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  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Excuses

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,520 views

    Jesus wants to spend time with us. Do we accept the invitation or make excuses?

    Jesus wants to spend time with us . . . do we accept his invitation or make excuses? Luke 14:15-24 Jesus has summed up the human heart – these are the main things that keep a person from experiencing a personal relationship with God. An excuse is a hint of a reason wrapped in a lie. 1) First ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Come To The Banquet

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,279 views

    There are many excuses we can offer for not accepting the invitation to come to the banquet which God has prepared, but none of our excuses are valid because Jesus deals with them all.

    Friends in the Lord, One thing you can guarantee when you have Jesus over to your place for dinner is that the table conversation will always be very interesting. Which is exactly what is happening in our text. But the teachings of Jesus aren’t recorded just because they are “interesting”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Hate Your Mother And Father! (Luke 14:25-33)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007
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     | 11,343 views

    Jesus, the one who taught us love and forgiveness, tells us that we need to hate our parents! ...

    Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said, "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Imprisoned Evangelism

    Contributed by Frank Taylor on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,955 views

    Evangelism outreach

    Improisoned Evangelism Luke 14:23 We by nature are known as an evangelistic church, yet I am afraid our evangelism is too many times restricted to the 4 walls of the church. We need to get away from this to go beyond the church, to go out where the people are. I. We need to go out from the walls ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Henderson avatar

    The High Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,147 views

    In this message we look at 5 snapshots/pictures of the church. These snapshots help the listener see the NT church as it is intended to be.

    “The High Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 I think that one of the most deceptive things we see in our world today are ads that tell us one thing but when we look closer there is a lot they are not telling us. Ads for cars are notorious for this. You’ve seen them. They advertise a car at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price Of A Powerful Life

    Contributed by W F on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,351 views

    If I want to lead a life of influence then I must pay the price of a powerful life.

    “The Price of a Powerful Life” Luke 14:25-27. There is a price to be paid if you want to lead a powerful life. Jesus put it like this ... ... any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple (Luke 14:33) Friends, if you want to lead other people to greatness you must pay ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeff Davenport avatar

    The Cost Of Commitment

    Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 125 ratings
     | 22,218 views

    What is the true cost of commitment? Are you willing to pay it?

    The Cost of Your Commitment Luke14:25-35 Commitment is not found in the location of your body, but instead the location of your heart. (ie. Athlete, student) Illus: In 1947, a professor at the University of Chicago was scheduled to teach an advanced seminar in astrophysics. At the time he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rabbit

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 168 ratings
     | 45,401 views

    A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18

    15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Lectionary 23 September 9 Luke 14:25-33 "The Rabbit" "Now great multitudes accompanied him; and he turned and said to them, "If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sometimes Jesus Isn't Warm And Cuddly

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2007
     | 1,866 views

    The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective.

    Title: Sometimes Jesus Isn’t Warm and Cuddly Text: Luke 14:25-33 Thesis: The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective. Introduction The current issue of Newsweek Magazine (September 10, 2007) featured Fred Thompson on the front cover along side the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Half Time Discipleship?

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,867 views

    Explains how Discipleship is not a hobby or 1/2 time committment.

    Reverend John Thomas the president of the United Church of Christ told of his 2002 experience in China in a sermon he gave in September 2004. “I met many pastors and church leaders who had suffered terribly during the years of the Cultural Revolution under Chairman Mao and his fanatical following ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Stevens avatar

    Being His Disciple

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,670 views

    As I worked on this lesson I thought about one thing. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. This lesson shares the D’s of Discipleship.

    Faithful, or a Fair weather Fan! Tim McGraw – Martina McBride concert – rain; it wasn’t that I was a huge fan of either, I wanted a good seat for the show. Being dedicated – no matter what’s going on – what’s being done – you’re there. Genuine interest. In Luke 14 Jesus finds himself again ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Great Banquet

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,069 views

    What do we do when we really aren't in the mood to worship!

    The Great Banquet Luke 14:12-24 January 26, 2014 We’ve started this year looking at worship. And we will look at worship through one of Jesus’ parables today, and we next week we will try to answer the question, ‘what do we do when we’re not in the mood to worship.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    I Love You Lord, But...

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 26, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 35,713 views

    Many profess to love the lord but with reservations. Their mantra is “I love you Lord but...” Excuses arise when they are called to follow Jesus Christ in sacrificial discipleship or to live separated holy lives.

    I love You Lord, but... Luke 14:15-33 Many profess to love the lord but with reservations. Their mantra is “I love you Lord but...” Excuses arise when they are called to follow Jesus Christ in sacrificial discipleship, to commit to having a consistent walk and witness as a child of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Roberts avatar

    Excuses

    Contributed by James Roberts on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 27,364 views

    This is a sermon about excuse giving in Luke 14.

    EXCUSES Luke 14:16-24 It is amazing what excuses people make and give for not coming to Christ or for not doing what the Lord is asking them to do. Some are too busy, some too clever, some too religious to repent, some too worldly to want to; some too proud to pray. The Lord Jesus once focused on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,586 views

    Christianity isn’t a place where people can laze around until the day they die and then slink into heaven. We’re either serious now or we aren’t serious at all.

    The cost of discipleship Luke 14:25-35 God was talking with Adam and He said, “You really need a helper, don’t you?” And Adam answered, “Yeah, I really do.” So God said, “What if I make a woman? She’ll be perfect for you. She’ll be beautiful. She’ll rub your back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist