Sermons about Maunday Thursday

Not Even For An Hour?

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 24, 2008

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Not even for an hour could the disciples stay awake and keep watch with Christ. What about us? How difficult is it for us to stay awake and alert to Christ’s commands?

Not Even for an Hour? Matthew 26:36-56 Maundy Thursday 2008 It was the night before Easter 1994. I was a senior in college and at 8:00 p.m. I decided to make the 5 hour drive home to spend Easter with my family. Of course, I hadn’t packed or done any of that, so it was probably almost 9:00 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend?

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 24, 2008

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Judas’ betrayal of Jesus serves as a wake-up call of how close we can come to God’s kingdom and still be lost.

How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend? John 13:2, 18-30; Luke 22:1-6, 21-23, 47-48 INTRO. From Walter Wangerin, The Book of God, pp. 765-767. As he went, more and more people threw their garments down in the road before him. It became a garment of clothing and praise. People ran back to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Never Changes

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 27, 2008

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People change their minds, but Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

This has been a trying week for Jesus. On the first day of the Week there were shouts of excitement as Jesus rode upon the donkey into Jerusalem. The great crowd gathered around Jesus, some spreading their clothing upon the road and others cutting and gathering palm branches and spreading them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Trial Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 15, 2008

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Every single one of these men - Judas, Peter, The Sanhedrin, believe that they are faithful, and they appear faithful to those around them. But appearing to be spiritual, appearing to be faithful is neither spiritual nor faithful, it only appears to be.

Jesus, an innocent man, is arrested in an olive grove and now stands ready to be condemned to death – there is no doubt about the outcome. How did it all come to this? How did it come to this, that the most theologically adept men of the day sat ready to condemn an innocent man, they sat ready to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-72

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"This Is My Body Given For You"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2010

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A sermon for Maundy Thursday.

Luke 22:1-23 “This is My Body Given for You” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodiat Church, Chattanooga, TN When Jesus wanted to give His followers a way of understanding what was about to happen to Him, He didn’t give them a theory. He gave them an act to perform. Here, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Maundy Thursday Service Of Darkness (The Upper Room)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

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This is a special service of darkness, written to recreate the "upper room" feel.

MAUNDY THURSDAY The Upper Room Welcome Welcome to the upper room this fateful night… you are gathered at table with the rest of the 12. Jesus is your host… you come to celebrate the Passover meal… a meal which should be a celebration… however the atmosphere around you strange… you know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holy Thursday - The Third Cup, Our Cup Of Redemption

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 7, 2012

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At the Last Supper, Jesus and the Disciples celebrated the Passover meal together. But as they got to the 3rd of 4 cups of the passover, Jesus made a most profound statement about the cup he was holding, and the 4th cup, which he would wait to take.

2012 Holy Thursday.Holy Communion, The Cup of the New Testament Exodus 6:6-7 6 Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 29:27-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Of Love (Thursday Of The 7th Week Of Easter)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020

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Are we ready to venture into mission of love rather than our differences with others?

Reflection We read in the Acts (Acts 22:30; 23:6-11) that Paul came down and spoke as a Pharisee realising that there were two groups. They were: 1. Pharisees, & 2. Sadducees. Pharisee believed in resurrection, spirits and angels. Sadducee did not believe all three. The debate broke out ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Acts 22:30, Acts 23:6-11

Denomination: Other

Faith And Service Through Our Understanding Of Maundy Thursday

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 31, 2021

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An opportunity to reflect on some of the key themes of Maundy Thursday, as we begin to prepare for Good Friday

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen, Today we enter the Holy Triduum, the three days which changed everything. Maundy Thursday is replete with signs and symbols, so much for us to think about, and to celebrate before we sit vigil in the garden of gethsemane with Christ later ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Go! And Remember The Lamb - Maundy Thursday Communion Sermon Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 11, 2025

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Maundy Thursday, the evening Jesus gathered with His disciples, washed their feet, broke bread, and spoke words that would echo into eternity.

Go! And Remember the Lamb - Maundy Thursday Communion Sermon Introduction: A Night to Remember Church, tonight is not just another Thursday evening. Tonight is a holy moment—a sacred pause in the middle of the Passion Week. It is Maundy Thursday, the evening Jesus gathered with His disciples, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-5, Exodus 12:13, John 1:29, John 13:34-35, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Luke 22:19-20, Hebrews 9:14, Exodus 12:5-7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus’ Inn Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 17, 2023

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Maundy Thursday

Jesus’ Inn Scripture Exodus 12:1-8, Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Life is difficult for everyone including Jesus who lived in Palestine. We long for someone to massage our feet and relax us taking away our travel fatigue. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-8, Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15

Denomination: Other

His Precious Blood

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 21, 2005

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A Maundy Thursday Sermon

Maundy Thursday 1 Peter 1:18-20 "His Precious Blood" 18 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Tonight We Remember Series

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Apr 15, 2011

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A sermon for Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Two middle-aged couples were enjoying friendly conversation when one of the men asked the other, "Fred, how was the memory clinic you went to last month?" "Outstanding," Fred replied. "They taught us all the latest psychological techniques, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meal Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 1, 2021

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A sermon for Maundy Thursday.

April 1, 2021 – Maundy Thursday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 14:17-31 The Meal of Forgiveness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme for Lent this year has been forgiveness. This evening we observe the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

For You

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 7, 2023

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A Sermon for Maundy Thursday

April 6, 2023 Maundy Thursday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Matthew 26:17-30 For You Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is joy in hosting a meal. Eating is so essential to all of us. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Lutheran

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