Sermons on Closed Communion:

In The Garden

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 18, 2024

Looking at Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane

In the Garden Text: Matthew 26:36-46 (OPEN WITH PRAYER) Well, I’m going a little bit of a non-traditional route this year. I opened with something that occurred during the Triumphal Entry last Sunday, and today I’m going deeper into the week, and we’re going to look at Jesus’ prayer in the Garden ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Son Of Man

Contributed by Jim Keegan on May 6, 2025

God isn't a remote, ethereal being, transcendent and unfathomable--because Jesus has made him known. He's the life-saving mediator between God and the human race, who knows and loves us, and through whom we can know and love God.

[Read Scripture text.] Many of you have probably seen the television series "Undercover Boss," in which the CEO of a corporation assumes a disguise and works alongside their employees on the shop floor or serving customers. In that role they come to a much deeper understanding and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18, Hebrews 4:15-16

The Grab Jab

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 6, 2025

The Cure for Covetousness. Creation, redemption, and completion all declare one truth— Christ has provided everything we need.

Introduction The Sabbath has always been God’s weekly reminder that enough is enough. It whispers through the quiet hours: You can stop striving now; you already have Me. And yet, in a world that never stops chasing more — more success, more recognition, more possessions, more happiness — it’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, Philippians 4:11, John 13:17, Psalm 23:1, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

New Testament Authority PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Emphasizes the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice and the importance of living out the Christian faith through understanding and applying God's word.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We gather here today in the glorious light of His love. We are here to share His word, to grow in faith, and to draw closer to our Savior, Jesus Christ. The Scripture that we will be reflecting upon today is from Colossians 2:14. It reads, "He canceled the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:14

Topics: New Testament, Old Testament

Faith: The Substance Hoped For PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's grace, His love in our salvation, and our spiritual growth through faith in Him.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered here together, united by our shared faith, standing on the solid rock of our salvation. We're here to unwrap the divine mystery of our faith, to bask in the warmth of God's love, and to grow together in our understanding of His word. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Topics: Grace, Saved

All Saints PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon explores our sanctification for service, the hope in seeing our Savior, and resilience in surviving life's storms through God's Word and His love.

Today, we will be focusing on the Scriptures from Matt. 5:1-12, Rev. 7:9-17, 1 Jn 3:1-3, and Ps. 34:1-10. As we prepare our hearts to receive these words, let's remember what the great Charles Spurgeon once said: "Nobody ever outgrows Scripture; the book widens and deepens with our years." Let's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Revelation 7:9-17, 1 John 3:1-3, Psalm 34:1-10

Topics: Baptized Body Of Christ

The Peace Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon explores understanding, embodying, and sharing the peace of God, which transcends human understanding and is found in the presence of God.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you with the love and affection of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather here today, let us open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, allowing it to shape, nourish, and fortify our spirits. Our focal passage for today's sermon is from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7

Topics: Peace

The Word Became Flesh PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores the profound mystery and love embodied in the Word of God, as revealed in the opening verses of the Gospel of John.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together, to bask in the love of our Heavenly Father, and to feast upon His word? We are truly blessed to be able to come together like this, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, to uplift one another, and to learn from the Word of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Topics: Christmas

Building Each Other Up In Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores Jude 1, emphasizing the importance of defending our faith, recognizing false teachings, and the power of prayer and faith in God's guidance.

Greetings, beloved family of faith. As we gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, we embark on a sacred exploration of the Word of God. We are here to learn, to grow, to be transformed by the divine wisdom that is contained within the holy scriptures. Our focus today is the first chapter ...read more

Topics: Faith

An Effective Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of learning, love, worship, and witness in building a church that reflects the unity and purpose of the early Christian community.

Good morning, church family. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered together in the house of the Lord, to seek His face and to learn from His word? We are indeed a blessed people, a chosen people, a royal priesthood, called out of darkness into His marvelous light. We are gathered here, not by chance, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: Early Church, Church Formation

Who Are You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

Explores proclaiming Christ's praises, perceiving His truth, and persisting in faith amidst opposition, emphasizing Christ's all-encompassing, all-sufficient grace.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to be with you today, as we gather together in our Father's house, under the banner of His love, to bask in the beauty of His Word and to celebrate the life we share in Him. Today, we turn our attention to the Gospel of John, a book that is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:15-19

Topics: John, Witness

The Ark PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

Explores the symbolism of the Ark of the Covenant, highlighting its representation of Christ's atonement and God's promise of redemption.

Good morning, beloved. I greet you with the grace and peace that can only come from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as family. We are bound together by the unbreakable ties of faith, love, and a shared hope in the promises of God. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Topics: Propitiation

Good Friday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

Explores the significance of Christ's sacrifice, His role as our High Priest, and how suffering can lead to deeper faith and salvation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. Isn't it a blessing to be here together, united in faith, eager to hear the word of God, and ready to grow closer to Him? We are here to immerse ourselves in His teachings, to be comforted by His love, and to be inspired by His wisdom. Today, we will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25

Topics: Passion, Death

The Blood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon explores the bountiful blessings of God, the power of Christ's blood, and our deep, unbreakable bond with Him, as revealed in John 6. Key

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in our faith. We gather here with hearts open wide to receive the divine message that God has in store for us today. We are about to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the ...read more

Topics: Greatness, Blood Of Christ

The Need To Assemble Ourselves

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 7, 2015

This text encourages us to come together and worship our maker.

We are instructed in the text; not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together. Paul alludes to the fact that the problem was already in existence in his day.Therefore; let's look at several reasons why we should be frequently in corporate worship . I. Confession of our salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist