Sermons on Magnifying The Lord:

The Best Comes Last

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 3, 2007

THE BEST COMES LAST - The week ends with the weekend - Dinner ends with desert - The day ends with rest - At the end of the year is Christmas - Cross bearing is followed by crown wearing - Disowned by the world and owned by the Lord

- Wine symbol of joy in scripture Jdg 9:13 And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees? Ps 104:15And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart. Pr ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Supper And The Shepherd Psalm

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

A Lord’s Supper Devotional

THE SUPPER AND THE SHEPHERD PSALM Psalm 23 INTRO: There is a vast ignorance of the Bible, even among church folk. One fellow thought Dan and Beersheba were brother and sister. Our entering college students do not know their Bible. Sixty percent cannot name the four Gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Symbol Of Salvation

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

A Lord’s Supper Devotional.

SYMBOL OF SALVATION Ephesians 1:3-7 INTRO: I once heard the story of a Bible translator telling about his search for a word in the African dialect to translate the English word redemption or salvation. Finally, an African working with the translator suggested that he use the phrase, “he took our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Examination

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

A different kind of Lord’s Supper devotional.

A TIME FOR EXAMINATION 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRO: It is traditional in many churches to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the year. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Communion

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 9, 2007

Short message of what Communion should call to our minds.

Communion Sunday Matt 26.20-30 Why do we observe Communion Sunday? To remember. To remind us of what Christ went through on the cross to forgive our sins. He did so willingly. READ—Isa 50.5-6; 52.14; Matt 26.67-68; 27.27-30; Isa 53.1-12. We need to remember the suffering of Jesus. We need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

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

Rightly Obsrving The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

When we celebrate communion, it must be done with the right attitudes and purposes if it is to honor Jesus.

. Illus of footwashing in Alabama town • Several churches got together once a year to do it • Got out of hand- carnival, drunkenness, sex, rowdiness • Have to hire extra policemen each year • Started good, degenerated into something sinful. 2. Same thing had happened in Corinth. Lord’s supper was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Three "R's" Of Communion

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2008

Communion message

The Three “R’s” of Communion Luke 22:19-20 May 4, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction My intention for today was to continue in Matthew 20, finishing that chapter where Jesus has compassion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Apr 6, 2006

In this message, we shall consider the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ that we must always remember, namely: God’s PROMISE, God’s PROVISION, and God’s PLAN.

INTRODUCTION This week there were huge demonstrations in major cities of America. They were mostly in support of illegal immigrants. The core of the national debate is what to do with the 11 million illegal immigrants in the country. One side wants to throw them out and the other side wants to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 102 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

This prayer is an expression of dependence upon God and confidence in His character. Jesus teaching concerning prayer is discussed.

Prayer 102 Matthew 6:5-15 3-6-05 Intro Everything you and I need for a happy, fulfilling life is found in the Lord’s Prayer. We need relationship with God which is inherent in the beginning of the prayer, “Our Father”. We need God’s will to be done in our lives. And we are taught to pray, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-15

Denomination: Charismatic

The Eucharist And Personal Transformation

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 12, 2006

When we receive the body and blood of Christ, we are pledging to commit ourselves to alleviate the hunger in the world.

I watched the Oscar winning movie, “Gandhi” years ago when I was a school student. But one scene remains vivid in my memory. After Gandhiji returned from South Africa and started getting involved in the struggle of Independence of India, he made a journey all over the country to see and live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Catholic

The Battlefield Wounds Of Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 14, 2006

Jesus means for the Communion service to be a lot more than just a religious observance, but to keep fresh in our minds the act of sacrificial love He has for us.

Turn your Bibles to Matthew 27: 28 – 31 Title: The Battlefield Wounds of Christ Theme: Remembering His Cost was Our Gain Introduction: When I first got started in the Arabian Horse business, my parents and I attended a special coronation celebration for a beautiful Arabian Stallion. On a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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