Sermons on Communion Metaphors:

What The Body Of Christ Needs

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 11, 2003

Using the metaphor of a body, I believe that for this church to function properly as Christ would have it function, as well as each us individually, there are certain body parts that ALL of us must possess.

WHAT THE BODY OF CHRIST NEEDS I CORINTHIANS 12:12-18 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the New Testament the church is likened to a physical body made up of many members each functioning in a different capacity but all being part of the same unity and working together for the proper functioning and benefit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Bronze Laver (Or Bronze Washbasin) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 10, 2007

In a continuing series about the different furnishings of the wilderness tabernacle; we now come to the bronze laver. This sermon looks at its use in the day of Moses, and what it means metaphorically for us today.

Introduction The Tabernacle was a beautiful place... many of the furnishings adorned with gold...some with bronze... The beautiful colorful fabrics... I’m sure it must have been a sight to behold... however, the beauty of the tabernacle is not found in the precious metals or the colorful ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Boot Camp

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Using the Boot Camp metaphor would lend itself to Moses being a leader ----much like a drill sergeant. In this episode Moses encountered the unhappy campers in the their exodus from Egyptian captivity.

BOOT CAMP Text: Exodus 17:1- 7 Anyone who was ever in the military is familiar what with the term Boot Camp. When a veteran hears the term Boot Camp, they can recall not only the branch of service that they were in, but also how intense the training was for them when they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

"the Dogs May Bark, But The Gospel Train Rolls On."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 28, 2024

This message uses the metaphor of a train and wild dogs, representing gainsayers, including institutions and world governments, attempting to stop the train, illustrating God's plan and purposes through the earth.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalms 33:11) "The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations." (Proverbs 16:3-4) [3] "Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:11, Proverbs 16:3-4, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 14:26-27, 2 Kings 19:32-33, 2 Kings 19:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Way To The Stars

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 21, 2025

The idiom: "The Way To The Stars" is often used metaphorically, especially in contexts like the RAF motto "Per ardua ad astra" (Through adversity to the stars).

Norman Vincent Peale, an American author once remarked: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.” Genesis 1:14-18 reminds us: “And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26, Psalm 8:3-4, 1 Corinthians 15:40-41, Amos 5:8

Jesus’ Glorious Surrender Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 20, 2022

Through Jesus' communion with the Father, He would find victory and the strength to surrender to the Father’s perfect will for His life. We can also.

LUKE 22: 39-46 [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] JESUS’ GLORIOUS SURRENDER [Isaiah 53:10-12; Ephesians 6:10-17] Once again we are looking at Jesus’ last night before His crucifixion on Friday. Like a terminally ill patient, Jesus knows death is on its way. He also knew exactly what was coming with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

Who Does He Think He Is?

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Feb 3, 2023

After feeding the 5000, the people want more bread. What happens when Jesus says that He's what they need for everlasting life?

Message: Bread of Life part 2 John 6:35-60 Theme: Who does He think He is? Date: Feb 5, 2023 ICEBREAKERS -Read John 6:35-60 and Matthew 11:20-24 -What exactly were the people grumbling about? -Luke 2:19 says that “Mary kept these things (Incarnation) to herself.” Why? -Were there any hurdles you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-60

Slipping Down The Lifeline – But Not To The End (We Hope) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 17, 2022

There is the lifeline that connects our communion with the Lord but we can slip and fail, and so we slip down that lifeline of communion. Many of the great men of God failed but were wonderfully restored in the comfort of God. What can we lose as we slip? How do we return?

SLIPPING DOWN THE LIFELINE – BUT NOT TO THE END (we hope) Tales are told of people in rescue attempts trying to hold on to a rope in the stormy sea or raging river and over time their grip lessens and through fatigue they slip further and further down the rescue rope until they disappear. That ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Luke 15:17-19, Proverbs 6:5, Psalm 91:3, Psalm 124:7, Psalm 86:15, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 John 2:1, Hebrews 2:17, Hebrews 4:15-16, 1 John 1:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose Driven Worship - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 14, 2004

Most of us think we have worshiped when we have felt the music has been uplifting and the sermon challenging... but Scripture seems to say something else. What do you think God believes is the mark of true worship?

OPEN: I love to collect stories, jokes and all kinds of odd information. As I was going through my files, I happened on the following oddities about how did we ended up with the measurements we now use as a society. • Inch – was based upon a King by the name of Edgar… and an inch was the distance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Build Your Memorial

Contributed by James May on May 25, 2008

The Centurion’s life became a memorial before God and brought about the salvation of his household. This sermon also has a Communion Service on the end.

Build Your Own Memorial Sunday, May 25, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May Tomorrow is a Memorial Day across the United States. The observance of Memorial Day for those killed in the line of duty, defending our country, began after the Civil War. The Grand Army of the Republic began honoring the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Wine In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember CHRIST's return by celebrating Holy Communion? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's love to us in abstinence of not drinking wine until He returns for us IV. TEXT: Mark 14:25 (Ne

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember CHRIST's return by celebrating Holy Communion? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's love to us in abstinence of not drinking wine until He returns for us IV. TEXT: Mark 14:25 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I tell you the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Food That Gives Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: How many times do you eat and drink? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that JESUS is complete food: food and drink for all of us. IV. TEXT: John 6:35 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jes

I. EXORDIUM: How many times do you eat and drink? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that JESUS is complete food: food and drink for all of us. IV. TEXT: John 6:35 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called In Family To The Family Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2013

The Church, in Her Liturgy, continues the work of Jesus on earth, calling all in unity to obey the two great commandments.

Monday of First Week in Course January 12, 2013 Sacrosanctum Concilium Today we begin reading the Letter to the Hebrews, in which the author writes what may be the first theology of the atonement. We also see Peter, Andrew, James and John being called to be disciples, and ultimately apostles, of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 26, 2012

We need to focus upon the meaning of the Lord’s Supper to renew our appreciation of and commitment to Jesus Christ.

The Last Supper (Matthew 26:17-30) 1. It is a myth to think that the only interesting people are young. 101-year-old Grandmother Sets Paragliding Record (WATCH) By Good News Network Thursday, March 22, 2012 Not wanting to be outdone by her 75-year-old paragliding son, Mary Allen Hardison of Ogden, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: The Bread Of Life, The True Vine! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 6, 2012

Cameo sermon used at the start of a reflective evening on the last supper!

Jesus: The Bread of Life, The True Vine! The book of Exodus tells us that the people of Israel were to commemorate the festival of unleavened bread. We find that in the New Testament Jesus is with his disciples celebrating this festival, eating bread – discussing Jesus immediate future ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Salvation Army