Sermons on Parable Of Banquet:

Do You See This Woman?

Contributed by Kreigh Hurst on May 5, 2001

The customs of the day allowed this woman to show her total devotion to Jesus and is in contrast to Simon’s refusal of Him. Hers is an example of how we should approach the master.

Introduction: Mother Teresa is a woman whose name has become synonymous with greatness. This correlation may have resulted from her philosophy of greatness. She simply believes, "We can do no great things; only small things with great love." Such words are reminiscent of our Lord’s immortal words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Holiness

"Come To The Table"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002

The significance of the special meal God has prepared for us.

“Come to the Table” I Corinthians 10:14-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Someone sent me a cartoon this week. It shows a mother and son walking home from church, and the mom says, “The next time Pastor Bob ask you what the sermon was about, don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Congregational

God’s Glory On Display

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 12, 2021

Both the powerful and the powerless were wrong in their expectation, yet God had a plan and Jesus knew His agenda. In this text, Jesus sets the record straight. His only desire what that God might be glorified.

Now in the Gospel of St. John, the signs are over, the parables are finish and Jesus begins speaking in plain language. The shouts of the Triumph entry are quiet, and a banquet has been prepared. The setting of the text is a beautiful banquet prepared in Jesus’ honor. We are back in Bethany, just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-32

Denomination: Methodist

Of Utmost Concern Sermon Vi: Following Jesus To The Nth Degree Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

In times like these, with so much at stake in our world of blame and shame, Christians are called on to follow Jesus in all their ways all their days to a degree that puts no restriction on a mature believer's love for Christ.

JESUS LEFT NO DOUBT ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW HIM TO THE NTH DEGREE When we first “enrolled in His school” and became Disciples of Christ, we sang that little chorus, “If you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy, let Jesus come into your heart.” Then we learned the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-33

Are You Ready To Meet The Angel Of Death? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Feb 10, 2025

When the Angel of Death comes down after you, can you smile and say that you have been true. Can you truthfully say with your dying breath, that you're ready to meet the Angel of Death.

Several decades ago a music artist sang a song titled, ‘Angel Of Death’. It is about being ready when your time comes to die. Jesus told his disciples “Be ye therefore ready also;” Let us notice the words of this song. "Angel Of Death" In the great book of John You're warned of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40, Luke 12:41-48, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humble And Proud Of It-Pride

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 27, 2002

A sermon that takes a look at the problem with pride. uses a numonic Pretty Reliable (way of) Imitating (the)Devils Ego.

Humble and proud of it!! LK 18:9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: `God, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Giving In To Pressure"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 10, 2006

A sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 The beheading of John the Baptist

6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Mark 6:14-29 "Giving in to Pressure" 14* King Herod heard of it; for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work in him.” 15* But others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Lutheran

He Saw The Best In Me

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Aug 31, 2013

God sees a lot of value in you; God sent His Son for you and not just for a select few.

Introduction: God sees a lot of value in you; God sent His Son for you and not just for a select few. Although there may be those around you who will act as if they are more exclusive and special to Him than you are. In God’s eyes you are equally important God sees glorious things in you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Ripple Effects Of Communion

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 7, 2010

Since the first “last supper” there have been ever-expanding ramifications, waves if you please, of God’s grace extending to the world.

THE RIPPLE EFFECTS OF COMMUNION * Mark 14:12-24 Sermon Objective: Since the first “last supper” there have been ever-expanding ramifications, waves if you please, of God’s grace extending to the world. 12On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Urgency Of The Last Hour

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

*** The return of Jesus Christ is the 2nd most important theme of the New Testament.

THE URGENCY OF THE LAST HOUR 11/2/2006 Matt 26:40-41 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. KJV *** ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give The Invitation, Dinner Is On The Table

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

The supper is ready, and the invitations have been sent. But what is an invitation?

The supper is ready, and the invitations have been sent. But what is an invitation? An invitation is to request someone to be present, a summons to participate, or an attempt to get someone to join you at a specific event. The man with Jesus saw the brilliance of God’s Kingdom, yet he did not yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have I Got Your Attention Yet

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 23, 2012

The writer of Hebrews gives us three reasons to accept Jesus. The charachter of Christ, the certainty of judgement and the confirmation of God.

Have I Got Your Attention Yet Hebrews 2:1-4 Intro: Before refrigerators, people used ice houses to preserve their food. Ice houses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitting door. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled to the ice houses, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Seeking And Abiding In The Kingdom Of God, A New Year Challenge

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 7, 2025

If we are taking care of God’s business as a priority—seeking His salvation, living in obedience to Him, and sharing the good news of the kingdom with others—then He will take care of our business as He promised—and if that’s the arrangement, why not try it?

Sermon: Seeking and Abiding in the Kingdom of God Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-33, Matthew 13:24-29, Matthew 13:31-32, Matthew 20:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Pretrib Rapture & Matthew 24

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 4, 2024

A church member wrote asking about Matthew 24 – if the “rapture” is the same as the 2nd Coming. The 2nd Coming has two parts – the Rapture and 7 years later, the Visible Appearing of Christ to defeat the Antichrist and set up Millennial Kingdom.

PRETRIB RAPTURE & MATTHEW 24 Mt. 24-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A little 6 yr. old girl, Emily, complained, "Mother, I've got a stomach ache." She replied, "That's because your stomach is empty; you’d feel better if you had something in it." 2. That afternoon, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Save The Date Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

This morning we will see how God deals with three kinds of responses to the offer of salvation.

Background to passage, Matthew 22:1-14: the third parable in a trilogy of direct assaults in his two-day confrontation with the religious leaders of Jerusalem at the beginning of the last week of his life. Opening illustration: I get official invitations to events at UT with the College of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist