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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Crowd At The First Communion”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 19, 2018
     | 8,225 views

    When Jesus told His disciples one of them would betray Him,

    Without a doubt, the best known representation of the Last Supper is Leonardo da Vinci’s painting: “The Last Supper.” It represents the exact moment that Jesus said, “One of you will betray me.” It shows the effect of that word, “betray” upon the twelve men most closely associated with Jesus during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    The Church Is Closed But The Grave Is Still Open!

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,170 views

    I delivered this sermon Easter Sunday 2020 at the height of the pandemic.

    Title: “It’s Easter the Church building is Empty” Scripture: John 20 and various Type: Thematic Where: GNBC Easter 2020 Intro: Today is Easter Sunday 2020, and as such, it is in my opinion the most important day of the Christian calendar. This is the day we celebrate Christ’s triumph over ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worldwide Communion: Persisting To The End

    Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,524 views

    “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for his good pleasure.” (Phil. 2:12-

    Introduction: We greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it”. (Psalm 118:24) Let us rejoice and thank the Lord for His institution of the Holy Communion and His revelations on the importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    New Year's Eve Communion

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,201 views

    This message defines the word communion, and encourages the Christian to examine himself and make things right before the taking of Communion.

    New Years Eve Communion Hebrews 10.19-25 December 31, 2000 Communion can be defined in two ways: 1—A sharing, holding of things in common. 2—A close relationship with deep understanding—fellowship 1—Forsake not How can you have communion with God when we don’t fellowship with one another? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Communion Takes Us

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 28, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,731 views

    Communion looks to the past present and future.

    It is probably one of the most memorable scenes from the New Testament. For three years they had travelled the width and breadth of Palestine, listening to him teach, watching him heal, marvelling at the miracles that he performed. Sometimes they found what they were looking for and sometimes it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Communion: Remember His Sacrifice

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 6, 2025
     | 186 views

    1) The Command to Love (John 15:12), 2) The Standard of Love (John 15:13), 3) The Evidence of Love (John 15:14-15) 4) The Fruit of Love (John 15:14-15)

    John 15:12-16. [12]"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. [13] Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. [14] You are my friends if you do what I command you. [15] No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Growing In Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025
     | 439 views

    Intimacy with God is not a casual relationship—it is a deep and personal connection where your spirit longs for Him just as the psalmist declared: "As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God."

    GROWING IN INTIMACY WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 42:1-2 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, James 4:8, John 15:4-5, Philippians 3:10, Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is not a casual relationship—it is a deep and personal connection where your spirit longs for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Drawing Near In The Midst Of Storms Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025
     | 321 views

    Storms should drive us to the presence of God, not away from Him.

    DRAWING NEAR IN THE MIDST OF STORMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 43:2, James 4:8, Psalm 91:1-2, Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: Storms are inevitable in life. They come in the form of sickness, financial challenges, family troubles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Communion - What's The Bottom Line

    Contributed by George Alves on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 182 ratings
     | 19,506 views

    Communion is a very special time for believers. Jesus doesn’t want us to go away without encountering him at His Table. This message encourages believers to see beyond the elements.

    Communion – What is the bottom line? Luke 24:13-35 What does Jesus want to do for us at this gathering? When we celebrate communion, what is Jesus’ purpose. As we walk along on the Road to Emmaus with the two disciples we must not forget that these two disciples of Jesus had heard the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Why We Share Communion

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 320 ratings
     | 140,033 views

    Message discusses what this practice is about and who is invited to the Lord’s Table, particularly from a Weslyean perspective.

    (Thanks to Bob Hostetler for ideas for this message. I’ve added a Methodist twist to the message. Powerpoint and audience outline available). A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Draw Near - Part Two

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
     | 3,587 views

    A sign of genuine faith in Christ is seen in the heart of the person who has a genuine longing to be in close proximity to their Heavenly Father

    OPEN: - We are dealing with the issue of disconnectedness in our relationship with the Lord. And how we can draw near. This is a passage of Scripture that follows a warning James gives to his readers on the issue of pride. Every spring there is an international competition called the "Wacky ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Holy Communion: No Reservations Allowed Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,817 views

    God wants us to approach him with confidence that we are receiving his Son's body and blood with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of our sins.

    Do you remember the restaurant scene from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? The snooty manager wasn’t going to let Ferris and his friends have a table because they didn’t have a reservation. No reservation at that fancy restaurant meant no service. With the help of his friends and some fancy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Thankful? For What!? - A Communion Sermon

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,997 views

    A Communion sermon designed to provoke thankfulness by sharing the Good News of God’s grace and salvation.

    THANKFUL? FOR WHAT!? Mark 14:1-26 Sermon Objective: A Communion sermon designed to provoke thankfulness by sharing the Good News of God’s grace and salvation. Supporting Scripture: Exodus 12:13-27; Exodus 24:8; Jeremiah 31:31-33; John 6:35-59; INTRO: Thankful? For What!? Those were the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why We Share Communion

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 420 ratings
     | 40,213 views

    A seeker-aware exposition of the purpose for the sharing of communion

    Why We Share Communion Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29   A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Communion Service, What Is It?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 95 ratings
     | 36,491 views

    The meaning of the communion service is seen in the four Biblical names by which it is called.

    The Communion Service: What is it? I Cor. 11:23-28 INTRO.: When our two sons were little, they went to visit my Grandfather. He was very old and his memory was failing. When they knocked on the door and asked to come in, he sent them away because he didn’t remember who they were. They had been to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ