Sermons on Luke 14:11-14: showing 16-30 of 181

Choose The Lowly Place

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 6, 2007

Find your place in ministry. If you do not seek, you will not find.

Choose the Lowly Place Rev. Phillip A. Wright Luke 14:7-14 7 So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them: 8 "When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Table Manners

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 7, 2007

As we approach the Table, let us partake in a manner pleasing to Christ Let us partake in a worshipful, respectful, and repentant manner.Let’s watch our table manners.

Table Manners Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 14:11 “For everyone that exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbled himself will be exalted.” A man returns from a foreign vacation. He is feeling ill and visits a doctor. Immediately, he is rushed to the hospital to undergo tests. When he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:11

Take Your Seat

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

Putting humility into practice

Take Your Seat Luke 14:7-11 May 29, 2005 Luke 14:7 (NLT) When Jesus noticed that all who had come to the dinner were trying to sit near the head of the table, he gave them this advice: Best Seat In The House  The quest for status  Being seen with the “in” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¡el Año Agradable Del Señor!

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Aug 2, 2005

Empecemos este año en el poder que Dios nos ha dado a través de Su Espíritu.

EL AÑO AGRADABLE DEL SEÑOR Lucas 4:14-19 Introducción: Hemos llegado a otro año más. Me emociono mucho al saber que una vez más Dios nos está dando una gran oportunidad, no solo de vivir sino también para hacer la diferencia. Hoy me siento muy optimista y enfoco mi atención en la esperanza que ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor Reality Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 22, 2005

This is from a series of sermons entitled "Tube Theology" I examined theological undertones in popular TV shows. The survivor shows are full of theological teaching.

This sermon is from a series on Tube Theology. I have researched sermoncentral as well as other sources. I use an expanded outline in preaching though it is not exactly a manuscript. I also use a sermon outline for the congregation to fill in. TUBE THEOLOGY: SURVIVOR REALITY Jay Robison LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Look Who's Coming To Dinner

Contributed by David Watters on Sep 5, 2006

We sometimes read the Scriptures at its surface level. It isn’t until we dig in and study that we find the riches hidden there. The Scripture where the Parisee invites Jesus to a Sabbath meal is rich in wisdom if we just search for it.

Sermon: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Scripture: Luke 14: 1-14 Good morning… Once there was a dinner speaker who was in such a hurry to get to his engagement that when he arrived and sat down at the head table, he suddenly realized that he had forgotten his false teeth. Turning to the man next to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Giving And Taking Honor Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 3, 2006

Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they s

Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they say about you because of that opinion, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Your Ego Makes A Fool Out Of You

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

The dangers of thinking more highly of yourself than you ought to.

WHEN YOUR EGO MAKES A FOOL OUT OF YOU LUKE 14:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION WHENEVER WE LIVE AS IF THE WORLD CAN’T GET ALONG WITHOUT US, AND WE MAKE OURSELVES TO BE MORE THAN WHAT WE ARE, IT IS LIKE LIVING IN A GLASS HOUSE JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO THROW A STONE, WHICH WILL CAUSE OUR HOUSE TO TUMBLE DOWN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Book Keeping

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 4, 2007

Jesus was not a candidate for the most popular award in his class. No wonder they nailed him to a tree.

Sermon for Luke 14:7-14 September 2nd 2007 Last week I mentioned one of the greatest privileges of being a pastor is the opportunity to preside over Word and Sacrament. The Sacraments are the easy part, because I really do nothing. After all, its God’s work, not mine. But the Word, the Word on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Not About Power

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2008

For deacon ordination at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: deacons are to be humble, secure, and serving, and thus to coach the whole church in Kingdom ways.

Power is what the world knows. You cannot live in the metro DC area without seeing that power is everything for this world. The power of a position in the government, where you can order people around like pawns on a chessboard. The power of access to huge sums of money, so that shopping sprees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation To Worship Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 16, 2008

Part 1 in series about living lives of worship. Focus of this opening message is a powerful reminder that God has invited us to live and participate in Him - it is up to us to how we may respond and what that may mean.

INVITATION TO A LIFE OF WORSHIP Part 1 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday January 13, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the writings of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Never Called Shotgun

Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 17, 2008

Jesus tells us to give up the seat of honour so His grace can flow through our humility

Jesus Never Called Shotgun Luke 14:1-14 Jan 20th, 2008 I have to confess that when I hear someone call “shotgun” it gets my hackles up a bit. When they say shotgun I hear “me; me; me.” It reminds me of when our kids were young I would tell them not to say “I’m the king of the castle and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

The Abnormal Guest List

Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 19, 2007

This sermon is meant to show the Audience that we ought to reach out to the outcasts of society because Jesus reached out to them, we’re compared to them, and they’re who make up the kingdom of heaven.

The Abnormal Guest List (Part of a series about who Jesus is) Luke 14:12-24 We ought to reach out to the outcasts, because that’s what God does. Jr. High Service at Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction A year or so ago, I was dating this girl named Jessica. There was a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Humble Character Of The Believer

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 20, 2007

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

Scripture: Luke 14:7-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s My Purpose Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

This sermon’s purpose is to move people to align themselves with God’s purpose of populating heaven.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist