Sermons on 1 Corinthians 11:1-34:

Discerning The Body

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We are warned not to partake of the Lord's Supper in an unworthy manner - that is unless we discern or recognize His body . What does this mean?

1. Special occasions often celebrated by a special meal. The host spends much time preparing for the meal. The Lord’s Supper is a special meal in which not the host but the guests are to prepare themselves. 2. Have you prepared yourself for this meal? Did you listen to the call for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Struggle Of Being Married To A Non-Believing Spouse

Contributed by Nikki Shipley on Oct 18, 2000

I. Although King Xerxes did not worship God, God is still in control of his life and his actions.

I. Although King Xerxes did not worship God, God is still in control of his life and his actions. (Prov 21:1 NRSV) The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. 1. Esther approached the king fearful of what the king could do but aware of what God can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

A Checkpoint In Life

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

During the days that Berlin was physically divided by the Berlin Wall, there was a notable place called "Checkpoint Charlie" where EVERYONE and EVERYTHING was checked. Checkpoints are helpful in our lives, and commencement for your high school graduation

A CHECKPOINT IN LIFE INTRODUCTION: (Preached May 1997, as the commencement address for Bosque Farms Christian Academy.) During the days that Berlin was physically divided by the Berlin Wall, there was a notable place called "Checkpoint Charlie" where EVERYONE and EVERYTHING was checked. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:31

The Significance Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 18, 2000

This morning before partaking of the Lord's supper, I want us to take a look at four things concerning this ordinance that will help us to understand its importance.

This morning before partaking of the Lord's supper, I want us to take a look at four things concerning this ordinance that will help us to understand its importance. 1. It is to be a time of Remembrance. verse 24 Jesus said...do this in remembrance of me. Just as the Jewish passover commemorated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28, Matthew 26:26, Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Before You Eat

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

The Lord's Supper: the wonderful privilege we as Christians have in coming to the Lord's Table together

Teddy Roosevelt, the man who would become the 26th President of the United States, was afraid to go to church when he was a child because of a creature he called "The Zeal." His mother eventually realized the reason for Teddy's fear was a Scripture verse he had heard the pastor read, John 2:17, "It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Eating At His Table

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2002

The Church at Corinth had a problem with communion. What was their problem and what can it tell us about our worship today?

OPEN: Author Max Lucado tells of an episode from his youth. He was part of a group of young people from his church who, as a service ministry, took the Lord’s Supper to homebound or hospitalized members of the church. He and his friends visited one elderly gentleman in particular who was in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Take The Lord's Supper Seriously

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 24, 2001

We must know the meaning of the Lord’s supper for it to be meaningful.

LET’S TAKE THE SUPPER SERIOUSLY I CORINTHIANS 11:23-26 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Remember

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

At the Lord’s table it is a time to remember.

In the movie, "Remember the Titans" football coach Herman Boone takes his team for a early morning run into the darkness. Through the darkness they run as well as through woods and creeks until they end up at the grave yard and battle field of Gettysburg. There he calls upon the boys who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Share Communion

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

A seeker-aware exposition of the purpose for the sharing of communion

Why We Share Communion Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29   A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I Prepared For The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001

The Apostle Paul encourages proper preparation for those who desire to receive the Lord’s Supper

The man flew airplanes in the war against Viet Nam. He was a pilot for Delta for almost 30 years. A year and a half ago he flew a small plane into Tulsa to pick me up so that we could fly together to a District Mission Board meeting in Milwaukee. When his plane was refueled and we stowed my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

I Think You'd Better Recognize

Contributed by Jesse Harris Jr. on Aug 7, 2001

the Lord’s Supper, revisited

Prayer Introduction The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience, during which we: · contemplate the price of salvation · remember the death of our Lord and savior · anticipate the second coming of Jesus Christ. Brother’s and Sister’s I am overjoyed and honored to stand before you this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At The Lord's Table

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

The Lord’s Table is a powerful occasion for faith’s confession. In partaking we not only confess before heaven that we believe, but also that we have not forgotten.

Title: A Look at the Lord’s Table Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Date: February 4, 1996 1. Conduct: {17} Now in giving these instructions I do not praise you, since you come together not for the better but for the worse. {18} For first of all, when you come together as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communion - What Does It Really Mean?

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

A recent survey showed that most Christians aren’t quite sure about this practice handed down from Jesus to His disciples to the Church.

Title: Communion: What does it really mean? Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-27 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Date: February 28, 1992 1 Corinthians 11:23-27 - For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which He was betrayed took bread; (24) and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Guess Take The Test

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 14, 2001

Communion mesage: Don’t stand on the edge.

Communion. “Don’t guess take the test” The owner of a large warehouse was concerned with profits so much, he decided to make an onsite inspection. He saw a young man leaning up against the wall not working. He went over and said to him how much do you earn each week? The young man said $320. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do This!

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Apr 5, 2001

In the Lord’s Supper, Jesus offers us his body and blood with the bread and wine as a contract signed in blood, guaranteeing us the forgiveness of sins.

“Cannibals!” “Flesh-eaters!” You know, that’s what Christians of the first century were accused of when they took part in the Lord’s Supper. That great mysterious ceremony which Jesus instituted the night before he died has really caused a lot of confusion over the years. Everybody seems to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran