Sermons on Luke 14:17-27:

16 - The Israelites Chosen With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 13, 2021

This is the 16th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the fact that God had chosen the people of Israel for a very special purpose.

Romans 9:1-5 1 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, 4 who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-18, Malachi 1:2-3, Luke 14:26, Matthew 10:37-38, Exodus 33:19, Exodus 9:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

6 Conditions Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Jun 14, 2021

Salvation is free but discipleship costs!

Jesus said, we cannot be His disciples until we have the following in our lives: 1. To love God more than anyone else in the world - Luke 14:26 - Here in this text Jesus was not asking his disciples to withdraw from their family responsibilities. He Himself was a responsible son, we find it from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:24-33

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2020

Billy Graham used to say: "Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you everything." That is an accurate expression of the teachings of Jesus on the cost of discipleship. In this sermon, we explore what it means to pay the cost of discipleship.

A. I like the old classic joke about the chicken and the pig who were talking about going into business. 1. The chicken says: “Hey Pig, we should open a restaurant.” The pig replies: “I’m not sure, what would we call it?” 2. The chicken answers: “What if we called it ‘Ham and Eggs’?” The pig ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35, Luke 9:23, Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of The Great Banquet

Contributed by Marty Baker on Feb 14, 2022

This story teaches us about the heart of God. He loves people who have lost their way and people who are broken. This story is about redemption. It’s about restoration, but it is also about responsibility.

Everybody’s Welcome. Nobody’s Perfect. Anything’s Possible. The Story of the Great Banquet Dr. Marty Baker / Luke 14:16-23 / February 6, 2022 Welcome to the Stevens Creek Church. We are glad to have you here and I especially want to welcome our South Campus, our Dream Center Experience and our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23, John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Shall Your Brothers Go To War While You Sit Here?

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 2, 2022

“Shall Your Brothers Go To War While You Sit Here?” In other words, will other Christians pay the price while we are secret disciples? Will others witness while we keep silent? Will others work in the church while we just obtain the benefits?

SHALL YOUR BROTHERS GO TO WAR WHILE YOU SIT HERE? Numbers 32:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man & woman were married for many years. Whenever there was a confrontation, yelling could be heard deep into the night. The old man would shout, “When I die, I will dig my way up & out of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:1-15, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! Compel Them To Come In

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 27, 2016

Jesus used a parable regarding a great supper to illustrate the eternal truths of salvation. In this parable, He emphasized our responsibility in reaching the unsaved. We must be willing to go into the highways and hedges of life, compelling them to come.

Go! Compel them to Come In Luke 14:23 Our text verse comes from a parable of our Lord, where once again He addressed the hypocrisy and self-righteous arrogance of the Pharisees. Having dealt with their teachings regarding the Sabbath and their desire for recognition, one of them spoke of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of True Discipleship. Is It Worth It? Do We Want It?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 4, 2016

We all know the cost of discipleship is high, but what is discipleship, and more importantly, do we, as a Christians have a choice but to be disciples? True discipleship is to embrace it, to enjoy it, and live for it because we want to.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th September 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Philemon 1-21 Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal

Christmas

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016

The celebration of the birth of Jesus by Christians.

CHRISTMAS SERMON I. Introduction *Click to baby George photo A. The Birth of a King (Prince George) It seemed the whole world was waiting breathlessly for the birth of this baby. This baby is Prince George, firstborn son of Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. It is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40, Luke 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demands Of A Disciple (Follower)

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jan 9, 2017

Demands of a Disciple (follower)

We are blessed, each and every one of us. We are here, we breathe, we walk, we talk, we see, we think, and we live. God created man and woman with much thought and love. God created us to prosper as human beings in a relationship with him. That relationship is exclusive and unconditional. Many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:26, Luke 14:26

Divided We Are Falling/Failing

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 20, 2021

The division (fueled by things like - COVID, masks and a presidential election...etc) between people who were redeemed and set free by the blood of Jesus and who claim to be following after Him... must stop!

Divided We ARE Falling/Failing Good morning MGCC. TODAY – is January 17 of the year 2021… YEAH – I know a lot of us were looking forward to the new year, wanting to put the year 2020 behind us. HOWEVER – 17 days in 2021 is not looking so good. I MEAN – the turmoil, the unrest, the anger, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27, Colossians 4:6, Luke 6:26, John 15:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 7:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, John 17:20-23, Matthew 6:33, Luke 11:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Jesus Above All Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 25, 2021

While the family is foundational, following Christ must come first.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German pastor and theologian known for his opposition to the Nazi regime. He was imprisoned in Buchenwald and executed in 1945 for his part in a conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Listen to what he wrote in his classic book, The Cost of Discipleship. “Cheap ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

What's It Going To Cost Me? Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 3, 2021

We can know the price of an item but not necessarily understand what it's going to cost us. Jesus asks us to make and informed and deliberate decision about deciding to follow Him by outlining what it's going to cost us. (spoiler alert: it's everything - but it's worth it.)

You can hear the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7655599 Following Jesus - Counting the Cost Intro: • Price is Right show – fascinating and compelling game show where we are entertained by watching people guess the price of various products. (use logo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-26, Mark 7:9-13, Ephesians 5:25, Mark 10:16, Luke 6:27, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everyday Heroes

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Feb 17, 2021

God calls us to be heroes not only in extraordinary circumstances, but in our daily lives.

I) Let’s talk a bit about heroes. A) I love to read adventure thrillers. One of the authors that I used to read a lot (while he was living) was Robert Ludlum. His stories were frequently built around an average citizen who sees or hears something that he should not have. He then becomes caught up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:8, Luke 14:25-33, 1 Kings 19:18, Romans 12:1-2, Mark 12:41-44, Matthew 6:19-34, Acts 9:36-39, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embracing The Challenge Of Discipleship

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2021

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment clearly outline the requirement, the evidence The fruitfulness and the cost of discipleship Yet, the recent pandemics of Covid-19, racial tensions, police brutality, food insecurity and countless other ills exposed the shallowness

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment, along with much of His teaching, Jesus the Christ clearly outlines the requirement of discipleship John8:31, the evidence of discipleship John 13:35; The fruitfulness of discipleship John 15:8 and the cost of discipleship Luke 14:27, 33. Yet, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 8:31, Luke 14:27

Denomination: Methodist

Who Will Take The Responsibility?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2019

Seems we desire the fire but we will settle for smoke? Are we so good at offering excuses that we refuse to accept accountability and the responsibility for our actions, reactions or no action?

WHO WILL TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I love to start with a question. Will you answer this: ARE YOU THE PROBLEM? OR ARE YOU THE SOLUTION? IS THE BEST OFFERING YOU CAN GIVE TO GOD THE OFFERING OF MAKING EXCUSES? Luke 14:18 And they all with one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18, 1 Corinthians 13:11, Galatians 6:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God