Sermons on Communion Bread:

This Gift Is Huge Series

Contributed by William Fix on Dec 24, 2001

Presents come in many sizes. Some are very beautifully wrapped, while others may be presented in a bag or even pulled out of a pocket or purse What is a true indication of the gift’s significance? "This is Huge" is a modern day axiom for "this is very

Presents come in many sizes. Some are very beautifully wrapped, while others may be presented in a bag or even pulled out of a pocket or purse What is a true indication of the gift’s significance? "This is Huge" is a modern day axiom for "this is very significant." As we share this Eve of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Methodist

Our Silent Prayer At Mass Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 6, 2011

Both clergy and congregation should have ample time to participate in the Mass by praying in their hearts.

Monday of 19th Sunday in Course August 8, 2011 St. Dominic As we stand impotent before the withering rays of the August sun, the Church gives us two back-to-back gifts, followed by a week of the most amazing saints. On Saturday, we saw Jesus transfigured refulgent in the blinding light of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

What Do We Do With God’s Gift? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 20, 2010

Believe in Jesus Christ because He is a gift to be received, but we are also to open and experience Jesus Christ in our lives.

Who was that baby born to Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem? We read from the Gospel of Luke 2:10-12, “But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeing Jesus In A New Light Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 8, 2011

Seeing Jesus as Savior and Lord and having a relationship him is vital for Christians as we carry on his mission and ministry.

Matthew 17:1-9 “Seeing Jesus in a New Light” INTRODUCTION When I was growing up, I often read a children’s magazine entitled, Highlights. No, I didn’t read it because of its great editorials. I was into the pictures. There was always one page that had a picture with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sheep That Taught Me

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 6, 2011

What a fantastic Pslam! This is a short talk using illustrations from shepherding, and the experience of an evangelist in hospital.

King David, the author of Psalm 23, trained as a shepherd. He knew exactly what it meant to care for, tend, feed and protect a flock of sheep. So when he wrote this Psalm I can picture him meditating on his own experiences, and realising that God was in them. Now I don’t know about you but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Gestation And Return

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2018

Jesus is present in our liturgical celebrations, in the Eucharistic species, in our reading of the Scriptures, in our prayer for each other.

Third Sunday After Easter 2018 Extraordinary Form I have never had, nor will I ever have, the challenge and privilege of giving birth to a child. I have, however, helped my wife during labor three times, and been close by at many births of grandchildren, so I can confirm as well as any man what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-19, John 16:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Importance Of Worship And Attendance

Contributed by Joao Cruz on Aug 15, 2019

Attend the church’s worship sevices is more than take your body to the building or a meeting. "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship." Rm 12:1

I. The IMPORTANCE OF ATTENDANCE The Bible teaches us that God wants us, "…to offer your bodies as living sacrifices…" God wants us to be personally at the worship service. He does not want we send a excuse. A. 1 Cor 6:19,20 - Our bodies is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Attend the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of The Trinity Shown In The Compassion Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2020

In our lives, love takes form as self-giving. In this, we imitate Our Lord, who humbled Himself and gave Himself for our salvation.

Tuesday after the Epiphany 2020 In these four short verses penned two thousand years ago by St. John, there are nine repetitions of some form of the noun or verb “to love.” What is love? St. Thomas Aquinas tells us that Love is the proper name of the Holy Spirit. Just as the Logos, the Son who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10, Mark 6:34-44, Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Catholic

Ordination And The Role Of Women In The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2015

The twin command of Jesus to clergy is important to consider in any decision regarding ordination.

Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel This is one of those liturgical days that is a little schizophrenic. In the historical Church, it is forty days after the Resurrection, so it is Ascension Thursday, as it was for almost two thousand years. But May 14 is the Feast of St. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Sacrifice Of The Mass Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2013

The one sacrifice of Calvary is re-presented daily in the Holy Eucharist--for our sanctification and the salvation of every human.

Monday of 3rd Week in Course January 28, 2013 Sacrosanctum Concilium The sacrifice which the author of the Letter to the Hebrews, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, was a single historical event. But we must also acknowledge that from the beginning, the Church has recognized that we make ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-28

Denomination: Catholic

An Invitation To The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

Introduction to the Disciple's Prayer as taught by Jesus.

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #1 TITLE: An Invitation to the Heart of God TEXT: Matthew 6:5-9 INTRO: A Pastor asked a man to lead in prayer. He had never led in prayer before, so he stood up and said “O Lord...O Lord...O Lord, Amen” and sat down. The sermon on the mount is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Walk Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 13, 2016

We live our lives not based on what we see, but on what we know to be true and cannot see.

“Faith Walk” 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 INTRODUCTION One of the most common demonstrations of faith is one person leading another person who has been blindfolded. It is one thing to say that we walk by faith and not by sight, but if someone isn’t looking out for us we are ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

We Change

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 14, 2009

Encountering God is a life changing experience. We are never the same.

Luke 3:7-18 “We Change” INTRODUCTION While walking through life, one of the interesting things to do is to observe fads. I’m not sure how they begin or end. All I know is that after the fad is over people always ask themselves, “Why did I do it?” and “What did I see in it?” Remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Action Or Wait? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 14, 2016

When do we take action and when do we wait?

Please open your Bible to Joshua 4…. For Communion last week, we looked at the end of this chapter as we related the memorial of stones from the Jordan River to the bread and drink to remember Jesus Christ. In the middle of Chapter 4, God tells us what the Israelites did once almost all of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Just Like Jesus And Mary Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2014

We need to understand what it means for the Word to become flesh, and dwell among us.

Seventh Day in the Christmas Octave (December 31) Thirteen Days of Christmas Every so often you’ll find a columnist or author complaining or inferring that God has no sense of humor, or that the Church is too serious. Today’s readings, on this last day of the year, prove that to be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Catholic