Sermons on Communion:

Staying True

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Communion meditation for May 7, 2006

One of things that I thought about doing in my 20’s was running a marathon race. There was something appealing and challenging about running 26 plus miles. (It’s not appealing now but I did think about it.) I remember that as I ran during my college days, my endurance got better as I ran more and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Serving, Obeying, And Giving – Our Pentecost Purpose

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Communion Meditation for June 4, 2006

how a worship service comes together as our service has today. As I considered this past week the various elements of today’s service, Janyce’s presentation about the community ministry of Common Grace which was scheduled back in February, Lindsey’s solo that again reminds us of the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Living And Dying

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

Communion Meditation for December 4, 2005

TS Eliot wrote one of my favorite Christmas poems many years ago entitled, ‘Journey of the Magi.’ Written from the perspective of one of the Magi, it contains a very reflective perspective on the travels to find the Christ child and the results of that meeting. A cold coming we had of it. Just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

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

The Importance Of Silence

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Communion Meditation for July 9, 2006

(1) The word ‘vacation’ according to the Webster’s Second New Riverside Dictionary means ‘a period of time for pleasure, rest, or relaxation.’ Europeans call ‘taking a vacation’ ‘taking a holiday’ or ‘going on holiday’ and for some the month of August is a month of taking their holiday. In fact, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Shall We Find Him?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 23, 2009

A sermon for Christmas Eve Communion service.

Luke 2: 1 – 20 / Where Shall We Find Him? Intro: Sometimes I get the feeling that we are like folks who decided to throw a party to honor a very special friend. They sent out invitations, decorated the hall, & had the food catered. All the people came together at the designated time, but to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

Communion Meditation for October 5, 2008

(Slide 1) Our main text for this morning is found in John’s gospel, chapter 19 and beginning with verse 18 we read: (Slide 2) There they crucified him. There were two others crucified with him, one on either side, with Jesus between them. And Pilate posted a sign over him that read, “Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus is the Bread from Heaven - Communion

Bread of Life Today a sermon on communion - homily - be seen with the last 2 stories. Read John 6:25-27 JN 6:25 When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, "Rabbi, when did you get here?" 26 Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Forget The Cost

Contributed by David Simpson on May 24, 2018

A communion meditation or devotion for Memorial Day.

We are a privileged nation. So much has been given to us that we take many of our freedoms for granted. Most of our American citizens never take the time to ponder the reality that a high price was paid to obtain the freedoms that we enjoy. Visit most any large cemetery and you will find the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

How Do You See Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

Communion Meditation for October 4, 2009

(Slide 1) How do you see Jesus? If you could paint a picture of Him, what would He look like? (Slide 1a) What color eyes would you give Him? (Slide 1b) What color hair would you give Him? (Slide 1c) How tall would you make Him? This past week I attended a series of lectures at Anderson ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Baby Unrecognized

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

Final 2009 Sermon/Communion Meditation

(Slide 1) This morning, we move from the manger backwards to the prophet Isaiah, and ironically, forward to the cross and the tomb. Our text for this morning is longer than normal for two specific purposes. One is to have us focus on the baby in the manger unrecognized as the suffering servant. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Risen Hope

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

Some brief reflections for an Easter communion.

THE RISEN HOPE (1 Peter 1:3) Introduction Is there any hope ? Christian Aid poster - do you believe in life before death ? A constant refrain goes up throughout the ages is there hope ? On a human level, there seems to be little war, famine. Wrong seems to win the hearts and minds of people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 16, 2008

A Lord’s Supper service led by the men of the church at individual tables.

Your Grace is Enough Wonderful Grace of Jesus (#319) Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) “In the Bag” Time of Self-Examination: Scripture Readings: A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Lord"S Supper Meditation #1

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

A simple 5-10 minutes presentation of the Lord's Supper

(Have deacons and yokefellows come and prepare) Our worship continues with the observance of the Lord’s Supper, one of the ordinances of the church. It’s a time of celebration and thanksgiving for Christ’s gift to us. It’s also an acknowledgment of Christ’s living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist