Sermons on Thursday:

In Remembrance (April 17, 2014)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

All of us realize that we are not perfect and that there is humanly no way possible for us to live as if we are. But, it is perfection that we are striving for as we strive to live out all that Jesus taught us about being His disciples.

IN REMEMBRANCE (A Maundy Thursday sermon) Text: I Corinthians 11:23-26 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:  (24)  And when he had given thanks, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: United Methodist

As Often As You Eat This Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 19, 2019

Holy Communion is Jesus' meal of divine love

March 27, 2019 - Maundy Thursday Service Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 As Often as You Eat This Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Traditions. Traditions have a comfort all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Hospitalidad Divina Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 29, 2025

Es una hoja de ruta para nuestro viaje espiritual.

Título: Hospitalidad Divina Introducción: Es una hoja de ruta para nuestro viaje espiritual. Escrituras: Éxodo 12:1-8, Éxodo 12:11-14, 1 Corintios 11:23-26, Juan 13:1-15 . Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas: Imagina caminar durante días. No solo una caminata ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-8, Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15

Denomination: Other

Banal Na Pagtanggap Ng Bisita Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 29, 2025

Ito ay isang roadmap para sa ating espirituwal na paglalakbay.

Pamagat: Banal na Pagtanggap ng Bisita Intro: Ito ay isang roadmap para sa ating espirituwal na paglalakbay. Mga Banal na Kasulatan: Exodo 12:1-8, Exodo 12:11-14, 1 Corinto 11:23-26, Juan 13:1-15. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae at kapatid, Isipin ang paglalakad nang ilang araw. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-8, Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15

Denomination: Other

Love One Another

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 4, 2020

We cannot Gather around Tables, We cannot wash feet, We cannot Touch. Maundy Thursday Service in the time of Coronavirus

Maundy Thursday Lord, today as we gather apart, we pray for those who gather around tables at home. As we enjoy a meal, we know that in houses across the nation, families gather. Help us to feel your presence this evening, remembering the last meal you shared with your disciples. As we hear ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Third Cup: [by His Grace] Our Cup Of Redemption

Contributed by Timothy Glaze on Apr 2, 2015

Part of a message delivered during Thursday Holy Week Service in the Bass Memorial Chapel on the campus of William Carey University.

The Third Cup: [By His Grace] OUR CUP OF REDEMPTION Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” Matthew 26:27-28 During a customary Passover ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds Of Jesus, His Side Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 21, 2011

A communion meditation for Thursday of Holy Week, part 3 of a 4 part series on “Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus.”

Thursday of Holy Week Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus His Side* Isaiah 53:5: “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Objective: A communion meditation for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-37

Denomination: Nazarene

What A Time To Sing

Contributed by Joe W. Theus on Dec 30, 2015

It was the Passover and Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper and out of all that happened that Thursday evening at the table, they went out singing a hymn.

The scene is the last supper on Thursday evening; Calvary is next on the agenda; supper being over, Jesus said, "I will not drink henceforth of the fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my father's kingdom, verse 29: And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Counselor Will Teach You Everything

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Jun 7, 2006

On Maundy Thursday Jesus promises the Holy Spirit. He will teach and remind the disciples of Christ’s teaching. They will be blessed with peace.

John 14:25-27 All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Leadership And Humility Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024

Reflecting on Maundy Thursday's Washing of the Feet and Peter's Response in the Context of Present-Day Fundamentalisms

Leadership and Humility Scripture: John 13:1-15 Introduction: Reflecting on Maundy Thursday's Washing of the Feet and Peter's Response in the Context of Present-Day Fundamentalisms Reflection Maundy Thursday holds profound significance in the Christian tradition, marking the Last ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Other

Transforming The Common

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 22, 2011

This is a sermon (used on Maundy Thursday) about how Jesus took common everyday elements and transformed them into powerful means of God

ME – I can relate to the common items Jesus used: salt; light; darkness; coin; fruit; fish; bread and wine! A common everyday item, that Jesus would pull out and talk about and by transformation in a story it would have new meaning! (Here I had a table (seperate from Holy Communion which was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On The Wonder & Beauty Of Books

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 7, 2025

Thursday 6th March 2025 celebrated World Book Day, and is considered one of the highlights of the year at the National Literacy Trust.

Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman and lawyer once remarked: “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” Revelation 20:11-15 reminds us: “Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. And I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:12, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Daniel 1:17, Revelation 1:3

The Greatest Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 18, 2020

The first United States President, George Washington proclaimed Thursday the 26th of November 1789 a day of “public thanksgiving and prayer”

HISTORY - The first United States President, George Washington proclaimed Thursday the 26th of November 1789 a day of “public thanksgiving and prayer” devoted to “the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be.” Here are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1, 2 Corinthians 9:14-15, Psalm 107:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spy Wednesday 2019

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2019

The events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday didn't happen by chance. Jesus planned meticulously

The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2019 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus of the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:3-13

Denomination: Anglican

Spy Wednesday 2019

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2019

The events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday didn't happen by chance. Jesus planned meticulously

The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2019 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus of the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:3-13

Denomination: Anglican