Sermons on Lucas 14:12: showing 1-15 of 133

The Parable Of The Great Banquet. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 9, 2019

Excuses Excuses, Invitation to the Great Dinner.

The Parable of the Great Banquet. Excuses Excuses Luke 14: 1-24 In our text, the entire section is centered around a meal table. A prominent Pharisee asked Jesus to eat at his home. A number of things took place at this table, but none of them were very pleasant. All-in-all, it was a most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Jesus Comes To Dinner Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 23, 2019

When Jesus Comes to Dinner Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 13, 2019

When Jesus Comes to Dinner Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 13, 2019 Series #42 / Luke 14:1-14 Intro As we continue in our extended focus on Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke…we have come to this point in which Jesus is speaking into what the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Against Pride And Prejudice

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on a prideful attitude

LUKE 14:7-14 "AND HE PUT FORTH A PARABLE TO THOSE WHICH WERE BIDDEN, WHEN HE MARKED HOW THEY CHOSE OUT THE CHIEF ROOMS; SAYING UNTO THEM, 8’WHEN YOU ARE BIDDEN OF ANY MAN TO A WEDDING, SIT NOT DOWN IN THE HIGHEST ROOM; LEST A MORE HONORABLE MAN THAN YOU BE BIDDEN OF HIM. 9AND HE THAT BADE YOU AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Teaching On Wealth

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002

Does the Bible guarantee wealth? This study looks at the topics of the Jesus and the apostles wealth and how money fits into the Christian life.

Biblical Teaching on Wealth In recent years there has been a growing misunderstanding about what the Bible teaches about wealth. It is now commonly taught that wealth is a God-given guarantee. It is supposedly guaranteed because of God’s covenant with Abraham. It is argued that we are under that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14, Genesis 17:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The Misfit Kingdom

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Feb 23, 2002

Causing a complacent church to love the unlovely!

Welcome to the Misfit Kingdom/When Strangers are Welcomed Home (Exp/ Deductive with Inductive twist) The Greek poet, Hosaye wrote, “ If you tell me who you love, I can tell you who you are Max Lucado a dynamic Christian author said it this way, ‘ The sign of the saved is their love for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Banquet

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2003

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

Jesus’ mission was to establish the Kingdom of Heaven (Matt) or God (Mk/Lk) . Perhaps the difference in terminology can be attributed to Matt felling uncomfortable as a sincere Jew writing the Divine Name of God. Even today the Jews write G-d. G-ttesdienst in the Riehener Zeitung. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Skin Of A Reason Stuffed With A Lie Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

The parable of the great banquet is a picture of the invitation God extends to us to come to His eternal banquet of salvation–some accept and others refuse this great invitation.

Excuses: The Skin of a Reason Stuffed with a Lie Luke 14:12-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do. An excuse is actually the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24, Luke 7:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About You

Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 10, 2001

When God blesses you, He has chosen to favor you. But for what? It is for this: God blesses you that you will be a blessing to others! His blessing is about you, but it’s not about you. It’s about others that you have the privilege of blessing!

"It’s Not About You" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Luke 14:12-24 Purpose: When God blesses you, He has chosen to favor you. But for what? It is for this: God blesses you that you will be a blessing to others! His blessing is about you, but it’s not about you. It’s about others that you have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Holiness

A Great Awakening Sermon Vii: It Will Be Worth It All Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In times of "doom and gloom", how wonderful it is to be a part of the Family of God as we look forward to the great "Messianic Feast" prepared for all we who love the Lord and serve as He served. Indeed it will be worth it all!

IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL If Jesus ever turned down an invitation to dinner, there is no record of it. He welcomed the chance to attend get-togethers where people enjoyed a meal together. Invitations to dinner ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Partiality And Favoritism Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 21, 2020

James is very upset about something he’s seen in the holy gatherings! Rich people were getting special treatment. James had a famous brother with the same feelings!

James 2 Partiality and Favoritism May 31, 2020 James 2:1-5 NIV My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-5, Luke 14:12-14, Proverbs 22:2, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better To Be Poor And Honest Than To Be Dishonest And Rich Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

The love of money can motivate any evil on this earth. Rich sometimes get rich by oppressing the poor.

1) Worldly rich: The love of money can motivate any evil on this earth. Rich sometimes get rich by oppressing the poor. There are many wicked rich people in this world who have hardened their hearts filled with arrogancy, selfishness, harshness, cold-heartedness throwing rich parties wasting their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:18, Luke 14:12-13

Humility: The Quiet Virtue Speaks

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 10, 2019

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C. Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rabbi Simcha Bunim, a great Polish Hasidic master, taught that “Everyone must have two pockets, with a note in each pocket, so that he or she can reach into one or the other, depending on the need. When feeling lowly and depressed, discouraged or disconsolate, one should reach into the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Los Dos Bolsillos De Humildad

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 19, 2019

XXII Domingo Ordinario

Una de las más famosas enseñanzas orales atribuidas al Rabbi Simcha Bunim de Peschischa es la siguiente: “Todo el mundo debe tener dos bolsillos, con una nota en cada bolsillo, para que él/ella puedan alcanzar cualquiera de los dos, dependiendo de la necesidad. Cuando se sienta ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Honored

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 22, 2019

God honors those whom we ignore.

Honored Luke 14: 7 - 14 Intro: Two men interviewed for the same position. The potential employer felt the candidates were equally qualified. In order to make a decision she decided to invite each to dinner on separate occasions. The 2 dinners went well making it easier for the employer to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Winning The Lost Of This Generation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 23, 2019

Millennials and Gen-Xers are the largest generation the world has ever known. Only 28% view Church as valuable enough to attend every week. Let's Change That!!!

1 Chronicles 12:32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment. John 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35, Luke 14:12-24, 1 Peter 3:15-16, Titus 2:3-5, Titus 2:2, Titus 2:6-8, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God