Mount Calvary Sermons

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 2016 LUKE 14:1, 7-14 This morning I'm feeling loved. It's been a gratifying week. The reason for my burgeoning self-esteem and my blossoming self-respect is that I've received several invitations in the mail. It seems people are really interested in me. Legions want the pleasure of my company. They all seem to truly accept me and value me for who I am. I've brought a couple of these invitations this morning so you can share my joy. Here's one reassuring me that I'm special and have been chosen. It even says it on the envelope, "Duncan H Johnston," (that is how much they care – they even included my middle initial). "You are among a select group of drivers." I've been selected. Handpicked. I am a chosen one. So I tore open the envelope, and there is my invitation. "Dear Duncan H Johnston. (There's that middle initial again.) We don't want you to miss another chance to get the value you deserve (can you feel the love?) At Amica we specialize in providing good drivers like you (H