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  • John Bright avatar

    Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 2,540 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Parable of the Great Banquet" Luke 14:15-24 Pastor John Bright Luke 14 15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” 16 Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "How To Share The Joy Of Easter”

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025
     | 131 views

    Today is Happy Palm Sunday.

    “How to Share the Joy of Easter” “They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of Israel.’" John 12:13. Intro: Today is Happy Palm Sunday. We remember, this day because it is the first day of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parable Of The Kings Sons Wedding Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 4, 2010
     | 8,608 views

    "For many are called, but few are chosen." Does this verse make you a little nervous?

    Parable of the King’s Son’s Wedding Want to read you a verse and then ask you a question  Matt 22:14 "For many are called, but few are chosen."  Does this verse make you a little nervous? Why is that?  Want to look at this section of scripture to see if there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Choose Wisely

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,989 views

    Looking at Jesus' words at a dinner party about choosing humility

    Luke 14:1, 7-14 September 1, 2019 One of the most difficult things to do when planning a large party, like a wedding reception is what? Where are you going to seat everyone! You know certain people have to sit closer to the head table, you just have to do it. Like it or not. Then there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Excuses For Rejecting God Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,912 views

    Part 5 in the series Faith Basics. This sermon looks at the six most common reasons that people do not turn to God.

    Excuses for Rejecting God Faith Basics, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers September 23, 2007 Jesus told a story about the excuses people make for rejecting God. Luke 14:16-24 (NIV) 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Humble Character Of The Believer

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    Proposition: The humble make up the population of God’s kingdom.

    Luke 14:7-35 (ESV) Introduction A. One of the delights of pastoring this church is the fact that few of us are considered to have come from the best part of society. Indeed, most of us at time belonged to the very worst segments of society. Yet, God chose to save us and to pour out His Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Feasting In The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,106 views

    Context: Chap.

    Context: Chap.14 begins with a dinner invitation that turns out not to be a very relaxing time vs.1-6 dropsy is not a very attractive disease -- various parts of the body puffed up with a lot of extra fluid -- the type of person not likely to be offered a seat at this exclusive country club but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Haunted Houses

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,989 views

    We live in an age, where a lot of Christians do not really believe in the activities of the spiritual world. Demonic possession is a Hollywood thing only seen on the big screen.

    Prelude After reading Matthew 12:43-45 it come to me that the church in general does not believe in the spiritual warfare in the sense of a ragging battle that is going on around them. Even though the Bible continually warns us of the devices of Satan and the power that his army of demons have, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Table Talk Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,754 views

    You see, it turns out that much that we think is reality is illusion; and things which seem of little significance may play the key role at the end of all time. A sermon in three parts.

    (This message was preached in three parts separated by singing.) I. Finding Our True Place (This first segment is taught as a children’s object lesson. In preparation a number of chairs was set out equal to the number of children with one being especially nice and another being very shabby. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad Attitude

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 27, 2019
     | 7,103 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 22: 1 – 14

    Matthew 22: 1 – 14 Check your attitude at the door 22 And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, 3 and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; and they were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Black Tie Affair Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,848 views

    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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    Come Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017
     | 17,662 views

    First in a series on our church's Discipleship Path.

    ENGAGE I’d like to ask all of you to think for a moment about how you got here this morning. I’m not talking about the mode of transportation that you used, but rather your spiritual journey that resulted in being a part of our gathering today. For me, that journey began as a small child. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Miss The Banquet

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
     | 7,209 views

    Calling upon those who hear these words to drop the excuses for missing the feast of God.

    Don’t Miss the Banquet Luke 14:12-27 12 Then Jesus said to his host, "When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. 13 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Participate Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,666 views

    What is the feast of the Messiah about, long awaited yet they didn't want to attend. So it became open to all who the servants called in.

    The parable of the great banquet: Luke 14:15-24 Yeshua said to him, “A certain man made a great supper and he called many.” 17“He sent his servant at the time of the supper to say to those who were invited, 'Behold, everything is ready for you; Come.' “ 18“And they ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • David Smith avatar

    Matthew 22: The Parable Of The Great Big Party!

    Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,103 views

    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

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican