Sermons on San Lucas 14:7:

Walang Freebie

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

Walang Freebie

Walang Freebie Banal na Kasulatan Lucas 14:1, Lucas 14:7-14   Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ang pagpipilian para sa mahihirap, kagustuhan para sa mahihirap, at pag-abot sa paligid ay ang mga slogan na mabuti para sa mga patalastas. Wala itong ginagawa sa lupa. Ngayon, si Hesus, ang ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Other

12th Sunday After Pentecost. August 31st, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 22, 2022

Year C, Proper 17.

Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:10-16, Proverbs 25:6-7, Psalm 112, Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 13:15-16, Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14 A). A PLEADING. Jeremiah 2:4-13. In this passage the LORD yet again makes His complaint against the whole house of Israel (Jeremiah 2:4). As we read it, we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:10-16, Proverbs 25:6-7, Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 13:15-16, Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"pushing Up The Shades"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 23, 2022

A sermon about being aware of those on the margins.

Luke 14:1, 7-14 “Pushing up the Shades” Retired author and pastor Tony Campolo tells of an experience he had at dinner in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, some years ago. He was checking on mission programs that his organization carried out day in and day out in Haiti. He wanted to see how the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Is Your Comfort Zone?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2022

Are we stuff in our 'comfort zone' or willing to step out of it to follow Jesus?

There is a popular term that I would like us to consider: “comfort zone.” A person’s comfort zone refers to any place where the person feels comfortable, safe, free from threat or even challenge. Life there is marked by ease and familiarity. It’s natural to like one’s comfort zone, but most of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24, Luke 14:7-14, Luke 14:1

Denomination: Episcopal

Knowing Your Place

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 31, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 22

August 28, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 14:1, 7-14 Knowing Your Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A small commercial plane was carrying only four passengers: a doctor, a trial lawyer, a minister and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Deceptive Power Of A Good Excuse

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 29, 2024

Excuses can rob us of God's best. They are an enemy of great faith and accomplishment. In this examination of Luke 14:15-24, we learn from Jesus's story about those who excused themselves from a great feast. Those people missed the opportunity of a lifetime.

Intro We take as our text today Luke 14:15-24. Follow with me as we read that passage. “Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, ‘Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God! 16 Then He [Jesus] said to him, ‘A certain man gave a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24, Matthew 22:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Philippians 4:13, Luke 6:1-11, Proverbs 26:13, John 4:1-29, John 3:16, Matthew 7:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

El Poder Engañoso De Una Buena Excusa

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 1, 2024

Las excusas pueden privarnos de lo mejor de Dios. Son enemigas de la gran fe y de los logros. En este análisis de Lucas 14:15-24, aprendemos de la historia de Jesús sobre aquellos que se excusaron de asistir a un gran banquete. Esas personas perdieron la oportunidad de su vida.

Introducción Hoy tomamos como texto Lucas 14:15-24. Acompáñenme a leer este pasaje. “Oyendo esto uno de los que estaban sentados con él a la mesa, le dijo: Bienaventurado el que coma pan en el reino de Dios. 16 Entonces Jesús le dijo: Un hombre hizo una gran cena, y ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24, Matthew 22:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Philippians 4:13, Luke 6:1-11, Proverbs 26:13, John 4:1-29, John 3:16, Matthew 7:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Signs Of Love In The Strangest Places

Contributed by James Osborne on May 10, 2025

The Love of Christ demonstrated by His Servant Leadership during His ministry must shine through us as we humble ourselves to serve others in His name.

SIGNS OF LOVE IN THE STRANGEST PLACES 02-25-2024 INTRO: Most of, if not all, of you folks are aware of the fact that both Wendy and I lost our Mothers at the relatively young age of 36. In both cases we saw our Father’s demonstrate amazing levels of devotion to our Mothers by taking care of them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Luke 14:7-14, Philippians 2:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14, John 13:1-17, John 13:31-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come To The Table

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 19, 2025

In this sermon, Austin W. Duncan explores the power of God’s invitation and how often people overlook its urgency or misunderstand their own worthiness. Discover how sharing a meal symbolizes deeper fellowship, and why responding humbly to Christ's call is crucial for eternal life.

Let’s Eat The next couple of weeks we're going to be spending time in Luke 14, in a mini-series called "Come to the Table." I named the series this because - don't you just love invitations to eat? At first I thought that "Let's Eat" may have been a better title for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-24, Mark 7:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessity Of Humility

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 23, 2025

All to often in the business world we thrive to succeed at all costs - I want to be the best! Sometimes we do this at the expense of others and we know this is wrong. Jesus taught us what we should be like with other people and how important humility is in our daily lives.

The necessity of Humility LUKE 14:7-11 In this morning’s reading from St Luke’s gospel JESUS chooses a homely illustration to point to an eternal truth and perhaps a hard lesson for us to learn let alone practice! Those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11, John 13:1-17

Learn How To Be Humble

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2020

Jesus healed on the Sabbath. Proud Pharisees were upset. Jesus displayed divine compassion and consideration to those in dire need.

LEARN HOW TO BE HUMBLE (Outline) October 4, 2020 - Pentecost 18 - LUKE 14:1-11 INTRO.: Our Savior Jesus Christ teaches us how to be humble. Humility is not what the world teaches. There is an obvious difference between what the world thinks and how God thinks. These opposites are called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rude Guest (September 1,2013).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus told this parable to illustrate God’s will and how there were seat-seekers who were excluding those who were in need of a seat.

THE RUDE GUEST Text: Luke 14, 1, 7 – 14 John Wesley had no intention of founding a denomination. He was a clergyman in the church of England. He boldly reached out to those whom society and the church of his day had marginalized. John Wesley saw the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Humility: The Quiet Virtue Speaks

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 10, 2019

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C. Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rabbi Simcha Bunim, a great Polish Hasidic master, taught that “Everyone must have two pockets, with a note in each pocket, so that he or she can reach into one or the other, depending on the need. When feeling lowly and depressed, discouraged or disconsolate, one should reach into the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Los Dos Bolsillos De Humildad

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 19, 2019

XXII Domingo Ordinario

Una de las más famosas enseñanzas orales atribuidas al Rabbi Simcha Bunim de Peschischa es la siguiente: “Todo el mundo debe tener dos bolsillos, con una nota en cada bolsillo, para que él/ella puedan alcanzar cualquiera de los dos, dependiendo de la necesidad. Cuando se sienta ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Honored

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 22, 2019

God honors those whom we ignore.

Honored Luke 14: 7 - 14 Intro: Two men interviewed for the same position. The potential employer felt the candidates were equally qualified. In order to make a decision she decided to invite each to dinner on separate occasions. The 2 dinners went well making it easier for the employer to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed