Sermons on Rejoicing In The Lord:

Why Communion? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon examining why we observe communion at Central Christian Church.

A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, everyone turned to the right facing a blank white wall, and they sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to the church was confused by this and asked, “Why do you do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-33, 1 Corinthians 11:14-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

What Does It Mean – Do This In Remembrance Of Me?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 2, 2008

Remember His 1. Word 2. Work 3. Worth

Veterans Day – is a day to remember the sacrifices of eight million who died in the First World War. It is observed on 11 November at 11:00 to recall the end of World War I - 1918 (90 years ago). A war to end all wars Some veterans bear visible signs of their service: a missing limb, a jagged ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

Remebering The Redeemer

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 16, 2009

A brief outline of a sermon given before taking the Lord’s Supper. The core of the supper is remembering our Savior, all of us need to revisit the cross and examine our lives and hearts.

It is vitally important that the things we do as a church never become empty ritual. Jesus came to fulfill the Old Testament ritual Law and open access to God by way of His once for all sacrifice as the lamb of God. It is far to easy for baptism to become about numbers than about someones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Presence (Incarnation Today)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005

Communion is an incarnation of Christ

[Hebrews, Chapter 1, Verses 1 through 3] Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Conception Of Evil

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005

Temptation is nothing more than a test of what we love more

Title: Conception of Evil Text: “Lead us not into Temptation, but deliver us from Evil” + Jas 1:13-15 & 4:4-8 FCF: The only way to resist temptation is dwell on how much better is the love of Christ. Intro: A wise friend of mine put it best. “Jesus promised to deliver us from our enemies. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Meditation No. 8_sacrifice, Not Self-Preservation (John 12:23-28) Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Dec 27, 2005

When we consider gift-wrap, it gives us an interesting perspective on the real meaning of Christmas. When God gave us the gift of His son, He gave Him to be put to death and to be sacrificed for the sins of mankind. God did not intend to give us a pretty

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Charismatic

Open Your Ears To See The Savior

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 3, 2006

Open Your Ears to See the Savior 1) In Bethlehem’s Babe 2) In the Lord’s Supper (adapted from sermon by Jonathan Werre)

All little Johnny got from Grandma this Christmas was a piece of paper. It wasn’t even pretty paper like a Christmas card. It was just a dull grey sheet with lots of writing. There wasn’t even room to draw a picture on it. What good was such a paper to a five year old? As Johnny mumbled his thanks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Communes Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 10, 2006

This is the first three sermons inspired by the book Come to the Table by John Mark Hicks

The God Who Communes 10/23/05 Note: CofC=Churches of Christ. The introduction is somewhat specific to practices of communion in the Church of Christ. Introduction: What have we lost in communion? 1. Lord’s Supper in CofC. I knew a couple when I attended the Huntsville CofC that showed up for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ