Sermons on Serve Tables:

An Invitation To The Lord's Table Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2007

The Apostle to the Gentiles stated principles to guide worship at the Lord’s Table. The question for believers is whether we are following what the Apostle taught.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-22 AN INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE “In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dinner Is Served

Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Aug 15, 2001

God has prepared a banquet for His people. The question then for us is, How hungry are we for the things of God?

DINNER IS SERVED By Dr. Larry A. Bergeron Matthew 5:6 Red Bay COG / June 10, 2001 / PM INTRODUCTORY REMARKS The title of the message this evening is DINNER IS SERVED. How many of you know that God has prepared a banquet table, full of the things of God? Listen again to 2 Peter 1:3 3His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Church Of God

A Look At The Lord's Table

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

The Lord’s Table is a powerful occasion for faith’s confession. In partaking we not only confess before heaven that we believe, but also that we have not forgotten.

Title: A Look at the Lord’s Table Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Date: February 4, 1996 1. Conduct: {17} Now in giving these instructions I do not praise you, since you come together not for the better but for the worse. {18} For first of all, when you come together as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come To The Lord's Table

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Our Savior invites us to partake of his body and blood at his table as a proclamation of the forgiveness that is ours made possible through his death.

Maundy Thursday was a significant day in the life of our Savior. Many important things happened in Jesus’ life on this evening. On the first Maundy Thursday Jesus prayed to his Father so intensely that his sweat was as drops of blood. On this night our Savior was betrayed by Judas with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Communion Of The Lord's Table

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 8, 2003

The term "communion" can appropriately be applied to "The Lord’s Supper". This outline sets forth the four-fold aspects of that communion.

THE COMMUNION OF THE LORD’S TABLE "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? I Corinthians 10:16. IT IS A SUPERNAL COMMUNION Supernal: "being or coming from on high". The very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16

Denomination: Baptist

Invitation To The King's Table

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003

A wonderful picture of what Communion with the LORD is all about as evidenced in the story of Jehoiachin and Evil-Merodach from 2 Kings 25.

“Invitation to the King’s Table” 2 Kings 25:27-30 A. Jehoiachin’s INCARCERATION. (v. 27a) John 8:34; Romans 6:12-13, 16 i. His bondage to Sin. John 8:34; Jeremiah 13:23; Psalm 51:5; Genesis 6:5; 8:21 ii. His bondage to Satan. John 8:44; 1 John 3:8, 10 iii. His bondage to Sin Cursed Earth. Romans ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 25:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Dogs Under The Table!"

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 21, 2004

Situations have a way of taking the wind out of your sail! Parenting can be tough, especially when one of your own is hurting and there’s no help to be found. Good news, there is hope and it’s found in Christ.

"Dogs under the Table!" Mark 7:28 Introduction I. Recently I met up with a long time friend at a conference in my home town. I hadn’t seen him for several years and during our reunion I discovered he had lost his nine year old daughter who had been struck by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:28

Denomination: Baptist

Eating At Jesus' Table

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 31, 2004

Description of the Last Supper for celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

I. The Last Supper was a Passover meal. A. It was traditionally eaten in Jerusalem 1. After dark 2. Except the diaspora – they could eat where they were B. It was a family gathering 1. In a home – hence the need for Jesus to find a room 2. The elders (father or grandfather) usually lead the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come To The Table Of Worship

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

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Come to the table of worship. Acts 2:42-47 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ September 19, 2002 I can remember when I was in college I was on the school meal plan. Now great lakes tries very hard but I never was a big fan of the way that they would cook food. In fact I thought ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sitting At The Kings Table"

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 24, 2006

This message shows how wonderful grace is to the needy.

SITTING AT THE KINGS TABLE (A picture of Grace) TEXT: II Samuel 9:1-10-4) Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: Grace is a wonderful thing. It is wonderful because it is so Amazing. It is wonderful because it is Atoning. It is wonderful because it is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Feasting At The Table Of Grace Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Joseph demonstrated great grace when he invited his brothers to eat with him--the same grace Jesus offered the Canaanite woman, and the same grace He offers you.

Texts: Genesis 45:1-15 Date: Sunday, August 18, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell When we began our study of Genesis back at the end of May, we learned who the Main Character was. In Genesis chapter 1, we watched as the Author of the play also made Himself known as the Set-designer, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Celebrating The Lord's Table Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

Spiritual Disciplines: Celebrating the Lord’s Table There is a story told of a little church that had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. When they sang the Gloria Patri they stood, turned to the right facing a blank white wall and sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Looking Across The Table Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2009

The 1st thing Andrew does after meeting Jesus is go get his brother. In fact, that’s what Andrew does this every time he turns around... he brings people to Jesus. But many Christians don’t do that. Why?

OPEN: How many of you receive our Church Newsletter? Now, here is a test question… what is it called? (“The Logansport Link”) Right underneath that title is this phrase: “Linking Man to God through Jesus Christ” That is our goal as a church. And that is our objective as Christians: Linking the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"There's Room At The Table"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 30, 2003

Luke 14 Jesus describes the Kingdom of god as a Great Banquet Table. Who belongs at the table and how inclusive is the table?

“There’s Room at the Table” -The Kingdom of God is like a Great Banquet Table- Luke 14:1-24 In this passage of scripture Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is like a banquet. The Kingdom of God is like having a great party. The social life of Jesus got him into trouble. His social life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-11, Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christmas At The Kitchen Table

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 11, 2007

Can you make room in your homes and families for Jesus this Christmas season?

Christmas at the Kitchen Table Luke 2:1-7 December 9, 2007 Toni and I have some friends who have two daughters the same age as our youngest two children. I’m actually amazed that we’re friends because our families are so different. We are not at opposite ends of the Annual Conference and so we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist