Sermons on Communion Sunday:

A New Covenant Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2008

A Communion meditation warning us against substituting ritual for relationship.

MATTHEW 26:26-29 A NEW COVENANT “As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is my body.’ And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper: What Is It?

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009

What is The Lords Supper? An explanation of the Lords Supper.

The Lord’s Supper What is it? Instituted by Jesus just hours before His death. We are commanded to repeat it at frequent intervals until the 2nd coming. 1. It takes the place of the Passover for Christians. a. Christ is our Passover lamb, Sacrificed to rebuke the Destroyer 1 Cor 5:7 2. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Word For The Thick Headed And Slow Hearted Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 14, 2010

When we recognize Jesus' presence we can live with trust and faith.

“A Word for the Thickheaded and Slow-Hearted” Luke 24:13-35 There was an important business executive who boarded the New Orleans to Washington train. He had a very important business engagement and he needed to be awakened in order to get off the train in Atlanta about five ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Ashamed

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2011

While every wicked thing imaginable is coming out of its closet,it’s time that the people of God came out from underneath the rock, stood on the Rock, and let it be known where they stand. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Not Ashamed Romans 1:16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NotAshamed.html Am I a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb, and shall I fear to own His cause or blush to speak His name? [old hymn] When every vile and wicked thing imaginable is coming out of its closet, I think it’s time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Table

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 1, 2009

The accounts of the last supper sound more like the last snack. This message looks at what all happened that night.

Do you ever feel that you’ve only heard half the story? It’s kind of frustrating isn’t it? You wonder what else might have gone on and what you’ve missed. That’s what happens when we read the accounts of the Last Supper, it doesn’t matter if it’s one of the accounts in one of the four gospels or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Saved And Ya Know It!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

What does it means to be saved? The Bible says whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. What does that mean? What did the death of Jesus on the cross really accomplish for us?

As we prepare to receive communion and consider what the death of Jesus accomplished for all who trust in Him, I thought it would be good for us to talk about what it means to be saved. The Bible says whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. But what does that mean? What did the death ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Profane What God Has Made Sacred Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 14, 2014

Paul addresses the Corinth church's abuse/perversion of the Lords Supper and gives instruction on how they must act to keep sacred what God has ordained as sacred, and if they chose to be irreverent or to ignore the sacred, that God will bring discipline!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 10, 2014 Date Preached: April 13, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Don’t Pervert What God Holds Sacred (Prep 4 Good Friday Lord’s Supper) Sermon Text: 1 Cor 11:17-34 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Yearn For The Food That Endures

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 1, 2015

“Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal”. (John 6:27)

Theme: Yearn for the food that endures Text: Ex. 16:4-15; Eph. 4:1-16; John 6:25-35 One major problem facing the world today is that of climate change. Its effect is not only seen in rising temperatures but also in drought and famine. The worsening food situation is leading to starvation and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Basics About Basileia!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 4, 2015

Taking a 360 degree view on the word "Basileia" which in original Greek means "Kingdom".

Basics of Basileia “This is one small step for a man, one giant step for mankind.” These epochal words spoken by Neil Armstrong immediately after planting his foot on the crusty moon surface still echo in our minds, for they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14, Mark 1:15

Denomination: *other

Worship That Wins

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Feb 6, 2015

How do we enter into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. We will explore the intimacy of the Table found in the Tabernacle. We will examine what it means to sit at the table of shew bread where we come into a holy place and it forever change us.

COME TO THE TABLE We have been examining Gods house – The tabernacle. In our last few messages we have examined authentic worship God’s style by stepping through the gates of the Tabernacle and slowly making our way through Gods showroom of special designed furniture for his house of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:23-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Real Food For Real People

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 6, 2015

Proper 13 (A) Christ has redeemed the whole person – body, soul, and spirit. He provides food for the whole person. Therefore we trust that Christ loves us and has redeemed us completely – body and soul.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Real Food for Real People” Our Gospel for today is the account of Jesus feeding the 5,000. He was in Galilee. Jesus had been in a boat. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Turn The Motor Back On

Contributed by Brian Undlin on Jun 23, 2014

How we, (like the Galatian church) lose our power and joy, and how to get it back. We've all done it, allowed a "truth" other than Christ to become our focus and slowly lose the Holy Spirit's power.

Galatians. NLT Why do you expect God’s blessing on your life? (I asked them to write on a sermon guide) _____________________________________________________________________________________ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Cup? Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016

What spiritual meaning can we get from the cup?

“In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you . . . drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes” (1 Cor. 11:25-26). A. Why Grapes Are a Symbol of His Death 1. Symbols of fruitfulness. “This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up. Serve. Repeat.

Contributed by Ray Navarro on Jul 1, 2016

A brief sermon intended for a communion service (about an 8-9 minute talk).

The entire life of Jesus can be summed up in this short slogan: “Wake up. Serve. Repeat.” If Jesus were to have T-shirts printed for all His disciples, like I do for my earliteens for campmeeting [I direct the 13-15 year-old program at our annual 9-day family campmeeting at Camp ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-4

Denomination: Adventist

The Passover Banquet

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message covers the origins and biblical significance of the Passover Banquet

I. "WHAT MEAN YE BY THIS SERVICE?" A. The Passover was a most impressive service: 1. Its ritual would intrigue the young to ask questions - "What mean ye by this service? How does this service affect the youth in Israel?" 2. That ancient festival was but a type of the Lord's Supper B. The parents ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:46, Revelation 1:5, Exodus 12:19, 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, 1 Peter 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Exodus 12:7, Exodus 12:29, Exodus 12:42, Exodus 12:22-23, John 3:16, Acts 4:12, Hebrews 9:22, John 6:53-55, Exodus 12:43, Malachi 4:1-3, Ezekiel 28:12-19, Job 34:20, John 6:53-54, Galatians 3:29, John 1:29, Exodus 12:26-27, Exodus 12:11-27, Leviticus 23:5, Numbers 28:10-16, Deuteronomy 5:5, Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 10:1-9, Hebrews 9:8-16, John 11:47-54, John 18:28, John 19:14, John 19:31, Luke 23:54-56, Exodus 12:6, John 19:30, Ephesians 2:13, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist