Sermons on life of hospitality:

Loving Others Through Hospitality

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 7, 2006

Using Abraham as an example of demonstrating love to newcomers to the church in practical ways. This sermon prepared us for our Friendship Sunday the following week.

Last week our focus was on how we can live out the second of the Great Commandments, to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Our particular focus was on demonstrating love to those who are not yet Christian or who may be Christian but are unchurched, they are not connected to Christ’s body the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

A Cup Of Cold Water PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of hospitality, welcoming Jesus into our lives, and the rewards that come from offering kindness and compassion to others.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Matthew that teaches us about the power of hospitality, the blessing of welcoming Jesus, and the reward of offering a cup of cold water. As Henri Nouwen once said, "Hospitality means primarily the creation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Topics: Hospitality

Feasting With Levi Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016

Levi was ambushed by Jesus and then hosts a dinner party to mix his new Christians friends with his old life friends. See what happens and how you can apply it to your life

Joining days - what are our values - most says Food! Food is important - not just for fuel but what happens as we eat together. Often a meal is as much about the people coming as it is about people who are coming Meals are important in the life of Jesus too. There are three ways the NT completes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Charismatic

The Life Of Abraham, Part 9: The Visit Of The Three Angels Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 11, 2014

Be careful to show hospitality, for some have entertained angels unawares--Hebrews 13:2.

The Life of Abraham, Part 9: The Visit of the Three Angels Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction In the last chapter the LORD promised Abraham what humans even today would consider impossible. Sarah was going to be a mother of a son named Isaac in twelve months. Abraham laughed at the idea, but the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Need A Hospital, Not A Welcome Center

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 13, 2024

Zechariah 8:23 gives a prophecy of people from every nation seeking after God's People to find out about the Lord. This image gives a wonderful picture of what the church needs to be, a hospital for sinners and not a museum for saints.

You Need a Hospital, Not a Welcome Center Good Morning. This morning, we are looking at the idea of what the church is supposed to be. Is it an organization which shows unconditional affirmation to everyone, now matter what they believe or want to do, or is it a people who, despite our weakness, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:23, Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Serving God Through The Ministry Of Hospitality

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005

Part of an ongong series that offers ways for people to be involved in hands-on ministry with this message focusing on the ministry of usher and greeter.

April 24, 2005 Pastor: Richard Pfeil Serving God through the Ministry of Hospitality Ephesians 2:12-14, Matthew 25:34-35, Mark 9:37 If you are a visitor, I’m Pastor Richard, and this morning we are focusing on, as we have the last three weeks, on ministry that can make a difference in our world. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rbbh (River Boulevard Baptist Hospital)

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Aug 5, 2006

A look at role of church as a hospital, to provide healing touch for wounded hearts and dying souls.

RBBH (River Boulevard Baptist Hospital) Joke: A fellow walked into a doctor’s office. The receptionist asked him what he had. He said, "Shingles." She took down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat. A few minutes later a nurse’s aid came out. She asked him what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:12

Your Home Of Shared Tastes: Hospitality Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THE FINAL IN THE SERIES: Your Home of Shared Taste: A Regular Mystery Time for You & Your Friends. here are five challenges for you to consider as you seek to obey God’s word of pursuing hospitality.

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME Your Home of Shared Taste A Regular Mystery Time for You & Your Friends Romans 12:13 Five Challenges of Hospitality Mysteries. I love a good mystery! I enjoy a good “who done it?” story. I like watching stories like that, I enjoy telling my kids stories like that and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13

Denomination: Methodist

Radical Hospitality - Five Practices 1 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

Based on the book by Robert Shnase, this is week 1 focusing on "Radical Hospitality."

Matthew 22:1-10 NIV Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2 "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. 4 "Then he sent some more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Hospitality - Short And Sweet #2 Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 30, 2008

This is our second in a series I call Short and Sweet As we look at some of the often forgotten short books in the N.T. It looks at the need for hospitality in today’s world

Christian Hospitality III John You may be wondering why I chose 3 John this morning Why not start with 1 John? Well I have been known to buck the system Go against the flow, do things a little differently No, actually I choose 3 John next because it is similar in a way to Philemon that we studied ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lydia's Hospitality - A Character Study Of Lydia

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are we hospitable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to show hospitality during our time and age, but we need to know the requirements from the Bible before doing so. IV. TEXT: Acts 16

I. EXORDIUM: Are we hospitable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to show hospitality during our time and age, but we need to know the requirements from the Bible before doing so. IV. TEXT: Acts 16:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) On the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Well Beyond Common Hospitality

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 8, 2022

God, who is all good and has made everything good, never wills anything but good.

Saturday of the 32nd Week in Course 2022 Take a look at this judge in the Gospel. You talk about corrupt politicians? This guy doesn’t even fear God, and has no respect for any human being. I don’t ever want to have that kind of guy pushing justice in a lawsuit or criminal trial. He would have no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-6, Luke 18:1-8, 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Catholic

Who's Coming To Dinner PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

Explore the parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22, emphasizing the radical hospitality of God's invitation, the consequences of rejecting it, and the joy that comes from accepting it.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into an intriguing parable in Matthew 22, verses 1 through 14. It's a story about invitations, hospitality, rejection, and joy. We'll be looking at the three facets: the invitation to radical hospitality, the cost of rejecting the invitation, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Topics: Radical Hospitality

Serving The Transformed Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 13, 2014

1) Service in Love (Romans 12:9-10), 2) Service in the Lord (Romans 12:11), 3) Service in Loyalty (Romans 12:12), and finally 4) Service in Lack (Romans 12:13)

In the latest summer installment of the movie Transformers: Age of Extinction: A mechanic and his family join the transforming Autobots as they are targeted by a bounty hunter from another world. Following the plot of the three previous transformers movies, vehicles transform to fight evil. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Other

Serving The Saints Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 39 in our exposition of Romans. This message considers the instruction to serve one another.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13 Previously in Romans 12 A. Think and live wisely through dedication to God 12:1-2 B. Think and live wisely concerning the body of Christ 12:3-8 C. Think and live persistently and passionately for God’s purpose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Acts 4:32-35, 2 Corinthians 8:14-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance