Sermons on Sacrament: showing 196-210 of 2,836

Religious Freedom, Fundamental Human Right Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2016

Religious freedom is a fundamental human right that is not restricted to the confines of a church.

Thursday in Third Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Those of us who are blessed to be in the Catholic church for many decades tend to take for granted our sacramental realities, especially the Blessed Eucharist. I recall reading about a Muslim who, though totally without faith in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Catholic

The Ministry: Luck Of The Draw?

Contributed by Robert Baker on May 31, 2003

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, series B, focusing on Christ’s gift of the called and ordained ministry to His church for the forgiveness of sins.

7Easter2003b "The Luck of the Draw” Acts 1:15-26 June 1, 2003 © 2003, Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, FL Our reading from Acts this morning, recording the selection of Matthias to take the place of Judas among the twelve apostles, might have struck us as, well, a little bit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Examine Yourself Before Partaking Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 26, 2011

In this lesson we learn that we are to examine ourselves before partaking the Lord's Supper.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of proper Christian worship, and for the past two weeks we have been looking at the Lord’s Supper as an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Visual Aids Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Aug 12, 2001

The significance of the Stones at Gilgal.

Studies in Joshua Study 6 – Ch 4 & 5 Visual Aids Introduction From time to time when I speak to the children on a Sabbath morning during the children’s address, I will bring along with me some form of visual aid – maybe a personal walkman, or a hiking boot or a doll or whatever. And of course the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Tells You Who You Are?

Contributed by George Durham on Aug 24, 2016

John 15:16; 1 John 5:13; Mark 10:14 Baptism is God's initiative of Grace reaching all those created, even infants, & sinners.

WHO TELLS YOU WHO YOU ARE? John 15:16; 1 John 5:13; Mark 10:14 We Receive Our Identity From Others, From + Expectations Of Friends & Colleagues, From + Labels Society Puts Upon Us, & From + Influence Of Family. To become Christian is to receive a NEW IDENTITY. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

A Spirit Filled Confession Of Faith

Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 31, 2009

A sermon for the festival of Pentecost, Series B. Preached 5/31/2009 @ Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It was also Confirmation Sunday at Our Saviour’s.

This morning we have two very important things going on as a part of our worship service. The most obvious is that today is Confirmation Sunday. For the last two years, Jake, Samantha, Ethan, Elizabeth, Emily, Miranda, and Lexie have gone through careful instruction with me in the basics of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

What We Believe About Communion Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 20, 2004

What Christians Believe about the Lord’s Supper from a Methodist perspective.

SLIDE 1 Welcome, attendance pads, prayer God of powerful voice, speak once again your words of majesty and love. So often we hear only sounds of uncertainty and anxiety; we long to sense your powerful presence among us. To those who feel fear and powerlessness, speak your life-giving words, “Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Real Presence Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2015

What do we mean when we say Christ is truly present in the Holy Eucharist?

From time to time you may be asked if you are a “Bible-believing Christian.” There’s no reason why a committed Catholic has to say “no” to that question. We believe that the Sacred Scriptures–all seventy-three books–are divinely inspired and true. What ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-58

Denomination: Catholic

Be Prepared

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Aug 11, 2001

What to say when you are found sleeping at your desk - Be prepared for the Kingdom of Heaven arriving unexpectedly: preparation through Baptism and the Eucharist.

Sermon: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Parish Mass with Holy Baptism Text: Luke 12:32-48 +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Be Prepared! The motto of the Scouting Movement. It is a motto which would serve us all well this morning, as we should be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Shepherd's Heart Goes Out To You

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 2, 2009

Come, hear your Shepherd, Jesus Christ, calling to you. His heart goes out to shepherdless sheep. What comfort and care his voice brings in his Word and Sacrament! Parts: A. He makes you his first concern. B. He takes care of you as his voice teaches you.

Text: Mark 6:30-34 Theme: The Shepherd’s Heart Goes Out to You A. He makes you his first concern B. He takes care of you as his voice teaches you Season: Pentecost 9b Date: August 2, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/The-Shepherd_s-Heart-Goes-Out-to-You-Mark6_30-34.html Grace ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Lutheran

A Meal To Remember

Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 17, 2002

A communion sermon about the importance of remembering.

TOPIC: ?A Meal To Remember? TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 He looked so small, lying in his hospital bed. The disease had ravaged his body, causing him to loose weight. He couldn?t have weighed more than 90 pounds soaking wet. The most recent bad news had taken its toll, as well. His mood had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

Divine Lessons From Israel's History

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 10, 2010

What can we learn for our lives today from what happened to Israel as they left Egypt and went through the desert? A. Christ lavishes his spiritual blessings on all of us B. Warning! Don't arrogantly abuse his goodness C. Only his faithfulness sustains us

Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Theme: Divine Lessons From Israel's History A. Christ lavishes his spiritual blessings on all of us B. Warning! Don't arrogantly abuse his goodness C. Only his faithfulness sustains us Season: Lent 3c Date: March 7, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Table Talk Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 16, 2006

Holy Communion may be understood as communication of Christ to the Christian; thus table talk may be a more comprehensible way of expressing that Christ meets us at Eucharist than the popular understanding of transubstantiation.

2nd after Epiphany B Table Talk Psalm 139__1-17 Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Do We Still Need Baptism?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 27, 2016

In this passage Jesus teaches us: 1. The Importance of Baptism 2. The Transformational Nature of Baptism 3. Our Baptismal Identity. This is a message that speaks of the sacredness of Christian baptism.

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Theme: Baptism Title: Do we still need baptism? Proposition: In this passage Jesus teaches us: 1. The Importance of Baptism 2. The Transformational Nature of Baptism 3. Our Baptismal Identity Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ who came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Purpose Of The Church (Part 1)

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 28, 2000

The Great Commission gives the church both life and purpose

The Purpose of the Church (Part 1) Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction I. Louis Pasteur A. The creation of the vaccine 1. Pasteur’s time was deadly a.) 1000’s died each year from rabies b.) Pasteur worked for years on the first vaccine 2. The first major experiment a.) Pasteur was going to test the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God