Text:  John 1:35-46;  Matthew 22:1-14

 

Opening:  When and where was your latest Invite?

 

- The Purpose of the Invite:

 

- The purpose is to make guest aware of the event and to get their attention.

 

- The act of inviting someone communicates:

 

- I like you.

- I like being around you.

- I appreciate what happens when you join in.

 

 

- The Priority of the Invite: Why do people attend church?

 

- 86% attend because a Friend invited them.

- 6%  attend because the Pastor invited them.

- 6%  attend because of the Church outreach programs.

- 2%. Attend because of advertisement, mail, flier.

 

 

- The Power of the Invite:  John 1:35-46

 

Jesus invited His disciples to:

 

- Come and See I do, you watch

- Come and Be I do, you help

- Come and Do You do, I help

- Come and Go You do, I watch

 

 

The Invite from GOD:  Matthew 22:1-14