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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
     | 29,978 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

  • Kurt Heisey avatar

    No Escuses

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    There are many excuses to not following Jesus, the ones who follow must have NO EXCUSES.

    NO EXCUSES 2/7/99 I. Excuses (Lk. 14:15-24) A. Unnaturalness of the refusal. 1. There is a kind of law to which the more valuable a thing is, the less men care to have it. “The attraction of an object is the inverse ratio of its worth.” a. The lowest and of least value are that which gratifies the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Hamby avatar

    When Jesus Invites You To Dinner Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 300 ratings
     | 39,519 views

    “The Parable of the Great Banquet” tells us three things about the wonderful invitation of God.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 39 “When Jesus Invites You To Dinner” Luke 14:15-24 Jesus was in the middle of a Sabbath dinner that had grown more and more tense. The tension had grown from the moment that Jesus had entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    Getting Off Our "Buts"

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,993 views

    Believers need to quit making excuses for their laziness in serving God!

    LUKE 14:15-24 “GETTING OFF OUR BUTS!” A) So lets talk tonight about “Buts.” * We all have them! * They are usually pretty big, though some may be bigger than most, but we all have them. * Some are so big that others try to hide behind them. * Some of us use them more than others, however they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Don't Excuse Yourself From God's Banquet Of Salvation

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 8,025 views

    In the parable of the great banquet Jesus gives us a graphic warning about excusing ourselves from God’s feast of salvation in time and in eternity.

    “Are you looking for just the right excuse for a certain situation? Ask your pastor he has heard them all.” Although more of joke than advice there is some truth to it. Pastors do hear a lot of excuses. But I think it would be more correct to say that only God has truly heard all the excuses ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Feasting In The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,858 views

    Context: Chap.

    Context: Chap.14 begins with a dinner invitation that turns out not to be a very relaxing time vs.1-6 dropsy is not a very attractive disease -- various parts of the body puffed up with a lot of extra fluid -- the type of person not likely to be offered a seat at this exclusive country club but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chuck Cochran avatar

    Excuses, Excuses

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,399 views

    Everybody has an excuse for not comming to the Lord Jesus Christ.

    “Excuses Excuses” Luke 14:15-35 1) The Excuse of Citizenship v. 18 The Land (Promised Land, thought they were right with God because of their Citizenship; some people think that because they are U.S. citizens they will be saved, Americans always win) 2) The Excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Feast Or Famine Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,307 views

    It is only by God’s grace and not by man’s achievement that we can fellowship with Christ.

    Feast or Famine Text: Luke 14:15-24 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, but excuses never stand up under scrutiny. As someone has said, "An excuse is actually the skin of a reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Cleavon Matthews Sr. avatar

    Pack The Master's House

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 18,859 views

    The Lord wants a Packed House.

    PACK THE MASTER’S HOUSE Luke 14:15-24 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. April 10, 2002 INTRODUCTION Movie producers want to have packed theatres. Those who own professional sports teams want to have their stadiums and arenas packed. Concert promoters want to sell out every show. Restaurant owners ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "A Dinner Invitation. Are You Coming?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,431 views

    In this parable, you will find five reasons why people neglect the invitation to come to Christ. At first, we will look at the flimsy excuses given, and then we will lay open their hearts to the truth!

    Title "A Dinner Invitation" > >Introduction: Jesus is having supper. Someone says, "Won’t it be wonderful when we are having supper with you when you come into your kingdom." Jesus gives this parable. > >In this parable you will find five reasons why people neglect the invitation to come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Compel Them To Come In

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,535 views

    Evangelistic Sermon reworked from the Charles Spurgeon Classic

    LUKE 14:23 AND THE LORD SAID UNTO THE SERVANT, GO OUT INTO THE HIGHWAYS AND HEDGES, AND COMPEL THEM TO COME IN, THAT MY HOUSE MAY BE FILLED. * Whosoever Calls upon the Name of the Lord Shall Be Saved * for this Is a Faithful Saying and Worthy of All Acceptation, That Jesus Christ Came into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    There Is Still Room

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,581 views

    The never ending pursuit of Christ after the lost even when He is turned down time and again.

    Scripture: Luke 14:16-24 Title: “There Is Still Room” Introduction: This portion of Scripture could very well be called, “Christianity vs. Religion.” Jesus was visiting the home of a Pharisee on the Sabbath day. – He was there to share a meal. Jesus was being watched very closely by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Winson Butler avatar

    "Bread In The Kingdom Of God..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,857 views

    Many of us have heard opportunity knocking at our door, but by the time we unhooked the chain, pushed back the bolt, turned two locks, shut off the alarm, it was gone. Let’s examine the simularity together from today’s text!

    DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH -Preached in The AM Worship- Dr. E. Winson Butler senior pastor INTRODUCTION Many of us have heard opportunity knocking at our door, but by the time we unhooked the chain, pushed back the bolt, turned two locks, call back the dog, shut off the alarm - it was gone! Funny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian B avatar

    One Day Too Late!

    Contributed by Brian B on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,526 views

    Don’t wait too late to get Saved!

    One Day Too Late (Don’t wait too late to get saved!) Updated January 2016 Luke 14:16-24 NOTE TO SERMON CENTRAL MEMBERS AND GUESTS…. This is a sermon that has been adapted from a great sermon preached by Eddie Champion. I don’t know much about him or even if he is still living, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    The Compeling Christian

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,359 views

    witness for Christ

    Intro: years ago I had a friend that loved Barry Manilo—I didn’t even know who Barry Manilow was at that time, but every time I went over to his house, he played Manilow music. Every time I road in his car, he put on a Manilow C.D, he even convinced me to go to a Manilow concert in Birmingham. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God