Sermons on Luke 14:21-24:

Douse The Flame Of Excuses Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2004

Offering excuses will always limit spiritual growth. We look at people from the Bible and their excuses and how God helped them overcome their excuses.

DOUSE THE FLAME OF EXCUSES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 22:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. Luke 14:18 And THEY ALL with ONE CONSENT BEGAN TO MAKE EXCUSE. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"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

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

The Skin Of A Reason Stuffed With A Lie Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

The parable of the great banquet is a picture of the invitation God extends to us to come to His eternal banquet of salvation–some accept and others refuse this great invitation.

Excuses: The Skin of a Reason Stuffed with a Lie Luke 14:12-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do. An excuse is actually the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24, Luke 7:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Great Excuses And Greater Expectations

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

God expects our lives to be greattestaments to his love

Great Excuses and Greater Expectations, Luke 14:15-24 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ July 14, 2002 I came across this list that could prove to be very helpful if you ever fall asleep at work. The following is a list of excuses you can use when caught sleeping at your desk. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Invest & Invite

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Strategy for reaching out to the unchurched -- invest in serving them and invite them to hear more.

Luke 14:15-23—Invest & Invite 15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God." 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the time of the banquet he sent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Contagious Christians

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Much of this content comes from Bill Hybels "Contagious Christianity Course". This was a sermon to launch the small group study

Luke 14:15-23 – Contagious Christianity 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Excuses For Rejecting God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 5 in the series Faith Basics. This sermon looks at the six most common reasons that people do not turn to God.

Excuses for Rejecting God Faith Basics, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers September 23, 2007 Jesus told a story about the excuses people make for rejecting God. Luke 14:16-24 (NIV) 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Imprisoned Evangelism

Contributed by Frank Taylor on Nov 18, 2007

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

Scripture: Luke 14:23

Denomination: Methodist

An Invitation To Worship Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 16, 2008

Part 1 in series about living lives of worship. Focus of this opening message is a powerful reminder that God has invited us to live and participate in Him - it is up to us to how we may respond and what that may mean.

INVITATION TO A LIFE OF WORSHIP Part 1 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday January 13, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the writings of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

0802 Trinity Ii: So What Do We Have To Do? Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jun 26, 2006

Is God’s eternal feast a potluck, a BYOB, or completely "on the house"?

Sermon: So What DO We Have To Do? Text: Luke 14:16-24 (Parable of the Great Supper) Occasion: Trinity II Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, June 25, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

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

Parable Of The Great Supper Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2007

Jesus’ sense of humor shows up in a big way during some awkward dinner table moments, esp. when He talked about people and the excuses they offer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint template.

Parable of the Great Supper Luke 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatSupper.html One of the chief Pharisees has invited Jesus over for dinner, and we’re gonna have some fun tonite! v. 1 “they watched Him” = laid a trap v. 2 this diseased man was deliberately planted so Jesus would heal him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Go Time! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 15, 2007

The first 2 letters of the GOSPEL are "GO"! Let’s go INVITE them, let’s go INSTRUCT them, let’s go INSPIRE them, and let’s go INVOLVE them. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

It’s Go Time! Luke 14:16-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoTime.html I thought about titling this message “It’s Time to Go” but I was afraid you’d get up and leave. But one thing is for sure: We have reached a great crossroads as a church…we have come to the STOP sign and paused for the cause. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23, Luke 12:40, Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Baptist