Sermons on Inviting In Stranger:

"god's Invitation To Joy And Contentment" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2023

It has been said many times that we have more things now than any other time in history. We are indeed fortunate people, yet for many of us, there is one critical thing that is missing… Contentment.

“God’s Invitation to Joy” Philippians 4:1-9 It has been said many times that we have more things now than any other time in history. There are 195 countries in our world and the United States is ranked number one in economy. Aren’t you glad we live here? We are indeed fortunate people, yet for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Stay At Lo Debar, Invited To The King's Table

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 7, 2023

LO DEBAR was a ghetto of Israel. It was a place that failures and outcast lived. Mephibosheth was crippled and doomed until the KING INVITED HIM TO HIS TABLE. LO DEBAR IS A TYPE of RESTORATION.

LO DEBAR: INVITATION TO THE KING’S TABLE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) DEBAR: to stop, to hinder MEPHIBOSHETH: from the mouth of shame, THERE IS A DARK DAY FOR ISRAEL… THE REBELLIOUS, STUBBORN DISOBEDIENT KING IS REMOVED FROM THE THRONE… SAUL AND HIS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-4, 2 Samuel 9:7-8, Jeremiah 30:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Over; Getting Other; Getting On

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 16, 2004

Sharing our faith is our reason for existing as a church. Knowing that and doing it are sometimes far strangers.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- August 8, 2004 1The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2Until the day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Enthusiasm (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 7, 2015

“Enthusiastic people turn a boring drive into an adventure, extra work into opportunity and strangers into friends.”

Colossians 3:23-And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, If I could only have one word to describe Lee Crawford it would have to be….Enthusiastic!! She had enthusiasm for God, for her church, her family, her friends!! Someone has said, “Enthusiasm is contagious.” If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Journey

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 21, 2020

Life’s journey is a mystery. We meet a stranger. He opens the Scriptures to our understanding. He can be a mystery until we break bread. Who’s the stranger? What’s the mystery? Let’s find out in Luke 24:13-35.

Mystery Journey Life’s journey is a mystery. We meet a stranger. He opens the Scriptures to our understanding. He can be a mystery until we break bread. Who’s the stranger? What’s the mystery? Let’s find out in Luke 24:13-35. Luke 24:13 says, “Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Through The Challenges

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 1, 2020

Our text introduces us to a man who is no stranger to difficult circumstances and challenges - but remains faithful.

Faithful Through the Challenges 1 Kings 17 Introduction We are living in one of the most challenging times. The pandemic, the election, the weather, personal challenges. We try to face these challenges from the perspective of faith. Our text introduces us to a man who is no stranger to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Since You're Following Jesus . . . Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 14, 2021

If you're going to keep the faith, it's necessary to keep the love of Christ as well, especially for one another, and some folks who are likely to be neglected or forgotten. The lifestyle choice is between worldly lust and Christ-lke love.

Jeanie and I watched several segments of the History Channel’s “The Men Who Built America” this past week. We had watched parts of it before and had always wanted to watch it again as a gave a great history about how America has become the land of opportunity it has come to be. However, as we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, John 15:13, 1 John 4:20, John 13:34

Denomination: Bible Church

Are You Going To The Party? Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

The invitation is still open but still being ignored by many who think they’re going anyway.

Are you going to the party? Luke 14:15-24 I heard about a rabbit and a snake meeting in the forest. The rabbit said, "We don’t know how we look. Why don’t we describe each other to the other so we’ll know how we look?" The snake said, "Good idea. You’ve got a pink nose, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Listening Eyes

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 13, 2017

1. An invitation to follow Jesus is always personal in nature 2. An invitation to Jesus is a "COME AND SEE" (Experiential) Invitation and 3. An Invitation to Jesus is an invitation to experience a Supernatural Connection

Scripture: John 1:43-51; 1 Samuel 3:1-10 and Call to Worship (Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18) Theme: Epiphany Title: Listening Eyes In this sermon we examine what it means to be invited to follow Jesus - 1. An invitation to follow Jesus is always personal in nature 2. An invitation to Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Nazarene

Come With Me To God's House

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 10, 2008

Your reasons for inviting people to church effect the way you invite and the response to the invitation

COME WITH ME TO GOD’S HOUSE! 1. INVITATIONS THAT LEAD TO ACCEPTANCE A. Personal 1. “they said to me” – not at me or over the phone 2. face to face – I really would enjoy your company 3. “Let Us” pick up; meet you out front; call you morning B. Purposeful 1. “go into the house of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Prepares A Way Series

Contributed by Tim White on Aug 15, 2011

As God prepared a way for mankind to be redeemed, He has prepared a way for you.

* Beginning series, Look At Jesus, A Study of the Book of Mark. * “God prepares a way” * For a theologians, Mark is an important Gospel. * Many call this the Gospel of Peter. * Mark, the author, is John Mark. * We first find John Mark in acts. Peter is released from jail goes to where ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Respoding To Eternal Glroy Part Iv Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 16, 2010

If we have embraced Christ’s forgiveness then we will long for others to embrace it too.

Part IV Revelation 22:17 Purpose: To declare God's invitation to eternal life. Aim: I want the listener to come to Christ and to call others to Christ. INTRODUCTION: A few centuries before Christ a man named Alexander conquered almost all of the known world using military strength, cleverness and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Coming Clean Before A Holy God.

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Dec 30, 2010

A Challenging invitation for Christianity to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit by coming clean before a Holy God.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Feast/The Excuses Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 28, 2010

There are many excuses for rejecting what God has to offer, and God sees through them all. If we’re full of the world we’ll have no appetite for Heaven.

Today’s parable starts out as table-talk. At a dinner, Jesus mentions “the resurrection of the righteous”, an encouraging truth. Someone at the table gets so excited, he declares a Beatitude: “Blessed is everyone who will eat at the banquet in the Kingdom of God!” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:13-21

Denomination: Congregational

"Buying Milk With No Money"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 3, 2010

Since the period of the Israelites, the Invitation has been offered down through the centuries to those seeking to find the Way...some have accepted it; others have rejected it. But it is the greatest invitation to humankind.

ISAIAH 55:1-9 “Buying Milk with No Money” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN “Get your hot dogs here! Only $5.00.” “Ice cold Coke here, ice cold Coke! Only $7.00!” That’s what we hear when we go to see a baseball, football, basketball or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist