Sermons on Lords Invitation:

What About The Lord's Supper?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Apr 6, 2003

A sermon investigating the purpose of the Lord’s Supper.

INTRODUCTION "What’s for supper?" A question that is heard millions of times each day around our world. Most people have favorite foods. I pastored people who thought a meal was not a meal without meat and potatoes. Others who were never satisfied with a supper that did not include rice. Some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Nazarene

"Why Are There So Many Songs About Rainbows?" Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

The rainbow is a sign of God’s covenant of grace.

Genesis 9:1-17 February 9, 2003 This morning I want to open with the words of one of the great philosophers of our age - Kermit the Frog Kermit: Why are there so many songs about rainbows And what’s on the other side? Rainbows are visions, but only illusions, And rainbows have nothing to hide. So ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-17, 1 Corinthians 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Broken Body Of Jesus (Part 1)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

"The Lord Jesus the same night in which He was betrayed took bread: and when He had given thanks, He break it, and said, ’Take eat; this is My body which is broken for you; this do in remembrance of Me’" (I Cor. 11:23).

"The Lord Jesus the same night in which He was betrayed took bread: and when He had given thanks, He break it, and said, ’Take eat; this is My body which is broken for you; this do in remembrance of Me’" (I Cor. 11:23). A. WHY BREAD IS A SYMBOL OF HIS DEATH 1. Death. "Except a corn of wheat fall ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Which Is Shed (Part 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

"And He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, ’Drink ye all of it; for this is My blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins" (Matt. 26:27-28).

"After the same manner also, He took the cup, when He had supped, saying, ’This cup is the New Testament in My blood: This do ye as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me, for as often as ye . . . drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till He comes’" (I Cor. 11:25,26). A. WHY GRAPES ARE A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Victory

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 15, 2003

sermon on the importance and efficacy of the Real Presence in the Lord’s Supper

The Feast of Victory What comes to your mind when you hear the word “feast”? I tend to think of a big table of about 10 to 15 people, all seated around a huge turkey, with cranberries and mashed potatoes. There’s nothing like the smell and the taste of freshly cooked meat between your teeth, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do We Need Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002

We need Jesus because we need to be changed by God!

A person who knew nothing about football was taken by a friend to a college football game. The friend explained the game as clearly as possible before they arrived. As the officials met with the captains of both teams for the coin toss, the football fan was asked by the clueless friend what was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Better Covenant Series

Contributed by Jeff Culver on Jan 2, 2003

In Jer. 31:31, a new covenant was prophecied. In Christ, it is fulfilled. This is a communion service.

The Better Covenant Heb. 7:22 Dec. 1 2002 am I. Jer. 31:31-32 The promise of a better covenant a. vs. 31 The time is coming… 1. A thing of the future 2. God will make a new covenant 3. With both Israel and Judah. b. vs. 32 It will not be like the Old Covenant 1. It will be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-32, Hebrews 7:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Scapegoat

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 5, 2003

Two innocent goats, and one sacrifice--one to receive what we deserve, the other to carry our sins away.

“Our Scapegoat” Leviticus 16:6-10, 20-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:1-9, Leviticus 16:6-22

Denomination: Congregational

Communion

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 25, 2003

A call to communion

II Cor. 11:23-29 Communion is a time to: Remember: “The Master Jesus, on the night of His betrayal, took bread. Having given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, broken for you. Do this to remember me.” After supper, he did the same thing with the cup: “This is my blood, my new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: *other

Let Us Go From Being Full Of Apprehension To Being Filled With Peacefulness

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 30, 2003

Keeping our eyes on Jesus brings peace.

LET US GO FROM BEING FULL OF APPREHENSION TO BEING FILLED WITH PEACEFULNESS Can you imagine in your mind the face of Jesus? When he was around children you see a smile on his face. When he found that his friend had died the Bible says that there were tears in his eyes. When Jesus was awakened ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Times And The Season

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Feb 1, 2003

Reflections on the Columbia Disaster

The Times and the Seasons 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 I remember, as many of you do, 1957. We each remember ift for many different reasons. Television was new in my hometown. Cable had found it way to that part of Texas. The world was opening up and it was opening at a time that I was growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Biblical Significance Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A communion message.

THE BIBLICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Matthew 26:26-30 INTRO: Before the Lord Jesus Christ left the earth, he established two ordinances for the local church. They are Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. Neither ordinance has any saving power, but rather, baptism is an ordinance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Real Presence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 14, 2003

The power of the Lord’s Last Supper is lost on many of us because we fail to understand Jesus’ use of the word Cup; this sermon reveals how the Disciples understood Jesus saying "This is my body" and "Drink this to commemorate me."

REAL PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST AT EUCHARIST UNDERSTOOD AS OATH, SACRAMENTUM. It is impossible in a short space to convey all that should be said on this subject. It would be easy, for me to be misunderstood, because I can only express part of my understanding of this subject in a short space. So ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-45, Mark 14:1-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Communion

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

Because of Jesus’ death on the cross and resurrection from the tomb, eternal life is available to all who receive of Jesus Christ.

COMMUNION In the Old Testament, there was a time that was called “Passover”. Much of the symbols we have with our Communion come from that time of celebration. In the Passover meal, the bread had a particular significance. When the Hebrew women made their household bread, they took a piece of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:13, Exodus 13:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Last Supper

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 19, 2003

Communion is not merely a ritual. It is fellowship and involvement in the life of Christ and His Body, "The Church".

THE LAST SUPPER 1 COR. 11:17-34 Pastor Greg Mc Donald But in giving this instruction, I do not praise you, because you come together not for the better but for the worse. 18 For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that divisions exist among you; and in part, I believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, 1 Corinthians 11:20-33