Excuses

And they all with one consent began to make excuse. (Luke 14:18) *1/ A gospel banquet- all things are now ready. 2/ Excuses made as to why we cannot come and partake. 3/ Excuses made for our sin. 4/ Excuses why we cannot make an open profession.* **Sermon Summary:** This sermon explores the parable of the great supper in Luke 14, contrasting the host's generous provision with the guests' frivolous excuses. It distinguishes between valid objections that can be resolved by Scripture and deceptive excuses rooted in a sinful heart that seeks to avoid obedience. The preacher emphasizes that the gospel table offers complete spiritual nourishment through sovereign grace, requiring personal faith rather than mere intellectual assent. Believers are warned against using religious or practical concerns as barriers to partaking in Christ's redemption or making an open profession of faith. Ultimately, the message calls for response to God's invitation, trusting that all necessary provisions for salvation have already been prepared by Christ.