Sermons on Communions:

What Unites Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the idea that despite the divisions in our society, gratitude, particularly for the sacrifice of Jesus, can unite us all.

In early August 2020, in the interest of gaining a better understanding of the polarized state of our nation, Pew Research Group polled supporters of both Presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, asking this question: Thinking about your close friends, how many would you say support ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Romans 3:20-24

Topics: Gratitude, Unity, Sacrifice

Sermon Series: Gratitude

Acts 20

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 17, 2020

Paul's Farewell

Paul and his companions in Macedonia and Greece (v.1-12) Unleavened bread is a type of communion. The upper room miracle This is one of 7 similar ones in the Bible. Elijah and Elisha raised 2 boys in Kings. Jesus raised a widow's son, Jairus' daughter. Lazarus and Jesus in the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Church As An Icu Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2020

Jesus came to heal those sick with sin. That means the church is meant to be a hospital for those weighed down with guilt. But what can a church do better heal those lost in their shame?

A Russian soldier was wounded and was ordered to go to military hospital for treatment. When he arrived he found two doors: One was marked, ‘For the slightly wounded,’ and the other, ‘For the seriously wounded’. Well, he wasn’t seriously wounded so he entered through the first door and found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving The Word Of God

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Learning about receiving the preaching of the Word of God

Title: Jesus and the Word Theme: To understand that Jesus puts emphasis in receiving the Word. Text: Mark 4 Mark 4:1. And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Not To Separate, But To Unite Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2010

Christ condemned the pharisees because they separated; his purpose is unity, as in marriage; thus he forbade divorce, and the Church interprets that in mercy and reconciliation.

Eleventh Sunday in Course June 11, 2010 Liturgy & Sacrament Series Somewhere between the seventh and eleventh grade, most students learn that there is a difference between the denotation and connotation of a word. The word “statesman” has a dictionary definition almost identical to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Catholic

In The Father's Hands

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Series on the Last words of Jesus on the Cross

In the Father’s Hands – Luke 23:44-49 Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/4/07 am 1. Final Words are profound As a person lies on their death bed, their final words have a real sense of significance. Friends linger, hoping to catch the final words. Last words actually tell us a lot about that person. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2001

One of the ways that we reach and touch others as we build bridges of care and friendship in Christ’s name is by reaching out to our neighbors like the innkeeper

(Begin with side entrance to the theme of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Go through the opening routine.) For many years Fred Rogers sang to us, "Will you be my neighbor?" The idea of the neighbor came into the discussion between a Pharisee and Jesus Christ when Jesus was asked, "Who is my neighbor?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Conditions For Fellowship

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 3, 2003

Conditions for fellowship with the Lord and others is based on conformity to a standard and confession of sins.

When John wrote this epistle the heresy of Gnosticism was making its way into the church. Among the teachings were, knowledge is superior to virtue, the nonliteral sense of Scripture is correct and can be understood only by a select few, evil in the world precludes God being the only Creator, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

"Don't Pass Over The Passover"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 24, 2004

An examination of the original Passover instructions found in Exodus and finding a powerful spiritual application for today’s Christian.

“Don’t Pass Over the Passover” Exodus 12:1-14, 21-23 EX 12:1 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, 2 "This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of your year. 3 Tell the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man is to take a lamb for his family, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, Exodus 12:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rest Of Your Life

Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 8, 2010

A reminder that when we try just a little harder proving our obedience and when we recognize our inability and His complete ability, then we will find the blessings from being involved in His work!

Introduction Two Texans were trying to impress each other with the size of their ranches. One asked the other, “What’s the name of your ranch?” He replied, “The Rocking R, ABC, Flying W Circle C, Bar U, Staple Four, Box D, Rolling M, Rainbow’s End, Silver Spur ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Surpassing Grace” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2017

In eternity future, we will enjoy God's surpassing grace forever.

In this series, we have considered the journey of the child of God. We first spoke of God's Seeking Grace, of how God works in our lives before we are saved to draw us to Himself through faith in Christ. We looked at how God provided for forgiveness and salvation from the penalty for sin by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Listen

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 21, 2020

Modern society is very functionally oriented, and that tendency has carried over into the way we pray. The Kingdom of God, however, is far more relational, and we would do well to learn that way of being in God’s presence.

Listening Prayer Luke 1:5-23, 76-79 [Read Luke 1:5-23] It was the middle of the morning at the Temple in Jerusalem. A group of about fifty priests were gathered to cast lots to determine who would have the honor of entering into the Most Holy Place to offer incense at the altar. The burning of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

He Destroyed Death!

Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 16, 2018

An Easter Sunrise Service message highlighting the victory over death that Christ brings through the resurrection.

Easter Sunrise Gainesville Marina April 1, 2018 David Simpson - Lanier Christian Church He Destroyed Death! Hebrews 2:14,15 Death. There is nothing pleasant in saying that word is it? There is no good in it. Just to say the word brings memories of heartache and pain and loss. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Fellowship Is Fundamental Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

There is no way you can be the light of the world and the salt of the earth without some form of fellowship with unbelievers.

No one can doubt that this is an age of ecumenicity. Everybody is talking about getting together with someone else for dialogue or merger. Even those who are opposed to the ecumenical movement are merging and uniting. In other words, wherever you are today you are involved in a complex world ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3

"Greatest Question Ever”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Oct 9, 2018

And when Jesus was on the Cross, He cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is to say, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” GOD HAD FORSAKEN JESUS!THAT WE MIGHT BE FORGIVEN!!! Where are you now? Are you hiding from God? Listen, not once did He left us.

“But the Lord God called to Adam, and said to him, “Where are you?” Genesis 3:9 AMP I- QUESTION OF CONDITION: “Where Art Thou?” The first question of God in the Bible, not asking as if He doesn’t know what’s happening but one that He’s asking for reconciliation.... an unsatisfactory condition ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal