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  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Go Up Higher

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,408 views

    A very personal experience

    Each year in March Jill and I have a Continental holiday. Last year and this we revisited Malta and Gozo, two strange little islands – Malta with little beauty, but with tremendous history written in its buildings, Gozo much smaller and much greener with tremendous walking and swimming and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 7,795 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

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    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 21,678 views

    A message on how judgmentalism, pride and selfishness are unwelcome at God’s table.

    Luke Series #67 June 02, 2002 Title: Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 14 of the Book of Luke in our verse-by-verse teaching series out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Best Seat In The House

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 42,125 views

    We should be willing to take a back seat so that God will lift us up.

    Introduction: It’s only human nature for us to want to sit in the best seat in the house. At sporting events it’s the skybox seat, or the seat on the 50-yard line or the seat directly behind home plate, or a ringside seat at a boxing match. Those are the places that have the best view and carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Robert McKenzie avatar

    The Marks Of A Christian: Humility Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 240 ratings
     | 16,856 views

    How to develop humility in an age of pride

    Marks of a Christian: Humility Luke 14:7-11 Over the past few weeks we have been looking at some of the marks or identifying characteristics of a Christian. Paul carried the physical marks of Christ in his own body which identified him with the testimony of Christ. However, believers should bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Against Pride And Prejudice

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,095 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

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    When Jesus Comes To Dinner Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,411 views

    Jesus through his actions, the story he tells and the application that he makes exposes the character flaws of those in attendance.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 38 “When Jesus Comes To Dinner” Luke 14:1-14 Have you ever been in a home of a fellow Christian and seen the plaque hanging on the wall saying, “Jesus is the head of this home, the silent listener to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Pride

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 27, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,461 views

    The only way to overcome pride is to seek to be exalted by God rather than man. In this sermon we will see: I. The Problem of Pride II. The Place of the Humble III. The Praise Of God

    Overcoming Pride Luke 14: 7-11 By Chris Nerreau Prayer / Read The Text: Father God we come to you not good but yours, not whole but broken and not faithful but seeking you. Father in you there is no deceit, no false hope and grace that extends to us even in our times of unbelief. It is my prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Don Schultz avatar

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

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,526 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 Banquet

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,903 views

    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Have A Slice Of Humble Pie Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 319 ratings
     | 42,807 views

    God doesn’t cause trouble and adversity, but He uses trouble to refine some humility in us. While trouble causes some people to raise their faces to heaven and become bitter, others bow their knees before God and become better.

    Have a Slice of Humble Pie Luke 14:1-11 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Maybe you’ve seen Jeff Foxworthy’s “Redneck” list. He says, “You know you’re a Redneck if…”: 1. Directions to your house include, “Turn off the paved road.” 2. You take your fishing pole to Sea World. 3. You have flowers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Pride And Honor Series

    Contributed by Clark Sneed on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,083 views

    Distinguish between pride and honor in America: 13 reasons to hate pride.

    Title: ON PRIDE AND HONOR Text: Luke 14:7-11 © J. Clark Sneed Fosterville Baptist Church Sunday Morning, October 23, 2005 I. Introduction a. The Basis of Humility: Jesus b. The Barrier of Humility: American Culture c. Confusing Pride and Honor II. Body: 13 Reasons to Hate Pride a. Pride will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Becker avatar

    The Way Of Grace Is Different

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    A sermon which explores the meaning of the Grace of Jesus Christ: what is means, how Jesus secured our salvation, what it meant to the Jews and Gentiles of Jesus’ time and what it means to us today. FAITH ALONE, GRACE ALONE BECAUSE OF JESUS ALONE.

    “The Way of Grace is Different” Luke 14:1-14 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, Ca. September 2nd, 2007 In our reading today, Jesus told a parable, and in fact throughout Jesus’ ministry, He often taught using parables. The Apostle Mark in his Gospel tells us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Hal Seed avatar

    What’s My Purpose Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,518 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

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "What Do You Do?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,073 views

    A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost Taking care of the poor

    14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Lectionary 22 September 2nd Luke 14:1, 7-14 "What Do you Do?" "One sabbath when he went to dine at the house of a ruler who belonged to the Pharisees, they were watching him." Luke 14:1, RSV. "Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran