Sermons on Forsook The Lord:

True Communion

Contributed by Greg Allen on Apr 16, 2006

I honestly don’t know if Jesus is glorified through crackers and grape juice. And I wonder what he must think when we come together, go through our little religious ritual and leave with the same me-first mentality that we came in with.

Today I want to look at the different viewpoints of the last supper from the 4 gospels. Traditionally only 3 of the gospels are credited with recognizing the last supper, Matthew, Mark and Luke. Let’s look at those: Matthew 26:20-30 20When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How's Your Memory? Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 17, 2006

Remembering Jesus’ in the Lord’s Supper, we share in his death and his life.

“How’s Your Memory?” Mark 14:12-26; 2nd Lent; 2nd of 7 in “All for You” series; The Promise; 3-12-06; Darryl Bell How is your memory? I heard of an older couple that was having some trouble remembering so they took a memory course together. A few months later the husband was out work-ing in his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Nail Series

Contributed by Mark Scott on Apr 18, 2006

A Palm Sunday Message that ended with Communion

THE POWER OF THE NAIL Colossians 2:13-14 (A 6” nail was handed to every person as they entered the worship center that morning) This morning as you entered, you were presented with a gift – a nail. Go ahead and look at it while I am speaking. Feel it, grip it, weigh it, push its point against ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: *other

Breaking Bread: A Spiritual Tune Up

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 7, 2006

A Communion Meditation Breaking Bread Tunes the Mind, Attitudes, & the Heart

A tune up is done to your car to replace and maintain parts that wear out through usage. Tune ups will insure that your car will continue to run smoothly, continue getting it’s normal gas mileage and prevent severe damage the engine and other major components. All cars need regular tune-ups about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Meditation From Genesis 2

Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 5, 2006

Portrayal of Adams first day and of the covering made for Him.

Gen 2:7-15... One of the things that was always a delight for my wife and I when our girls were young was watching them in every new circumstance. We loved to see their expressions of delight or surprise as they saw something new for the first time, or to enter into their joy and delight ...read more

Denomination: *other

Remember Me

Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 5, 2006

Communion meditation focusing on Remembering the Lord Jesus.

In 1993 my wife and I began to serve a Church in southern NH. There were very few people there and the only ones that seemed qualified to function as deacons were men that had previously retired from the position. I think John was about 84 at the time, but I asked him if he’d consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: *other

The Best Guest Yet Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 8, 2006

First in a series dealing with weddings in the bible, this sermon looks at Jesus attending a wedding and his first miraculous sign of turning water into wine.

A June Wedding: The Best Guest Yet John 2:1-11 June is the month of matrimonial bliss for brides everywhere. Open the Sunday “Living” section of the newspaper and you encounter the many faces of blissful brides adorned in their nuptial best accompanying the announcement of their recent ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Visit To The Dr's Office

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jun 9, 2006

This is a sermon that is used for preperation for Lord’s Supper.

A visit to the Dr’s Office 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 Our text tells us to examine ourselves. What to you think about when you think about examining yourselves? One thing I dislike is a visit to the Dr’s office, for any reason. But whether it is a Dr. examination to determine what is causing you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-34

Denomination: *other

Come To Your Senses

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Jun 14, 2006

O God, bring us to our senses today and purify them. Cause us to remember your Son Jesus … who paid a debt that wasn’t His for a people who couldn’t pay.

Come to Your Senses: Luke 22:14-20 Once there was a man who dared God to speak. Burn the bush like you did for Moses, God. And I will follow you. Collapse the walls like you did for Joshua, God. And I will fight for you. Still the waves like you did on Galilee, God. And I will listen to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Blood Donor Saved My Life!

Contributed by Maurice Woodard Iii on Jul 2, 2006

Why don’t more people give to this noble cause? Could it be that we think more of the pain and suffering of the needle in our arms than the we think of the lives we could save. What if Christ had looked the cross in the same manner?

Sermon by Rev. Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III A Blood Donor Saved My Life! Isaiah 53:1-12 Published: 03.26.2004 Arizona Star Dear Abby: Blood donors save lives BY JEANNE PHILLIPS UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE ̊ DEAR ABBY: For a grandmother fighting leukemia, a child battling ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Staying True

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Communion meditation for May 7, 2006

One of things that I thought about doing in my 20’s was running a marathon race. There was something appealing and challenging about running 26 plus miles. (It’s not appealing now but I did think about it.) I remember that as I ran during my college days, my endurance got better as I ran more and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Come On In Children, It's Suppertime!

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jul 9, 2006

Lord’s Supper message on how much plan, preparation and love Christ put into this special meal.

Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 22:14-15 Then at the proper time Jesus and the twelve apostles sat down together at the table. Jesus said “I have looked forward to this hour with deep longing, anxious to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins.” Have you ever made big plans for a holiday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-15

The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 12, 2006

The Lord’s model prayer shows us that prayer is just Talking to Him, prayer is Asking, and prayer is Praising. It must begin and end with Him! A free download link is included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed Matthew 6:8-13 The sermon on the mount is the greatest sermon ever preached, preached by the greatest preacher who ever lived. And within is this wonderful model of prayer. It’s a misnomer to call this The Lord’s Prayer…it’s actually the disciples prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Repairer Of Broken Walls

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006

An invitation to a holy lent, speaking about the desire for revival, and recognizing that revival must be empowered by God, beginning with us (not them).

Having grown up attending a church that had little to no emphasis on fasting, Ash Wednesday, or the season of Lent, I’ve grown to approach this season with anticipation and trepidation at the same time. I appreciate the recognition of the passage of time toward Good Friday and Easter. After all, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12, Isaiah 58:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Continues To Feed The Multitudes

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 29, 2006

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 12, Series B

8th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 12) July 20, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you revealed your compassion and redeeming grace for our fallen world. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran