner:

The Choice Of A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

Jesus has not asked us to join a religion, but his proposal is more like marriage vows.

The Choice of a Lifetime Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – May 22, 2011 [The following was not all stated when shared publicly due to the limits of both time and general nature of only developing notes as a form of preparation which I neither memorize ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 21, 2019

It's all about that invitation...

Surprise Endings: Lessons From The Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 Introduction If last week’s parable surprised us with grace and left us feeling grateful, this week’s parable will surprise us in a different way and leave us uncomfortable. At least it should. Parable of the Wedding Banquet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lifestyle Change PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to find rest and relief in Jesus, emphasizing perseverance in faith despite life's burdens, using Matthew 11:28-30 as a guide.

Good morning, beloved family of God. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, with hearts aflame with love for our Savior and minds open to the wisdom of His word. Isn't it a blessing to be in the fellowship of believers, to share in the joy of our collective faith, and to learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Topics: Unique Invitation

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

How Many Did You Say, Was Coming To Dinner?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 20, 2011

If we are Christians and were not thankful, what kind of a message does that send to all those who don’t know the Lord? We should be the happiest people on earth, we have been given so much and been asked to give so little in return.

How Many Did You Say,  Was Coming For Dinner? This coming Thursday, since 1621, will mark the 390th time, Thanksgiving has been celebrated in this great country. Tables will be spread with all the favorite recipes of families handed down, for generations all over the land, Even though were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"pushing Up The Shades"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 23, 2022

A sermon about being aware of those on the margins.

Luke 14:1, 7-14 “Pushing up the Shades” Retired author and pastor Tony Campolo tells of an experience he had at dinner in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, some years ago. He was checking on mission programs that his organization carried out day in and day out in Haiti. He wanted to see how the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Ya'll, Come

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 26, 2019

God's invitation and the true meaning of it.

Put a hand up Close Your eyes and repeat after me. Lord you are welcome in this place. Now say it like you mean it. Let's put the bad things from our week at the door to His house John 4:24 "God Is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1, Isaiah 55:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feasting With A Pharisee And A Prostitute Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016

In Meals with Jesus pt2 Simon the Pharisee is intrigued enough to invite Jesus to dinner, but a gatecrasher winds him up. What will you learn from this meal with Jesus?

Imagine you are at a respectable dinner party - at the local major's house. The dinner is on honour of a visiting speaker. Of course you are excited, because you've heard about the speaker and are intrigued about his views. During the meal suddenly the doorbell rings and you think nothing of it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Charismatic

Everybody Has An Open Invitation To God's Love

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011

The Church reminds the world today that Jesus is coming again and the world should get its house in order.

Everybody has an open invitation to God's love Have you ever invited anyone to dinner? One of the greatest compliments an individual can pay to another is to invite him/her home to dinner. The nature of our society is of such that we are selective about the calibre of persons we invite to our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Invitation Leads To A Crisis Of Belief Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2003

Part 5 of a series on Blackaby’s Experiencing God: when God invites into some new truth, the first crisis will be one of personal belief; the second is one of tension between old patterns and new options; and the last comes in the temptation to fall back

There’s an old, old story about the time a crowd had gathered to watch a stunt man perform at Niagara Falls. It seems that the fellow had rigged up a wire from shore to shore, right across the falls, and was wowing the crowd by riding a bicycle along that wire. Back and forth he went, several ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Invites Us To Follow Him

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 22, 2003

PENTECOST 6(C) - Jesus invites us to follow Him without hestitation and with steadfast mercy.

JESUS INVITES US TO FOLLOW HIM LUKE 9:51—62 JULY 20, 2003 LUKE 9:51-62 51As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; 53but the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Never Invite God To A Pity Party

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004

When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.

July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Invitation Leads To A Crisis Of Belief Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 6. When we hear from God we are at a crisis of belief where we will have to choose whether we will step out in faith or not.

We have been in a series titled “Knowing and Experiencing God” because, truth be told, many times in our Christian life we are just going through the motions. Perhaps we go to church on Sunday, maybe we do our daily devotions (reading the Bible & praying), generally we try to be a good person, do ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

With Jesus, We Have An Open Invitation

Contributed by Roger Roark on Jun 9, 2007

When we mess up, Jesus is there waiting for us . He leaves an open invitation for us to come an dine with Him.

We have a standing invitation - by Roger Roark John 21:1-19 -(key verse 12 ) John 21:12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. Summer time is on us. Barbecues, mowing yards, pool parties, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation To Prayer - Part 1 Of 2

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004

In this passage Jeremiah reveals the heart of God when He calls His children to prayer and the promises that He bestows to those who are obedient - Message Part 1 of 2

“An Invitation To Prayer” – Part 1 of 2 Jeremiah 33:1-3 A. The Word of the LORD is not RESTRAINED. (v. 1) 2 Timothy 2:9; Acts 28:31; Philippians 1:7; Colossians 4:3; Jeremiah 39:15; 43:8 1. The Word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a SECOND time. (v. 1a) Genesis 22:15; 1 Kings 9:2; 19:7; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Baptist