Sermons on Inviting People:

He First Loved Us Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 4, 2008

This is the second in a six-part series on Fireproofing Your Relationships. It introduces practical tools and suggestions for building a better marriage, as well as inviting people to Christ.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is It Important To Give The Invitation?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 24, 2024

Supper is ready and the invitations have been sent!

But what is an invitation? An invitation is to request someone to be present, a summons to participate, or an attempt to get someone to join or to arrive at a specific event. The Parable of the Great Feast The man with Jesus saw the brilliance of God’s Kingdom, yet he did not yet see how to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Important Invitation To A Fantastic Party

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 5, 2011

It was nice of God to invite us to this party. But the purpose of the party makes turning down the invitation very serious.

Passage: Matthew 22:1-13 Intro: Throwing a party can be a dangerous thing. 1. because you can make great preparations, but if no one comes… 2. years ago we had a big Sunday to “kick off” our church. We had worked for weeks, sent out invitations, made thousands of phone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Invite Those You Know

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 6, 2014

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Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

Your Invitation Can Change The Worlds Series

Contributed by James Kirkland on Nov 1, 2010

People won't come unless they are invited. Invitations are not always accepted or wanted.

Your Invitation Can Change the Worlds When I say “Your Invitation Can Change the World”, where does your mind go? Do you think about being asked to go somewhere wonderful or are you thinking that you should be inviting someone to come with you? Just a simple question, but until you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Take These Remaining Invitations Straight To The Hood

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 15, 2003

This message reminds us of what happens when the people of God refuses His invitations.

In our text this morning, Jesus shares one of his many parables with the listening ear. He spoke to them concerning the kingdom of God by comparing the kingdom to a wedding feast. Observe that in the text, there were two kinds of people, the chosen and the invited. The chosen represented the Israel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 9 - The Invitation Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 24, 2011

This is a look at Proverbs chapter nine.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Nine We will now look at Proverbs chapter nine: Wisdom and Folly are portrayed in this chapter as rival young women, each preparing a feast and inviting people to it. But Wisdom is a responsible woman of character, while Folly is a prostitute serving stolen ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 8, 2013

The talk for our 2013 Advent Carol service in which I invite people to think about the journey of the Wise men, and to consider where they are in their own life journey.

Where are you in your life-journey? As we sing about God’s ancient master-plan to save us and to show us the extent of his love where are you in your journey of discovery? As we think about searching for Jesus, where is He? Where is Jesus in your life today? I’ve had some hairy ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

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

Invite Someone On The Journey

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 25, 2011

Jesus invites us to follow him on the journey from life to death. This sermon compares the belief of faith in Christ for salvation as opposed to good works.

Invite Them On The Journey September 24 , 2011 Psalm 1:1-6 John 14:1-6 (Some of the concepts in this message I gleaned from Andy Stanley's message on the belief in good works as a means of salvation.) We have been preaching on the series, “Making A Difference.” We’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Invitation To The Great Banquet Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2024

A parable about redemption of the lowest and the greatest invitation we can ever receive

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 12 He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Brethren

The Invitations Of Wisdom And Folly

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

Wisdom’s call is an invitation to fear the Lord, avoid deception and ultimately a call to life.

This chapter of Proverbs contains the invitations of two women. One is called Wisdom and the other Folly. Wisdom abides in a rock solid house with seven pillars. She has prepared a banquet of choice meat and fine wine. The table is set and she sends out messengers to call out from the highest ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Who Are You Inviting?

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

Have you noticed how frequently Jesus is depicted eating? Luke mentions 19 meals, 13 unique to this gospel alone. This reveals something special about Jesus—He valued meals not just for food but as powerful opportunities for ministry, relationship-building, and extending God's kingdom.

A Glutton If you've read the gospel of Luke - have you noticed just how often Jesus is depicted as eating? It's everywhere - there are 19 meals in Luke, 13 of which are unique to this gospel. In fact, Robert Karris, a Christian author and professor, puts it like this: “At just about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:34, Luke 14:12-26, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 17:15, Matthew 4:19, 1 Peter 4:10, 2 Peter 3:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warning, Consolation And An Invitation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

A sermon of the need and time of the prophets

Warning, Consolation and An Invitation Jeremiah 1:4-10 and 17-19 Last week, we looked at the opening of the Temple when Solomon called the Israelites to covenant faithfulness, obedience and regular worship of God. And God gave this warning, “But if you or your descendants turn away from me and do ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-19

Denomination: Methodist