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The sermon discusses the parable of a king's banquet in Matthew 22:1-14, symbolizing God's open invitation to all humanity to partake in His blessings, emphasizing the need for us to respond to His call and prepare ourselves for His kingdom.
Have you ever been to a really great dinner party? The kind of event that lingers in your mind for days and leaves you fully satisfied… What were the elements of the party that you remember? Is it the people? The food? The atmosphere? Maybe it’s a combination of all these things…Whatever it is, I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14
Topics: God's Invitation, Unconditional Love, Spiritual Preparedness
To be at the wedding banquet, properly attired, is our destiny and joy.
19th Sunday After Pentecost 2016 Extraordinary Form Years ago, when I first read this parable, it sounded rather fabulous, an invention of the Lord’s fertile imagination. But a dispassionate reading of history, and even the local news, tells us that St. Matthew’s story is merely a ...read more
Denomination: Catholic
To emphasize that God's invitation to His kingdom is open to everyone, but it is our responsibility to accept it and prepare ourselves appropriately for His divine banquet.
Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into Matthew 22:1-14, a passage that talks about a royal banquet, a gathering of sorts, but this isn't just any feast. It’s a feast with an invitation extended by the King Himself. Sadly though, the invitation is often rejected. But here's the twist ...read more
Topics: Welcome, All
Father Dave’s take on the Parable of the great big party!
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
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
Jesus' challenge to the host in Luke 14, that he should not invite those who could serve his needs but those whose needs he could serve, challenges the worldly approach to human relationships.
Luke 14:1-14 "The Banquet" INTRODUCTION The word "Stewardship" has gained an ugly reputation in Christian circles. It is frequently associated with congregational pleas for more money. The word has lost its wholistic dimension. Stewardship, or if you prefer, good management is no longer ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:1-14
Denomination: Lutheran
Why would a king invite the good and the bad to a formal party and then reject one of his guest because he was not dressed as well as the others? Click here and find out!
What not to wear. The Learning Channel, (TLC) has a program where a person gets picked to come on their show and receive $5,000.00 to use on a complete fashion makover. There is one catch: The ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
We repent and show in our character and conduct that we are invited guests to enjoy the eternal life in the kingdom of God.
The Extraordinary Wedding Feast Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 25:6-9, Philippians 4:12-14, Philippians 4:19-20. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we have the text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 22:1-14) for our reflection: “Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 25:6-9, Philippians 4:12-14, Philippians 4:19-20
Denomination: Other
To challenge the audience to re-examine themselves, whether they are taking God’s grace for granted?’
SERMON TOPIC: “The Wedding Banquet” SERMON TITLE: “Are You Taking God’s Grace For Granted?” SCRIPTURAL TEXT: Matthew 22:1-10 OPENING WORDS Indeed, it is a great privilege to be able to share God’s Word with all of you this morning. Let us pray. OPENING PRAY Dear Lord, thank You for this morning ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-10, Matthew 20:18-20
Denomination: Methodist
Messiah uses a banquet to make serious point about how we should think of ourselves. Does self esteem have a place in a Christian's life?
September 1, 2013 The Banquet A drunken man who smelled like beer, sat down on a subway seat next to a priest. The man’s tie was stained, his face was smeared with red lipstick, and a half-empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began to ...read more
Denomination: *other
Humanity has been given the invitation to accept the truth and there is a great responsibility in receiving His grace.
This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. Almost like a church sign. I am talking about the church that always has a special ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Our Heavenly Father wants to invite you and me to a wedding. It is not a regular invitation and it is no ordinary wedding. The flight is paid for and the destination is Heaven. The reception is to take place on earth.
Message: Summer can be a very busy time as we try to squeeze in vacation, visits to family and friends and respond to all those invitations. For most of us the wedding invitation is still one of personal importance and can sometimes cost us more than just a wedding gift. In some cases a wedding ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The New Mass gives us an opportunity to show to the world the earthly celebration of the heavenly banquet--the wedding of the Lamb and His Bride.
33rd Sunday in Course 13 November 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Stewart the Steward was patting himself on the back. His boss, a hard man without an ounce of patience or forgiveness, was returning today from a long business trip, during which he had bought and sold several companies. In the course ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
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
What is our response to God’s wedding invitation? What kind of clothing does God require?
Prelude, Purpose & Plan What is our response to God’s wedding invitation? What kind of clothing does God require? What are we doing with the opportunity God has placed before us? Let’s see that our invitation to salvation has a twofold responsibility. Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Revelation 19:7-10
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The Parable of the Ten Virgins foretells both the joy and sadness of the Wedding Feast at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.
THE WEDDING FEAST by Pastor James May One of the most exciting and joyous events in life is the marriage of two people who have decided to come together as husband and wife and build a life together. Around the world, this is a time of celebration. Weddings can be as simple as standing before a ...read more
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