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Feasting With The Pharisees - An Examination Of Luke 14:1-24

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 21, 2013

Jesus ate with all kinds of sinners, including the Pharisees. One such occasion is recorded in Luke 14:1-14. In this lesson we'll examine the disastrous dinner with a focus of learning who will sit around the Lord's table.

The meal table is the main social center of the home. Think of some of your warmest memories and many of them will be associated with meal-time. In our text, the entire passage is centered around and on a meal table. The great question discussed was who will sit around God’s table in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: *other

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 18, 2000

God refining God’s people to perfection.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Advent II December 10, 2000 Malachi 3:1-4, Lk. 3:1-6 “The Refiner’s Fire” God has something in store for you. God is not content with us as we are. This is one of Christianity’s basic assumptions – things need to change, and they are going ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Following Him

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

There is a price to pay for following Jesus.

The Price of Following Him In this world that we live there are a great number of people that desire to follow Christ, isn't that true? How many here have the desire to follow Christ? Without a doubt, all of us here want or desire deeply in our hearts to follow the our King and Savior. Then, what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Results From Bad Circumstances

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 5, 2006

Not everything that happens to us is always good, but if we love God and are obedient to His purpose for our lives, eventually He works out everything in our lives for His glory and for our good.

GOOD RESULTS FROM BAD CIRCUMSTANCES --Romans 8:28-30 During my quiet time a few days ago God revealed to me that I had never preached on Romans 8:28, my favorite verse of Scripture: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Christians "Walk To The Beat Of A Different Drummer."

Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 10, 2004

Christians have humility and charity flowing through their veins. This is what makes them different.

Luke 14:1, 7-14 CHRISTIANS “WALK TO THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUMMER.” Mike was the kind of person who “walked to the beat of a different drummer.” You could see that at his place of work. Most of the people there had a very pushy, “me-first” attitude. “You’re going to have to look our for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Mystery Of The Manna

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011

Jesus often broke bread with His disciples, the early church broke bread from house to house, the Lord’s Supper He took bread and said, “This is my body” believe Jesus waited with baited breath in great anticipation of when the time would be right for Hi

Introduction: A The first shadow we see of Communion is found in Genesis 14.18, Melchizedek (King of Salem) offering Abraham And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High. Gen 14:18 (NASB) 1 Jesus was declared to be in the order of Melchizedek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on May 22, 2013

By adopting the qualities of salt and light into our lives, we can make a difference to the immediate world around us.

Salt and Light Introduction. If you were to ask anyone with a basic knowledge of the Bible about the Sermon on the Mount, they would probably quote at least one of the Beatitudes. However, the Beatitudes are a part, an important part but only a part of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

What's The Difference In Hades, Paradise, Heaven And Hell? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

Heaven, hell, death, hope, eternity

What is the difference between Hades, Paradise, Heaven and Hell? Rev.20: 11-21:5 July 30, 2023 INTRODUCTION: I was thinking “Wow, I’m glad I chose an easy subject to deal with this Sunday “Piece of cake…just explain scripturally the differences between Hades, Paradise, Heaven and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

# 23~ Twenty Four & Five Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2012

TWENTY-FOUR is the number that denotes the PRIESTHOOD, it is found in our KJ Bible NINE times, twice in the O.T. and seven in the N.T. as; "FOUR AND TWENTY". TWENTY FIVE stands for "THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS" It is fou

# 23~ TWENTY FOUR & FIVE ~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS~ 3-31-12 TWENTY-FOUR is the number that denotes the PRIESTHOOD, it is found in our KJ Bible NINE times, twice in the O.T. and seven in the N.T. as; "FOUR AND TWENTY". Both Moses and David ordered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Irreconcilable Differences

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 3, 2008

Can their be irreconcilable differences in the Body of Christ?

Irreconcilable Differences Psalm 133:1-3 I have a confession to make this morning. I am really not sure how to say this to you. I am embarrassed, ashamed, and really fearful of what you might think of me once you know the truth. I must confess to you this morning that my wife, Ronda, and I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Danger Of Taking God For Granted

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 7, 2009

Is our worship all about God or all about us?

Intro. On Wednesday night, we have been studying the book of Revelation. Last Thursday, we looked at the church of Sardis. It was a church that had its orthodoxy, it had a name, but was dead!!! How could that happen to a church? How could this happen to a people. Before our text, let’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Gate Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 28, 2014

The Valley Gate calls us to see Mercy: It calls us to see Mercy triumphing over judgment. It calls us to cry out for Mercy!

“The Valley Gate Message 4” The Spiritual Application of the Gates Nehemiah 3:13 Monte T. Brown August 17, 2014 Sunday Night Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude In light of the events unfolding in the Middle East and the fact that we are living in end times I see it is important ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

What God Thinks About Money Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

If you go to God and say, “I deserve acceptance,” you will be rejected, because that shows you do not know what’s in your own heart. But if you go to God and say, “I deserve rejection; please forgive me,” you will get acceptance. That’s the gospel.

Just in time for Thanksgiving meal, Jesus tells us who to invite. Today, we encounter a dramatic story where Jesus has been invited into the home of a very prominent man. We discover at the very beginning of this chapter that Jesus was invited to a big supper with lots of guests at a prominent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-24

Denomination: Baptist