Sermons on sacred communion:

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

Communion Service

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010

SIMPLE INTRO TO A COMMUNION SERVICE

COMMUNION SERVICE William Akehurst, BA HSWC Luke 22:1-23 'His Body Given for Us' All through the old testament, We see the indication and prophesy of the coming Messiah. The one who is to come as promised by God the Father. We are familiar with the passage from John 3.16 that God LOVED us so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion In A Tree

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 25, 2010

What a very old oak tree can teach us about communion in the church

Galatians 5:1, 13-25 1 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. ----------------- 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Communion? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Explains the purpose and meaning of communion from a Methodist theological persepctive

Why Communion? 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Image: Nathan Hale Nathan Hale was a young man who had every prospect for a happy and fulfilling life. He was very well educated for his day—a Yale graduate in an era when very few went to college. He was vividly remembered and admired by his acquaintances ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

Communion Service Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006

Jesus once spoke to His disciples about their FLESH. In Matthew 26, He gave them a very stern warning. He said, "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the FLESH (sarx) is weak."

Communion Service Text: John 6:41 thru 56 Prayer: Prepare us to receive Holy Communion. As we begin this time of Communion, let us be mindful that we are to share in the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. COMMUNION SERVICE - I Corinthians 11:23 thru 26 Jesus once ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Communion Experience

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 27, 2006

The effects of sin, forgiveness and grace in the communion experience.

A Communion Experience August 27, 2006 Sin= Actions by which humans rebel against God. Sin is universal “Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious ideal,” Romans 3:23 (Living) “The Lord commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the Lord our God, so that we might ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Principles Of Communion

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006

Communion is a time of celebration, remembrance, fellowship and recommitment to God and to one another. I think we take the “Lord’s Supper” to lightly in the life of the “modern Church”; in so doing we diminish the spiritual impact on our lives as individ

The Principles of Communion For The Believer and unbeliever “Should I or should I not partake” Luke 22: 14-23 John 13:18-30 Intro: Communion is a time of celebration, remembrance, fellowship and recommitment to God and to one another. I think we take the “Lord’s Supper” to lightly in the life of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Communion With God

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 28, 2006

Communion: To share thoughts and feelings

Turn to John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. Today I want to talk about communion. We are going to partake of communion or "the Lords Supper" later ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Communion Series

Contributed by George Rennau on Oct 4, 2006

through Holy Communion we keep central in our church and central in our life the work of Christ upon the cross…

Communion According to "Christian Standard" – A publication dedicated to the restoration of New Testament Christianity, its doctrines, its ordinances, and its fruits. www.christianstandard.com a recent report says, Some congregations have dropped the communion service from the regular morning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving Communion

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 27, 2011

Jesus said these elements before us today are SYMBOLIC of His body and blood. There’s no saving power in these elements, and none will be saved today by partaking. This is a time of remembrance. But first, there are several things we need to bring to th

Thanksgiving Communion John 6; I Corinthians 10:16-11:31 16 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Communion With God Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

blessing is the gift of the Holy Spirit not only renewed their bodies and spirits to carry on the mission of Jesus but now gave them the last thing needed to carry on the work of Jesus, the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Now they are complete to b

Communion with God Acts 2:1-11 We’re in a series looking at the Holy Spirit and how you can have a more intimate relationship with God. The Book of the Acts of the Apostles is really about the Holy Spirit’s interaction with the Apostles. The beginning of that story is the Day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Communion Meditation Series

Contributed by Seth Alexander on Apr 2, 2015

a Communion Meditation to go along with sermon series

1 John 5:1-5 1. Last week we talked about knowing our adversary. We learned the Satan is defeatable. a. But the question remains: How is Satan defeatable? b. The simple answer to that question is this: by Jesus and Jesus alone c. I think many of us have that all American spirit. Work hard, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Communion Cup

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

A short reflection on the significance of the Cup.

THE COMMUNION CUP. Matthew 26:27-28. Each of the four cups of the Passover meal was associated with a line of Exodus 6:6-7. The third cup is linked to the words “I will redeem you.” Jesus took this cup, and invested it with new meaning. Instead of the blood of the original Passover lamb, it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beauty Of Communion

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2014

In His presence we find His purpose. There is a refreshing to the weary, a hope for the hopeless... May the Dew of God be yours.

THERE IS GREAT BEAUTY IN COMMUNION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hosea 14:5 I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon. I. COMMUNION IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL... WE LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL WHILE BURIED IN THE TRENCHES IN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Communion

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 22, 2014

christmas communion

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5

Denomination: *other