Sermons about Closed Communion

Getting Real Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 8, 2014

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Don’t pretend to be better than you really are. You could end up worse than you were; and besides, you don’t have to fake it to make it with God.

A cowboy walked into a Texas bar, ordered three bottles of beer, and sat in the back room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finished them, he came back to the bar and ordered three more. The bartender told the cowboy, "You know, a bottle goes flat after I open it. It would taste ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Growth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon encourages Christians to continually seek spiritual growth, apply Christ's teachings, and persevere in faith, fostering a dynamic, evolving relationship with Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, with hearts full of gratitude and spirits eager for the nourishment of His Word? Today, we find ourselves on the threshold of an enriching discourse that will guide us on the path of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Colossians 1:9-10, 1 Peter 2:2

Topics: Growing Stronger

God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 23, 2007

based on 3 ratings

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A sermon for Christmas to highlight the fact that God became flesh and is with us

For many years Andrew and Susan had an artificial tree. However this year they decided to get the real thing, so the smell of Christmas could flow throughout their house and they could for once have the real thing. So early in December they approached some locals who told them where they could find ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Price For Our Call To Grace

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2018

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Suffering that comes from bad human choices is the price we all pay for the call and grace to be images of God.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2018 Back when I was teaching religion every school day, two questions kept rising in the minds of students, and occasionally were voiced. What brought the first to mind recently were the several multiple murders we have heard about in Florida, in Las Vegas and just last week ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Cultural Diversity And The Spread Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2015

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The Holy Spirit drives us to bring all cultures into an appreciation and acceptance of the faith.

Thursday of 10th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Just imagine if from your earliest days you were called by the name “son/daughter of encouragement”? Wouldn’t you just naturally become a very positive person? That was the destiny of our apostle, today. Bar-Nabas, which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26

Denomination: Catholic

The Shepherd's Sacred Heart Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2025

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Jesus, who is the Second Person of the Trinity and True God, is in His human nature like a shepherd for all of us who believe in Him.

Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 2025 Before we look at today’s Scriptures, let’s look back even before king Saul and King David to the time when the Israelites were led by Judges. The greatest of these was Samuel. In the first book of Samuel, chapter 8, we see a picture of Samuel when he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7, Romans 5:5-11, Ezekiel 34:11-16, 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Enough?

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001

based on 14 ratings

| 3,144 views

God is and always has been the initiator of our contact with Him.

Theme: Priority One in our worship Thesis: Are we seeking first things first? Title: What is Enough? Text: Luke 24: 13-35 Intro illus. Hot Wheels super charger energizes, zips them around the circle again. Twice / yr Christmas, Easter Once / mo Communion Once / wk Church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus At Cana Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 12, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 6,531 views

A sermon for 2 Epiphany.

Sermon for 2 Epiphany Year C, 18/01/2004 Based on Jn 2:1-11 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta On occasion, teachers have the great privilege of learning something profound from their ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Remembering As Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 1, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 6,029 views

Our text shows there is a strong connection between remembering and worshipping. We will tie that into The Lord’s Supper

Remembrance as Worship Exodus 13:1-16 This is the fourth sermon in a series I have called, “Finding Your Worship Language.” Today we want to look at another way of expressing our Worship to God… Remembrance. In our scripture today, we can see that there is a very close relationship between ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Oct 11, 2008

based on 6 ratings

| 7,540 views

The way I usually clarify eternal security is by first explaining that there is a distinction between sonship and discipleship.

The way I usually clarify eternal security is by first explaining that there is a distinction between sonship and discipleship. In other words, our relationship as a child of God never changes, although our fellowship varies according to our experience. My relationship with my earthly father never ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 19, 2020

based on 2 ratings

| 9,492 views

Today's message is part of the "Person and Work of the Holy Spirit" series and look at the fellowship we have with the Holy Spirit, and how it's about companionship, partnership, and intimacy.

The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit “The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit" {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!PcEklKDS!QiibLY3ibJw3_Pv7tF6yI0GSANcrQpI7yp0BS4HDT90} In our series on the person and work of the Holy Spirit we’ll be taking time to really get a handle on not only Who the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Acts 20:22-23, 1 Corinthians 3:9, James 4:5

Denomination: Foursquare

Walk The Talk

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 23, 2025

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God rebukes His priests to restore them—calling every pastor to walk again in the covenant of life, peace, and authentic presence.

INTRODUCTION — WHEN GOD TALKS TO PASTORS Malachi 2 is a pastor’s passage. God isn’t addressing the crowds; He’s addressing us—those who carry His Word, lead His people, and bear His name. If you’ve ever felt the weight of ministry—its loneliness, its expectations, its hidden temptations—then ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:4-7, Malachi 3:7, Deuteronomy 10:8, Exodus 32:26, Philippians 1:6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Living In The Shadow Of The Almighty Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2025

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To live "in the shadow of the Almighty" is to be constantly under the protection, provision, and presence of God.

LIVING IN THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1 “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 25:4 Psalm 27:5 Psalm 32:7 Isaiah 40:31 Psalm 46:1 Exodus 33:22 Proverbs 18:10 Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1, Psalm 32:7, Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 25:4, Psalm 27:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fellowship Matters

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 14, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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What fellowship is and its necessary elements.

God’s Glorious Church Fellowship Matters Acts 2:42 Woodlawn Baptist Church June 12, 2005 Introduction On Sunday nights for a while now I’ve been dealing with things that really matter concerning the health of a church. So far we’ve dealt with why discipleship matters, why worship matters, why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Linked In Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 17, 2012

| 5,867 views

Why do we need to worship in a group? What's wrong with worshiping at home - or somewhere else - alone?

“More Words on Worship: Linked In” Hebrews 12:18-29 She was deeply moved; the time of worship had led her into a deeper level of commitment, into a deeper intimacy than she had ever before experienced. She drove home a different person than the one who had left a couple of hours ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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