Sermons on the communion: showing 1,276-1,290 of 12,482

An Appeal For Christian Unity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2016

A call for unity based in our common experience of Christ, our baptism into Him, and the preaching of the cross.

AN APPEAL FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY. 1 Corinthians 1:10-18. The Apostle Paul had heard from some members of the household of Chloe that cliques were forming in the church at Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:11). A report from Chloe was evidently serious enough to raise Paul’s concerns; and at the same time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wonderfully Made Sermon I: Wonderfully Made Then Remade Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 13, 2020

To know that God knows and cares for us individually is to make life worth living even in the midst of troubling times and circumstances.

WONDERFULLY MADE THEN REMADE SAVED TO LIFE FOR CHRIST IN THE HERE AND NOW . . . TO LIVE WITH CHRIST IN THE HEREAFTER ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18

That You May Know

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jan 12, 2023

Jesus drops a bombshell while performing a miracle, confronting Messianic expectations. Can we trust Jesus' word that he has the authority to forgive sins?

One of the greatest science-fiction movie scenes of all time is the scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, in which Luke Skywalker, the young hero of the rebel forces, the man in whom we are putting all our hope, confronts and duels the leader of the evil and oppressive Empire, Darth Vader. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, John 1:9-13, John 3:1-2, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Church Member

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 6, 2024

Today, we will explore what it truly means to commit to church membership, why it matters, and how it strengthens both our faith and the church itself. Through this journey, we’ll see how membership allows us to grow, serve, and fulfill our calling as followers of Christ.

“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-2, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Ephesians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of A Drifter

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 21, 2008

This message talks about how we are spiritual drifters and how we can correct that. Communion message, audio & text will be at: www.sermonlist.com - - & your church prayer chain can utilize www.atimeofprayer.com

There was an old man who was very sick. There was nothing more the doctors could do, so they went him home so he could spend his last few days with his family near his bedside. He awoke the next morning to the smell of newly baked chocolate chip cookies. Oh, how that reminded him of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: *other

Got Life?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 15, 2009

It is a kind of weather-gauge as to your communion, whether you are proud or humble. If you are going up, God is going down in your esteem. "He must increase," said John the Baptist of the Lord Jesus; "but I must decrease."

GOT LIFE? Pastor Allan H. Kircher Associate Pastor Shell Point Baptist Church NARRATIVE COPY Delivered 2/15/09 How do we really see ourselves? And what do we do to observe ourselves as others see us? Don’t we usually look in a mirror? Have you ever considered that everything we see in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Afraid Yet Filled With Joy

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 27, 2011

A short talk given at a midweek communion service 3 days after resurrection Sunday. What God-inspired task have you been given. Like the women, as you go, Jesus will meet you and minister to you in the task.

They were ‘afraid yet filled with joy’ (28:8). Mary Magdalene and the other Mary - Mary the mother of James and Joses (27:56&61) – arrive at the tomb (28:1). They witness the stone rolled away from the mouth of the tomb (28:2). They see the guards posted by Pilate (27:65) so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

America: Leader Or Follower?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 23, 2008

America has always been the leader in the world because it has always followed God. Is it still the leader, and does that have anything to do with how much it still follows God? Text, audio & communion message at www.sermonlist.com

America has enjoyed an abundance never before known among nations. And make no mistake; the things we have had were blessings ... blessings from our Heavenly Father. They did not come by man’s hands, nor did they “just happen that way. Since this coming Friday is Independence Day, I think it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: *other

Works Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

. Wesley identified two kinds of holiness. First is personal holiness which is avoiding sin and developing the character of Christ. We develop this through the Means of Grace which include, weekly worship and communion, prayer, fasting, Personal Bible stu

What do you do with a Gift Like That? Works of Mercy Matthew 7:12-23; Galatians 5:1, 6, 13-15 A Dutch pastor was helping Jews escape the Nazis when he himself caught. He was loaded into a boxcar with several Jews and others to be sent to a concentration camp. It was a long, frightening journey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

A Hope & A Future

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 26, 2008

A message of how we will always have troubles, as surely as sparks fly upwards, but it isn’t because of any lack of faith. And God promises He will never leave us. Audio, text, and communion message will be at www.sermonlist.com

There was a Wendy’s commercial somewhere back around 1970. In that commercial, this little old lady goes into one of the competitors hamburger joints and gets a hamburger. When they give it to her, it has two big buns and a little tiny piece of hamburger. She looks at the man and with a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: *other

A Center Bubbled Life

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 1, 2022

This little sermon/devotional can be used before Communion to speak of the need to live a life of balance between DOING and BEING - using Martha and Mary as a backdrop. You can give out little bubble balance/level items as a reminder.

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 and Psalms 46 Theme: Living a Balanced Life – Doing and Being Title: Living a Center Bubbled Life Learning through Jesus’ conversation with Martha and Mary how to live a more balanced life between doing and being. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Nazarene

This Do In Remembrance Of Me: A Sermon For Maundy Thursday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 23, 2024

Why do we come to church this Thursday night? What are we to remember?

This Do in Remembrance of Me Luke 22:1–20 NKJV Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon # 9 - The Significance Of Breaking Bread Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 6, 2023

The breaking of bread was a vital aspect of the early church. This sermon gives us the background, meaning and significance for us as the body of Christ today. Read on and be blessed.

In Acts 2:46 we read, “So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were sharing food with joy and simplicity of heart,” (EMTV) As we continue to study the life of the early church, we recognize that the hand of God rested powerfully on them, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46, Exodus 2:23, Genesis 12:2, Exodus 12:1-2, Exodus 12:5-8, Exodus 12:23, Luke 22:7-8, Luke 22:19-20, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 10:2, Exodus 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Dare To Ask God For The Power To Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 2, 2020

There is more to the Cross than the crucifixion of Jesus - there is also the crucifixion of self in our lives as Christians.

COMMUNION SERVICE: Power to take up YOUR Cross We continue in our series Powerful People. For our Communion Service this evening I want to encourage you to ask God for the power to take up your cross. It is at the Cross where Salvation and Forgiveness of Sin are guaranteed to all who accept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34, Galatians 2:20-21, Romans 6:6-14, Luke 14:25-33, Luke 22:20, Mark 8:34-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discerning The Body

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2006

Communion service for Black History Month: discerning the body means seeing our connectedness, understanding one another, and living in hope beyond our history. For Montgomery Hills Baptist Church; reworking of message done in 2000 at Takoma Park Baptist

Several years ago my wife and I went with a group on a tour of Italy. It was a wonderful experience, most of it. Most of it, but not all. The part that was less than wonderful came when we had a few free hours in Florence. Margaret and I decided to set out on our own to find the Uffizi Palace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist