Sermons on Closed Communion:

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

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

True Communion

Contributed by Greg Allen on Apr 16, 2006

I honestly don’t know if Jesus is glorified through crackers and grape juice. And I wonder what he must think when we come together, go through our little religious ritual and leave with the same me-first mentality that we came in with.

Today I want to look at the different viewpoints of the last supper from the 4 gospels. Traditionally only 3 of the gospels are credited with recognizing the last supper, Matthew, Mark and Luke. Let’s look at those: Matthew 26:20-30 20When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Communion & Commision

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 1, 2005

Christ’s likeness in us through communion with Him - to reveal Him to a lost world through responding to the great commision

Divine Ordination Or Communion & Commission Mark 3:14 & 15 14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, 15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils: [AV] Divine Ordination I. COMMUNION Mark 3:14a And He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Communion Reflection

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 29, 2006

Two things we can reflect on during communion

"A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup." 1Cor11:28 God hates thoughtless religion. In Amos chapter 5 in verses 20-24 He says "I hate, I despise your religious feasts...away with the noise of your songs!" God is always looking to see who’s really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of Communion

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

The messages notes the covenantal blessings one invokes or ratifies when taking communion.

Renowned commentator, Matthew Henry said, when we take communion “we feast on the sacrificed body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. And to eat of the feast is to partake of the sacrifice, and so to be his guests to whom the sacrifice was offered, and this in token of friendship with him. To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

"Communion With Christ" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 7, 2011

a powerful way to lead the congregation to the Lord's supper. The Holy Spirit was felt this morning.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 March 2011 I have PP's to go with sermon to bring out the visual, feel, hear, and see what the Holy Spirit does. For PP email me at shellpntbapt@embarqmail.com. 25-30 min sermon. “Communion with Christ” I will read you the text as it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Communion Cup

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

A short reflection on the significance of the Cup.

THE COMMUNION CUP. Matthew 26:27-28. Each of the four cups of the Passover meal was associated with a line of Exodus 6:6-7. The third cup is linked to the words “I will redeem you.” Jesus took this cup, and invested it with new meaning. Instead of the blood of the original Passover lamb, it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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