Sermons on the communion: showing 496-510 of 12,482

Communion - Proclaiming The Lord's Death Until He Comes

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 22, 2008

As we celebrate His birth; we pause to remember His ultimate mission, His death on the cross for us. His birth was announced by angels; but His death shook the earth and set us free!

Dakota Community Church December 21, 2008 (am) Communion “Proclaiming the Lord’s Death until He Comes” 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, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Do We Take Communion Every Week? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message examines the scriptural and historical precedents for weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper.

A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m not really sure why, but I suppose you cut the ends off of the meat so that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God... The Rule Breaker (A Christmas Communion Meditation)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 20, 2009

God is a rule breaker... God does things through people and in ways that differe from what we think to be conventional or traditional.

Title: God… the Rule Breaker (A Christmas Communion Meditation) Text: Luke 1:26-38 Thesis: God is a rule-breaker… God does things through people and for people and in ways that differ from what we think of as conventional or traditional. Introduction Thinking outside the box is a catch phrase ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion With God (Part 2) - James 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2022

The role of emotion in prayer

James 5:13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Introduction Your religion is what you do with your solitude. When you are all alone and you don’t have to think about any particular thing, what do you think about? What are you like in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

How To Be A Saint

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THIS IS A NEW YEAR'S DAY MESSAGE AND A COMMUNION SERVICE MESSAGE. IT LAYS DOWN A CHALLENGE FOR THE NEW YEAR.

HOW TO BE A SAINT PHILIPPIANS 1:1-11 TODAY IS THE FIRST SERVICE FOR 2019 AND IT IS FITTING THAT IT INVOLVES A COMMUNION SERVICE. A QUESTION THAT IS OFTEN ASKED THOUGH IS WHO CAN TAKE PART IN IT? NOT ALL BAPTISTS HAVE THE SAME STANDARDS AS TO WHO MAY TAKE PART IN COMMUNION. SOME FOLLOW WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Meaning Of The Lord's Supper"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 2, 2017

The 3 fold meaning of the Lord's supper. Good for use prior to serving communion.

The Lord’s Supper carries with it a three-fold meaning. It is a reminder of what Jesus has done for us in the past, a symbol of our present relationship with him and a promise of what he is going to do for us in the future. The Bible tells us in Luke 22:19 that “he took bread, gave thanks, broke ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Catalysts Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at how we disciple others to become followers of Jesus Christ

Communion 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 Steve Cornell tells of when he was a young boy, two things stood out for him on communion Sunday. First, he knew it would be a long service because the pastor had no intentions of cutting short his sermon. Second, he was afraid because n his deep voice, the pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-7, 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Methodist

A New Covenant Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2008

A Communion meditation warning us against substituting ritual for relationship.

MATTHEW 26:26-29 A NEW COVENANT “As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is my body.’ And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Meal Of The Week Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 5, 2019

Many churches and denominations today are observing the Lord's Supper less and less, but this is not God's plan for the church. It appears that the first Christians observed the Lord's Supper weekly on the Lord's Day.

Introduction: A. Today’s sermon continues our series called “Blueprint: God’s Plan for the Church.” B. I heard about a church that recently began offering “gluten-free” bread for the Lord’s Supper. 1. It has been very well received, but its initial introduction didn’t go so well. 2. The first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Acts 20:7, Revelation 1:10, Acts 2:42, Luke 22:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does Jesus See?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Communion Meditation for March 1, 2009 and the first of the Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

We begin our Lenten Series for this year under the theme of ‘The Body of Christ.’ I picked this theme because I believe that it ties in with the two themes that we have already studied this year: being a peacemaker and a missionary. I also picked it because I believe as Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Church Of God

How Can I Get Life Under Control?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015

Implementing a constant communion with God is a great help for keeping oneself under control in life.

1. Title: How Can I Get Life Under Control? 2. Text: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 3. Audience : Central Christian Church, July12, 2015 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that prayer is central to dealing with life’s challenges, and to understand what it means to pray continually -for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Revolution Of Tenderness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 21, 2015

An opportunity exists in the world to turn away from solipsism and bring all humanity into communion.

Thursday of 5th Week in Lent 2015 Joy of the Gospel Abraham is, as the Roman Canon says, our “father in faith.” He believed that, old as he and Sarah were, they would have a child, and by the power of the Lord, Sarah conceived and brought forth Isaac. But Isaac was not the real child ...read more

Scripture: John 8:51-59

Denomination: Catholic

Work On Your "Insides" First

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

June 7, 2009 Communion Meditation and Kid’s/Teens Day Message

As we prepare for Communion this morning, I first want to share some things with our kids and teens and especially our graduates. Here it is in one sentence. (Ready? It’s profound! Are you sure that you can handle it?) Slide 1 – ‘Work on your insides first.’ Now, what do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Good Friday 2012 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 7, 2012

Jesus chose the time of Passover, for Him to be crucified on the cross to shed His blood to save people from spiritual death once and for all!

About 2000 years ago, God Jesus Christ became a man and died for the sins of human beings. We call that day Good Friday and we remember it today. Please open your Bibles to Luke 23; read along with me v44-56…. But the night before Jesus was crucified, He celebrated the Passover with His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Perfume To Give Out God's Goodness

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 13, 2003

How to give out God’s goodness through Communion

HOLY PERFUME TO GIVE OUT GOD’S GOODNESS Exodus 30:22-38 We are going back to a time when Moses was being given the information about building the Tabernacle in the Old Testament. This starts in Chapter 25 or Exodus and runs through chapter 30. At the end God gives special instructions about how He ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:22-38

Denomination: Wesleyan