Sermons on False Bread:

Holy Communion: No Reservations Allowed Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 13, 2017

God wants us to approach him with confidence that we are receiving his Son's body and blood with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of our sins.

Do you remember the restaurant scene from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? The snooty manager wasn’t going to let Ferris and his friends have a table because they didn’t have a reservation. No reservation at that fancy restaurant meant no service. With the help of his friends and some fancy ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Devoted Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will see that the church Jesus intends is made up of people who are devoted to the apostles teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of the bread and to prayer.

Devoted #BecomingTheChurchHeIntends NOW - I want to start off our conversation this morning with what is arguably one of the most powerful passages in the entire Bible about Jesus… who He is and what He accomplished. It is found in Colossians chapter one. SO… MGCC R U ready to hear some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

M3 – Mobilizing Disciples 3 Acts 1:8 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2019

The call of every Christian is to become broken bread and poured out wine to others until they are able to feed on God for themselves. O. Chambers

M3 – MOBILIZING Disciples 1/24/16 Acts 1:8 Sunday AM A beggar boy had staked himself on a bridge in Rome w/ an old violin on which he played pitifully. The only people who gave money were those who felt sorry for him. One day a man came by who after listening asked the boy if he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Compassionate Eyes And Active Hands

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Proper 13, Year A. The multiplying of the fish and the bread. Jesus calls for compassionate eyes to SEE needs, and active hands to meet the needs.

Compassionate Eyes and Compassionate Hands: Proper 13 Year A Matthew 14:13-21 Intro: Imagine the amount of compassion you can have if you walk a day, just a day, in someone else’s shoes. Imagine the ways you could pray for someone if you experienced their continual struggle for 24 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal

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

The Road Where Hope Returns

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Jesus walks beside discouraged hearts, opens the Word, breaks the bread, and turns despair’s road into the path where hope returns.

Introduction — When Hope Walks Beside You and You Don’t Know It It is late afternoon on the first Easter Sunday. Two travelers walk the dusty road westward from Jerusalem toward a village called Emmaus. Seven miles, Luke says — not far, but far enough for grief to stretch every step. Their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Psalm 119:130, Isaiah 53:4-5, John 20:29, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Parables Of The Mustard Seed And The Leaven Dough Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 17, 2022

Our parables today, we’re looking at two, are both illustrating the same point, and are found in both Matthew and Luke’s gospel recordings of the life of Jesus the messiah. We’re going to look at these parables from Matthew’s gospel, found in Matthew 13 starting in verse 31.

Our parables today, we’re looking at two, are both illustrating the same point, and are found in both Matthew and Luke’s gospel recordings of the life of Jesus the messiah. We’re going to look at these parables from Matthew’s gospel, found in Matthew 13 starting in verse 31. Jesus is teaching the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:34-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jun 6, 2014

There are many today who are confused about Jesus. The most effective testimony in any court is an eye witness. John is an eye witness and you heard his testimony today.

In the beginning of the church when the original apostles were teaching and planting churches, including Paul, the New Testament as we have it today had yet to be compiled. The writers of the New Testament were all first generation Jesus followers and their work would not be complete until John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cutting Through The Confusion Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 23, 2002

Three central truths help us cut through the confusion of false teaching to the clarity of the Gospel.

Introduction "It ain’t over ’til it’s over." This is probably the single most famous quote from baseball legend Yogi Berra. It’s simple but elegant and must have come to him in a rare moment of linguistic clarity, because he is much better known as the master of confusion and doublespeak like ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judgement Day

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. A few weeks ago we heard heaven celebrate the victory over the false church.

1. A few weeks ago we heard heaven celebrate the victory over the false church. We saw how there would be a great wedding feast when the bride and the lamb would celebrate their wedding. And we saw Christ defeat all the forces of evil. 2. As we have seen time and time again, the book of Revelation ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Jesus Wants Us To Do The Things That Are Not Easy Through His Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus wants us to withstand criticism, false accusations, and misunderstandings for His purposes with His support

Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23,24) Many things are not fun but are necessary if we are to fully follow the Lord Jesus: 1. Jesus wants us to apologize and seek forgiveness both from God and from those we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demoting God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

False teachers attempt to lower God to their stature so that they can elevate themselves to a higher stature.

Demoting God There are many examples where the Word-Faith doctrine demotes God. I will try to get a cross section so we can get a clear overview of how this movement views God. Understanding who God is may be the most essential part of the Christian doctrine. A weak god is no god at all. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 21:13, Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Powerless People Of God?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 8, 2002

Jesus’ first advent, as a helpless infant born to peasants, confounds our false notions of power.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the time of the Christian year in which we celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to His return. During this season we remember the first coming of our Savior, and also anticipate His second coming. Now, let me begin by asking you a question: why do we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Be Told Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 6, 2003

Ninth Commandment: Do not bear false witness. Sermon focuses on the importance of seeking and speaking the truth.

Truth Be Told Introduction Mike & Harry are sitting at a bar. They get into a heated argument. Mike grabs Harry around the throat and starts to choke him. As Harry fights back, he throws Mike off him, and Mike smashes up the side of his face on a chair. An ambulance is called, and when all is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Focusing On The Wrong Things

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 20, 2002

How to ID false teaching so we won’t lose focus in the last days

The Problem with Focusing on the Wrong Things Many are lost –focus on wrong things. Events of world shake them up, such as Sept.11. Christians, if the Bible is right, ought not be shaken up. Bible tells us to zero in… it ‘s the last hour… 18Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27, Matthew 24:4-51

Denomination: Evangelical Free