Sermons on Remove This Cup:

The Upward Call

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 15, 2022

With the year 2022 I want to encourage you to turn the page the past and focus on the future and accept the upward call

Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: 1. Illustration – Recently, a Taiwanese tourist visiting Australia was so engrossed by her Facebook page on her smartphone that she walked right off the pier plunging twenty feet into the icy waters of the ocean below. Rescue workers were called and after ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did God Do Wrong To Kill All The Canaanites?

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 17, 2024

Numerous times during my career, unbelievers have used God's judging the Canaanites as an excuse not to believe in God. They insinuate that God did evil in executing the people, particularly the children. Let's correct the view; God did the just thing!

DID GOD DO WRONG TO KILL ALL THE CANAANITES? Genesis 15:16 INTRODUCTION A. REMOVING A STUMBLING BLOCK Numerous times during my career, unbelievers have used God's judging the Canaanites as an excuse not to believe in God. They insinuate that God did evil in executing the people of Canaan, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Father Like You.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 20, 2023

To a devout Jew the words of Jesus were blasphemy. Making oneself equal with God. Finally, Jesus reveals a Father like His. How does that sound? -A father like you!

A Father Like You. John 5:19-23NKJV An atheist said to a Quaker, “have you ever seen God?’ ‘Have you ever felt God?’ ‘Have you ever smelled God?’ ‘And you say you have God!” After a long pause, the Quaker ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-23, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Shall Not Want PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the themes of God's love, provision, and protection as illustrated in Psalm 23, emphasizing that we are never alone in our trials as long as we are anchored to God.

Good morning, church family. Today we're diving back into one of the most beloved and cherished passages in the entire Bible, Psalm 23. We'll be exploring the rich themes of God's love for us, His provision for us, and His protection of us. A.C. Dixon said, "In Jesus Christ on the Cross there is ...read more

Topics: Cares, Me

The Lord's Supper: A Time Of Celebration

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Apr 22, 2003

THE LORD’ SUPPER: A TIME OF CELEBRATION A. WELCOME TODAY, IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST!! 1. We gather here to day to celebrate, to worship, and to proclaim the greatness of our God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ. B. To

THE LORD’ SUPPER: A TIME OF CELEBRATION A. WELCOME TODAY, IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST!! 1. We gather here to day to celebrate, to worship, and to proclaim the greatness of our God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ. B. Today, we want to focus on the Lord’s Supper, what it ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Rememberance Needs To Be A Two Way Street Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study on the church and the Lord’s Supper

When the very wealthy business man Howard Hughes died, he was honored in Las Vegas in a remarkably callous way. For sixty seconds the pit bosses held their dice at the crap tables; the roulette wheels were stilled and the casinos quiet. Then a man at Desert Inn yelled, “Ok, he’s had his minute, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 16, 2004

Preparing to observe the Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:20-34 The Lord’s Supper Introduction Tonight as we prepare to observe the Lord’s Supper, I want us to examine the Lord’s teaching as He directed Paul to write in 1 Corinthians 11. I want to draw your attention particularly to verses 27 & 29. Paul said, "Wherefore whosoever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

Elementary My Dear (Pt .1) Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Sep 18, 2005

What are the elementaty, foundational truths, referred to in Hebrews 6v2? (Baptisms and laying on of hands)

Chapter 6 vv 1-3 – Elementary my dear! (Part 1) 1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Christmas Is ... Peace Series

Contributed by W F on Dec 11, 2005

Where to find peace at last.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS ... PEACE (Luke 2:14) Key verse: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favour rests" (Luke 2:14). Big Idea: Where to find some peace at last. INTRODUCTION A friend sent me this email recently ... A Wise man said to me! "The way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

Food That Really Satisfies Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Feb 6, 2004

When Jesus spoke about eating his flesh and drinking his blood, what is the real spiritual meaning he is trying to convey?

200406.ser “Food That Really Satisfies” CLBC Feb. 1/04 a.m. Subject: Salvation: Theme: The Provision of Salvation Passage: John 6: 28 - 65 Segment 1. We have come today to the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-65

Denomination: Baptist

Remain In The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 1, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you remaining in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage regular bible devotional, fellowship, Holy Communion and prayer as we remain in the LORD. IV. TEXT: Acts 2:41-42 (New Living Tr

I. EXORDIUM: Are you remaining in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage regular bible devotional, fellowship, Holy Communion and prayer as we remain in the LORD. IV. TEXT: Acts 2:41-42 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Those who believed what Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord's Supper And The Church Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 22, 2014

A sermon on the Lord's Supper or Communion (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 10 Sacramentally Participating, pg. 255- 265)

HoHum: Have children come up front and do children’s minute with them: Objects needed: A piece of string, a pad of Post-It Notes, an electronic pocket calendar (Kindle), a throw away communion cup and a piece of communion bread Do you ever have trouble remembering things? Of course you do. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christcame To Be A Servant

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

Christ came to be an example of servanthood, so that we may learn how to be a servant to others.

CHRIST CAME TO BE A SERVANT MATTHEW 2:17-28 WHEN IT COMES TO UNDERSTANDING THE STORY OF ADVENT, IT IS NECESSARY TO LOOK AT THE LIFE OF JESUS AFTER HE WAS BORN. AS WE STUDY HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY WE WILL FIND PURPOSE FOR OUR OWN, BECAUSE AS CHRISTIANS WE HAVE CHRIST IN US. COLOSSIANS 1:24-29 NOW I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering When We Weren't There

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 8, 2002

Much of our worship is designed to help us remember what God has done for us. But what about when we weren’t there?

Did you know that a lot of what we do in our Sunday worship service is designed to remind us of things God has done? One of the most central matters of worship is the Lord’s Supper and even our table has the words “This do in rememberance of me” engraved on the front. David Bible sent me a cute ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communion: What's It About?

Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 18, 2007

This message is to look at a basic understanding of Communion/Lord’s Supper,to understand why it was instituted, and what it means to us today.

The Lord’s Supper / Communion / Eucharist > it’s called by many names but they all refer to this time where we join together as a group of believers to remember what Christ has done for us. In most Protestant churches it is one of two Sacraments (sacred rites); In Catholic and Orthodox churches it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational