21/05/2026
Sermon: “Go Ye Therefore Into the Highways”
Text: Gospel of Matthew 22:9
“Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.”
Introduction
This passage speaks about the Kingdom of God and the invitation of God to mankind. The king prepared a wedding feast, but many who were invited refused to come. Then the king commanded his servants to go into the highways and invite everybody they could find.
God is still calling people today:
the rich and poor,
the strong and weak,
sinners and saints,
young and old.
The invitation of salvation is for everyone.
1. God’s Invitation Is for Everybody
First Epistle to Timothy 2:4
“Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”
God does not reject people because of their background. Heaven’s invitation is open to all who will come.
Lesson
Never look down on anybody.
Evangelism is the duty of every believer.
God can save anyone.
2. Many People Ignore God’s Call
Gospel of Matthew 22:5
“But they made light of it…”
Some people are too busy for God:
busy with business,
pleasure,
money,
pride,
worldly things.
Lesson
Do not postpone your salvation and commitment to God.
3. We Must Go Into the Highways
Gospel of Mark 16:15
“Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
The “highways” represent:
streets,
villages,
markets,
schools,
offices,
everywhere people can be found.
God wants His children to spread the Gospel everywhere.
Lesson
A silent Christian cannot fulfill the Great Commission.
4. God Wants His House Filled
Gospel of Luke 14:23
“...that my house may be filled.”
God desires:
souls to be saved,
lives to be changed,
and Heaven to be populated.
Lesson
Winning souls brings joy to Heaven.
5. We Must Wear the Garment of Righteousness
Gospel of Matthew 22:11-12
Not everybody at the feast had the proper garment. Salvation must be accompanied by holy living.
Book of Revelation 19:8
“Fine linen is the righteousness of saints.”
Lesson
Holiness matters.Genuine repentance matters.
A Christian must live a transformed life.
Prayer Points
Father, thank You for inviting me into Your Kingdom.
Lord, give me the grace to obey Your call.
Every spirit of procrastination and disobedience, depart from my life in Jesus’ name.
Father, make me a soul winner for Your Kingdom.
Lord, help me to preach the Gospel without fear.
Every power stopping people from accepting Christ through me, be destroyed in Jesus’ name.
Father, let my garment remain pure before You.
Lord, remove anything in my life that will make me miss Heaven.
Father, let Your church be filled with genuine worshippers.
O Lord, let revival begin in our homes, church, and nation.
Father, count me worthy at the marriage supper of the Lamb.
Every blessing attached to obedience, let it manifest in my life in Jesus’ name.