Sermons on Closed Communion:

Communion With God

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 28, 2006

Communion: To share thoughts and feelings

Turn to John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. Today I want to talk about communion. We are going to partake of communion or "the Lords Supper" later ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Communion Series

Contributed by George Rennau on Oct 3, 2006

through Holy Communion we keep central in our church and central in our life the work of Christ upon the cross…

Communion According to "Christian Standard" – A publication dedicated to the restoration of New Testament Christianity, its doctrines, its ordinances, and its fruits. www.christianstandard.com a recent report says, Some congregations have dropped the communion service from the regular morning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communion Of Saints

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Aug 18, 2003

What we mean when we talk about the Communion of Saints

THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-4 This week we will begin looking at some of the questions you asked to hear sermons about. I received quite a few, so given the breaks we will take for special services and seasons, it will probably be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Communion Of Saints Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The ninth phrase of the Creed: "The communion of saints"

I BELIEVE IN THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-4 The parsonage lights were burning even later than usual this week as a couple of innocent questions sent me on a wild romp through my family geneaology. Courtesy of the Mormon website, which I believe is the most extensive, free ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Principles Of Communion

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006

Communion is a time of celebration, remembrance, fellowship and recommitment to God and to one another. I think we take the “Lord’s Supper” to lightly in the life of the “modern Church”; in so doing we diminish the spiritual impact on our lives as individ

The Principles of Communion For The Believer and unbeliever “Should I or should I not partake” Luke 22: 14-23 John 13:18-30 Intro: Communion is a time of celebration, remembrance, fellowship and recommitment to God and to one another. I think we take the “Lord’s Supper” to lightly in the life of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Communion? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-33, 1 Corinthians 11:14-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Communion? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Explains the purpose and meaning of communion from a Methodist theological persepctive

Why Communion? 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Image: Nathan Hale Nathan Hale was a young man who had every prospect for a happy and fulfilling life. He was very well educated for his day—a Yale graduate in an era when very few went to college. He was vividly remembered and admired by his acquaintances ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

Communion Pics

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A communion message remembering Jesus using 4 "pics" from His life and ministry...

Dakota Community Church February 8, 2009 Communion Pics I Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Mennonite

Communion Service

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010

SIMPLE INTRO TO A COMMUNION SERVICE

COMMUNION SERVICE William Akehurst, BA HSWC Luke 22:1-23 'His Body Given for Us' All through the old testament, We see the indication and prophesy of the coming Messiah. The one who is to come as promised by God the Father. We are familiar with the passage from John 3.16 that God LOVED us so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Communion?

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 2, 2009

Communion is looking backward, looking forward and looking inward.

WHAT IS COMMUNION Every Friday the old man would walk the beach with a bucket full of shrimp feeding the seagulls. His name is Eddie Rickenbacker. In October of 1942 he had been sent on a mission to deliver an important message to Gen Douglas McArthur. With a handpicked crew he flew his B-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Proclamation Of Communion

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007

What we proclaim when the church takes communion.

1 Corinthians 11:26-29 “The Proclamation of Communion” I. We Proclaim the Lord’s Death (26a) • It is a memorial, so that we will not forget the great sacrifice that Christ made for us. John 15:13 (NASB95) 13 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. o The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Communion

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 24, 2011

A Sermon that discusses the mystery of the Holy Communion with prayer points for healing added.

THE MYSTERYOF THE COMMUNION "For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, 'Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving Communion

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 27, 2011

Jesus said these elements before us today are SYMBOLIC of His body and blood. There’s no saving power in these elements, and none will be saved today by partaking. This is a time of remembrance. But first, there are several things we need to bring to th

Thanksgiving Communion John 6; I Corinthians 10:16-11:31 16 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Communion With God Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

blessing is the gift of the Holy Spirit not only renewed their bodies and spirits to carry on the mission of Jesus but now gave them the last thing needed to carry on the work of Jesus, the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Now they are complete to b

Communion with God Acts 2:1-11 We’re in a series looking at the Holy Spirit and how you can have a more intimate relationship with God. The Book of the Acts of the Apostles is really about the Holy Spirit’s interaction with the Apostles. The beginning of that story is the Day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Communion Revisited

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 13, 2012

A doctrinal examination of the Lord's Supper.

A. It is said Jesus and some of his followers must have been Southern since they used the word Supper instead of Dinner when referring to the Lord’s Supper. B. There has been a great deal of misunderstanding about the Lord’s Supper or Communion throughout church history with several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist