Sermons on Lord Supper:

Two Ordinances

Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Apr 7, 2012

This is a sermon that explains the two ordinances that Jesus left for the church to observe. Communion and baptism. This message was preached during the morning service right before a baptismal service. It also counters some myths about baptism.

Two Ordinances Matthew 3:13-17 This afternoon we are going to be having a baptismal service for those that recently have been saved and others who were saved but want to be Scripturally baptized. Praise the Lord for those that want to follow the Lord in baptism. So this morning I want to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Drunk In The Church

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 11 regarding Paul's thoughts regarding their error and their ideal.

Text: 1 Cor 11:17-34, Title: Drunk in the Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/16/11, AM A. Opening illustration: In spite of his tendency to project sometimes speculative imaginative scenarios in his more popular study You Wretched Corinthians! Hans Frör well captures the connection between 11:2–16 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Until He Comes

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 4, 2013

Just what are we to do until Christ comes? The answer may be surprising.

“Until He Comes” 1 Cor. 11:17-34 The mother sternly scolds her child, “You wait until your father gets home!” Until he comes the child frets and fears. A major company announces a new CEO is scheduled to arrive on the job at the end of the year. Employees, meanwhile, are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happened To Your Joy?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 2, 2010

A communion sermon emphasizing joy as a barometer of our walk with Christ;

WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR JOY? Galatians 4:15 NOTE: This sermon was preached in tandem with Pastor Ken's associate pastor of Congregational Care. Pastor Gary's portion is provided only in rough outline. Sermon Objective: A communion sermon emphasizing joy as a barometer of our walk with Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Nazarene

Lame Feet

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

A Communion Sermon based on Mephibosheth

LAME FEET II Samuel 9 2 Samuel 9:1 - 13 (NKJV) 1Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of Christ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

Understanding compassion from Jesus’ point of view.

The Compassion of Jesus Christ Part 1 The Book of Mark Mark 7:31- 8:10 I. Introduction A. How do you define compassion? 1. The Merriam- Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines it this way: sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it 2. Vine’s expository ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is more than just getting a ticket to heaven.

The Cost of Discipleship The Book of Mark Mark 8:34-37 I. Introduction: A. Background 1. Jesus has just told the disciples in an unambiguous way that He was going to die soon. a) No longer in parables or symbols. 2. They had reacted negatively toward that revelation as demonstrated by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness & The Dawn

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 11, 2010

❶ Darkness Smoothers Us ❷ Light Transforms Us

- Photo from space of Earth at night - Where artificial light is and is not - Astronomers hate light around them - They call it Light Pollution John 3:19KJV And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Broken Bread

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 25, 2010

A communion message regarding the Body of Christ.

John 6:31-35 [31] Our fathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written, 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.' [32] Then Jesus said to them, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. [33] For the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:31-35

Holy Communion: Your Heavenly Brother’s Last Will & Testament Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 22, 2010

How did Holy Communion come about? What does its mean that we have been named as it beneficiaries?

“Gifts and Giggles from the Grave” That is the title of an internet article about wacky wills and bizzare bequests (money.aol.com). Here’s a sampling. Economist Jeremy Bentham left a large fortune to the University College in London on condition that his preserved corpse annually “attend” the board ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Body Vs. Machine

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2007

In his book Ghost Soldiers, Hampton Sides tells of a dramatic mission during World War II. On January 28, 1945, hand-selected Army Rangers and Filipino resistance slipped 30 miles behind enemy lines to rescue 513 American and British POW’s who had spent three years in a hellish prison camp near the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Communion: A Time To Look...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 18, 2009

Communion message

Communion: A Time to Look… 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 August 9, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." NOTE: MUCH OF WHAT I SHARE IN THIS MESSAGE IS FROM "THE NIV APPLICATION COMMENTARY." Me: Most of you know that before coming to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Apprehending The Exalted Christ Series

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

If Jesus Christ is who Paul says He is, the Jesus deserves our submission and allegiance all the days of our life.

Apprehending the Exalted Christ Colossians 1:15-23 INTRODUCTION One time at church camp, a Bible teacher decided to give the grade school aged campers who were in attendance the opportunity to ask him any question about Jesus that they had. Nobody had any idea what kind of questions he might ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Newly Designed

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 2, 2010

If we are in Christ (be in Christ) we are newly designed, changed from the inside out

Terms - New Improved - Fresh Makeover - Enhanced Version - Newly Designed - A week ago Wed. 4/21/10 - Newly designed $100 bill unveiled - 14 years in the making - Benjamin Franklin only thing the same - Green is being replaced with 3D ink - Color shifting holograms – images move - Banks get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Deacons: God's Men For The Hour Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 5, 2009

This message includes an ordination service for our new deacons follwed by them serving their first Lord’s supper. The message is directed to the new deacons and their responsibilities. The text makes it clear why we need deacons and the valuable work

Deacons: God’s Men for the Hour Acts 6:1-7 We have been studying the book of Acts now for the past ten weeks and it is in this very book that we find the origin of the office of deacon. It is not surprising that deacons were put into place due to problems that had developed in the early church . ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist