Sermons on Matthew 22:13:

Ready To Eat?

Contributed by Charles Newman on Jul 24, 2004

God is coming soon. He has invited all to the wedding feast. Do you have the proper wedding attire on? Will Christ find you dilligently working to advance His kingdom or will you be investing in things that will one day turn to dust?

Are You Ready to Eat? Ah, the wedding feast. I love weddings. Doesn’t anybody need to get married around these parts? I’m available to do the ceremony. One of the best parts of a wedding is the food. It seems that most don’t spare any expense in preparing the food for a wedding. It is as though ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

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

The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2006

A simple short sermon for our Older Folk’s Service.

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet. Mt 22:1-14 WBC "Silver Service" 2 Mar 2006 REJECTION I just love this parable! But it’s a sad one, as well Basically- it’s a parable about God’s invitation to His Son’s wedding banquet - and the wedding banquet symbolises "Salvation" But at the start of it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Kings Sons Wedding Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 4, 2010

"For many are called, but few are chosen." Does this verse make you a little nervous?

Parable of the King’s Son’s Wedding Want to read you a verse and then ask you a question  Matt 22:14 "For many are called, but few are chosen."  Does this verse make you a little nervous? Why is that?  Want to look at this section of scripture to see if there is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

R.s.v.p. - Respond To God’s Invitation

Contributed by James May on Feb 21, 2010

If we are going to be a part of the Bride of Christ and attend the Marriage Supper of the Lamb then we must RSVP God’s invitation.

RSVP Answering God’s Invitation Sunday, February 21, 2010 By Pastor James May RSVP comes from a French term that was first used around 1895–1900. In French it says, “répondez s’il vous plait” which in English simple means, “Please reply, or Please answer”. Most of us have received ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Jesus Said About Evangelizing The World Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

What did Jesus say about evangelizing the world? The answer might surprise you!

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT EVANGELIZING THE WORLD MATTHEW 22:1-14 1. Illus. of my friend Charles • Had a little Chevette • Saw him on side of road, I thought he was broken down. • “Couldn’t remember where I was supposed to be going, thought I ought to sit here until it came to me.” 2. I know a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 30, 2009

A parable about Israel and Israel’s response to God’s kingdom. God has sent us an invitation. Will we respond? Will we respond appropriately?

The Parables of Jesus The Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 June 28, 2009 This is considered by many scholars to be an extremely difficult parable. Some see the parable of the great feast or great banquet in Luke 14 as a parallel account. While there are several similarities such as the open ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Few, The Proud, The Redeemed

Contributed by Terry Moore on Nov 24, 2009

Stand up and be proud that you are a son of God.

THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE REDEEMED TEXT: MATT. 22:9-14 GOD IS LOOKING FOR THOSE WHO WILL STEP UP AND STEP OUT AND BE STRONG AND BE READY FOR BATTLE. I PET. 1:18-19 FORSAMUCH AS WE KNOW THAT YE WERE NOT REDEEMED WITH COORUPTIBLE THINGS, AS SILVER AND GOLD, FROM YOUR VAIN CONVERSATION RECEIVED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:9-14, Matthew 22:9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Parable Of The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 6, 2010

There are five important principles for us to learn from the Parable of the Wedding Feast.

THE PARABLE OF THE WEDDING FEAST Text: Matthew 22:1 – 14 Have you ever received an invitation to a party or celebration? The first invitation that I remember receiving was for a birthday party when I was in the seventh grade. Over the years, I have been invited to graduations, weddings, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Five characters- indifferent rebel, violent rebel, hypocrite rebel, responsive guest, loyal servants. Includes children’s talk.

Children’s talk- Josh’s party  London  Josh, 13th birthday  Dad, who had a big business with lots of workers and a big house in Chelsea, threw a party  Posted invites to his friends: David, Rebecca & Paul (brother and sister), Rachel and James (sister & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Many Are Invited, But Few Are Chosen

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 25, 2007

Pentecost 21 (A) - Jesus teaches that many are invited, but few are chosen. Thankfully our gracious God calls and calls again despite how mankind reacts.

MANY ARE INVITED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN (Outline) October 21, 2007 - PENTECOST 21 - Matthew 22:1-14 INTRO: Consider for a moment how many technological advances that have taken place in the last few years. We cannot keep track of all the electronic marvels that have been invented or improved. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Great Big Party (Matthew 22:1-14)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is like a great big party!!! But this is a party with a twist to it. ...

Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ’Tell those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Parable Of The Wedding Garment Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 8, 2007

God’s justice in His courts leaves the lost standing naked with no defense -- Provision, invitation, inspection, detection, interrogation, conviction & expulsion. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Wedding Garment Matthew 22:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeddingGarment.html Yesterday was 7-7-07, and there were more weddings than in the whole month of June they say. Each one wore their best for the occasion. We all should try to wear our Sunday best, though we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

R.s.v.p.

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 3, 2008

A message preached at the wedding of Ross McClay and Lynette Snodgrass on Saturday 31 May 2008.

1. THE INVITATION "a certain king...sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding". a) A royal invitation - "a certain king". The King of kings invites us to the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19). b) A repeated invitation - "Again". Only one invitation is sent out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Good And Bad Alike

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jun 11, 2007

What? “Good and bad alike” invited to the palace? The door is wide open and all of them are let inside: can you imagine what happened there, the horrendous stampede? Costly carpets, marble, gold, everything clean and suddenly dirty beggars and hungry peas

“…Everyone, good and bad alike” Matthew 22: 1-14… Mathew 22: 8-10: Then he said to his servants, ’The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. Go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’ 1So the servants went out into the streets and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist