Sermons on The Lord Restores Zion:

Let Us Go From Being Full Of Apprehension To Being Filled With Peacefulness

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 30, 2003

Keeping our eyes on Jesus brings peace.

LET US GO FROM BEING FULL OF APPREHENSION TO BEING FILLED WITH PEACEFULNESS Can you imagine in your mind the face of Jesus? When he was around children you see a smile on his face. When he found that his friend had died the Bible says that there were tears in his eyes. When Jesus was awakened ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Times And The Season

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Feb 1, 2003

Reflections on the Columbia Disaster

The Times and the Seasons 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 I remember, as many of you do, 1957. We each remember ift for many different reasons. Television was new in my hometown. Cable had found it way to that part of Texas. The world was opening up and it was opening at a time that I was growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

What Precious Blessings Communion Gives

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003

Sermon of the blessings of the Sacrament of the Alter

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany January 19, 2003 What Precious Blessings Communion Gives Matthew 26:26-28 “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Biblical Significance Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A communion message.

THE BIBLICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Matthew 26:26-30 INTRO: Before the Lord Jesus Christ left the earth, he established two ordinances for the local church. They are Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. Neither ordinance has any saving power, but rather, baptism is an ordinance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Communion

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

Because of Jesus’ death on the cross and resurrection from the tomb, eternal life is available to all who receive of Jesus Christ.

COMMUNION In the Old Testament, there was a time that was called “Passover”. Much of the symbols we have with our Communion come from that time of celebration. In the Passover meal, the bread had a particular significance. When the Hebrew women made their household bread, they took a piece of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:13, Exodus 13:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Us Break Bread Together Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 18, 2003

This is the 14th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the importance of The Lord’s Supper in worship.

Sunday Morning February 23, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#14] LET US BREAK BREAD TOGETHER 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Introduction: 1. When we come together to worship, what types of things do we do? „« Sing „« Pray „« Fellowship „« Read Scripture „« Study ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 19, 2003

Communion is not merely a ritual. It is fellowship and involvement in the life of Christ and His Body, "The Church".

THE LAST SUPPER 1 COR. 11:17-34 Pastor Greg Mc Donald But in giving this instruction, I do not praise you, because you come together not for the better but for the worse. 18 For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that divisions exist among you; and in part, I believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, 1 Corinthians 11:20-33

Finding The Father In Depenedence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

God supplies us with daily bread and much more

Finding the Father in Dependence Matthew 6:11 October 11, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Woman and Christmas meal A. Woman asks for food from grocer 1. Asks for a Christmas meal 2. Grocer asks what she can pay 3. Woman: Her husband was killed in a car accident and all she can offer is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Footballer's Kiss Series

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

When viewed from one angle, some things can look quite strange, but when viewed from another they can be quite different: as it is with the Mass. Given in a Young Offender’s Prison.

Given at HM Prison Moorlands, Doncaster, 20th August 2000 In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. There has been a bit of fuss and bother in the newspapers recently about goal celebrations. Have you seen it? Time was when a goal was scored there would be a polite round of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Truth About Betrayal

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 22, 2001

The story of Jesus and His betrayal by Judas challenges us to consider the real truth about betrayal, and our personal struggle with it.

"The Truth About Betrayal" Matthew 26:17-35 INTRODUCTION When you hear the word "betrayal", what do you think of? Do you think of --- Joseph, Jacob, David, Julius Caesar, Benedict Arnold, or perhaps someone close to you? To "betray" means "to prove faithless or treacherous to, as to a trust or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Tomb And The Table

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001

A Communion Message Outline

"THE TOMB AND THE TABLE" 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4, 14-20 I. THE FOUNDATIONAL IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION (1 COR 15:1-4, 14, 17, 19) A. The Resurrection Is the Basis of Our Fellowship (15:1-4, 17) 1. We are sustained by the Gospel (v. 1) 2. We are saved by the Gospel (v. 2, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things To Remember

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001

A message to prepare hearts for the Lord’s Supper

"SOME THINGS TO REMEMBER" Observing the Lord’s Supper 1 Cor 6:9-14 I. OUR PAST PROBLEMS (1 Cor 6:9-10) A. We Were Excluded (6:9a) B. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Before You Eat

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

I got concerned that every time I took communion, I might be risking my life. What would happen if I ate the bread or drank the cup in an "unworthy manner"?

Teddy Roosevelt, the man who would become the 26th President of the United States, was afraid to go to church when he was a child because of a creature he called "The Zeal." His mother eventually realized the reason for Teddy’s fear was a Scripture verse he had heard the pastor read, John 2:17, "It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Provision Of Prayer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 31, 2001

This is a lesson on how Jesus taught us to pray.

The Provision of Prayer Luke 11.1-13 (New Century Version) Midweek Bible Lesson October 15, 1997 Introduction The main focus of this passage is the Jesus’ primary teaching on prayer. It is this text that becomes the cornerstone for the church position and view of prayer. The passage begins with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Communion With Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001

The goal of Communion is to draw closer to Christ

Communion with Christ October 3, 1999 Christ cares for our needs – He feeds our needs A. We have a need for physical food 1.) This is basic means of survival 2.) We must have the basic needs for good health and strong life 3.) Without the basics of life we cannot focus properly on God B. We have a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God