Sermons on Luke 14:7-24:

Come To The Banquet

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2005

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

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

On Pride And Honor Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Dec 16, 2005

Distinguish between pride and honor in America: 13 reasons to hate pride.

Title: ON PRIDE AND HONOR Text: Luke 14:7-11 © J. Clark Sneed Fosterville Baptist Church Sunday Morning, October 23, 2005 I. Introduction a. The Basis of Humility: Jesus b. The Barrier of Humility: American Culture c. Confusing Pride and Honor II. Body: 13 Reasons to Hate Pride a. Pride will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Great Banquet

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 13, 2007

Who is worthy of your attention? Tough question for a clique, since God loves all his creations.

The Parable of the Great Banquet Luke 14:15-24 I. The Initial Invitation List A. A man prepared a great banquet and invited many. 1. Vs. 15-17 15 Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, "Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!" 16 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Any Excuse Will Do!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 26, 2007

We all give excuses. but when we give one to God, He knows the truth. An excuse is a reason not to do something. If you do that with God then any excuse will do!

Any Excuse will do! Luke 14:16-14:24 This morning we are going to talk about excuses. We all have made them. Some excuses are better than others. Some are more valid than others and some are just plain lame. I have heard that some girls when asked out on a date, and they did not want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Congregational

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

Choose The Lowly Place

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 6, 2007

Find your place in ministry. If you do not seek, you will not find.

Choose the Lowly Place Rev. Phillip A. Wright Luke 14:7-14 7 So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them: 8 "When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Table Manners

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 7, 2007

As we approach the Table, let us partake in a manner pleasing to Christ Let us partake in a worshipful, respectful, and repentant manner.Let’s watch our table manners.

Table Manners Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 14:11 “For everyone that exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbled himself will be exalted.” A man returns from a foreign vacation. He is feeling ill and visits a doctor. Immediately, he is rushed to the hospital to undergo tests. When he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:11

Excuses

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 7, 2007

This is about making excuses.

Have you ever noticed that everyone has an excuse? Take this story for example. Nine GI’s were late for morning roll call. The first didn’t arrive until 7 PM. The Commanding Officer confronted him and yelled, “Where have you been, soldier?” The soldier explained. He said, “Sir, I had a date ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

Have A Slice Of Humble Pie Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

God doesn’t cause trouble and adversity, but He uses trouble to refine some humility in us. While trouble causes some people to raise their faces to heaven and become bitter, others bow their knees before God and become better.

Have a Slice of Humble Pie Luke 14:1-11 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Maybe you’ve seen Jeff Foxworthy’s “Redneck” list. He says, “You know you’re a Redneck if…”: 1. Directions to your house include, “Turn off the paved road.” 2. You take your fishing pole to Sea World. 3. You have flowers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Day Disciples Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 13, 2004

I start with the Question, "Is there a difference between a Christian and a Disciple?" This sermon talks about the cost involved in Discipleship, it’s not easy being a Modern Day Disciple.. it will cost you everything.

Modern Day Disciples Pastor Glenn Newton July 4, 2004 Text: Luke 14:25-33 LK 14:25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 "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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:24-33

Denomination: Nazarene

¡el Año Agradable Del Señor!

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Aug 2, 2005

Empecemos este año en el poder que Dios nos ha dado a través de Su Espíritu.

EL AÑO AGRADABLE DEL SEÑOR Lucas 4:14-19 Introducción: Hemos llegado a otro año más. Me emociono mucho al saber que una vez más Dios nos está dando una gran oportunidad, no solo de vivir sino también para hacer la diferencia. Hoy me siento muy optimista y enfoco mi atención en la esperanza que ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Feast Or Famine Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 3, 2005

It is only by God’s grace and not by man’s achievement that we can fellowship with Christ.

Feast or Famine Text: Luke 14:15-24 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, but excuses never stand up under scrutiny. As someone has said, "An excuse is actually the skin of a reason ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Banquet

Contributed by John Ong on Jul 1, 2015

For this week’s Bible Study, we have discussed about The Parable of the Great Banquet.

God definitely has a way of speaking with us, even if we forget Him at times, especially when we are distracted with irrelevant things. In the depths of our emotions, He knows how to converse with us and tell us how much He loves us. In times of troubles, God invites us to be with Him. He never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Feast

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

But the message of this parable applies to the lost sinners of today. • And that message is that God still says, “All things are now ready. Come!” • Nothing else needs to be done it’s all been taken care of • I took care of all the preparation for the party

Have you ever been blessed by being one of the privileged • Where you have been able to do something most others can’t? • Backstage Read Luke 14 The Parable of the Great Feast • Being Blessed is how this story starts out • A man makes a comment that what a blessing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian Church