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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Being Salt And Light In The World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025
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    Jesus described His followers as the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world." These metaphors highlight the believer's role in influencing the world positively and reflecting God’s glory.

    Title: BEING SALT AND LIGHT IN THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:15; Colossians 4:6; John 8:12; Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Asking For Help

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 28, 2025
     | 239 views

    When Jesus rebuked the storm in the center of the Sea of Galilee he was showing us that Satan and evil can be beaten! Call upon Jesus' help in times of trial because the trials are a metaphor for evil.

    Asking for Help Luke 8:22-25 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:22 Now on one of those days Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they launched out. 23 But as they were sailing along He fell asleep; and a fierce ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Return Of The King Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,198 views

    Christ’s return from the parable of the 10 virgins. 7th and last of the Worship the King series. Lead-in to communion.

    PLEASE NOTE: This is written from an Arminian viewpoint with a post-trib leaning. Just tellin ya... Matthew 25:1-13 – The Return of the King A modern-day film phenomenon came to an end on December 17, 2003. Millions of movie-goers stood in line for what seemed an eternity to be part of a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Invitation To The King's Table

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
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    A wonderful picture of what Communion with the LORD is all about as evidenced in the story of Jehoiachin and Evil-Merodach from 2 Kings 25.

    “Invitation to the King’s Table” 2 Kings 25:27-30 A. Jehoiachin’s INCARCERATION. (v. 27a) John 8:34; Romans 6:12-13, 16 i. His bondage to Sin. John 8:34; Jeremiah 13:23; Psalm 51:5; Genesis 6:5; 8:21 ii. His bondage to Satan. John 8:44; 1 John 3:8, 10 iii. His bondage to Sin Cursed Earth. Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    God Is Closer Than We Can Possibly Imagine

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,427 views

    A short sermon given at a midweek communion service. The answer to our searching is much closer than we can possibly imagine.

    When I was quite young, I seem to remember an occasion when my Mother announced that she had lost her glasses. We are a family of spectacle wearers, and I know for myself that the loss of my glasses can be a big problem. Well, I was sat in front of the television and Mum was searching around in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    The Lord's Table

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,213 views

    To see the Lord’s Table as a life-giving experience and to understand the benefits made available to a believer through our Communion with the Lord.

    Talk about- Communion, Lord’s Table, Lord’s Supper To benefit from Communion- must be seen as more than a ritual- it is a life-giving experience. Communion- fellowship, partnership, participation. Can also be seen as communication … He speaks, we listen, we speak, He listens. To understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Betrayal Part I Series

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,416 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus prediction of betrayal, and at the actions and demeanor of Judas. The sermon ends with communion. This is part one of a two part message.

    The Betrayal Part I Dr. Paul G. Humphrey I received an email the other day that told about a really smart crook. Police in Radnor, Pa., interrogated a suspect by placing a metal Colander on his head and connecting it with wires to a photocopy machine. The Message "He’s lying" was placed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Starting Out Right

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,228 views

    A Communione service message emphasizing the need to continuously remember the effective work of the death of Christ to maintain a clear conscience with God and with man.

    STARTING OUT RIGHT (Uses multiple scriptures) Introduction Today is the first Sunday of the New Year 2009 and in just a little while we will be taking communion together. Since this is the first Sunday I have entitled my message “Starting Out Right.” I’d like to start this new Year out the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Covenant Family Service 08

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 6, 2008
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     | 3,392 views

    Full service - Family Covenant Service with Holy Communion. All have sinned BUT GOD in His immense mercy & amazing love . . .

    Sutton Coldfield Family Covenant Service Jeremiah 31:31-34 HP 10 Let all the world in every corner sing Prayers & Intercessions Ephesians 2:1-10 (The Message) Talk 1 Notices & Collection during HP 31 Come let us all unite & sing John 1:11-14 Talk 2 SOF 138 God of grace I turn my face SOF ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Why Is This Sacrament Different?

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,771 views

    This sermon was prepared for World Communion Sunday in 2007. The title reflects the Four Questions asked by the youngest child during a Passover Haggadah.

    Why Is this Sacrament Different? --Luke 22:14-23 We all know that our sacrament of Holy Communion derived from the Last Passover observance Jesus conducted with His disciples on the night He was betrayed. Oftentimes I have observed an authentic, Messianic Passover on Maundy Thursday evening in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    In The Master's Service

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    27 Ordinary, Year C, Worldwide Communion A sermon to remind us not to question the job that God has called us to do.

    Luke 17:3-17 & 2 Timothy 18-14 *** Children’s Sermon - play "Simon Says" and discuss what happens if you do something that Simon didn’t say to do. Are you "out" of the game forever? How is this like life in Christ? How is repentance and forgiveness like getting a second chance? *** So, until ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Children Of Wrath Or Children Of God

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,630 views

    Christ brings us together by saving us and uniting us all through communion in Him--to do good works.

    Monday of 29th Week in Course October 20, 2008 Children of Wrath to Children of God The letter to the Ephesians is one of the masterworks of the New Testament, a product of Paul’s later ministry, probably written in his first Roman imprisonment. Paul has had over twenty years to reflect on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Touched: Joy Complete

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,236 views

    Story sermon for Christmas Eve Communion: God has given us what we have always wanted, but it must be shared.

    John had first learned about Nintendo games at the home of his friend David. David was the kid who always had everything first. All the other kids liked to go over there and mess with David’s stuff, so they could go home and whine until they got it too. John thought Nintendo games were the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fast Food Of Feasting? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 7, 2009
     | 6,104 views

    I am the Bread of Heaven... Christ satisfies, sustains and saves those who eat His flesh.. World Communion Sunday

    Can you guess what Denver, Orlando, Palm Beach, Cleveland, and Las Vegas have in common? They all have passed ordinances to stop groups from feeding the hungry in public.1 You can have 24 hour gambling but you better not hand out sandwiches in a park in Las Vegas. You can party like mad on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What Strong Families Have In Common Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2004
    based on 153 ratings
     | 34,683 views

    Is Your Family a Fortress or a Facade? Strong families have these 5 things in common... [COMMITMENT, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNION, COPING SKILLS, CONSECRATION]

    Is Your Family a Fortress or a Façade? Josh. 24:15 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Here’s some things strong families have in common: 1. Strong sense of commitment Seems obvious, right? But over the last decade, I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist