Sermons on Under The Table:

Come To The Table

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This is a sermon focusing on the Lord’s supper

Many occasions at Sandridge are connected with food—Thanksgiving, Christmas, Homecomings, Wednesday night suppers, etc. In fact when you come early and begin to prepare and begin to smell the aromas of the meal, I often long for the ringing of the bell that proclaims dinner is served, Come to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Table

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 29, 2005

To see the Lord’s Table as a life-giving experience and to understand the benefits made available to a believer through our Communion with the Lord.

Talk about- Communion, Lord’s Table, Lord’s Supper To benefit from Communion- must be seen as more than a ritual- it is a life-giving experience. Communion- fellowship, partnership, participation. Can also be seen as communication … He speaks, we listen, we speak, He listens. To understand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Come To The Table Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 18, 2003

A study of the Lord’s Supper: 1. It’s Practice 2. It’s Purpose and 3. It’s Perpetuity.

Come to the Table 1 Corinthians 11:17 – 34 INTRODUCTION Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, MA, tells of the time her brother in law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was concerned when his father didn’t come home at his usual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Naked At The Table

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 9, 2004

God prepared the very first table fellowship in the Garden of Eden so we might know how to worship and have communion with Him.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA NAKED AT THE TABLE BACKGROUND: A. Today, as is our monthly practice, we will observe the Lord’s Supper as part of our worship. 1. What does the Lord’s Supper mean to you? a. We may remember ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Table Of The Lord

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Feb 3, 2007

The threat of religious ritual is ever looming for church goers. There are many things that we have done hundreds of times, but we must always take the time to remember their significance, as it is with Communion. Lest we forget...

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 11:23-29

The Table And The Showbread Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 11, 2007

What is the significance of the table and bread referred to in Hebrews 2?

The table and the showbread (Ex. 25:23-30, Lev 24:5-9) At about 3 feet by 1.5 feet and 2 feet 3 inches high this table was similar in size to a largish coffee table. Having this table in your home, however, could cause difficulties with your insurance company as it was made from acacia wood ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Table

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 16, 2007

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

3rd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 6] June 17, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you came to us, invited us, called us, and embraced us ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Come To The Table

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001

This is a sermonette for a thanksgiving communion message.

"Come To The Table" Thanksgiving Communion Service November 18, 2001 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1 Cor. 11:23-29 A Thanksgiving is a day we look forward to all year long. a All the smells, great stuffing, Golden Turkey cooked to perfection, pumpkin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Table Of Life

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2002

The remembrance of eternal life at the Lord’s Supper table.

Sunday Morning May 4, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE TABLE OF LIFE JOHN 6:51-58 Introduction: 1. Three old men, tired of being old, sneaked off from their retirement village on afternoon for a stolen dip in a nearby pool. It was an indoor pool, in one ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

At The King's Table

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 27, 2006

I have a classic story to share with you about a young boy who was once destined to live in royalty…at least so he thought. He was the grandson of King Saul and was destined to one day become the king of Israel.

AT THE KING’S TABLE There have been many stories written about people who were considered to be very poor (i.e. paupers and peasants) who dreamed of one day becoming wealthy (i.e. royalty and living in a palace). Stories like “Cinderella” or “The Prince and the Pauper”. “Cinderella” was only a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Table Of Grace

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 2, 2001

Being seated at the table with Christ has to do with grace, not greatness!

TABLE OF GRACE JAMAICA IS AN ISLAND OF CONTRAST. I’VE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT JAMAICA FIVE TIMES, FOUR INVOLVING A MISSION TRIP. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HELP MANY MEMBERS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING PROJECTS. A TOURIST CAN VISIT JAMAICA AND HARDLY NOTICE THE POVERTY. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Adventist

Turning The Tables Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE WICKED ARE THE ONLY LOSERS WHEN THEY TRY TO AMBUSH THE RIGHTEOUS

BIG IDEA: THE WICKED ARE THE ONLY LOSERS WHEN THEY TRY TO AMBUSH THE RIGHTEOUS I. (:1-2) HIDE ME FROM SECRET ATTACKS A. Hear my voice Bring our complaints to God as prayers for deliverance B. Preserve my life "from the dread of the enemy" Not just deliverance from their attacks, but from being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Table Of Shewbread Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 5, 2001

The Table of Shewbread

I. Construction A. Achia wood layered with gold B. 3 ft. long x 1.5 ft. wide x 2.3 ft. high C. Gold moulding around top, gold rings w/poles for carrying II. Use A. Food for the priests B. 12 loaves prepared by the Levites, replaced every Sabbath C. Were to be covered with Frankencinse (Lev. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:23-30

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

The Master's Table

Contributed by Kenneth Bailey on Jun 15, 2001

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent 1928 Prayer Book. Seeks to understand our relationship to god through Christ as we come to His Table.

The Master’s Table How many of us have ever had a dog? Most of us probably have had at least one in our lifetime. Dogs love to do three things. They love to play. They love to sleep. They love to eat. Most sacred of all to a dog, though, is the “holy” food that comes directly from his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican