Should We Enlarge The Lord’s Supper? (Part 3)
Here is the import of Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 11:20-22. First, all Christians must partake of the Lord’s Supper (v.21). Second, this supper is not to be a common […]
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Should We Enlarge The Lord’s Supper? (Part 2)
It is clear from an honest reading of the Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22- 25 and Luke 22:19,20 that the elements were nothing more than one moderate piece of bread and […]
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Should We Enlarge The Lord’s Supper? (Part 1)
Many years ago, some folks among the churches of Christ suggested that the church was neglecting the Lord’s Supper. I have heard this criticism recently. They assert that “pinching a […]
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Aids to Remembrance
In this lesson we will set forth some aids or helps to remembering the death of Jesus during the Lord's Supper. That each would be able to recall these aids when reflecting on the Lord's Supper. To help each person focus upon the Lord's Supper while partaking of it.
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Entering God’s Gates with Thanksgiving
We enter God's gates with thanksgiving because 1) thanksgiving is the only appropriate response for what God has done for us, 2) thanksgiving brings about a change of attitude in our lives, 3) thanksgiving spurs us into action for the welfare and benefit of others. The hearer should be able to state why he ought to have a heart of thanksgiving and how that relates to Christian living.
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Answering Questions about the Lord’s Supper
In this lesson, we will answer questions about the Lord’s Supper. Each listener should be able to answer why we partake of the Lord’s supper every Sunday and why we use unleavened bread and grape juice.
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The Danger of Presumption
In this lesson, we will study about the danger of presumption in salvation, worship, and living. Each hearer should recognize that the sin of presumption is dangerous to our doing things as God desires us to do them.
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Finding Meaning in the Lord’s Supper
We find meaning in the Lord’s Supper when we 1) Remember Jesus, 2) Connect with Jesus, 3) Thank Jesus. Each listener will understand that there is objective significance in observing the Lord’s Supper.
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Please Explain Matthew 5:23-25.
Remember that the Mosaic Law was a legal system used by the Jews of Jesus’ day to settle legal matters of state. Jesus was saying that for one to worship God appropriately, he needs to resolve such legal conflicts first. This is necessary prior to making offerings of peace toward God. One cannot be at odds with his brother and at peace with God.
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Why Do We Partake of the Lord’s Supper Every First Day of the Week?
Luke 24:1ff? Our meeting upon the first day of the week is not by accident nor by arbitrary selection. There are some scriptures which specifically mention the first day of the week and there are other scriptures in which the first day of the week is implied. Let's look at these scriptures and see what we can gain in understanding from them.
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Essential Ingredients to Effective Evangelism
In this lesson, we will discuss the conversion of the three thousand in Acts chapter 2 and the essential ingredients to effective evangelism. This includes 1) The Presence of the Holy Spirit, 2) People of the Dispersion, 3) Prophets of the Old Testament, 4) Preachers of the Gospel, 5) Penitent of Heart, 6) Persistent in Faithfulness. The hearer should be familiar with the events in Acts 2 and the principles of evangelism as related to this conversion account. The aim of this lesson is to help the hearer understand more about the principles of evangelism taught in Acts 2.
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The Importance of Communion to the Child of God
Why is communion important? It is a 1) Declaration of Faith, 2) Demonstration of Fellowship, 3) Deliberation of Forgiveness. The listener should understand the importance of communion in relationship to Christ, others, and himself.
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Why Remember Jesus?
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/why-remember-jesus.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSSUBJECT: Jesus, Lord’s Supper, Worship TITLE: Why Remember Jesus? PROPOSITION: We ought to remember Jesus: 1) It is part of Jesus’ and the […]
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“Come, Share the Lord.”
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/come-share-the-lord.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSSUBJECT: Worship TITLE: “Come Share the Lord” PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the lyrics of the song, “Come Share the […]
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The ABCs of the Lord’s Supper
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/the-abcs-of-the-lords-supper.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSDate written: 5 November 2015 SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: The ABCs of the Lord’s Supper PROPOSITION: We will study what the apostle Paul said […]
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What should we say in prayer during the Lord’s Supper?
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/lords-supper-prayer.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn the Lord’s Supper, what does the expression, “May we do this in a way that is pleasing unto thee” mean? What should […]
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If you are sick, does God expect you to take the Lord’s Supper to your house?
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lords-supper-to-the-sick-qanda.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS“If you are sick, does God expect you to take the Lord’s Supper to your house? I don’t think so.” As with many […]
