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  • John Dobbs avatar

    The Invitation: Come And See Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,290 views

    Are you following Jesus? That’s a question that we need to ask ourselves often. It is the key question of discipleship.

    - Following Jesus - The Invitation: Come And See John 1:35-39 Introduction Are you following Jesus? That’s a question that we need to ask ourselves often. It is the key question of discipleship. We are going to explore the idea of following Jesus over the next few weeks. My hope is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Open Invitation To Salvation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
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     | 1,079 views

    This sermon explores accepting God's invitation, harnessing hope, and embracing salvation to find rest, resilience, and spiritual abundance in our lives.

    Good morning, dear friends. Today we gather in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united by our love for God and His everlasting Word. As we immerse ourselves in His divine teachings, we are reminded of the words of the great Christian theologian, J.I. Packer, who once said, "Once you become ...read more

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    7 The Inviting Overcomer Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Jun 7, 2025
     | 420 views

    With these seven churches, Jesus has made it clear: Make NO mistake, JUDGMENT IS coming. But when you read through this Revelation from John and judgment is poured out, no one repents, no one turns back to God. And yet, God continues to reach out and invite all people, anyone, saying, “Come.”

    You have heard of BC, Before Christ days? This is back in BK - Before Kids days for the our family. My wife and I went on a vacation trip – a Carnival Cruise to Cozumel, via Key West. At the time we thought we’d be able to go about once every 5 years, but then more kids came along, and well, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Here Is Our Invitation Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2025
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    Our invitation to follow God is simple: Come to Him, turn from our wicked ways, repent of our sin, and receive His invitation to come and be found faithful. The challenge of this world is, and always will be this: Will we continue to try to be the ones in charge?

    Isaiah, Part 22 Here is Our Invitation Isaiah 55:1-9 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery Introduction - Welcome to Seasons – intro – so glad you are here today - Last week, we saw the pain of a suffering servant; faithful to God alone (Jesus) - Today, see a critical invitation; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Are You Inviting?

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025
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     | 687 views

    Have you noticed how frequently Jesus is depicted eating? Luke mentions 19 meals, 13 unique to this gospel alone. This reveals something special about Jesus—He valued meals not just for food but as powerful opportunities for ministry, relationship-building, and extending God's kingdom.

    A Glutton If you've read the gospel of Luke - have you noticed just how often Jesus is depicted as eating? It's everywhere - there are 19 meals in Luke, 13 of which are unique to this gospel. In fact, Robert Karris, a Christian author and professor, puts it like this: “At just about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Invited Or Chosen"

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 13, 2023
     | 2,216 views

    We can answer God's call and interact with Him. Or we can ignore the call and do our own thing>

    Invited or Chosen? – Matthew 22: 1-14 Intro: A mother took her young daughter to a wedding for a member of her family for the first time. The child was fascinated and impressed by all the different things happening. During the ceremony the little girl leaned over and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Most Important Invitation

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 21, 2023
     | 1,517 views

    Jesus, in the Parable of the Wedding Feast, gives us what is for us the most important invitation we will ever receive, to come to the feast. The invitation is for Eternal Joy, yet many make excuses not to attend. Join us this week as we look at the most important invitation.

    There are parables, like the Shrewd Manager, which are confusing without cultural background, and the Prodigal Son, which has many different applications. Today we have what I think is Jesus most complete and clear parable, and I hope to walk thru it and actually not surprise you at all. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Invitation To The Great Banquet Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,448 views

    A parable about redemption of the lowest and the greatest invitation we can ever receive

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 12 He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Four Invitations To Discipleship

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 26, 2024
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     | 2,068 views

    The Lord's four invitations to discipleship to all those who have been saved.

    The Four Invitations to Discipleship Matthew 16:24-26 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis Sermon 1: The Origin Of The Universe

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,858 views

    This is a sermon about the Creation story.

    A. INTRODUCTION "In the beginning God created the heaven(s)and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). 1. Foundation. The foundational verse, in the foundational chapter of the foundational book of the Bible. It refutes Atheism denial of God. Pantheism belief that nature is god. Polytheism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Narrow Gate And The Universal Love Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2019
     | 3,244 views

    The Church and her missionaries do all these things in response to the commands of Jesus to love even unbelievers as Jesus loves them, to do to others as they would want others to do to themselves

    Tuesday of 12th Week in Course 2019 St. Dominic Henares, bishop If you look carefully at the long Biblical accounts of the life of Abraham–here identified as Abram before the Lord changed his name–you might wonder why God chose him. The answer is similar to the reply to the question “why does God ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    The Lord's Invitation To Come Up Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,206 views

    Everyday, the Lord is inviting us to draw closer and have fellowship with Him. But many times, we are too busy that we tend to ignore His invitation for us. In this message, we will learn three important responses from the life of Moses.

    THE LORD'S INVITATION TO COME UP INTRODUCTION: We will continue our study on the Book of Exodus. We are now in chapter 24 when the elders of Israel saw God and had a time of great fellowship with Him. It all started with the invitation of the Lord to Moses telling them to come up together with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Two Roads

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    A sermon on Matthew 7:13-14 (Much material taken from a book by Kyle Butt and John Farber called, "Am I Ready to be Baptized?")

    Evening Service for 10/4/2009 Two Roads Introduction: Poem by Robert Frost: TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth WBTU: A. Read Matthew 7:13-14 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Is It Important To Give The Invitation?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 24, 2024
     | 881 views

    Supper is ready and the invitations have been sent!

    But what is an invitation? An invitation is to request someone to be present, a summons to participate, or an attempt to get someone to join or to arrive at a specific event. The Parable of the Great Feast The man with Jesus saw the brilliance of God’s Kingdom, yet he did not yet see how to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    You’re Invited

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011
     | 5,519 views

    Looking at Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet, and what he’s saying about accepting his invitation to biggest wedding banquet of all time

    INTRO  Tell Phil’s story about how he can’t wait until he gets to heaven’s banquet.  Talk about Keegan and Amanda’s wedding.  This morning, we’re going to look at a time when Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet, and what he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran