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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Wedding Garment Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    A Black Tie Affair Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
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    God provides us with all that we need to come to the table, if we’re willing to go and change.

    We had a very exciting event take place here a couple of weeks ago. Right before our very eyes, Jim got down on one knee and asked Leslie to be his wife. With that part out of the way, now the work begins. They’ve got a wedding to plan! Any bride can tell you that even the simplest, smallest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Invitation Of God Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 17, 2008
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    The parable of the wedding feast.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Title: “The Invitation of God” I. The Wedding Feast (1-2) • “A certain king which made a marriage (wedding feast) for his son.” o A royal wedding feast was truly a major event. o It was an honor to be invited and would have been considered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Radical Hospitality - Five Practices 1 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
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    Based on the book by Robert Shnase, this is week 1 focusing on "Radical Hospitality."

    Matthew 22:1-10 NIV Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2 "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. 4 "Then he sent some more ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

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

    Contributed by James May on Feb 21, 2010
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    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    Good And Bad Alike

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 93 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
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    Who is qualified to go to heaven?

    No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service “Am I Qualified for heaven” Matthew 22:1-14 A woman and her young daughter were attending the wedding of one their relatives. And this was the first time the little girl had ever seen a wedding ceremony. She was in awe by the pomp and beauty of everything. The music, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Rsvp Spiritual Attire Required Series

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,691 views

    God is planning a party that will last for eternity. You are invited. You have been sent an invitation but it says RSVP Spiritual Attire Required.

    Hugh Downs of 20/20 fame tells the story of attending a function in Washington with his wife. When the time came for them to return home they found that their flight had been cancelled due to bad weather. Downs called the front desk and learned that they could catch a train but it left in 45 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Many Are Invited, But Few Are Chosen

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 25, 2007
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    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "They Made Light Of It"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,690 views

    urging men to come to Christ now

    They made light of it” Matthew 22:1-14 Man has not much changed since his creation. That which was recorded in history as having been done by man centuries ago, might be written again, for "there is nothing new under the sun." The same class of men is still found (although, perhaps, differently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Slythe avatar

    Seven Myths About Heaven

    Contributed by John Slythe on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,873 views

    What many people believe about heaven tends to be disproven from the scriptures.

    Seven Myths About Heaven Someone sent me this in an email this week . . . A Michigan couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 35 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Do I Qualify For Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 22,080 views

    What kind of wedding garments do we need to be acceptable in the Kingdom of Heaven?

    We’re beginning a series of sermons based on questions submitted by the people of this congregation, as well as questions from people in the churches at Spring Creek, Pisgah and Walton. As their preachers and I prayed about the responses we received, we found that there were certain questions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Are You Ready Yet?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,925 views

    Do you have on your garments of Righteousness? That’s what it will take to be a part of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

    Are You Dressed Yet? By Pastor Jim May Jesus taught very often through the use of parables, or stories that made a point, because we are often too earthly-minded to grasp the spiritual truths that He tried to present. Though we might look at the Jews and think of them as a rebellious people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Invitation Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,707 views

    The story provides a good window through which to view the other events of that day AND this day. It sheds some important light for anyone still trying to figure out what to do with Jesus. The story divides into three acts. Each is about an invitation

    Day by Day with Jesus/Last Week Series The Invitation Matthew 22:1-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “For many are invited but few are chosen!” That’s the punch line to Jesus’ parable. Parables aren’t just cute little stories that illustrate a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ