Sermons on Crumbs Under The Table:

Table Talk

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

What does the communiion Table say to us just by the symbols?

Table Talk Luke 22:7-20 Communion is a very special day in the life of the church. Today we observe one of the most beautiful events of the church calendar… The Lord’s Supper. Gourdvine celebrates communion once a quarter. Other churches do it more often and some, less often. It is a service ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Table

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 29, 2005

To see the Lord’s Table as a life-giving experience and to understand the benefits made available to a believer through our Communion with the Lord.

Talk about- Communion, Lord’s Table, Lord’s Supper To benefit from Communion- must be seen as more than a ritual- it is a life-giving experience. Communion- fellowship, partnership, participation. Can also be seen as communication … He speaks, we listen, we speak, He listens. To understand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-13

Denomination: Charismatic

The Table Is Prepared

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005

Understanding what Jesus has done is the only way we can be ready to receive the Lord’s Supper. (A sermon best preached the week before Communion)

•We will be coming together next Sabbath, for the purpose of celebrating the Lord’s Supper •Communion is a joyous celebration, a high Sabbath, and not to be taken lightly •It is a service that is rich in meaning •We come together today to understand the meaning, so as we come together next Sabbath, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Naked At The Table

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 9, 2004

God prepared the very first table fellowship in the Garden of Eden so we might know how to worship and have communion with Him.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA NAKED AT THE TABLE BACKGROUND: A. Today, as is our monthly practice, we will observe the Lord’s Supper as part of our worship. 1. What does the Lord’s Supper mean to you? a. We may remember ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Table Of Grace

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 2, 2001

Being seated at the table with Christ has to do with grace, not greatness!

TABLE OF GRACE JAMAICA IS AN ISLAND OF CONTRAST. I’VE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT JAMAICA FIVE TIMES, FOUR INVOLVING A MISSION TRIP. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HELP MANY MEMBERS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING PROJECTS. A TOURIST CAN VISIT JAMAICA AND HARDLY NOTICE THE POVERTY. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Adventist

Come To The Table

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 6, 2009

Sermon preached prior to celebrating the Lord’s Supper preached on the morning before a business meeting and the week before revival services.

Come To the Table 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Introduction: One of the things I love about the Christian faith is the fact that so little is required of us to be saved. We aren’t good enough…so we can quit trying. We can’t do enough good deeds…so that is out of the question. Church…Baptism…Giving… You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Supper Table

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

The supper table is a fmaily meal. A place of relationship. The Lords supper is a meal of reltionship.

The Supper Table 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 I don’t think any of you will be really surprised when I tell you that we will be receiving Holy Communion today. It is pretty obvious that the table is set. The gifts of bread and New wine (grape Juice) are present on the center of the altar table this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Congregational

Table Talk Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

You see, it turns out that much that we think is reality is illusion; and things which seem of little significance may play the key role at the end of all time. A sermon in three parts.

(This message was preached in three parts separated by singing.) I. Finding Our True Place (This first segment is taught as a children’s object lesson. In preparation a number of chairs was set out equal to the number of children with one being especially nice and another being very shabby. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The Tables Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2015

The path to meet Jesus may come as a surprise to some. Instead of being cloaked in robes of religion, Jesus is clothed in rags of need.

Matthew 25:31-46 “Turning the Tables” INTRODUCTION Whether in high school or college most of us have had the joy of taking a “final.” We studied hard for the final, because a large percentage of our grade was determined by this one test. More than a few all-nighters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord's Table

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 12, 2013

A unique look at communion and the Lords Supper.

THE LORD'S TABLE Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Table

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 8, 2010

Like Mephibosheth we were crippled, expecting death, but we come to the presence of the KING and receive mercy and grace. Come and Eat.

Come to the Table 2 Samuel 9:1-11 1 John 3:1- “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” The Bible seems to abound in difficult names- names like “Ne-bu-chad-nez-zar” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning The Tables Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 14, 2012

By his resurrection, Jesus has turned the tables. Rather than be consumed with the present and the temporary, we are able to turn our attention to the hope and eternity. The change in perspective can tyurn our lives up-side-down, or right-side-up.

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 “Turning the Tables” INTRODUCTION I heard a story recently about a young man who had trouble one Sunday getting up for worship. His mother knocked on his bedroom door and called to him that it was time to get up. The young man rolled over and pulled the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Table Manners

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

Do we look to exhalt ourselves or humble ourselves?

Luke 14:1 NIV One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. 7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Table Manners Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 13, 2012

The Table . . . A common everyday item. Every house has one. A simple table or a meeting place. Perhaps a classroom. Could it be that a  simple table is really a blank canvas?

The Table Pt. 2 - Table Manners I. Introduction I don't know what your home was like growing up, but in my house we were taught table manners. In fact, you need to pray for me as I try to find something to do while I am grounded this week for even playing that video. We had some very specific ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting Tables Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] Isn’t it nice to be served? You know, when you go to a nice restaurant and you have a great waiter that really takes care of you? Makes you feel good to be served. I went to a restraint once with my family and they had the best wait staff you could imagine. [Napkin in the lap ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist