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  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Communion With Jesus

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 18, 2025
     | 480 views

    The Lord wants all of us to be in close fellowship with Him. And in the New Covenant relationship we have with Jesus, our time around the communion table as we partake in the Lord's Supper is a high point connecting us with Jesus in a special way.

    Alba 8-10-2025 COMMUNION WITH JESUS I Corinthians 10:14-22 If you have seen the film, “Mrs. Doubtfire”, you know that Robin Williams plays a divorced man who dresses up as an English nanny in order to see his kids every day. He has three children. He becomes great friends with their mom (his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Waiting Bride

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 9, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,388 views

    God’s word is the water that we must bathe in daily. We wash away everything that does not conform to the image of Christ. As God’s ’wife’ it must be our earnest desire for him to see us as beautiful and pleasing. O that we could be his delight.

    Opening illustration: Watch the video clip ‘God’s Valentine.’ Let us turn to Revelation 19 and catch up with John’s vision of the ‘Bride of Christ’ and how she gets herself ready for her Bridegroom. Introduction: The imagery and symbolism of marriage is applied to Christ and the body of believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Real With God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,022 views

    Jesus showed how to get real, in prayer, with God: He admitted His true feelings; He told God what He really wanted; and He enlisted His imperfect friends as companions for the journey.

    “Yes, God is Real” Don’t you like singing that song? You sing that with relish! So do I! “Yes, God is real, real in my soul.” We believe that. That’s our faith. Or is it? Do we truly believe that God is real? If we believe it, why do we play games with God? Why do we hide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Real With God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 16, 2003
     | 4,086 views

    Jesus showed how to get real, in prayer, with God: He admitted His true feelings; He told God what He really wanted; and He enlisted His imperfect friends as companions for the journey.

    “Yes, God is Real” Don’t you like singing that song? You sing that with relish! So do I! “Yes, God is real, real in my soul.” We believe that. That’s our faith. Or is it? Do we truly believe that God is real? If we believe it, why do we play games with God? Why do we hide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Take Communion?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,355 views

    Many times we end up doing things for the wrong reasons I thought it would be a good time to explain why we take communion every week

    A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. • Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, • everyone would turn to the right and face a blank white wall, • and they would sang. • Every Sunday they did this • Finally a visitor to the church was confused and asked, • “Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Wade Allen avatar

    Why Communion? Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 80,101 views

    A sermon examining why we observe communion at Central Christian Church.

    A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, everyone turned to the right facing a blank white wall, and they sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to the church was confused by this and asked, “Why do you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of The Nail Series

    Contributed by Mark Scott on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,405 views

    A Palm Sunday Message that ended with Communion

    THE POWER OF THE NAIL Colossians 2:13-14 (A 6” nail was handed to every person as they entered the worship center that morning) This morning as you entered, you were presented with a gift – a nail. Go ahead and look at it while I am speaking. Feel it, grip it, weigh it, push its point against ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    From The Inside Out

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 11, 2007
     | 9,875 views

    This sermon is about the process of change which God is us through. In theological terms this is referred to as sanctification. In practical terms it is the gradual and continual process of God working in our lives to make us more Christ like. It is th

    From The Inside Out, I John 1:9-10 Introduction The medical staff at the hospital was puzzled why a patient was not improving. The nurses were giving the proper medication. Yet, there was no improvement. The following day the nurse gave the medication and hid. Thinking the nurse had left, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Is Our Passover Lamb Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 45,281 views

    Jesus is our Passover Lamb, and as we study the original Passover, we learn how we can experience Jesus more deeply and personally in our lives today.

    VISITATION #14: JESUS IS THE PASSOVER LAMB INTRO TO TOPIC: • For the past four months, we have been studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. • We saw Him as Saviour, Healer, Baptizer in the Holy Spirit, and Soon Coming King. • We have also seen Him as the Dayspring who brings hope, the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Agony In The Garden Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 4, 2022
     | 2,839 views

    Based on Mark 14:32-50 - Reminds hearers that Jesus' submission to His Father's will is critical to our salvation.

    “AGONY IN THE GARDEN” Mark 14:32-50 FBCF – 4/3/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – “Man-Up” Wed AM: Wind howling outside the church. Men praying inside the church. Started by praying through Psalm 42. Verses 5-6, 11 – “Why are you downcast, O my soul, & why are you in turmoil within me?” The Psalmist ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Experiencing Our Shine"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 14,280 views

    What takes place when we spend time in the presence of God that will help us to more effectively communicate to those still in darkness.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 22, 2004 "Experiencing Our Shine" Exodus 34:29-35 INTRODUCTION: Today is Transfiguration Sunday. Usually when we speak of the Transfiguration we are referring to the scripture in Luke 9:28-36 that tells about Jesus going up in the mountain with Peter, James, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Communion: A Time To Look...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,184 views

    Communion message

    Communion: A Time to Look… 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 August 9, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." NOTE: MUCH OF WHAT I SHARE IN THIS MESSAGE IS FROM "THE NIV APPLICATION COMMENTARY." Me: Most of you know that before coming to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Grief Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 55,522 views

    This funeral sermon looks at things that we can be thankful for - even during a time of grief. We can be thankful for 1. Memories 2. Relationships 3. Eternal Life.

    Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Death I would take nothing away from the grief we feel today. I would not say everything is all right. Because it is not. We hurt. And we know we will hurt for a long time, and our grief is a dark valley we have to trudge through before we feel all right again. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Lessons Learned In Battle Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,452 views

    We can gain wisdom and gain faith from the lessons Israel learned in their journey through life’s battles.

    “The Charge of the Light Brigade: Lessons Learned in Battle” Exodus 15:22-27 In 1997 the Detroit Red Wings, along with the State of Michigan, were in ecstatic euphoria following the Red Wing’s capture of the coveted Stanley Cup championship trophy. Celebrations were ongoing and the sweet taste of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Passion According To Mark.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,807 views

    The Beloved Son was forsaken, but only for a season, that all might come in.

    THE PASSION ACCORDING TO MARK. Mark 14:1-72, Mark 15:1-47. I). THE PREPARATION. Mark 14:1-11. 1. The Plot to Kill Jesus (Mark 14:1-2). The first thing that we notice as we enter into this passage is that it was the LORD who was setting the timetable for Jesus’ death. It was "the feast ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational