Sermons on Table Scraps:

The Future Of The Lord's Table Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2006

The Lord’s Table not only calls us to remember the past, or to celebrate the Sacrament in the present -- it also demands that we envision the future.

There is a new day dawning at our church. The Holy Spirit is alive and at work in amazing ways at Good Shepherd. We have a new youth director coming in August. We have a new Director of Christian Education who is revitalizing our educational ministry. Our Enhancement Campaign is off to a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Act At The Table Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

We all know how to act at the dinner table what about the Lord’s table

Acts 10:1-48 How to Act at the Table Introduction A. Just for a little D.Y.K. (Did you Know) B. Did you know that when Ice cream was invented the Quakers thought that it was sinful C. According to them it had to be sinful. Nothing could taste that good a not be sinful! D. That kind of sums up the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

From The Stable To The Table

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 20, 2010

A sermon for Christmas Eve evening communion service.

Luke 2: 1 – 20 / From The Stable to the Table Intro: Many people travel at the holidays to be close to family and friends. It was no different with Mary and Joseph that first Christmas long ago. They were from the area of Bethlehem. The only difference was they were ordered home to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Prepares A Table Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 3, 2011

The table that is prepared is the highland where the sheep will spend the summer, what does it mean that God prepares this table for us.

A forest ranger is making rounds in a remote part of the wooded reserve when he comes across an unkempt man, sitting at a make-shift campfire, and, to the ranger’s astonishment, eating a fish and a bald eagle. The man is consequently put in jail for the crime. He was soon brought to trial ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Table Fellowship Is For Sinners

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 12, 2010

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6, Series C

3rd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.6] June 13, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Forgive us, gracious Lord, for the ways in which we ignore those whom you love and for whom you died. Forgive us for the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

Bad Table Manners

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 2, 2011

It is not any sin of commission that is pointed at but the sins of omission. We often think of sin as something we do wrong, and it is that. There are many things that we omit to do which is sin in the sight of God.

TITLE: BAD TABLE MANNERS SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 16:19-30 There are portions found in the Gospel according to ST. LUKE that can make an individual very uncomfortable. This is such a passage. It is DESIGNED to discomfort the comfortable. And, strangely enough it comforts those who may be struggling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Table And Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2011

Christ is really present at the Table, and this Real Presence infuses us with his power, so that we may become what he calls us to be.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 5, 2011 THE TABLE AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH Isaac Butterworth John 6:53-59 (NIV) 53 Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"From The Stable To The Table"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 30, 2015

As we gather here tonight I want to invite each of you who are believers in Christ and have place your faith in Him to save you…I want to invite you to His table for communion. This message was preached a our annual Christmas Eve service.

As we gather here tonight I want to invite each of you who are believers in Christ and have place your faith in Him to save you…I want to invite you to His table for communion. Communion at Christmas by David Henderson Isaiah 9:6 For me it is always such a meaningful time when we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

When The Tables Are Turned Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 7, 2015

This is the 9th sermon in the series "God Is Here". God shows His children favor.

Series: God Is Here [#9] WHEN THE TABLES ARE TURNED Esther 9:1-19 Introduction: There is a word that my generation and younger generations like to use- Karma. Now, I don’t use it because it is a word used in Hinduism and Buddhism, and refers to reincarnation; but its intended meaning for ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Communion - Preparing A Table Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 23, 2014

Using Psalms 23 verse 5 to understand communion and Jesus sacrifice.

This message is based on Phillip Keller's book A Shepherd's look at Psalms 23. It is an observation of Communion and how Jesus prepares a way for us. Title: Communion – Preparing a Table Theme: To show how communion relates to Jesus death and preparation for us. Text: Psalms 23, Matthew 27, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Crumbs Under The Table

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 15, 2014

Whay did Jesus seem to treat this woman so roughly?

The Crumbs Under the Table Matthew 15:21-28 Introduction This passage about the Canaanite woman and the way Jesus seems to treat her has been the source of many a discussion. Some are even offended at Jesus over this. Others try to smooth over what Jesus said and try to make it easier to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible