Sermons on Divine Communion:

There Is So Much More!

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 14, 2020

Are you content with where you are in CHRIST? or have you become complacent? Jesus says, "But there is SO MUCH MORE!" Question is, will you receive it?

2020.07.12.Sermon.There is So Much More. William Akehurst, HSWC Philippians 4:13 John 16:12-15 Psalm 118:23 Contentment or Complacency. Which are you? To be content is to be happy with one’s situation or condition. Being content means being happy. Being complacent means refusing to work to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, John 16:12-15, Psalm 118:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supper In The New Testament

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 11, 2020

8 passages from the New American Standard Bible

Please note that the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) are once again different than John. The first three say "this is My body", not symbolic: Matthew 26:26 "While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:2

Denomination: Vineyard

A Participant Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 31, 2019

The Lord's Supper reminds us that we participate with God through Jesus in our Christian walk but also with our fellow Christians.

1. Justin Martyr (early 2C) recorded the actions of the early community of God when they came together: “On the day called “Sun Day” believers gathered in one place; writings of apostles or prophets are read; then when reader has ceased, the President instructs to imitation of these good things; he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Important Meal Of The Week Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 5, 2019

Many churches and denominations today are observing the Lord's Supper less and less, but this is not God's plan for the church. It appears that the first Christians observed the Lord's Supper weekly on the Lord's Day.

Introduction: A. Today’s sermon continues our series called “Blueprint: God’s Plan for the Church.” B. I heard about a church that recently began offering “gluten-free” bread for the Lord’s Supper. 1. It has been very well received, but its initial introduction didn’t go so well. 2. The first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Acts 20:7, Revelation 1:10, Acts 2:42, Luke 22:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cuidado Con El Fermento

Contributed by Carlos Kleber Maia on Apr 13, 2019

Quiero que los oyentes ceguen por su vida espiritual, no dejando que las malas influencias obstaculicen su comunión con Dios.

Propósito: Quiero que los oyentes ceguen por su vida espiritual, no dejando que las malas influencias obstaculicen su comunión con Dios. Introducción Jesús está con sus discípulos en la región del Mar de Galilea. Él multiplicó panes por segunda vez, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discerning The Body

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 26, 2018

How should the Lord's Supper be observed?

Discerning the Body 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 God has called a people from all nations and from all classes of people. He has called them to be united together in the body of Christ. This shows the great ambition of God. People have tried to find world peace and to come together as one. After ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Know Jesus In The Breaking Of The Bread

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2018

The Church teaches that the Lord’s Day is hallowed by the celebration of Eucharist, and reception of Holy Communion.

Thursday of Easter Week 2018 Was it the way in which Jesus broke the bread and gave the cup? Was it more likely that when He did so, He said, “this is my body; this is my blood”? Whatever it was that made them recognize Jesus in the breaking of bread, the Church has not at any time failed to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26, Luke 24:35-48

Denomination: Catholic

Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017

Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Gozo De Compartir La Cena Del Señor Series

Contributed by Humberto Hilario on Jul 26, 2014

Bendiciones de participar de la Cena del Señor

Salmo 133:1 - ¡Mirad cuán bueno y cuán delicioso es habitar los hermanos juntos en armonía! Examinémonos 11:28 - Por tanto, pruébese cada uno a sí mismo Mateo 7:3 - ¿Y por qué miras la paja que está en el ojo de tu hermano, y no echas de ver la viga que está en tu propio ojo? Pecados ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conditions For Approaching The Lord's Table

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jan 10, 2015

Paul points out for us the conditions that need to be met when we approach the LORD's Table.

“APPROACHING THE LORD’S TABLE” 1 Corinthians 11:27-31 a. Void of CONTEMPT. (v. 27) Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord Genesis 26:11; Leviticus 4:13; 20:9, 11, 13,16, 27; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Two Timing On God

Contributed by David Ward Miller on Jan 15, 2015

Idolatry is Two-Timing on God

"Wild Worldly Christians" Series January 8 & 11, 2015 Two Timing on God 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 David Ward Miller Rocky Hill Community Church Exeter, California [Introduction:] When the late Charles Kuralt (of CBS’s popular “On the Road” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 21, 2021

The Lord's Supper is a memorial that we have to commemorate the death of Jesus. We eat the bread in memory of His body and drink the cup in memory of His blood.

As your pastor, your spiritual leader, I must teach and preach as I feel lead of the Lord. I know I do not have all the answers. I make lots of mistakes, but I must respond to what little I do have. The message tonight is my convictions based upon the word of God. A man called me yesterday and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Importance Of The Sacrament

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 11, 2021

As we go into week three of Christ as the bread of life, this sermon looks to explore how the sacrament helps us understand Christs words.

In the name of the living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. We are continuing to think about Christ as the Bread of Life, and while the previous two weeks focussed upon aspect of things that happen because of our understanding, this week, we come into a place where we consider the actual ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Anglican

"To Whom Shall We Go?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 11, 2021

Memories are precious; they keep us connected. Jesus is the Bread of Life. We are to remember Him and His sacrifice for us. We are to particiapate in His Holy Sacrament. (illustrations) Peace treaty on USS Mo. a story "The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart"

In Jesus Holy Name Pentecost XII August 15, 2211 Text: John 6:68 “To Whom Shall We Go?” Many shopping malls have within their walls a store called Things Remembered, which offers items that can be engraved to commemorate special occasions. If you have received such a gift, you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, John 6:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Abide (Part 3 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 1, 2021

The Christian life can only be lived as we are connected to and totally dependent on Christ. It is in abiding in Christ that we find intimacy with Him and have access to all the resources that are ours in Christ. Without Him we can do nothing.

They had all gathered for a night of celebration. They were the closest of friends. The table was set. All in attendance reclined on the floor around the table to observe the Passover meal. They were there to remember God´s mighty works that had freed the children of Israel from slavery in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-11