Sermons on Spirit Of The Lord:

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

What's With The Crackers And Juice? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 25, 2002

Forth of Five in series on Why Do We Do What We Do? So what is the idea with a little bit of bread and a tiny cup of grape juice? Is it really the body and blood of Jesus and if it is why is this a sacred thing for Christians. What is the purpose? Who

So what is the idea with a little bit of bread and a tiny cup of grape juice? Is it really the body and blood of Jesus and if it is why is this a sacred thing for Christians. What is the purpose? Who is it for? What is it about? The Last Supper Most people are familiar with Leonardo Devinci’s ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-51, Colossians 1:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Need Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002

We need Jesus because we need to be changed by God!

A person who knew nothing about football was taken by a friend to a college football game. The friend explained the game as clearly as possible before they arrived. As the officials met with the captains of both teams for the coin toss, the football fan was asked by the clueless friend what was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Clean Hands

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 31, 2002

In every person’s makeup there are certain ideas about God which we hold as truth unchallengeable; our beliefs, which are not up for discussion. Psalm 24 ought to be that.

December 29, 2002 In every person’s makeup there are certain ideas about God which we hold as truth unchallengeable; our beliefs, which are not up for discussion. Psalm 24 ought to be that. It was written to be sung antiphonally in worship. The soloist states the first phrase, the congregation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Better Covenant Series

Contributed by Jeff Culver on Jan 2, 2003

In Jer. 31:31, a new covenant was prophecied. In Christ, it is fulfilled. This is a communion service.

The Better Covenant Heb. 7:22 Dec. 1 2002 am I. Jer. 31:31-32 The promise of a better covenant a. vs. 31 The time is coming… 1. A thing of the future 2. God will make a new covenant 3. With both Israel and Judah. b. vs. 32 It will not be like the Old Covenant 1. It will be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-32, Hebrews 7:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Scapegoat

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 5, 2003

Two innocent goats, and one sacrifice--one to receive what we deserve, the other to carry our sins away.

“Our Scapegoat” Leviticus 16:6-10, 20-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:1-9, Leviticus 16:6-22

Denomination: Congregational

True Satisfaction: The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 27, 2002

A reminder that true satisfaction is only found through faith in Jesus.

True Satisfaction: The Bread of Life (John 6—Communion) I. Christ Came To Meet Our Felt Needs A. Jesus recognized that the crowd was needy and He met their need B. He knows about our felt needs and came to supply them II. Too Often We Focus Only on Our Felt Needs A. We live as though our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-71

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Don't Guess! Take The Test

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Dec 6, 2000

Examine yourself before the Lord’s Supper.

I Cor.11:28 & II Cor.13:5 DON’T GUESS, TAKE THE TEST INTRO: The owner of a large warehouse was concerned about his profit margin, and he decided to make an on site inspection. He saw a young man leaning up against a wall apparently not working. The owner said to him, "How much do you make per ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, 2 Corinthians 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Jesus Faithfully Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

The importance of the Lord’s Supper in maintaining your relationship with Jesus.

REMEMBERING JESUS FAITHFULLY MARK 14:12-26 How is your memory? I heard of an older couple that was having some trouble remembering so they signed up to take a memory course together. A few months later the husband was out working in his garden when a neighbor stopped by and began to talk to him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genuine Food And Drink

Contributed by Eric Stefanski on Aug 23, 2003

Jesus is our genuine Food and Drink; nothing else satisfies, but he both makles alive and sustains!

How can we receive: Genuine Food and Drink? Saint John 6:51-58 Introduction If you look through last week’s bestseller list under non-fiction books, you’ll find that three of them were from the same author: the late Dr. Atkins. In fact, diet books and cookbooks generally make up the greater share ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, Romans 10:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

You Were Shaped For God's Service Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 6, 2003

Part of a series on Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life. Worship without service is idolatry; fellowship without service is self-indulgence; discipleship without service is perfectionism. Pay the price of service.

Not long ago an insurance salesman called, wanting to sell me long-term care insurance. I was tempted to tell him I had an unbeatable plan for long-term care, called heaven, but I didn’t. Not this time, anyway, because some aches and pains we had been feeling did remind us that we might actually ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sudden Impact 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2003

When Jesus called himself “I Am” in the Gospel of John it created a sudden impact upon the listeners of that day and especially to the religious leaders of the day. Whenever Jesus said “I Am’ it became a sudden impact moment for all who heard it.

Sudden Impact Thesis: When Jesus called himself “I Am” in the Gospel of John it created a sudden impact upon the listeners of that day and especially to the religious leaders of the day. Whenever Jesus said “I Am’ it became a sudden impact moment for all who heard it. Texts: John 6:35: 35Then ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-15, John 6:25-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adoration At This Time In Your Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 15, 2003

How to properly partake of the Lord’s Supper

Adoration AT this time in your life. In a sense, today we are having a “thanks dinner”. We are recalling what Jesus did for us on the cross by rejoicing at a sacred time which Jesus gave us to do. We are going to Worship around the Table. Our whole lives are to be an act of adoration, based on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

"The Significance Of Communion In The 21st Century" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 16, 2003

What is the significance of communion for me personally?

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches October 5, 2003 “The Significance of Communion in the 21st Century” Luke 22:17-20 INTRODUCTION: 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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:17-20, Luke 22:17-22

Denomination: Methodist

I Shall Never See The Greatest Tree

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2003

For World Communion Sunday: Jesus’ vision of the Kingdom is large, but the weakness of the church makes it unlikely we shall see it fulfilled. Yet we must affirm the small beginnings that are being made, even by us, for they have potential, when they are

So how do you feel about trees? Did Hurricane Isabel change your feelings about living in a city of trees? When some of them fell on the power lines and cut you off – our house was out for six whole days – how did you feel about trees? I didn’t ask you how you felt about Pepco. That’s another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Baptist