Sermons on Communion Metaphors:

Am I A Messy Christian? Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006

Series of four sermons using Micheal Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

Template Oct 1, Messy Spiritualism Series 1 2006 World Communion Sunday Messages adapted from Messy Spirituality by Michael Yaconelli. Felt Need: Does God accept me with all my baggage, shortcomings, sins? Desired Outcome: To understand that God always is seeking and loving the least of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Methodist

Call On God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

Explores the nearness of God, the importance of sincere prayer, and the transformative power of experiencing God's truth in our lives.

Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather together in this sacred place, we find ourselves in the presence of an extraordinary truth. An everlasting truth, that our God is near to us, that He hears us, and that He answers us. He is not a distant deity, a far-off figure shrouded in the mists ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18

Topics: God's Nearness

Focusing On The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

want us to look at three primary passages this morning. These three texts, taken together, form a composite picture of the Ascension.

I heard recently about a church that was putting on an Easter Cantata. When they came to the climactic scene of the Ascension of Christ, the actor playing Jesus was to be slowly hoisted out of view through an opening in the ceiling. The cue for the guys pulling the rope was when he said, “And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

#32 Ministering In Sigh Language Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 25, 2020

Sighing is part of the human condition. In Mark 7, Jesus breathed a sign of utter sorrow and compassion for a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment. Then He healed him. This sermons shows the compassionate heart of Jesus.

#32 Ministering in Sigh Language Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 25, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 7:31-37 – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Living Between The Prophecies

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 6, 2018

There are two major groups of prophecy regaring the life of the Messiah on earth as the Lamb of God and the return of the Messiah to earth as King and Judge.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6, Revelation 8:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16, Deuteronomy 6:4, Genesis 3:15, 1 Peter 1:3-12, 2 Peter 3:9, Isaiah 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Unless You Eat The Flesh And Drink The Blood Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

To eat Jesus’ flesh and to drink His blood means to believe in Jesus…by personally appropriating His sacrificial death… and by continually partaking of His life

A couple years ago on Christmas day our family was hanging out together when my brother started talking about this TV show that featured a family of Louisiana rednecks who had gotten rich selling duck calls. Now I’m at least a little bit redneck – not enough to be a NASCAR fan – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53

Denomination: Baptist

Being Bold In The Battle Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2024

Begin every day by putting on the armor of God.

Being Bold in the Battle Ephesians 6:14-23 Rev. Brian Bill June 1-2, 2024 After one of the services last weekend, Lindsey Laud, who teaches first grade at Quad Cities Christian School, shared with me that the students in kindergarten through fifth grade have been reciting a statement about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 15, 2001

Year C The TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD February 25th, 2001

Year C The TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD February 25th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for the glimpse of glory, a sneak peak, a preview of the resurrected life. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Life Of Fairh V Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 27, 2007

Jesus is the object of our faith

The Life of Faith V Hebrews 12: 1-3 I find the life of faith grows better and better every month I live. I can truly say my life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentations and can add most heartily that, Day by day this pathway smoothes Since first I learned to love it. It is better and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Holes In The Darkness

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2010

You are the light of the world. As you live out this goodness visibly in front of the people of the world, your life will point them to Jesus where they too can find life that is real life.

Opening illustration: Robert Lewis Stevenson, peering out of the window saw a workman come by and light the gas lights along the street. When asked what he was watching, the young boy said, “I see a man making holes in the darkness.” Let us turn to Matthew 5 and see how we as believers can make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Is Believing

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 18, 2015

We as modern disciples are an extension of Jesus’ ministry. We are witnesses to the same real relationship with Jesus that the disciples had. We have his power so that we can touch lives and affect eternity.

Has anyone ever told you something so outrageous or so unbelievable that you thought you couldn’t believe it unless you saw it for yourselves? Have you ever seen anything that was so unbelievable that it was scary? If so, then you can understand how the disciples felt after they saw the risen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Anglican

Live Free Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 11, 2019

The theme for this stewardship emphasis is "Live Courageously." This week's topic is "Live Free." What do I own, and what owns me? Sometimes the things we possess can end up dominating our thoughts and pursuits.

November 10, 2019 Stewardship Week Two Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 19:1-10; Hebrews 12:1-3, 12-13 Live Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Athletic wear and gear have become extremely aerodynamic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Cornerstone

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 8, 2023

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 7, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 Our Cornerstone Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When the United States Capitol building was in its initial phases of construction, President ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon I: "bread Of Life" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

God sent His Son into the world so that all who believe in Him, and receive the salvation God offers through His Son Jesus Christ, should have et eternal life. Jesus is essential for life that has no end!

GREAT “I AM’ DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I am?” Then He asked them a pointed question, “Who do YOU say I ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

A Glimpse Into Glory Revelation 21:2-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 1, 2024

Revelation 21:2-4 gives us a glimpse into the future glory that awaits us, a vision of the new heaven and new earth, where God dwells with His people.

Transformed by Truth: A glimpse into glory Revelation 21:2-4 Introduction: Today, we will be diving into a passage from the Book of Revelation, a text rich with promise and hope for every believer. Revelation 21:2-4 gives us a glimpse into the future glory that awaits us, a vision of the new ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:2-4, Isaiah 62:5, Hebrews 11:10, Leviticus 26:11-12, John 1:14, Isaiah 25:8, Romans 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal