Sermons on Communion:

The Importance Of Unity Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 25, 2005

Unity defined, described and what it delivers. A simple communion sermon with divine consequences.

The Importance of Unity Psalm 133:1-3 A Song of Ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Careless

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 4, 2007

Careless communion means spiritual weakness; let us take due care.

1st Corinthians 11:27-32 “Don’t be careless at the Table” Careless communion means spiritual weakness; let us take due care. Sunday morning Sermon 11.18.07 Intro: (Start with Text and Title) We can be careless with many things in life -- and life will still go on. You could be careless with your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Better Covenant Series

Contributed by Jeff Culver on Jan 2, 2003

In Jer. 31:31, a new covenant was prophecied. In Christ, it is fulfilled. This is a communion service.

The Better Covenant Heb. 7:22 Dec. 1 2002 am I. Jer. 31:31-32 The promise of a better covenant a. vs. 31 The time is coming… 1. A thing of the future 2. God will make a new covenant 3. With both Israel and Judah. b. vs. 32 It will not be like the Old Covenant 1. It will be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-32, Hebrews 7:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Union Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012

The focus here is the union with Christ that produces the communion with one another as his body.

Introduction In the previous passage Paul has taught that everyone in the church has spiritual gifts, that they all come from the same source, viz, God, and that they are to be used for the common good. With these gifts in mind, he now impresses upon them the profound truth of their union in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Gentleness (Gentle Love) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 4, 2011

Communion reflection from the Fruit of the Spirit on the character of Christ … specifically, gentleness.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: GENTLE LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Communion reflection from the Fruit of the Spirit on the character of Christ … specifically, gentleness. GALATIANS 5:13-26 SERMON As we prepare for communion we want to pause and shift our morning’s emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Last Passover"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 10, 2010

As the Lord instituted the ordinance of Communion, He and the disciples celebrated the last legitimate Passover

1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Orthodox

The On-Going Construction Of God's House

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 11, 2020

The church of Christ is built of living stones, the communion of saints. That includes you and I.

May 10, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson 1 Peter 2:2-21 The On-going Construction of God’s House Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” As this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Is There An Extra Cup In Luke’s Last Supper? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2020

A look at an initially confusing part of Luke's Last Supper passage and the significance of what the "extra cup" means.

WHAT'S GOING ON WITH VERSE 17? Why is there an extra cup in Luke’s version of the Lord’s Supper? - Luke 22:17. - Verse 17 speaks of Jesus taking the cup. But then v. 19 has Him taking the bread and then v. 20 has Him taking the cup. What’s going on? Is there supposed to be two cups? Why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

Victorious Defeat!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 4, 2010

A communion sermon emphasizing the central theme of Jesus Christ’s atonement in our faith and life.

VICTORIOUS DEFEAT!* Revelation 5:1-9 Theme: A communion sermon emphasizing the central theme of Jesus Christ’s atonement in our faith and life. TEXT 1Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals. 2And I saw a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

#rememberme Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 5, 2016

This message looks at Communion in lgiht of Passover and Remembrance Day (Veteran's Day) Why we need to remember and what we need to remember.

#rememberme. In 2013 the British National Army Museum voted it "Britain's Greatest Battle". If you are thinking perhaps “D-Day and Normandy” you’re close, that placed second. Or maybe you drifted back further to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, Waterloo placed third. Most of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Look At The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jan 18, 2019

Paul, in I Corinthians 10:23-34, reminds us that if we would eat and drink this Supper to our benefit, we must be looking in four directions. In communion, we must be looking back, looking ahead, looking within and looking around.

Something special is about to happen this morning. Something miraculous. Paul in chapter 10 of this same letter calls it a "participation in the body and blood of Jesus Christ." We know it as communion. As we take a piece of bread and cup of juice, we will be participating in a mystery. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commands Commissions And Directives

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 11, 2015

Jesus Gives us two commands, Love God, Love Each Other, one commission, Make Disciples and one directive, Remember Him Through Communion. A short sermon before communion in a Baptist Church.

This is a short sermon before a communion service in a Baptist church. We observe communion quarterly and on special occasions. COMMANDS, COMISSIONS AND DIRECTIVES Matt 24:34-40, Matt 28:18-20, Luke 22:19 (NLT) Intro: A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Life Of The World To Come

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 4, 2024

A sermon for All Saints' Sunday, Series B

November 3, 2024 All Saints’ Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 11:32-44 The Life of the World to Come Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Miss Peggy Lee had been a popular singer in the age of big bands. She ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Lutheran