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Communion Symbols PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon explores the profound spiritual significance of the Lord's Supper, encouraging believers to approach it with reverence and gratitude.

Welcome, beloved family of God. It's a blessing to gather together once again. Today, we're going to turn our focus to 1 Corinthians 11, a passage that speaks of the Lord's Supper. This sacrament, this sacred act, is one that we, as believers, participate in regularly. But do we truly understand ...read more

Topics: Communion

Four Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

If we observe the days, times, and seasons that we live in there are many things that we as a church family can come to conclude. One conclusion that I have come to is that if there has ever been a time that the church must be genuinely healthy, now is th

Four Characteristics of a Healthy Church Text: Acts 2:37-47 Introduction: If we observe the days, times, and seasons that we live in there are many things that we as a church family can come to conclude. One conclusion that I have come to is that if there has ever been a time that the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Review Of Luke 22

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 29, 2012

This sermon is a fast overview of Luke chapter 22.

Today ladies and gentlemen you will find me in the book of Luke, in the 22nd chapter. We will be reviewing verses 7 to verse number 23. Then, we will be closing with Luke 24:50-52. Dear God we pray that you give us a better understanding of Luke chapter 22 verses 7 to 23, and allow us to see the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-23

Denomination: *other

What Is The Eucharist? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

an explanation of the Episcopal Eucharistic rite

WHAT IS THE EUCHARIST? Mark 14:22-24 Let’s start with fundamentals – the Episcopalians call communion ‘Eucharist’, but they are the same thing. It is a remembrance of the meal that Jesus had with his disciples on Maundy Thursday – what Christians call ‘The Last Supper’. Eucharist is a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Luke 22:17-20, Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14:22-24, John 15:5, John 6:53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

The Study Of “the Church, Part 2” Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of “The Church, Part 2”

The Study Of “The Church, Part 2” Matthew 16:18 (KJV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. There are thousands of different denominations in the world. But the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Foursquare

Church.... Why We Do What We Do.

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 12, 2011

To share some areas that we need to look back at and understand the reality of why we do the things we do. God desires each of us to follow Him not blindly but boldly and intelligently.

Illustration: A story is told about a wife cooking a roast. She cuts the end off of the roast, puts it on a pan and then in the oven. The husband asks her "Why did you cut the end off?" she replies "Because my mom always did." The next day the wife talks to mom and asks "Why did you cut the end off ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Other

Remember You're Forgiven

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Seeing God’s forgiveness

What does it mean to be forgiven? That’s something we want to look at this morning. And we are going to look at it through the image of Jesus dying on the cross. We know the story of the crucifixion: we hear it every Easter. When know that Jesus died for our sins. But WHY did he died on that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Of Communion

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 3, 2015

Too often Communion is simply celebrated as a moment in time, right now. This message looks at how communion looks to yesterday, tomorrow and today.

For Christians around the world the celebration of Communion is something we have in common. Oh we might call it by different names, and we might fight over how often we should observe communion, what actually happens to the elements when we receive them, and even over what we use for elements but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Communion Service Outline: How Often Do We Forget What Christ Did For Us? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

We all forget things but How could we ever forget Jesus Christ? How often do we forget what Christ did for us?

COMMUNION OUTLINE Are you forgetful? There are probably many things in my life that I have forgotten. I would tell you about them – but then – I just don’t remember them. I could probably tell you what I had for dinner last night, but last weeks menu has already gone from my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eat This

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 12, 2006

A communion message dealing with overcoming habitual sin.

12, February 2006 Dakota Community Church Eat This Introduction: I have a little problem. I guess you could say it is a condition. I’m sure I’m the only one here who deals with this kind of a disorder. I have a split personality. - Someone criticizes my sermon. - I get cut off in traffic. - One ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Mennonite

A Lenten Catechesis-Holy Communion Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 22, 2013

The last sermon in the Lenten Catechesis series, this sermon focuses on the sacrament of Holy Communion.

One of the things I discovered very quickly in my earlier years as a parish pastor is the joy that Pastors have, and the special relationship that they develop with homebound members of the congregation. In many cases, these dear older saints are people who because of their advanced age and lack ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Making Of A Memory

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

Lets make history together.

THE MAKING OF A MEMORY JOSHUA 4:4-7 Ill: Bob, good man with a bad memory. He meets up with a friend he hasn’t seen in years. He greets his friend Bill saying, “Remember what a bad memory I had? Well I and my wife went to this seminar and now I have a great memory.” Bill says to him “Really ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Food Sign Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2017

Jesus did many miracles but only 2 are told about in all four Gospels. One is the miracle of Jesus' resurrection... and the other is the miracle of the feeding of the 5000. The question is "Why are these 2 the only miracles listed that in all 4?"

(Note: I put a large piece of Matzah bread on the communion table for a physical illustration later in the sermon) OPEN: (We put a “McDonald’s sign” – without the word McDonalds – up on the screen) Does anybody recognize this? That’s right, it’s the symbol for McDonalds. The first McDonalds ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Love

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know the FATHER'S LOVE for you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince ourselves of FATHER's Love for us. IV. TEXT: John 5:22 (Amplified Bible) Even the Father judges no one, for He has giv

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know the FATHER'S LOVE for you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince ourselves of FATHER's Love for us. IV. TEXT: John 5:22 (Amplified Bible) Even the Father judges no one, for He has given all judgment (the last judgment and the whole business ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Blood Covenant With Us!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 13, 2013

The new covenant in Christ is the ultimate everlasting covenant God made with all mankind and is ratified by the blood of Jesus Christ through His death on Calvary.

The Bible is in two major divisions called testaments or covenants. The word testament is a translation of the Greek “diatheke” which was a translation of the Hebrew word “Berith” which means covenant. The covenant is not much understood today having been watered down in meaning. However in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:8-13, Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal