Sermons about Communion Metaphors

Sermon 1: The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 4, 2020

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The Last Supper began an 82-hour countdown to the resurrection. This sermon, part of the “82 Hours” series, starts the countdown.

Sermon 1: The Last Supper 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching March 22, 2019 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are 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 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Eucharist And The Holy Spirit Working Us Within Filling Us With Life.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 26, 2018

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Difficult teaching from Jesus to his disciples is much easier for us today, now that we understand the Eucharist and that the Holy Spirit is working us from within, if we only knew.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th August 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18 Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 “Please join ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69, Joshua 24:1

Denomination: Episcopal

Rolling Away The Reproach

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 12, 2019

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The use of sacraments at a turning point in the Church's life.

ROLLING AWAY THE REPROACH. Joshua 5:1-12. The exodus generation of Israel had not been circumcising their sons during the forty years of their wilderness wanderings (Joshua 5:5). So after the death of that whole generation (Joshua 5:4), and even on the threshold of the land which the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Church A Cruise-Ship Or A Battleship?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 5, 2011

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Which image better describes a church? Your church? I know, it’s a metaphor. All metaphors break down at some point. When making a choice, our natural inclination is to choose the cruise ship over the battleship any day.

Opening illustration: watch an illustrative audio-video clip Introduction: On the surface we would believe that the early church in Acts was blessed with outstanding growth due to the anointed preaching of the apostles; their balanced practices that would evolve into much of our church programming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Result

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 16, 2008

based on 17 ratings

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A sermon closing out a short series on prophecy. This sermon deals with the prophecy of the Rapture. Communion meditation at www.sermonlist.com/communion.html

Three weeks ago, I started this series on End Time Prophecy to bring us all a little closer to being comfortable with such a little known subject. I pray that you are curious enough now to be able to go in and discover some previously hidden information for yourself regarding End Times. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:10

Denomination: *other

A Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 28, 2002

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Jesus is the promised light to the people who walked in darkness. Examines the metaphor of "light" and what it actually describes.

A Light in the Darkness Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Introduction When I was in 4th Grade my class took a field trip to the Cave of the Winds. At one point in the tour they turned the lights off and we experienced total darkness. Then in the distance someone lit a single match. It was amazing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25, Isaiah 9:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Amazing Grace!

Contributed by John Sloat on Apr 3, 2001

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A 5-year-old with a broken foot in a wheelchair at DisneyWorld among caring people is a metaphor for grace.

AMAZING GRACE Text: Ephesians 1:6,7b,8a I want to think with you this morning about the grace of God. The text is from Ephesians, the first chapter, verses 6, 7, and 8: "Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear son. How great is the grace of God which he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lamb, The Lion, The Eagle, And The Hen

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 16, 2008

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Four metaphors that depict various aspects of our Lord’s relationship to all who believe in Him.

THE LAMB, THE LION, THE EAGLE, AND THE HEN "They conquered him (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not love their lives in the face of death.” Revelation 12:11 (HCSB) The title of today’s sermon gives us four metaphors that depict various aspects of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Life’s Race

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 3, 2014

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A sermon on Hebrews 12:1-2 that examines the the metaphor of the Christian life as a race in a track and field event.

Winning Life’s Race Chuck Sligh November 2, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12 INTRODUCTION Illus. – When I was in high school, I participated in track and field. When we’d arrive at a track meet, we’d begin by warming up with various stretching and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Wisdom

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 25, 2012

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Is it a shock that the writer of Proverbs 31 used the metaphor of a wife and a mom to explain wisdom? It's not a shock to me.

The Work of Wisdom In honor of mothers day we’re going to talk about wisdom; which is appropriate considering how wisdom plays an active daily part in the life of a mom. We'll start with what the Bible says about wisdom with a Scripture you may wonder about at first. Why are we reading this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caution - Church Under Construction

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 2, 2023

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Based on 1 Corinthians 3. A message about building a healthy church - using the extended metaphor of construction.

Title: Build The Church – Be The Church Text: 1 Cor 3:5-17 Homiletical subject: What does it take to build a healthy and growing church? Homiletical complement: it takes all of us, using all of our gifts, with all of our heart, in the power and partnership of Jesus Christ, who is Lord of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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Euroclydon - Ride Out Your Storms PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

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Explores finding stability in Jesus Christ amidst life's storms, using the metaphor of a ship surviving a tempest.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to be with you today as we gather in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We're here to engage with His word, to listen, to learn, and to love. We're here because we know that life can often feel like a tumultuous storm, but we also know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-17

Topics: Storms, Don't Last

Suit Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

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This sermon explores the metaphor of the Christian as a warrior, equipped with the armor of God, actively engaging in spiritual battles with faith.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in praise, and to open our hearts to the wisdom of His Word. Today, we stand on the cusp of a powerful revelation, a divine message that has the potential to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Topics: God's Armor

I Am The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

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This is a short communion talk centered around the statement by Christ that he is the bread of life.

I am the Bread of Life (Short Communion Talk) In John 6:1-14, we have the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 with just 2 fish and 5 barley loaves. As a result of this miracle, the people were pursuing him so that they might have more of Jesus’ miracle bread. Jesus scolded them in John 6:26, “you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do This In Rememberance Of Me Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

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Communion is more than a ritual, it is a covenant meal.

Do This in Remembrance of Me 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 - The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way, after supper he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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