Sermons on Turning The Table:

Invitation To The King's Table

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003

A wonderful picture of what Communion with the LORD is all about as evidenced in the story of Jehoiachin and Evil-Merodach from 2 Kings 25.

“Invitation to the King’s Table” 2 Kings 25:27-30 A. Jehoiachin’s INCARCERATION. (v. 27a) John 8:34; Romans 6:12-13, 16 i. His bondage to Sin. John 8:34; Jeremiah 13:23; Psalm 51:5; Genesis 6:5; 8:21 ii. His bondage to Satan. John 8:44; 1 John 3:8, 10 iii. His bondage to Sin Cursed Earth. Romans ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 25:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas At The Kitchen Table

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 11, 2007

Can you make room in your homes and families for Jesus this Christmas season?

Christmas at the Kitchen Table Luke 2:1-7 December 9, 2007 Toni and I have some friends who have two daughters the same age as our youngest two children. I’m actually amazed that we’re friends because our families are so different. We are not at opposite ends of the Annual Conference and so we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

How To Act At The Table Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

We all know how to act at the dinner table what about the Lord’s table

Acts 10:1-48 How to Act at the Table Introduction A. Just for a little D.Y.K. (Did you Know) B. Did you know that when Ice cream was invented the Quakers thought that it was sinful C. According to them it had to be sinful. Nothing could taste that good a not be sinful! D. That kind of sums up the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Seated At Christ's Table Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

This message deals with the thought that Communio is all about God and not about us. Additionally, the Corinthians church was acting in such a way that communion was divisive and thus did more harm than good for the local church.

SEATED AT CHRIST’S TABLE 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the beginning of this chapter as an introduction to this section of 1 Corinthians, from chapter 11 through chapter 14. The major thought is that of public worship, and our propriety or activity in that worship. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Guests At The Devil's Table

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 5, 2008

Participants at the Lord’s Table cannot participate at the table of demonic powers.

1 CORINTHIANS 10:18-22 GUESTS AT THE DEVIL’S TABLE “Consider the people of Israel: are not those who eat the sacrifices participants in the altar? What do I imply then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? No, I imply that what pagans sacrifice they offer to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Future Of The Lord's Table Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2006

The Lord’s Table not only calls us to remember the past, or to celebrate the Sacrament in the present -- it also demands that we envision the future.

There is a new day dawning at our church. The Holy Spirit is alive and at work in amazing ways at Good Shepherd. We have a new youth director coming in August. We have a new Director of Christian Education who is revitalizing our educational ministry. Our Enhancement Campaign is off to a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Communion Of The Lord's Table

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 8, 2003

The term "communion" can appropriately be applied to "The Lord’s Supper". This outline sets forth the four-fold aspects of that communion.

THE COMMUNION OF THE LORD’S TABLE "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? I Corinthians 10:16. IT IS A SUPERNAL COMMUNION Supernal: "being or coming from on high". The very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16

Denomination: Baptist

Communion - Preparing A Table Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 23, 2014

Using Psalms 23 verse 5 to understand communion and Jesus sacrifice.

This message is based on Phillip Keller's book A Shepherd's look at Psalms 23. It is an observation of Communion and how Jesus prepares a way for us. Title: Communion – Preparing a Table Theme: To show how communion relates to Jesus death and preparation for us. Text: Psalms 23, Matthew 27, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Crumbs Under The Table

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 15, 2014

Whay did Jesus seem to treat this woman so roughly?

The Crumbs Under the Table Matthew 15:21-28 Introduction This passage about the Canaanite woman and the way Jesus seems to treat her has been the source of many a discussion. Some are even offended at Jesus over this. Others try to smooth over what Jesus said and try to make it easier to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dinner Table! Mephibosheth!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 25, 2013

I want to talk of a ‘dinner table’ where a king had the grandson of his dreadful enemy, who pursued to kill him for several years sit with him in his dinner table in the palace along with his entire family everyday of his life.

Dinner table! Mephibosheth! 2 King 9:13”So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem, for he ate continually at the king's table. And he was lame in both his feet.” There’s lot of whirl and bustle after a ‘big bash’ is fixed! Who to invite! A big list is prepared keeping in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fed At The Table Of Jesus

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Aug 27, 2005

Pentecost 13A: First person sermon. The table scraps that Jesus graciously offers the Canaanite woman’s daughter is better than her daughter usually is treated. However little faith we have, that’s enough for Jesus to work with.

Grace to you and peace, sisters and brothers in Christ, for though we all are Gentiles, Christ welcomes us to the house of faith. Amen Thank you for welcoming me to your house of worship today. Earlier in my life— when I was a few thousand years younger— a woman would not have been permitted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Sinners At The Table Of Grace

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 10, 2010

An exposition of our need for the grace we can receive at God's Table of Grace - the communion table or the Lord's Supper

Sinners At The Table of Grace TCF Maundy Thursday Sermon April 1, 2010 It’s easy for us, looking around and seeing all the horrendous sin in our culture and in our world, to think we’re OK. It’s easy for us to look at the rampant sexual sin, the adultery, the moral free-fall our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eating At The King's Table Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2010

Many of us willingly choose to live in spiritual, emotional, and physical poverty, but we are heirs to a great covenant between God and Abraham.

Series Introduction: Middle Eastern people in the Bible, from Abraham to Paul, were as acquainted with covenants as we are with weddings. The Greeks and Romans did not have covenants. In fact, when the Jews translated the OT into Greek, they had to use the Greek word for “will” or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Table Fellowship Is For Sinners

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 12, 2010

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6, Series C

3rd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.6] June 13, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Forgive us, gracious Lord, for the ways in which we ignore those whom you love and for whom you died. Forgive us for the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Table Prepared For Me

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

PART OF A SERIES ON THE 23RD PSALM

THE TABLE PREPARED FOR ME PSALM 23:5 INTRODUCTION: I’M HOPING THAT ONE OF THE THINGS YOU ARE SEEING IN THIS STUDY IS JUST HOW SMART DAVID WAS TO USE THE SHEPHERD AND SHEEP COMPARISON. EACH OF THESE VERSE SHOW A DIFFERENT WAY THAT WE ARE LIKE THE SHEEP AND THAT GOD IS LIKE OUR SHEPHERD. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist