Sermons on Communion Together:

Resolved, That I Will….

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

Communion Meditation for January 1, 2006

Well, it’s New Years Day 2006. Isn’t it hard to believe that six years have now passed since we welcomed the year 2000 and wondered if our computer systems were going to crash because of Y2K? But here we are, by God’s grace and love, entering another new year. What kind of a year do you want 2006 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Waiting...waiting...waiting

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007

Pentecost 2007 Sermon and Communion Meditation

(1) Last week I shared a quote from Rueben Job that began, ‘Most of us do not wait well.’ He went on to say, ‘Jesus asked the disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received the promised power to meet all that lay ahead of them as well as an advocate to teach them all that they needed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Engage With The Ordinances Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 8, 2016

A sermon that looks at what the Bible teaches about baptism and communion.

Engage with the Ordinances Luke 22:7-23 Rev. Brian Bill October 1-2, 2016 A symbol is something that stands for something else. I’m going to put some well-known symbols up on the screen and I’d like you to shout out what they represent. • 3 Green Arrows Curved to Form a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 25, 2022

In Matthew 26:26-29, in preparation for the Cross, Jesus’ institution of the new memorial consisted of three primary elements: 1) The Directive (vv. 26a, 27), 2) The Doctrine (vv. 26b, 28), and 3) The Duration (v 29).

Matthew 26:26-29. 26 Now 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.” 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, 28 for this is my blood of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Other

Remember The Cross: Memorial Day

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 23, 2020

The Lord's Supper is our weekly memorial of the Lord's death until He comes

“Remember the CROSS” Memorial Day 2020 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Credit: various sections were taken from K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004 Background research from Tom Fuller Memorial Day is a time when we remember a sobering fact: • The Cost of Freedom is Blood. • Once a year we observe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Aug 20, 2024

Imagine this: You've just experienced something miraculous. You were part of a crowd of thousands, all of whom were fed from just five barley loaves and two small fish. There’s a sense of awe and excitement, and you can’t help but wonder,

Imagine this: You've just experienced something miraculous. You were part of a crowd of thousands, all of whom were fed from just five barley loaves and two small fish. There’s a sense of awe and excitement, and you can’t help but wonder, "Who is this man who can perform such ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Remembering Jesus

Contributed by Windell Gann on May 6, 2016

Jesus said in 1 Corinthians 11:24 to take the communion in memory of Him. What are we to remember? As humans we are prone to be forgetful, but here are some important things we need to always keep in memory about Jesus.

REMEMBERING JESUS 1Corinthians 11:24 1 Corinthians 11:24 KJV: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. Introduction: 1 Jesus was the greatest person who ever lived. Everything about Him was great: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Tradition Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 5, 2021

Many of us participate in Traditions, but never ask the question, "Why do we do that?" Communion is so much more than a simple tradition. It's about remembering what Jesus did for us.

July 03, 2021 It’s funny how traditions get started. They are important, to be sure, because they remind us of home and family and culture, but sometimes we participate in them not knowing why we do them because we have never stopped to ask, “Why do we do that?”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Deuteronomy 6:1-12, Genesis 28:10-19, Joshua 4:1-7, Genesis 2:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Our Walk With The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 1, 2024

A FRIEND OF GOD

OUR WALK WITH THE LORD 1. THE LORD WANTS US TO BE HIS FRIENDS THROUGH OUR OBEDIENCE SCRIPTURE REFERENCE JOHN 15:14 -15 14 You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 14, 2001

We are a forgetful people. Not only do we forget names, where we put our wallet, the meaning of memorial day - but we also tend to forget God and all that he has done for us... - THAT IS WHY throughout the bible God’s people are exhorted to remember him.

"In Remembrance Of Me" Do you ever have trouble forgetting things? Do you ever forget where you put your keys?, Wallet? Checkbook? a telephone number you’ve written down? someone’s name? a birthday or an anniversary? Well everyone forgets at one time or another, according to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:17-23, Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus On Overload

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

Communion Mediation for November 2, 2008

(Slide 1) We are at the halfway point in our fall series, ‘Overload: How To Say ‘No’ So That We Can Say ‘Yes.’ And this morning, as we prepare for Communion I want to read Mark 14:32-42. You may wish to follow along in your Bible or on the screen. (Slide 2) And they came to an olive grove called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Mary Did You Know?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

Communion Meditation for December 30, 2007

(Slide 1) I begin this morning with the reading of several passages out of the books of Luke and John and as I do so, I invite you to find a common link to the passages: First Luke 2:15 – 19 ‘When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Come on, let’s go to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Peace

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 8, 2010

What exactly did Jesus mean when he said "Peace be with you"?

19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Gut-Level Worship Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Oct 3, 2018

The offerings of Leviticus 1-7 are about sin AND fellowship with God. They connected the people with God at a visceral level. Application is made to our worship, with particular emphasis on Communion or The Lord's Supper. Selections from Leviticus 1-7 are carefully chosen to be brief.

GUT-LEVEL WORSHIP Selections from Leviticus 1-7 Maybe you have had the experience of going to a funeral or memorial service, where you heard things about the deceased that you didn’t know before. Maybe you thought, “I wish I had known about those parts of his life earlier; it would have helped ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-16, Leviticus 2:1-16, Leviticus 3:1-17, Leviticus 4:1-35, Leviticus 5:1-19, Leviticus 6:1-30, Leviticus 7:1-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons Learned In Battle Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 13, 2010

We can gain wisdom and gain faith from the lessons Israel learned in their journey through life’s battles.

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: Lessons Learned in Battle” Exodus 15:22-27 In 1997 the Detroit Red Wings, along with the State of Michigan, were in ecstatic euphoria following the Red Wing’s capture of the coveted Stanley Cup championship trophy. Celebrations were ongoing and the sweet taste of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed