Sermons on Luke 14:15-35:

The Great Banquet

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The messianic banquet has begun; the invitation must not be refused.

Thesis: The messianic banquet has begun; the invitation must not be refused. Intro.: 1. Years ago I heard that there was a tremendous emphasis on eating, drinking, and banqueting in the Gospel of Luke. a. This past week I counted them .... 32! (more than 1x per chapter) b. Every time you turn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

What Do You Do When The Affair Is With The Church?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

We should not abuse the family with our faith.

What do you do when the affair is with the church? Luke 14:26 The pictures in Susan's "picture box" range from snapshots of church functions to pictures of our children when they were tiny, but they do have one thing in common--Susan isn't in the picture. Why? She's the official family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

Give Of Your Flower And Oil, Or Die

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

The widow positioned herself spiritually for a greater miracle by first being obedient with her little

Give of your flour and oil, or Die! Luke 14:26-35 (Prayer) He that hath ears to hear, let him hear! Last week I began to share a message meant to enable you to come to the presence of Christ Jesus and receive what you so desperately need in your spiritual life. Jesus said that whosoever does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Supper Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003

A certain man gives a great supper and extends his invitation - Luke 14:16-17. However, those invited began to make excuses for there absence.

THE GREAT SUPPER—Luke: 14: 15-24 INTRODUCTION In our last study, we found Jesus at the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees... He had gone there to eat bread on the Sabbath- Luke 14:1 Watched closely by the lawyers and Pharisees who were present, Jesus healed a man with dropsy, and silenced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Methodist

Taking It To The Streets

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 10, 2003

This message deals with the imperative of taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Streets of our Cities.

The Streets of our Chocolate Cities and Vanilla Suburbs have become the Field of Battle and the Stage of Protest. Recently hundreds of thousands of people Have Taken to the Streets for various reasons or causes. On Sunday April 25, 1993 hundreds of thousands of the Gay Community took to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Banquet

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003

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

Scripture: Luke 14:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

"God's Open Invitation" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

How do we respond to God’s invitation?

Iliff and Saltillo UM church November 24, 2002 Thanksgiving Message "God’s Open Invitation" Isaiah 25: 6-9 Luke 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION: This week is Thanksgiving. You probably have certain traditions and special ways you celebrate with family and friends. More than likely you will have turkey ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9, Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Methodist

Zephaniah, Day Of Wrath Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jul 17, 2002

Continuing a series on the minor Prophets

Continuing our series on the Minor Prophets, we come to the short book of Zephaniah, which means “the Lord hides.” As one great Bible commentator puts it, there is no hotter book in all the Old Testament. Zephaniah was a man that burned with the Spirit of God. Zephaniah was a prophet of the great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Zephaniah 3:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pass The Salt And Turn On The Light

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 1, 2002

Matthew 5: 13 - 16 Christians need to be the Salt of the World and be Light

Pass the Salt and Turn on the Light Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Matthew 5: 13 A: Christ seems to be stating quite clearly that the source of our influence is found in the person we are!! You ARE Salt not You HAVE Salt or You DISPENSE Salt B: Only as Christians are salt in their lives & character ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

That My House May Be Full

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

It is not a pride thing to have a full house, a packed out church (It’s a God thing- A full house is his idea.

“A FULL HOUSE” Lu. 14:16 –24 Many have disqualified themselves from their place of priveledge and blessings. By unconcern. Indifference. (self interests.) They began to excuse themselves. Excuse (to beg off) i.e. depreicate, decline, shun: refuse, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defining Discipleship Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

An expository teaching message on Luke 14:25-35.

Luke Series #69 June 23, 2002 Title: Defining Discipleship Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 14 of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Off Our "Buts"

Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Aug 26, 2002

It’s time to quit the excuses before we miss the party. This sermon was presented at an on-going Breakfast Ministry for the Homeless

This morning I’m going to give you guys an opportunity to change seats. This will be your only chance though. I want to make sure that you are comfortable where you are. Now for the reason why. I was led to pray over certain chairs here this morning before you came in. I feel God is really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Road Blocks

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2002

What road blocks hinder my progress? If we can’t identify the road block or problem, we can never correct it. Search us O, Lord!

OVER COMING ROADBLOCKS Learn to identify what THE PERSONAL OBSTACLE is!!! And overcome it. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS A ROADBLOCK? A road block is an obstruction in a path or course which prevents pasage. Something that stands in the way of achievement. A block can be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Luke 14:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Count The Cost

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 2, 2002

In order to live a committed Christian life, we must first count the cost. Ask yourself "What is the cost of NOT following Jesus?"

Count the Cost Luke 14:25-33 Sept 8, 2002 The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in 1996: 1. Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill. 2. Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of Commitment (Father's Day)

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Jun 22, 2003

On a day that should be marked with celebration and honor for the head of families, father’s day in our community has become one of the most confusing days of the year, questions of who is my father to where is my daddy, to step father vs. biological...

Men of Commitment Father’s Day Minster Cedric A. Portis cedque8@cs.com 6/15/03 Luke 14:25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, Luke 14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed