Sermons on San Lucas 14:22:

God's Irresitible Hospitality

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

GOD’S GRACE

“God’s Irresistible Hospitality” Luke 14:16-24 9/9/02 Round Up Sunday Intro: Did you ever get an offer too good to be true? I get them all the time. The telephone rings, normally about supper time, and you pick it up. You know right away by the static on the other end that it is a salesman. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Excuses"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 5, 2006

Come, for everything is ready now. And there is no legitimate excuse to refuse.

Dwight L. Moody once preached a sermon from this parable; something I’m going to tell you about at the end of this sermon. His title was “Excuses” and as a sort of salute to the great preacher I’ve given mine the same title. I’ve never seen his sermon so any resemblance in this sermon to his is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Are You Going To The Party? Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

The invitation is still open but still being ignored by many who think they’re going anyway.

Are you going to the party? Luke 14:15-24 I heard about a rabbit and a snake meeting in the forest. The rabbit said, "We don’t know how we look. Why don’t we describe each other to the other so we’ll know how we look?" The snake said, "Good idea. You’ve got a pink nose, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Get Off Your "Buts” (Sermon Theme Adapted From Dean Kennedy)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 3, 2008

Get Off Your “Buts” 1) The Lord’s banquet is ready, so hurry! 2) The Lord’s banquet hall is huge, so herald!

An article in the Edmonton Journal last week reported that children are spending an average of six hours a day in front of some type of a screen. Add that up and it’s about as much time as their parents are spending each week at work! Such an inactive lifestyle so early on will lead to future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Great Feast - A Thanksgiving Perspective Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 10, 2009

Life in Christ is expressed as a banquet, a feast that God invites everyone to enjoy.

“The Great Feast –A Thanksgiving Perspective”. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving And Taking Honor Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 3, 2006

Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they s

Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they say about you because of that opinion, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Easiest Way To Miss Out On Heaven

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

This message addresses common reasons unbelievers give of why they will not trust Christ. It also explores the difference between a "good reason" and an "excuse," and we find that most of these "good reasons" non-believers give are just "excuses."

I am well aware that one of the problems people have with speakers like me is that they often wonder if they are actually real human beings. I once read of a little girl who was taken to church for the first time ever. The child was struck by the solemness of the occasion. And after several moments ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reverant, Yet Relevant

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

This message to a group of leaders and teachers exhorts us to reach out to the seeker without throwing out theology.

Reverent, Yet Relevant Text: Luke 14:16-23 I read that the average person is bombarded by 3000 advertisements everyday. From TV to radio and magazines to billboards, that’s probably a good estimate. All of that got me to thinking about the church and how we share the good news of Christ. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23

Parable Of The Great Supper Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2007

Jesus’ sense of humor shows up in a big way during some awkward dinner table moments, esp. when He talked about people and the excuses they offer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint template.

Parable of the Great Supper Luke 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatSupper.html One of the chief Pharisees has invited Jesus over for dinner, and we’re gonna have some fun tonite! v. 1 “they watched Him” = laid a trap v. 2 this diseased man was deliberately planted so Jesus would heal him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Go Time! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 15, 2007

The first 2 letters of the GOSPEL are "GO"! Let’s go INVITE them, let’s go INSTRUCT them, let’s go INSPIRE them, and let’s go INVOLVE them. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

It’s Go Time! Luke 14:16-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoTime.html I thought about titling this message “It’s Time to Go” but I was afraid you’d get up and leave. But one thing is for sure: We have reached a great crossroads as a church…we have come to the STOP sign and paused for the cause. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23, Luke 12:40, Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Baptist

No Excuses

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 27, 2010

I am always amused by the different excuses people come up with to explain their actions or different situations.

NO EXCUSE SUNDAY. I am always amused by the different excuses people come up with to explain their actions or different situations. Have you ever noticed how we can come up with some really funny excuses? People must put a lot of effort and thought into their excuses. Here is just a sampling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

No More Excuses: State Of The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This is a "State of the Church" address encouraging listeners to attend church often and be a "culture carrier."

INTRO: * 2007 has been an event-filled year * Technology continues to improve -- with the iphone * Home foreclosures are at an all time high * Global warming has gotten more attention o As Al Gore got his place in the spotlight again * Problems in the middle east continue to cause stress & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Master's Desire Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 8, 2010

Exposition of Luke 14:15-24 regarding our duty as servants to be heralds of the gospel and compel people into the kingdom of God

Text: Luke 14:15-24, Title: The Master’s Desire, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/7/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Unless there is a transformation of contemporary church life so that once again the task of evangelism is something which is seen as incumbent on every baptized Christian, and is backed up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Come For All Things Are Now Ready Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 18, 2010

I. THE LOVE WHICH IS SEEN (16-17) A. Intention which love shows B. Invitation which love sends II. THE LIES WHICH ARE SAID (18-20) A. The deception with their excuses 1. I cannot because of my PURCHASED LAND 2. I cannot come because o

“Come; for all things are now ready” Luke 14:16-24 I. THE LOVE WHICH IS SEEN (16-17) A. Intention which love shows B. Invitation which love sends II. THE LIES WHICH ARE SAID (18-20) A. The deception with their excuses 1. I cannot because of my PURCHASED LAND 2. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses

Contributed by James Roberts on Apr 5, 2010

This is a sermon about excuse giving in Luke 14.

EXCUSES Luke 14:16-24 It is amazing what excuses people make and give for not coming to Christ or for not doing what the Lord is asking them to do. Some are too busy, some too clever, some too religious to repent, some too worldly to want to; some too proud to pray. The Lord Jesus once focused on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist