Sermons on Communion Bread:

Who Can Dine With The Divine?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 11, 2009

1) Only those who promise obedience 2) Only those sprinkled with blood

Last month a Toronto-based hedge fund manager paid $1.68 million US to have lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffet. Courtenay Wolfe spent on one lunch what it costs to buy 560,000 Happy Meals! How much would you pay to have lunch with a celebrity? How many Happy Meals is Hannah Montana or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Bought And Paid For Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

What is a life worth? What price can be put on a person’s soul? What about your life, what is your life worth?

March 1, 2009 – Bought and Paid For - 1 Peter 1:17-21 What is a life worth? What price can be put on a person’s soul? What about your life, what is your life worth? If we were to try and put a dollar figure on what it costs to purchase a soul, could we do it? Several studies have been done to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 21, 2013

A short Palm Sunday look at the entrance of Jesus leading up to the last supper. I used this to lead into communion.

Faces in The Crowd Luke 19:28-41 Intro: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Revolution Of Tenderness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 21, 2015

An opportunity exists in the world to turn away from solipsism and bring all humanity into communion.

Thursday of 5th Week in Lent 2015 Joy of the Gospel Abraham is, as the Roman Canon says, our “father in faith.” He believed that, old as he and Sarah were, they would have a child, and by the power of the Lord, Sarah conceived and brought forth Isaac. But Isaac was not the real child ...read more

Scripture: John 8:51-59

Denomination: Catholic

For Crimes That I Have Done Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 21, 2011

So many people are under the impression that there are simply no negative consequences for their sins. But our sins deserve judgment and punishment. Jesus took that punishment for us on the cross when he suffered and died.

Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (Amplified Bible) with my adaptations 13Behold, My Servant shall deal wisely and shall prosper; He shall be exalted and extolled and shall stand very high. 14[For many the Servant of God became an object of horror; many were astonished at Him.] His face and His whole ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sinners At The Table Of Grace

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 10, 2010

An exposition of our need for the grace we can receive at God's Table of Grace - the communion table or the Lord's Supper

Sinners At The Table of Grace TCF Maundy Thursday Sermon April 1, 2010 It’s easy for us, looking around and seeing all the horrendous sin in our culture and in our world, to think we’re OK. It’s easy for us to look at the rampant sexual sin, the adultery, the moral free-fall our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Learned In Battle Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 13, 2010

We can gain wisdom and gain faith from the lessons Israel learned in their journey through life’s battles.

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: Lessons Learned in Battle” Exodus 15:22-27 In 1997 the Detroit Red Wings, along with the State of Michigan, were in ecstatic euphoria following the Red Wing’s capture of the coveted Stanley Cup championship trophy. Celebrations were ongoing and the sweet taste of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 8, 2010

What exactly did Jesus mean when he said "Peace be with you"?

19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Work On Your "Insides" First

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

June 7, 2009 Communion Meditation and Kid’s/Teens Day Message

As we prepare for Communion this morning, I first want to share some things with our kids and teens and especially our graduates. Here it is in one sentence. (Ready? It’s profound! Are you sure that you can handle it?) Slide 1 – ‘Work on your insides first.’ Now, what do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

The Clearest Proof Of The Reliability Of Christ's Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 12, 2013

The grace of God is His gift to all who have fallen short, and it comes through the passion of Christ.

Did the scribes and Pharisees, the purveyors of the Law of Moses, actually realize what they were doing? It seems like the early Church believed that these super-Jews had all the proof they needed that Jesus is the Christ, but rejected Him anyway. Teaching with authority, miracles of healing, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-30

Denomination: Catholic

Communing With Christ In Silence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 16, 2017

As we approach the creche tonight or tomorrow, as we contemplate the silence or angelic music surrounding the manger, let’s all ask Our Lord for a real hunger for silent communion with the Holy Trinity.

Vigil of Christmas 2017 extraordinary form We are called to belong to Jesus Christ. We are called to be saints. We are called to be like our mother, Mary, the just man, Joseph, and especially our Savior, our Messiah, our Lord. In the short time I have today, I’d like to share some thoughts on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Catholic

Two Kinds Of Memorial Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Our history matters - that’s why God establishes memorials - so we’ll remember what he’s done for us.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Lately, when I look in the mirror, there are a few things that bother me. I notice that my top lip has a particular dip in it that is exactly like my mother’s. I also have a slight overlap in my front-two teeth just like she does. I’ve noticed that I have the exact same ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Bear Fruit (Part 4 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 1, 2021

As one abides in Christ, only then can he or she bear fruit that will last. Like the vine in John 15, it is only as we stay connected to Christ that Christ will bring about fruit in us and through us for His glory.

As we look at John 15, we must remember the context. Jesus was talking with His disciples. It was the end of the Last Supper, right before they walked to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus would be arrested. Jesus had just told them that one of them would betray Him. He had talked of how He was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

The Gift Of Love

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 18, 2022

A sermon for Maundy Thursday, Year C

April 14, 2022 Maundy Thursday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 22:7-23 The Gift of Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you could use only one word to describe Jesus, what word would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-23, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reunion Of Saints

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 7, 2016

On All Saints Day, we join in a family celebration made possible by our Triune God. All Saints Day is not a day of mourning the dead, but a day of celebrating the life we have in Christ, and a chance to look ahead at the joys before us!

Some kids were outside at recess playing on the school playground, as kids do. And, as kids do, they began teasing one another. But the thing is, kids, you know, when they’re teasing, don’t always have a good understanding of how far is too far. And so, these kids start to pick ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran