Podcasts about great banquet

Parables are a significant part of Jesus's teaching. These brilliant stories paint a picture of life in the kingdom, teaching us about God, ourselves, and the Lord's presence and activity in the world. But they are not easy. Rather than give us simple platitudes and truisms, Jesus challenges us with parables. They are intended to draw us in. Jesus wants us to wrestle with them, to walk around with, meditate and have conversations about them. In this series, we will dig into the context of parables from Luke's Gospel. We will consider the picture Jesus is painting of God's kingdom, and we will engage these stories through the spiritual practice of visio divina (with some original art from our community). This week, we considered the Parable of the Great Banquet. How does this party demonstrate the incredible grace of God and invite us to respond? And where do we see ourselves in this story? How do we want to imagine ourselves in God's kingdom but when it comes down to it, we want little to do with it? As Dr. Burge asked, how do we say yes to God but refuse to show up? If The Practice Church is your home community, please join the Core Team. If The Practice Church has been meaningful to your journey, would you consider a tax-deductible gift? You can give at https://thepracticechurch.com/give/

What if God is inviting you to a feast—and you're too distracted to show up? In this message, we unpack Jesus' parable of the Great Banquet, exposing the subtle lies that keep us from saying “yes” to God's best. Whether it's the pressure to perform, the illusion of self-sufficiency, or the belief that our mess disqualifies us, this story invites us to lay it all down and come to the table. It's not about what you bring, it's about who's inviting you. Come discover why God's invitation is better than your best life.

Speakers: Chris Cooke — Passage(s): Luke 14:7-24

On Sunday we had special guest speaker and Goodlife All Star; Ryan Smith. He shared a message based on Jesus' story in Luke 14: 12-24 on The Great Banquet table. Ryan reminds us that we are ALL invited, but so often we have excuses. God is building his church by building a bigger table, who are we inviting to join in?   If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-no... SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0D... Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpki... CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK ::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   I NSTAGRAM::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   YOUTH::   / goodlife_youth   COLLECTIVE::   / goodlifecollective_  

Worship - July 6, 2025 “The Parable of the Great Banquet” - Luke 14:1-24Associate Pastor Eric Beckman

Scott and I have two guests today, Derrick and Vicki! Join us as we talk about Luke 14 and the parable of The Great Banquet. There sure is a lot more here than meets the eye. We talk about God's mission, and caring for the poor and homeless.

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains "The Great Banquet" (St. Luke 14:15-24), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Two. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Alas, My God, My Sins Are Great”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #95), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Youth: 1 Peter 5:5-6; To Widows:  1 Tim 5:5-6; To Everyone:  Rom 13:9, 1 Tim 2:1, and 1 Corinthians 11:26. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-2-6-25-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-95-Alas-My-God-My-Sins-Are-Great.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1092632417?share=copy  

Jesus had a way of saying so much in a story—so much about the human condition, about our condition, that we probably could never be told directly.At this past Gathering, a parable of Jesus was considered that reveals all of our best excuses in life for exactly what they are.The band performed songs by U2, Ryan Adams, Joel Houston, and more.

Today's Scripture passages are Psalm 52 | Psalm 70 | Psalm 86 | 1 Samuel 23 | Luke 14.Read by Ekemini Uwan.Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is adapted from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | As a listener of this podcast, use the code IVPOD25 for 25% off any IVP resource mentioned in this episode at ivpress.com.Additional Credits:Song production: Seaux ChillSong lyrics written by: Seaux Chill, Ekemini Uwan, and Christina EdmondsonPodcast art: Kate LillardPhotography: Shelly EveBible consultant: JM SmithSound engineering: Podastery StudiosCreative producers: Ekemini Uwan and Christina EdmondsonAssistant producer: Christine Pelliccio MeloExecutive producer: Helen LeeDisclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Have you ever been invited somewhere, but after weighing the options, you make an excuse for why you can't attend? If so, you have the tools to understand our parable this Sunday. Imagine a wealthy host plans a feast beyond imagination: the table is set with the finest foods, the hall glows with light and laughter, and everything is ready for a great feast. The host even sends invitations to guests ahead of time, but when the moment of the banquet arrives, all who agreed to join simply back out. One guest just bought a field, another is too busy with work, and another just got married. Excuse after excuse. So then, what does the host do? He sends his servant into the streets to invite the poor, overlooked, and broken—anyone who will say yes. He throws open the doors and says: “There's still room.” This isn't just a story about a dinner party. In Luke 14, Jesus uses this parable to reveal something profound about God's Kingdom. It's about grace, and how easily we can miss what matters most, which is the open invitation God offers to every single one of us—no matter who we are or where we've been. The truth is, we're all being invited to something greater than we can imagine through Jesus. But like those in the story, we have a choice: make an excuse or accept the invitation. 

"May I please be excused?" This is what parents teach their children to say when they'd like to leave the dinner table. It's a polite expression. In Luke 14:1–24 we find a similar expression but the motive is more sinister. Some who are invited to a great banquet will at first accept the initiation but then at the last moment offer some reason they need to decline after all. But the host of this feast is determined to fill his house with eating and fellowship and laughter. Which is why Christ invites us to the table. How have you responded? Who will you bring?

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6-8-2025Persuasive Parables Series"The Great Banquet"Luke 14:15-24Preacher - Covey WiseLooking for a church family?We invite you to grow with us!At Monroeville Christian Church, we are committed to teaching the Word of God, training disciples of our Lord, and transforming lives for Christ through our times of worship, fellowship, and service.Subscribe to receive our latest messages: https://www.youtube.com/@MonroevillechristianchurchConnect Card: https://monroevillechristianchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/510703 CONNECT WITH US:• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/monroevillechristianchurch/• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MonroevilleChristianChurch • X/Twitter - https://x.com/MonroevilleCC • Website - https://www.monroevillechristianchurch.com/ Give Online: https://monroevillechristianchurch.churchcenter.com/givingCCLI Copyright License - 139774CCLI Streaming License - 20715699#PittsburghBibleStudy #PittsburghChurch#MonroevilleChristianChurch#Christian #ChurchOfChrist #Church#ChristianChurch #ForMonroeville #ThePlaceToBe#TeachTrainTransform #church #churchonline#biblestudy #biblestudyonline #biblestudyfellowship#MonroevilleChurch #churchonline #ChurchinMonroevillePA #ChristiansOnly#Sermons #BibleLessons #Gospel #JesusChrist #God

Reading Luke 14:12-24 where Jesus, still as a guest in the house of a Pharisee, tells them a parable about a great banquet at which the most unexpected people will be invited. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Drawing from Luke 14:15-24, Isaiah 55, and John 6, they unpack the deep spiritual truth behind God's open invitation to the greatest banquet of all time. What does it mean to have a seat at God's table, and why do so many people still miss it?Whether you've been walking with Jesus for years or are just starting to ask questions, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and inspire you to stop making excuses and fully receive the invitation God has extended.

Passage: Luke 14:15-24

In today's powerful and challenging message, we explore the difference between manipulated service and true, loving commitment to God and His Kingdom. This sermon invites you to ask the hard questions: - What are you really committed to? - Are your commitments driven by love—or by guilt, pressure, or habit? - Are you carrying the cross that Jesus personally assigned to you? Drawing from Luke 14:16–27, we hear the parable of the Great Banquet, where Jesus exposes the excuses people make to avoid responding to God's invitation. Whether it's relationships, success, or past failures, many of us have placed our priorities above the call of Christ. This message isn't about religion—it's about loyalty born out of love, and the God-given responsibility placed on each of our lives. We also reflect on the words of Peter in 1 Peter 1:18–25, reminding us that this life is a journey to be traveled with a deep consciousness of God, not shallow distractions. "You cannot be My disciple unless you love Me more than your own life." – Jesus It's time to count the cost. Choose love. Choose commitment. Choose to carry your cross. Scripture References: Luke 14:16–27, 1 Peter 1:18–25 (MSG) #Sermon #ChristianLiving #Commitment #Luke14 #Discipleship #Faith #Cross #GodsKingdom #LoveGod #1Peter #CarryYourCross

Ben Reid preaches through Luke 14:12-24 as part of our series, 'The Gospel According to Luke.'

The Parable of the Great BanquetLuke 14:15-24Guest Preacher: Wes HaysteadThe Parables of JesusJesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. Orchard Community Church8180 Telephone RdVentura CA 93004www.OrchardVentura.orgContact us at Info@OrchardVentura.orgOrchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Chris Sinkinson speaks of the wedding banquet from Luke 14 in our baptism service.

Reverend Chris Harper - Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-9; Luke 14:12-24 

Passage: Luke 14:1-24Message: The Parable of the Great BanquetSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Garza

Luke 14:15 - 24Porter Mountain Fellowship SBCP O Box 1777 Lakeside, AZ 85929contact:brojim@live.com

Pastor Jeff Watts teaching on Luke 14:12-24.

This week our focus is on the picture of the Kingdom of God being like a great banquet, to which all are invited to come and share at his table.

Have you ever been invited to a celebration, one so joyous and special that you couldn't wait to attend? You were eagerly prepared, knowing that the host's invitation came from the heart and that the event would be unforgettable. In today's parable, Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to a great banquet—a feast offered freely and generously to all. Yet, what makes this story so compelling and challenging is how people respond to the invitation. Some dismiss it with excuses, believing they have better things to do. Others, unexpected and unlikely guests, end up filling the banquet hall.

Guest: Will Cooper Text: Mark 7:24-30 - The Great Banquet & a Persistent Faith

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Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 2/2/25 by Pastor Steve Shields. Listen as Pastor Steve goes through the passage Luke 14:1-22 on the great banquet. Have you ever seen people who say "I wanna be somebody"? It's often without regard for the needs of others. It's often without regard for the fleeting nature of respect from people. It's often without regard for eternity or for eternal outcomes. How do we overcome hindrances to being somebody - in God's eyes? Examine your thinking to ensure you are trusting in Christ and Christ alone. Remember your commitment. Reaffirm your priorities. You can be somebody - you are somebody if you're trusting Christ. You have been invited to the table. Have you RSVPed? Have a heart ready for the banquet.

From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Great Banquet". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.

From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Great Banquet". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.

In this episode, Dr. John reflects on the Parable of the Great Banquet from Luke 14:12-24. Jesus challenges the idea of entitlement, showing that those who feel they deserve the best in life may miss out on the greatest invitation of all—the invitation to God's kingdom. The parable emphasizes that the invitation to the heavenly banquet is extended to those who might be overlooked in this world: the poor, the lame, the blind. Jesus warns that those who reject the invitation, consumed by earthly distractions, will miss out on eternal blessings. Dr. John encourages us to examine our own hearts and respond to God's invitation with humility and faith.The Invitation: Invitations are usually a joy to receive. Birthdays, anniversaries, a coffee with a friend. Whether they are printed on embossed stationary or sent via a text, an invitation means that our presence is desired. In this 10-message series, Dr. John continues his study of Luke's gospel. In it, we hear Jesus' repeated invitation "to come." God desires our presence.

Jesus comes on the scene and looks to help everyone to see the world differently. The religious leaders of the day were off track and Jesus shares this parable to help them see how they view the people around them. Listen in as we here more about this fascinating story. thebridgebluffton.com

In this mesage, Pastor Aaron sahres Jesus parable on the man who invited many for a great feast.

Jesus was a master storyteller. Through the use of parables, He could reveal His true nature and communicate important spiritual truths. The stories His followers recorded hold our attention, stir our emotions, and help us remember His teachings. The most popular are recognized by those outside the faith (e.g., the Good Samaritan) and the teachings they contain continue to challenge Jesus's followers today. In Storyteller, we will look at some of the lesser-known parables to uncover what Jesus was telling His first followers about the Kingdom of God that we are still trying to understand today.Pastor Chuck Schlie and Ryan Pfendler joined Jill Devine this week to talk about the lesser known parables they preached on during our Storyteller series; The Narrow Door, Workers In The Vineyard, and The Great Banquet.Normal Goes A Long Way Website: https://www.normalgoesalongway.com/Normal Goes A Long Way Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/normalgoesalongway/Normal Goes A Long Way Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Normal-Goes-A-Long-Way-110089491250735Normal Goes A Long Way is brought to you by Messiah St. Charles: https://messiahstcharles.org/Seeking The Still: https://seekingthestill.com/Two Kids and A Career: https://www.jilldevine.com/podcastNormal Goes A Long Way is hosted on Zencastr. Create your podcast today! Get 20% off when you choose Zencastr for your podcasting needs: https://zencastr.com/?via=jill#madeonzencastr

Let us accept the invitation of God to spend time with Him in worship.

This is the sermon for the Lord's Day, October 20, 2024.

Great Banquet - The Attitude | The Kingdom Revealed Message by Bart Cook, Discipleship Pastor Thank you for watching this week's sermon! If you have any questions or need prayer, feel free to leave a comment or contact us by visiting our website: https://gatewaybc.com/ Stay Connected: Website: https://gatewaybc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewaybcsc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GatewayBCBallentine

This week, Dr. Justin Bailey, a professor of theology at Dordt, continues this semester's parable series with a message on the Great Banquet. Come and hear a story of being invited in and being left out!

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