Sermons on Lord Of Armies:

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

Examine Yourself

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

Have you ever sat in a communion service and been told to examine yourself? This is indeed God’s word to us! But what Paul meant was something considerably different from what is often said or implied today

"EXAMINE YOURSELF" I COR. 11:17 34 Have you ever sat in a communion service and been told to examine yourself? This is indeed God’s word to us! But what Paul meant was something considerably different from what is often said or implied today. Read 17 34 The passage I’ve just read is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Why Do We Take Communion Every Week? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message examines the scriptural and historical precedents for weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper.

A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m not really sure why, but I suppose you cut the ends off of the meat so that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Memoriam Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 2, 2008

In Communion, the people of God declare fellowship with one another because of fellowship with Christ, renew their anticipation of the return of the Saviour, and remember His sacrifice. This message focuses on remembering the Saviour.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-25 IN MEMORIAM “I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenants

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 10, 2008

A look at the meaning of "Covenant" and a few examples from scripture. Understanding Communion and it’s significance to the New Covenant

Dakota Community Church February 10, 2008 The Covenants From the Hebrew word - berith it is translated in English as: "will", "covenant" and "testament," and comes from the word meaning "to cut". It is mentioned approximately 300 times in Scripture. A covenant is not an “IF” you do this “THEN” I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Lord's Supper - The New Passover Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 23, 2008

Don’t you ever forget. Don’t you ever believe in the lie – You are not worthy of redemption. You are worthy of the blood of the lamb. You are worthy of bread of life.

Twelve men entered the Upper Room with Jesus, eleven men would look back at the time as a time of powerful redemption, as a time of healing and communion – one man, he would look back with regret. Eleven men would break bread and share the cup with others becoming some of the most honored men in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cup Of Suffering

Contributed by Robert Ganglfinger on Feb 29, 2008

The cup of suffering our Lord drank of has been passed down through time to each of us, and He has given us the example of how we should partake.

INTRO: 1. Nobody wants to talk about suffering. a. Many people who are suffering don’t want to talk about what they are going through. 2. Suffering takes on many forms: a. It comes in the form of sickness. b. It comes at the hands of others. c. It comes at the hand of the enemy of our soul. d. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Urgent Remembrance Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 29, 2008

Jesus is not just a forgotten name in a Book. He is God. God who took on our flesh. He took on our flesh just so He could suffer and die in it--so He could suffer the penalty of sin in our stead. And He told us to remember. So that’s what we’re going to

1. Urgent remembrance requires the first cup of preparing 2. Urgent remembrance requires the second cup of purging 3. Urgent remembrance requires the third cup of partaking 4. Urgent remembrance recalls the fourth cup of promising I am tremendously blessed. And one of the ways I am blessed is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Until He Comes Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 29, 2008

A meditation on the promise of Christ’s return and the hope that we draw from contemplating this truth at the Lord’s Table.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:26 UNTIL HE COMES “As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” For almost two thousand years, followers of Christ, the Risen Son of God, have gathered in assembly to instruct one another in righteousness, to build one another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Ordinance Of Holy Communion

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

Communion is more than a religious tradition. It is a gateway into the presence of God. It holds the promise of cleansing, healing, intimacy and fellowship.

The Ordinance of Holy Communion Intro.: Why do we celebrate communion? Is it just to remember the Lord? Does this ancient tradition have any real significance in today’s church? First shadow of communion: Gen. 14:18, And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Communion

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 30, 2007

We have been invited to the table to commune with Christ.

1 Corinthians 10:16 Communion with Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church December 30, 2007 Introduction In 1 Corinthians 10:16, Paul wrote, “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Proclamation Of Communion

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007

What we proclaim when the church takes communion.

1 Corinthians 11:26-29 “The Proclamation of Communion” I. We Proclaim the Lord’s Death (26a) • It is a memorial, so that we will not forget the great sacrifice that Christ made for us. John 15:13 (NASB95) 13 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. o The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Communion

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007

The importance of remembering at the time of communion.

1 Peter 1:18-22 Communion • Why do we celebrate communion? o Do this in remembrance of me. o What are we to remember? I. Remember our Ransom (18-19) We are bought with a price. • “Redeemed”  slavery term buying someone’s freedom(ransomed)  one time event. • What do we need to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

That Precious Blood

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007

The importance of the blood of Christ.

Hebrews 9:11-15 “That Precious Blood” I. A Better High Priest (11a) • “Good things to come,” could also be said good things that have come. • The “good things” are the promises of God, and Jesus is the high priest that fulfilled these promises: o The promise of Genesis 3:15, “I will put enmity ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Let Just Anyone Eat At Your Table? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 5, 2008

Meditations on the Lord’s Supper preceding a Communion Meal

1 CORINTHIANS 11:20-22 WILL YOU LET JUST ANYONE EAT AT YOUR TABLE? “When you come together, it is not the Lord’s Supper that you eat. For in eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal. One goes hungry, another gets drunk. What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist