Sermons on Luke 14:15-20:

Jesus' Invitation Free But Costly Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Mar 29, 2007

God’s invitation to the Great Feast (God’s kingdom) is free but it is costly as it demands that we put Jesus above all else.

We continue this second week of our 40 day journey through Lent as we walk with Jesus to the cross. Last week I reminded us of the scripture passage from Luke 9:51 which said “When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.” Jesus, knowing full well what would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-35

Denomination: Methodist

Get Off Your "Buts” (Sermon Theme Adapted From Dean Kennedy)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 3, 2008

Get Off Your “Buts” 1) The Lord’s banquet is ready, so hurry! 2) The Lord’s banquet hall is huge, so herald!

An article in the Edmonton Journal last week reported that children are spending an average of six hours a day in front of some type of a screen. Add that up and it’s about as much time as their parents are spending each week at work! Such an inactive lifestyle so early on will lead to future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is Still Room

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 10, 2005

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

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 13, 2005

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

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

One Day Too Late!

Contributed by Brian B on Sep 16, 2005

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

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compeling Christian

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

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

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Excuses, Excuses,

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he’ll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses!

Excuses, Excuses Luke 14:15-24 Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he’ll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses! Are excuses keeping you from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Beat The Bushes

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 30, 2009

This study considers the command to go into the highways and hedges and compel people to God.

Have you ever heard or used the phrase “beat the bushes?” Beat the bushes refers to searching diligently for someone or something. The word etymology is based on the hunting practice of having someone hit bushes with a stick in order to force birds to fly up into the air to be shot. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Reverant, Yet Relevant

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

This message to a group of leaders and teachers exhorts us to reach out to the seeker without throwing out theology.

Reverent, Yet Relevant Text: Luke 14:16-23 I read that the average person is bombarded by 3000 advertisements everyday. From TV to radio and magazines to billboards, that’s probably a good estimate. All of that got me to thinking about the church and how we share the good news of Christ. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23

En La Mesa Con Jesús

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 17, 2006

Las cosas que se aprenden al sentarse a la mesa con jesús

En la mesa con Jesús Lucas 14:1-24 Intro. ¿Te gusta ir a fiestas? ¿A qué vas a una comida especial o una celebración? Bueno, vas a comer, platicar y pasarla bien. ¿Qué pensarías si te dijera que puedes ir a una recepción, a una comida a aprender? Pues hoy les quiero invitar a una comida muy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do We Have An Invitation Each Week? Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 18, 2005

We offer invitations each week, but does the congregation know why we do that. This sermon will help in this area.

Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Have an Invitation Each Week? Prior to Lisa and I getting married (and most of you did this as well), we invited as many people as we could to our wedding. We obviously wanted our physical families to be there and to share this special moment. We wanted our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2011

The General call and those whom God brings to His feast of Life is seen in Luke 14:16-24. With `The Parable of the Great Banquet`` in, we see: 1) The Incident (Luke 14:16-17), 2) The Invited (Luke 14:18–20), 3) The Invitation (Luke 14:21–24)

Thank you for coming this morning. You responded to an invitation to come and be with us enjoying each others company with food, fellowship and faithful worship. There are a lot of other things you could have been doing on such a nice day. Trips, the beach or a quite read are all enticing. Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Other

Priority Check - Priority Of Commitment

Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 2, 2011

While most people agree to the importance of commitment, do believers really believe the importance of complete commitment to Christ?

Twenty-nine years ago tomorrow, January 10, there was quite a football game in Cincinnati, OH between the San Diego Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals. This was the AFC Championship Game. The Bengals won that game as they defeated the Chargers 27-7. That, however, was not what is most remembered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Unconventional Birth Day Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

There was another unconventional birth 2000 years ago. In stark contrast to the intensely glittered and gold portrayal through which many of us look at Christmas today, Jesus ended up being born in a cave that served as a stable because there was no room

Following the Leading of the Spirit Acts 8:26-40 - Have you ever felt that you failed as a witness for Christ? Ever felt that God was calling you to do something but you chose to not listen to His voice? - This morning, let us discuss the importance of following the Spirit of God - Let us be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Banquet

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 13, 2012

Boiling it all down to this: “We can’t exchange our invitations for excuses because God will move on.”

THE GREAT BANQUET LUKE 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION… FoodNetwork.com “A McConaughey and Fieri Feast” Today we will be looking at a passage in Luke 14 where Jesus tells a parable about a huge banquet. He tells all about a great feast that takes place and makes several important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ