Sermons on 1 Corinthians 11:26-30:

Why Do We Take Communion? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 29, 2016

This week we examine why Christians take communion.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The first time you walked into a church, when time for Communion, what was running through your mind? • I was raised in a tradition where you had to get in a long, LONG line and walk up to the Priest who would put this wafer in your mouth and would give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come To The Table (Thanksgiving Communion Message)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 13, 2016

Thanksgiving, for many of us, is both a memory in our past and a moment we look forward to. This morning, Jesus has set a table himself and has said to us, “Come to the table!”

Come To The Table (Thanksgiving Communion Message) 1 Cor. 11.23-29 11/20/16 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Thanksgiving, for many of us, is both a memory in our past and a moment we look forward to. 1 I can remember all the smells of stuffing, pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes w/ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Communion: Way Better Than A Potluck Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 5, 2017

What exactly is Holy Communion? This sermon takes a look at what the Bible says.

“We’re having a potluck next week. Please plan accordingly!” What’s your reaction when you see such an announcement in the church bulletin? Are you among those who loves potlucks because you enjoy jamming your plate with two different kinds of salads, perogies nestled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Lutheran

This Do In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 30, 2017

We know what Jesus has done. What are we supposed to do so that as we partake it will not be in an "unworthy manner," & thus be "guilty of sinning against the body & the blood of the Lord?"

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 A. In just 3 weeks we will be celebrating the events of Palm Sunday. We will recall the "triumphal entry" of Jesus into Jerusalem & the crowds shouting "Hosanna," & ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of Communion

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

The messages notes the covenantal blessings one invokes or ratifies when taking communion.

Renowned commentator, Matthew Henry said, when we take communion “we feast on the sacrificed body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. And to eat of the feast is to partake of the sacrifice, and so to be his guests to whom the sacrifice was offered, and this in token of friendship with him. To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion What Does It Really Mean?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

The words of the Apostle Paul still ring true today. We are continuing to pass on the service of Communion to commemorate the death of Jesus and celebrate the new covenant that he bought for us through His blood. This morning as we prepare our hearts for

COMMUNION WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN? I Corinthians 11:23,26 The words of the Apostle Paul still ring true today. We are continuing to pass on the service of Communion to commemorate the death of Jesus and celebrate the new covenant that he bought for us through His blood. This morning as we prepare ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 23, 2017

WE KNOW THAT JESUS INSTITUTED THE LORD’S SUPPER, OR WHAT WE CALL COMMUNION, AS PART OF THE LAST SUPPER. IT WAS AN OBJECT LESSON OF WHAT WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN TO HIM. HE GAVE US THE INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THIS SERVICE UNTIL HE COMES AGAIN.

THE LORD’S SUPPER 1 CORINTHIANS 11:`17-34 THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WAYS WE CAN CONSIDER THE SERVICE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER, MUCH MORE THAN WE CAN COVER IN ONE MESSAGE. TODAY, I WANT TO FOCUS ON THE CORPORATE ASPECT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER THAT PAUL TEACHES IN THIS PASSAGE. I WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU THAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Communion

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 15, 2017

Communion is something we do in church often; yet, in the routine, we can forget its roots.

COMMUNION 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 Intro We do this twice a month But we’ve not stopped to really reflect on what we are doing – what the bible says about communion Once after a church service a woman’s son had complained to her that the adults had all been given a snack, but none had been given to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

A Fitting Memorial

Contributed by David Simpson on May 19, 2017

A Memorial Day sermon remembering the sacrifice of soldiers as well as the sacrifice of our Lord. The Lord's Supper is a fitting memorial. The Gettysburg address was a fitting memorial in 1863, but the words of Jesus are a lasting memorial.

Sermon May 28, 2017 David Simpson "A Fitting Memorial" 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Tomorrow our nation honors the memory of those who died for our country. We call it Memorial Day. Perhaps no greater tragedy took place in our nation's history than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian Church

I Didn't Know That I Was Starving Until I Tasted You Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 18, 2017

A sermon for a mixed congregation (adults and children) trying to get across why it matters that Jesus became flesh and why it matters that he still makes himself present to us now in bread and wine.

............................. “ Beloved, I received from the Lord what I also hand on to you” (1 Cor 11:23) - where to begin? Perhaps with meeting someone famous…. Have you ever met anyone famous? ............. [take answers from congregation] ............ Once when I was 20 I met a famous person. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 6:1-58, Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:14-23, John 1:10-14, Philippians 2:1-11, Luke 2:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

Lord's Supper message.

This summer I was reminded just how easy it is for us to get so comfortable with something that we do all the time that we just do it without thinking about how or why we do it. For me that realization came when I had to drive three different rental cars on our vacation. One of the reasons that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-18, 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 14, 2018

Part 6 - While still in its infancy, the church began to experience serious problems. Problems in the church from inside and outside sources seem to be a common element that plagues Christians in every age. What is the solution?

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 11:20-34, 1 Corinthians 11:1-17, James 5:1-8, James 4:1-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Galatians 3:1-5, Galatians 1:6-10, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Galatians 2:11-21, Acts 6:1-6, 1 Corinthians 7:1-40, 1 Corinthians 6:15-20, 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, Romans 14:1-4, 2 Peter 2:1-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes Us Worthy?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 23, 2018

What does the Apostle Paul mean when he says we can come to the communion table "unworthily"?

Normally when I minister the first question I ask is “How is the blessed of the Lord?” I’m not going to do that today. I am going to make a declaration. You are the blessed of the Lord. You are the son and the daughter of God Almighty. Everything in heaven is available to you. You are healed. Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 3:1-8, 1 Corinthians 4:18-19, 1 Corinthians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, Deuteronomy 25:1-3, Isaiah 53:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Commandment Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 13, 2018

The Commandment of Compassion: Luke 6:36, Jesus said “You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.”

We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month our focus is on the Compassion of Father God. This morning what I want us to consider together is The Commandment of Compassion. To focus our thoughts this morning consider these words: Psalm 103:13 says, “The Lord is like a father to His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Luke 6:27-36, 1 John 3:17-18, Philippians 2:3-4, Galatians 6:2-5, 1 John 4:7-12, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Devoted To The Breaking Of Bread Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2018

This is the 4th sermon in the "Changing Your Spiritual Appetite" series.

Series: Changing Your Spiritual Appetite [#4] BE DEVOTED TO THE BREAKING OF BREAD 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Introduction: This morning we are going to look at the 3rd thing that the Early Church devoted themselves to- The breaking of bread. Acts 2:42-47 (NIV) “They devoted themselves to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist