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  • David Dykes avatar

    The Skin Of A Reason Stuffed With A Lie Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 30,478 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Great Supper Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 135 ratings
     | 20,686 views

    Jesus’ sense of humor shows up in a big way during some awkward dinner table moments, esp. when He talked about people and the excuses they offer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint template.

    Parable of the Great Supper Luke 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatSupper.html One of the chief Pharisees has invited Jesus over for dinner, and we’re gonna have some fun tonite! v. 1 “they watched Him” = laid a trap v. 2 this diseased man was deliberately planted so Jesus would heal him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hal Seed avatar

    What’s My Purpose Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,789 views

    This sermon’s purpose is to move people to align themselves with God’s purpose of populating heaven.

    [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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Watters avatar

    Look Who's Coming To Dinner

    Contributed by David Watters on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,367 views

    We sometimes read the Scriptures at its surface level. It isn’t until we dig in and study that we find the riches hidden there. The Scripture where the Parisee invites Jesus to a Sabbath meal is rich in wisdom if we just search for it.

    Sermon: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Scripture: Luke 14: 1-14 Good morning… Once there was a dinner speaker who was in such a hurry to get to his engagement that when he arrived and sat down at the head table, he suddenly realized that he had forgotten his false teeth. Turning to the man next to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Giving And Taking Honor Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,408 views

    Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they s

    Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they say about you because of that opinion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Phillip Wright avatar

    Choose The Lowly Place

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,611 views

    Find your place in ministry. If you do not seek, you will not find.

    Choose the Lowly Place Rev. Phillip A. Wright Luke 14:7-14 7 So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them: 8 "When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Abnormal Guest List

    Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,923 views

    This sermon is meant to show the Audience that we ought to reach out to the outcasts of society because Jesus reached out to them, we’re compared to them, and they’re who make up the kingdom of heaven.

    The Abnormal Guest List (Part of a series about who Jesus is) Luke 14:12-24 We ought to reach out to the outcasts, because that’s what God does. Jr. High Service at Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction A year or so ago, I was dating this girl named Jessica. There was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Humble Character Of The Believer

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    Proposition: The humble make up the population of God’s kingdom.

    Luke 14:7-35 (ESV) Introduction A. One of the delights of pastoring this church is the fact that few of us are considered to have come from the best part of society. Indeed, most of us at time belonged to the very worst segments of society. Yet, God chose to save us and to pour out His Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Christians "Walk To The Beat Of A Different Drummer."

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,222 views

    Christians have humility and charity flowing through their veins. This is what makes them different.

    Luke 14:1, 7-14 CHRISTIANS “WALK TO THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUMMER.” Mike was the kind of person who “walked to the beat of a different drummer.” You could see that at his place of work. Most of the people there had a very pushy, “me-first” attitude. “You’re going to have to look our for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Way Of Grace Is Clearly Different

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 14,382 views

    Jesus uses two parables about banquets to teach that the truly righteous live by grace, which means humility and love.

    September 12, 2004 — 15th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 14:1,7-14 The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded Grace and peace be yours in abundance through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Don't Miss The Banquet

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
     | 7,209 views

    Calling upon those who hear these words to drop the excuses for missing the feast of God.

    Don’t Miss the Banquet Luke 14:12-27 12 Then Jesus said to his host, "When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. 13 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Eating With The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,935 views

    Although the Pharisees had set a trap for him, Jesus used this dinner as time to teach on compassion for our fellow man.

    Eating with the Enemy Luke 14:1-24 Introduction: Several times in the book of Luke, we see that Jesus goes to eat in the house of a Pharisee. Here in Luke 14, we see the last of these encounters. What’s really interesting about this passage is that, during this one dinner, Jesus teaches on three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 8,407 views

    A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations challenging people to count the cost of following Jesus.

    Text: Luke 14:1—35 Title: Count the Cost Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Christian Living/Discipleship Theme: Cost of following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to count the true cost of following Jesus. Response: Individuals will fill out cards ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ryan Johnson avatar

    Welcome To The Misfit Kingdom

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 15,275 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Against Pride And Prejudice

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,557 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist