Sermons on Luke 14:12-13:

The Parable Of The Great Feast

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2019

One can always improve their position, but can also be demoted

THE PARABLE OF THE GREAT FEAST (Luke 14:1, 7-14) In this Gospel reading, we again find Jesus teaching through a parable – but this time we get two for the price of one. But they both deal with the issue of hospitality. Jesus is invited to Sabbath dinner at the home of a Pharisee; there are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal

"we Can Do Better"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 2, 2019

The message is about being humble than we are we can do better>

Sermon “WE Can Do Better” Luke 1, 7-14 1. Consider the Humility of some folks in the sports arena • Jim Thorpe? He was the most famous athlete of his time, able to run with speed and power as well as pass, catch, punt and kick. After leading the Canton Bulldogs to three unofficial world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Everyone's Invited To The Reception

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 2, 2019

The sermon​ looks at Luke's Parable of the weddings guests who compete for the best seat​ at the table. Jesus makes it clear that everyone should be invited (poor, lame etc.), not just the rich and powerful. Such is the kingdom.

Everyone’s Invited To The Reception Intro If you've lived through a wedding you know, they are of all things most stressful. What few people realize is how stressful weddings are for the clergy. Although we will never say it with parishioners around, when clergy get together, we inevitably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal

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

Pointing To The Horizon Of Beauty; Inviting Others To The Banquet Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 24, 2019

The following sermon was preached at Mass at the end of a Society of Catholic Priests Training Day, "Catholic Evangelism for All Christians: Resources from the Anglo-Catholic Tradition for sharing our faith".

The mass this sermon was preached in the middle of was the experimental children's liturgy "The Nursery Rhyme Mass" though the sermon itself is an adult sermon ................................ Mother Sandra Millar in her talk earlier said “Sometimes we act as if the good news of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-23, Luke 14:7-24, John 1:35-50, Acts 9:17-22

Denomination: Anglican

Who's Coming To Dinner?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 22, 2013

A sermon on who to invite to dinner based on Luke 14:12-14 (really it covers Luke 14:1-24)

HoHum: Brad and Libby Birky opened a restaurant in Denver, Colorado. It is a 40 seat restaurant that has one thing conspicuously absent, a cash register. They serve healthy food to people in need. The Birky’s do not charge for their meals telling people “Pay whatever you can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rude Guest (September 1,2013).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus told this parable to illustrate God’s will and how there were seat-seekers who were excluding those who were in need of a seat.

THE RUDE GUEST Text: Luke 14, 1, 7 – 14 John Wesley had no intention of founding a denomination. He was a clergyman in the church of England. He boldly reached out to those whom society and the church of his day had marginalized. John Wesley saw the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Heaven-Like Hospitality Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Why was Jesus so concerned that we have a love for strangers? It was because Jesus came into this world as a stranger, and he knows what it is like to be rejected. He came unto His own and His own received Him not.

Earl M. Finch became one of the most popular bachelors in Hawaii because he had the gift of hospitality. It all started in Hattiesberg, Mississippi when he saw a Japanese soldier reading the menu on the window of a drugstore. He felt the impulse to go over to the G I and say, "Are you hungry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

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

"go Tell Somebody”

Contributed by Virgil D Taylor on Nov 3, 2022

People of God it’s impossible to have a real encounter with God and stay the same and not want to tell somebody.

Point:1 (Why it’s important) Point#2 (It’s important that you tell somebody) Point#3 (Somebody is waiting on you) Song: Lift Him Up Beloved Jeremiah said it's like fire shut up in my bones. Child God if the Holy Spirit is in you, you're going to want to tell somebody about the Lord Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32, Luke 14:12-23

Denomination: Apostolic

Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle Or Year C-- Table Talk: Take The Lowest Place

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 30, 2022

It’s easier to ignore people at rectangular tables.

Recently there was a man from Ireland who became an internet sensation for a silly mistake he made while on vacation. This gentleman was visiting Las Vegas for the first time. So he borrowed his son’s GoPro camera, put it on a stick, and walked all over the Las Vegas Strip. He was filming all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

No Freebie

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

No Freebie

No Freebie Scripture Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14    Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Option for the poor, preference for the poor, and reaching out to the periphery are the slogans good for advertisements. It does nothing on the ground. Today, Jesus, the Guest questioned the attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Other

What Seat Would Jesus Have Taken?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2022

Jesus turns human society on its head.

What Place at the Table Did Jesus Take? Lule 14:1-14 Everyone wants to feel important. Some derive their sense of self-worth by how many followers he has on social media. This desire for relevance can lead to depression and suicide. Someone once wrote a song named “Looking for Love in all the Wrong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14, Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin Obsequio

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

sin obsequio

sin obsequio Sagrada Escritura Lucas 14:1, Lucas 14:7-14   Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Opción por los pobres, preferencia por los pobres y llegar a la periferia son los eslóganes buenos para los anuncios. No hace nada en el suelo. Hoy, Jesús, el Huésped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Other

Walang Freebie

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

Walang Freebie

Walang Freebie Banal na Kasulatan Lucas 14:1, Lucas 14:7-14   Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ang pagpipilian para sa mahihirap, kagustuhan para sa mahihirap, at pag-abot sa paligid ay ang mga slogan na mabuti para sa mga patalastas. Wala itong ginagawa sa lupa. Ngayon, si Hesus, ang ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Other