About this episode

Pastor AJ explores the Parable of the Great Banquet, challenging listeners to reflect on their responses to Jesus' invitations.

The post Parables: The Invitation of Jesus | July 13, 2026 appeared first in person at Lakemount Young Adults on Monday at 7:30 p.m. We'd love for you to join us! Continuing our sermon series through the Parables of Jesus in Luke, Pastor AJ unpacks the Parable of the Great Banquet from Luke 14:15–24 . In this thought-provoking message, he challenges us with a powerful question: What has Jesus asked you to do that you've been making excuses for? As Pastor AJ explores the invitations Jesus extends to each of us, you'll be encouraged to examine your own heart, respond to His call, and discover what it truly means to accept His invitation and find rest for your soul.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor AJ

Topics covered

• Parables
• Christianity
• Invitation of Jesus
• Sermon Series
• Spiritual Reflection
• Excuses
• Faith

Keywords

• Parables
• Jesus
• Great Banquet
• excuses
• faith
• spirituality
• Christianity
• sermon
• invitation
• Luke

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Parable of the Great Banquet, Parables of Jesus

Places: Luke, Luke 14:15–24

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