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WELCOME TO NOCBC

Working together to extend God’s kingdom (Isaiah 54:2).

October 9, 2022

Today’s Sermon:

Luke 14:16-24

A Closer Relationship with God

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Welcome

We’re glad you’re here!

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Friday Night Fellowship

  • Time: 6:15–8:00 p.m.
  • Where: Gym
  • What: Food, Games, Devotional
  • Why: Relationship with God and others, introduce friends to Jesus

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Worship through giving

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Prayer

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Scripture Reading

Luke 14:16–24

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Luke 14:16–24

16 Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’

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Luke 14:16–24

18 “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.’ 19 “Another said, ‘I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I’m on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.’ 20 “Still another said, ‘I just got married, so I can’t come.’

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Luke 14:16–24

21 “The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.’ 22 “‘Sir,’ the servant said, ‘what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.’

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Luke 14:16–24

23 “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full. 24 I tell you, not one of those who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.’”

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Prayer

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SERMON

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A Closer Relationship with God

Luke 14:16–24

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A Closer Relationship with God

God invites all to a close relationship, but not all accept.

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A Closer Relationship with God

God invites all to a close relationship, but not all accept.

  1. God’s preparations exceed expectations (vv. 16–17)

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Luke 14:16–24

16 Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’

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A Closer Relationship with God

God invites all to a close relationship, but not all accept.

  1. God’s preparations exceed expectations (vv. 16–17)
  2. Our preferences can endanger our souls (vv. 18–20)

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Luke 14:16–24

18 “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.’ 19 “Another said, ‘I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I’m on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.’ 20 “Still another said, ‘I just got married, so I can’t come.’

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A Closer Relationship with God

God invites all to a close relationship, but not all accept.

  1. God’s preparations exceed expectations (vv. 16–17)
  2. Our preferences can endanger our souls (vv. 18–20)
  3. God’s plans are wonderful (vv. 21–24)

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Luke 14:16–24

21 “The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.’ 22 “‘Sir,’ the servant said, ‘what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.’

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Luke 14:16–24

23 “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full. 24 I tell you, not one of those who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.’”

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A Closer Relationship with God

God invites all to a close relationship, but not all accept.

  1. God’s preparations exceed expectations (vv. 16–17)
  2. Our preferences can endanger our souls (vv. 18–20)
  3. God’s plans are wonderful (vv. 21–24)

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Closing Prayer

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Share your faith!

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English Fellowship Cleaning Day Today!

  • Set up tables for fellowship lunch
  • Clean up gymnasium after lunch