Sermons on Invitation:

You’re Invited

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

Looking at Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet, and what he’s saying about accepting his invitation to biggest wedding banquet of all time

INTRO  Tell Phil’s story about how he can’t wait until he gets to heaven’s banquet.  Talk about Keegan and Amanda’s wedding.  This morning, we’re going to look at a time when Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet, and what he’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

You Invitation To The Royal Wedding Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

The parable about how the Jews rejected Jesus offers a spiritual application for us as well.

INTRODUCTION Everybody loves a wedding. A little girl was attending her first wedding with her mom. She was in awe at the decorations, candles and music. She was thrilled when the bride came walking down the aisle dressed in a flowing wedding gown. She leaned over and asked, “Mom, why is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Gospel Invitation At The Feast Of Tabernacles Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 21, 2015

Jesus issues a gospel invitation at the Feast of Tabernacles which fulfills the words of Isaiah 55:1. What does it mean to "be thirsty" and come to Jesus and "drink"?

A Gospel Invitation at the Feast of Tabernacles John 7:25-39 Human nature is indeed spiritually dead without a life given from above. In John 6:24 Jesus warned: “Do not judge (or stop judging) by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” Jesus forbade judgment of others without ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Un-Invited Guest Of Honor

Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on Dec 13, 2016

A sermon highlighting the absurdity of celebrating Christmas without Christ.

“He came unto his own, and his own received him not.” John 1:11 KJV “He came to what was his own, yet his own folk did not welcome him.” John 1:11 James Moffatt Translation “He came to that which belonged to Him [to His own-His domain, creation, things, world], ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Invite Jesus To Your Boat

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2015

To show that we only need JESUS in our life here on earth for us to accomplish greater things for Him. John 14:12 (Amplified Bible) 14:12 I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the thi

I. EXORDIUM: Who's in the boat with you? OF course, JESUS. He's the Sailor of my life. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we only need JESUS in our life here on earth for us to accomplish greater things for Him. John 14:12 (Amplified Bible) 14:12 I assure you, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherds (We) Are Invited To Go Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 28, 2015

What better time than Christmas to rejoice and proclaim what God has done? The shepherds saw and went ... so what are you and I waiting for? Can't we tell others what we've seen as well?

Sermon 4 The shepherds (we) are invited to go Luke 2:1-15 Introduction - Advent is a wonderful time of year for all Christians to celebrate -- However, there is something that gets lost in the hustle/bustle of the holiday -- APP: It is the love we should show others for the God that we serve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Invitation To Healing (Bonus Week) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 25, 2022

God gave most of this message to me while I was at work. I took dictation, basically, for 45 minutes, and then tried to fill in gaps without messing it up. Bottom line: God will heal you.

Brothers and sisters, understand today that I am in no way criticizing you, or condemning you, or judging you. I want to help you. There is no more obvious sign of the church's weakness and lack of faith than the chronic sickness and disease found in so many of its members. Even just among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23, Matthew 8:17, Matthew 9:35, Luke 4:16-19, Matthew 10:1, Luke 10:1-12, Mark 11:20-25, Luke 4:38-39, Acts 10:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus' Invitation To Drink

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 5, 2023

a sermon about Jesus' invitation to drink "living water"

Jesus’ Invitation To Drink (John 7:37-39) A man walks into a library and asks for a bottle of water. The librarian says, “This is a library.” So, the man whispers, “Sorry, a bottle of water, please.” You can’t overestimate the significance of water to life. A website lists no less than sixteen ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unstoppable Invitation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 23, 2024

Jesus pops up to speak in the middle of everyone on a major holiday with seemingly nowhere to go. Why would He risk His life? Why would He place Himself in such a dangerous position? Jesus risks everything to give us a gift that changes everything.

Have you heard someone say, “I wouldn’t bet the farm on that if I were you?” There are many things in life we CANNOT count on. You CANNOT count on a politician’s promise. You CANNOT count on the weatherman’s forecast. And you cannot count on the pastor when he says, “I’ll be just one more minute.” ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation To Draw Near To God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

God has never stopped reaching out to His people. From the Garden of Eden to the Cross of Calvary, the heart of God has always longed for closeness with His creation.

THE INVITATION TO DRAW NEAR TO GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:6, Hebrews 10:22, Psalm 145:18, Jeremiah 29:13, Exodus 33:14 INTRODUCTION: God has never stopped reaching out to His people. From the Garden of Eden to the Cross of Calvary, the heart of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Isaiah 55:6, Hebrews 10:22, Psalm 145:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Invite For A New Beginning With The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand the profound promise of God's redemption, His power of forgiveness, and the joy of a new.

Good morning, church family! Today's sermon is about to uncover some profound truths from God's Word that will ignite your faith, and renew your spirit. We will specifically be diving into Isaiah 43:25. It's a scripture that speaks volumes about God's promise of redemption, the power of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:25

Topics: Isaiah, Forgiveness

Caution: Restoring New Testament Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

This lesson examines what the Bible means when it talks about evangelism and then compares this to what we see being called "evangelism" today. Have we redefined evangelism to ease our consciences?

Introduction Our first lesson was a reminder of our mission. We have been given the green light to evangelize by the Lord, and this mission was given to each and every Christian, not just a select few. Each one of us are called by God to “love our neighbor as ourselves” and to have an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Ashamed Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 5, 2015

Three good reasons why we are not ashamed of the Gospel

NOT ASHAMED A pastor, a boy scout, and a scientist were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and explained that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot then added, "I should have one of the parachutes because I have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Come

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 5, 2013

I. What Must We Come For ? II. How Must We Come? III. When Must We Come?

Isaiah 1:18 (AV) Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 1:18 (The Living Bible) 18 Come, let’s talk this over, says the Lord; no matter how deep the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Bring Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

In our scripture today, God calls us Christ’s ambassadors. What exactly does that mean? An ambassador is someone who represents the interests of their homeland in a foreign country. Spiritually speaking, we are to represent Jesus and invite others

Bring 2 Corinthians 5:18 I think it’s safe to say that the majority of us are here today because of someone else. Maybe you were invited by someone or maybe you grew up in this church and you’re here because of your family. Even those of you who came here on your own, more than likely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Methodist