Sermons on world communion: showing 136-150 of 161,466

Meaning Of Communion Bread Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

Simple bread has incredible meaning when it’s used to celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

Meaning of the Bread For Christians, this is a season of remembering. We look forward to celebrating and remembering Christ’s death and resurrection but, in advance, we remember many other events and words that led up to that horrific sacrificial offering of Himself. During his final meal with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Mark 14:22, 1 Chronicles 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conception Of Communion Clarified Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Lord's Supper signifies the greatest fact in a person's life. It is a symbol of his death that men might live forever. The purpose of this memorial is that you might never forget that this is life's greatest fact.

The pyramids of Egypt are symbols of man's desire to be remembered. Man alone among all creatures builds a tomb to perpetuate his name. He builds houses, but so do muskrats and birds. He organizes into cooperative society, but so do bees. He forms armies with captains and generals, but so do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

It Is Finished - Communion Service Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

Jesus said only I can lay my life down and take it up! Jesus did it all! That’s why when He was on the cross He said, IT IS FINISHED! No other sacrifices were required, no more animals, no more blood, no dark cloud of guilt hanging over us because of our

I want us to think for a few moments about the last meal Jesus had with His disciples. We call it the Last Supper and Jesus and His disciples were celebrating the Feast of the Passover together. Jesus picks up a cup of wine and in: Luke 22:20 it says In the same way, after the supper he took ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communion Amid Disagreement Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2017

"This principle, drawn from the Gospel, reminds us that Christ has made all things one in himself: heaven and earth, God and man, time and eternity, flesh and spirit, person and society. "

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2017 Joy of the Gospel On this first full day of Lent after Ash Wednesday, the Lord sets before us a clear choice: Shall we choose life and goodness, or death and evil. There are no nuances here, no shades of gray. We either opt and live for God’s will, or we are His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Y Holy Communion

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006

Why do we celebrate HC?

Y HOLY COMMUNION? 1 Corinthians 11.17-34 The story is told of a little girl who was watching her mum prepare Sunday lunch. She noticed that her mum cut the each end of the ham before putting it in the roast tin. She asked ‘why?’ Her mum explained that she did that because it allowed all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Ordinance Of Holy Communion

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

Communion is more than a religious tradition. It is a gateway into the presence of God. It holds the promise of cleansing, healing, intimacy and fellowship.

The Ordinance of Holy Communion Intro.: Why do we celebrate communion? Is it just to remember the Lord? Does this ancient tradition have any real significance in today’s church? First shadow of communion: Gen. 14:18, And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Communion, Symbol Or Sacrament

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 5, 2022

Is communion symbolic, an ordinance, a sacrament, a memorial or all of the above? Does it even matter?

Is communion symbolic, an ordinance, a sacrament, a memorial or all of the above? Does it even matter? Symbol The argument begins with a simple word, “is.” Those who remember the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal may remember that famous line, “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” What did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To The Basics - Communion Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Communion is another basic of the church. It is renewing the New Covenant within us every time we take it. It is proclaiming the Lord's death until He comes back. It is uniting with other Christians with one mind and one heart.

Back to the Basics - Communion ME When I was growing up most of you know I went to the Lutheran Church. For those who have been here I’ve talked about that several times. Of course there are many differences between the Lutheran Church and the Christian Church. Baptism is one of those things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps To Celebrating Communion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 15, 2001

There are certain steps we need to take to truly celebrate communion

Steps to Celebrating Communion Selected Passages July 29, 2001 Morning Worship Introduction For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Communion Through The Years

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 5, 2009

From a Biblical perspective, The Lord’s Supper is a simple memorial ritual, despite how others have tried to complicate and confuse it.

Communion Through the Years (I Corinthians 11:17-34) 1. I love Italian food. Since Marylu went to work, I have taken over as the cook for our family. 2. I have cooked so much Italian food that Marylu had to ask me to curtail this tendency! She really put the breaks on lasagna and manicotti. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Communion And Its Commitment

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 27, 2002

This sermon addresses how we are united by One and also how we are one for all.

COMMUNION AND ITS COMMITMENT Text: First Corinthians 10:16-17 "According to medieval legend, before King Arthur sent his knights on errantry to right wrongs and befriend the helpless, he would call them together at his round table, where each knight could see the face of the his king and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Healing Through Communion Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 14, 2013

The Lord’s Supper is a covenant meal, it’s symbolic for a “blood oath.”

Healing Through Communion Dr. Mike Fogerson January 9th, 2013 22 What! Do you not have houses in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? In this I will not praise you.23 For I received from the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrament Of Holy Communion

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 18, 2008

Too many people in Church have never understood that HC is such a powerful mission event. In this celebration we don’t just proclaim Jesus we meet Him so the rail is the safest place on earth

The Sacrament of Communion 1 Corinthians 11:17-29 I have talked about many times how we encounter God in all things but also in specific things. Our experience of love isn’t of love in general, but rather it is specific; like the affection & love of a child or parent or partner for instance. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-29

Denomination: Methodist

Communion - Together As One

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Mar 24, 2023

Tracing the communion service from the Passover through the Last Supper and the Eucharist.

Passover Death was in the air. The young boy stood outside with his father, watching him splash blood onto the doorposts of their humble home. “Why, dad, why?” Comes the plaintive question from the lips of a terrified youngster. “This is to keep you alive, son. Let’s go inside to share our last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Water Baptism/ Communion Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

This morning we are talking about two sacraments that are celebrated all around the globe. These sacraments are Water Baptism and Communion

Opener: Good morning everyone! It is so nice to see every here this morning. We are had wonderful time last week with the Teen Challenge Men’s choir. They shared some wonderful songs and inspiring testimonies of what God can do in a person’s life. This morning we are continuing our sermon series ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God