Sermons on Matthew 21:23-22:14:

Your Declaration Of Independence!

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Jul 4, 2004

It does no good to fill the ranks of the army of God with soldiers whose ever shifting loyalty is to the ones who makes them feel the most comfortable.

Your Declaration of Independence! July 4, 2004 Matt. 21:33-46 “When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Wedding Garment Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 29, 2003

A personal account of a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace illustrating Jesus’ parable of the Wedding Garment.

My message is a reflection on the combination of a parable (Matt 22:1-14) and a rather special visit to Buckingham Palace which I trust will act as an illustration. When I partially retired I was asked to take on the task of the honorary treasurer of Welfare Service Charity. I found it quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 4, 2002

Talking about the invitation time of a worship service, based on Matthew 22:1-14 and James 5:14-16

Sermon for 11/3/02 The Invitation Matthew 22:1-14 Introduction: A. My favorite invitations are the ones that come in the mail in nice envelopes with pretty pictures and fancy stationary and say something like, “Mr. and Mrs. John Doe request your presence at the wedding of their daughter…” It makes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, James 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 7 of 9

PAY UP OR PACK UP (Matt 21:32-46) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people very likely or somewhat likely to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79% of the votes. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:32-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Last Of All He Sent His Son

Contributed by Don Austin on Jul 21, 2001

Salvation message

"Last of all He sent His Son" Matthew 21:33-41 1---He sent Noah, the Flood and Death. The sin that began in the Garden of Eden grew until it covered the whole world. The world needed a house cleaning, and God sent the flood, he saved Noah and his family, mankind began over again, but the effect of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-41

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of Two Sons

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

who did the right thing

The Parable of Two Sons Jesus told some of the greatest stories ever told, we call his stories parables. In Matthew 21:28-32 we have two sons who were asked by their father to work in his vineyard, one said, “ Dad, I am not going to go out in that hot sun, forget it,” the other son said, “ sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Share Croppers

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 30, 2005

Tenant Farming is simalar to Share Cropping. the owner gets his first!

SHARE CROPPERS When I was a very young man, my family lived and worked on a farm. We were sharecroppers for a while, and I can assure you it is not a life I would recommend to any one. Landowners would find large mostly poor families and hire them as sharecroppers, which meant basically free ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Listen To A Genuine Love Song

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 1, 2005

Listen to a Genuine Love Song 1) Learn how much God has done for you 2) Learn how much God expects from you

What percentage of songs on the radio is about love? 50%? 75%? 90%? I don’t know the exact percentage but whether it’s rock, pop, or country, I’d say that most songs are about love and relationships. Does this mean that songwriters understand love because they write about it so much? No. Not when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Matthew 21:33-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Invited

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 3, 2005

A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Guests and the Wedding Feast

21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 23 Matthew 22: 1-14 "The Invited"   1* ¶ And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2* "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, 3* and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:13-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Parable Of The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 8, 2005

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a wedding feast - is this an image that strikes a chord with you?

The Parable of the Banquet Mt 22.1-14 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 1Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2"The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Boundless Grace, Even Through Judgment

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 10, 2005

God’s wonderful banquet is free for all.

I wonder if you’ve ever bought a new car? Different things appeal to different people, don’t they. Some people are concerned with the technical details about the engine, others are keen to buy from a local dealer, others want to stick with a manufacturer they’ve bought from before, others are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You've Been Invited To The Wedding Banquet

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 10, 2005

This parable opens up the generosity of God’s grace to a world of sinners who wants nothing to do with it.

October 9, 2005 Matthew 22:1-14 1 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2 "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. 4 "Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Two Sons

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 31, 2008

We learn from the parable of the two sons about our commission. (This sermon was preached at a men’s meeting but is suitable for all believers.)

The Parable of the Two Sons... Praise God Church!!! Turn to Matthew chapter 21 a) The commission (Intro)... How many in here tonight knows that God has called you to a ministry? Every person in here tonight has been called to a ministry. Not just the pastors and evangelists and teachers in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31

"Prostitutes, Skater Kids, And All Other Manner Of 'sinners' Welcome!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2008

Do the most reviled of sinners feel welcome and loved in our churches?

Matthew 21:28-32 “Prostitutes, Skater Kids, and All Other Manner of ‘Sinners’ Welcome!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live Will and Lisa Samson ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christmas Story

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008

This looks at the way God has tried to draw us to Himself throughou the ages and finally sends the ultimate gift of Himself.

The Christmas Story Matt 21:33 - Pray - I want to tell you a Christmas Story, but it’s probably not a Christmas story that you have heard at Christmas - But it is truly the Christmas Story - I want to first review the story…to make you aware of the story…it is a parable that Jesus told - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33

Denomination: Baptist