Sermons on The Bread And Cup:

A Casual Observance With Obvious Consequences Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 5, 2021

A cautionary sermon against presumption against the Lord at His Table.

“Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sins And Idols Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 5, 2022

All believers have sinned, but we have an advocate with the Father to ask for forgiveness. And, we are not to put anything between us and God.

In verses 16-17: • Commentators differ in thoughts regarding what the sin unto death is. • Is it a physical death or a spiritual death? • The Apostle Paul had written that a few Christians had died since they took communion disgracefully o 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, Wherefore whosoever shall eat ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Practising Serving Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2017

The model that is frequently brought into the church is provided by this world. That model drives the disciple to step on others in order to advance himself. The model Jesus provides, though often neglected, is quite different; it teaches us to serve.

“A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Keep The Feast

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

Should we celebrate christian feasts and how we should do that?

1stBBC Let us keep the feast 1Co 5:8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Paganism origins of the current Christian feasts are obvious. How to keep it? How to keep it in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Covenant With God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 30, 2008

An Anglican’s reflection on the Methodist Covenant

04-01-09 Frisby Methodist Church The Covenant Service 1. Introduction A story is told of a man in the church who once made a covenant with a young vicar. They agreed that, come what may. they would each tithe ten percent of their income every year. They were both young and neither of them ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Anglican

Being God's Church

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

As God’s Church we gather together to worship God as his people; to remember Jesus’ death on the cross on our behalf; to build one another up; to stir one another up to love and good works; and to encourage one another to persevere to the end.

What does it mean to be God’s Church? That is, God’s people, literally ’called out’ of the world. Why should we meet regularly with other believers in this place? What do we think we’re doing when we gather here Sunday after Sunday? Perhaps you’ve never really stopped to think about those sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Anglican

God Will Take Care Of You

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 8, 2006

Have you ever felt like your back was up against a wall, the situation was hopeless? There was no way that you were going to make it. It seemed like you had nothing to look forward to. Understand, God is the God of the Impossible. He can and will help you

God will take care of you 1 Kings 17:8-16 Elijah and the Widow 1 Kings 17:8 - 16 Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” So he arose and went to Zarephath. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Pics

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A communion message remembering Jesus using 4 "pics" from His life and ministry...

Dakota Community Church February 8, 2009 Communion Pics I Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Mennonite

72 Hours That Rocked The World Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 27, 2010

These 72 hours would change the world, spiritually, religious, and physically forever. Jesus did what only He could do, pay the price for all of our sins.

72 hours that Rocked the World Passion Chapters of the 4 Gospels We need to examine all four Gospels to see the entire Passion Week story. By doing this we see the complete story of what transpired in that last 72 hours. In these hours Jesus will change the world like only He can. These last ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Israels Family Tree Joseph

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

Do you ever wonder why bad things happen to good people? It takes real faith to trust God when your world is crashing down around you but that is exactly what Joseph did.Maybe like Joseph God is using you as an example to the rest of your family to show

Israels family tree - Joseph The Story of Joseph Genesis 37 Genesis 24-49 The story of Joseph is one that reminds us just how dysfunctional a family can get. Jacob (Israel) is the grandson of Abraham and he has inherited the blessing of the Living God the same blessing that was first made to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ark Of The Covenant (Exodus 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 2, 2024

Were the cherubs in the tabernacle idols or not? What was the ark of the covenant for? Let's look at Exodus 25.

Did building an ark to contain the covenant have anything to do with love for God and neighbor? Do details matter in how we worship God today? When is religious art idolatry or not? Let’s look at Exodus 25. Did Moses take up an offering? Was it a mandatory or freewill offering? The Lord spoke to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Rid Of The Leaven

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007

A strong call to holiness is our walk and worship as we move through this world.

GET RID OF THE LEAVEN TEXT: Exodus 12:15-20; l Corinthians 5:7-8 Exodus 12:15 20 -- “Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Confession Of Participation Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 5, 2008

We speak of Communion, but what does it mean to participate in the life of the Body?

1 CORINTHIANS 10:16, 17 A CONFESSION OF PARTICIPATION “The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

New Wine In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember CHRIST's return by celebrating Holy Communion? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's love to us in abstinence of not drinking wine until He returns for us IV. TEXT: Mark 14:25 (Ne

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember CHRIST's return by celebrating Holy Communion? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's love to us in abstinence of not drinking wine until He returns for us IV. TEXT: Mark 14:25 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I tell you the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Son Of Laughter.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2023

Is anything too hard for the LORD?

THE SON OF LAUGHTER. Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7. 1. The promise (Genesis 18:1-15). This passage is described as an encounter in which “the LORD” (= YHWH, Hebrew) “appeared unto” Abraham when he was having his siesta “in the heat of the day.” When he lifted up his head, suddenly, there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational