Sermons on 1 Corinthians 11:17-32:

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

Symbol Of His Body

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

A Lord’s Supper Devotional.

SYMBOL OF HIS BODY 1 Corinthians 11:24 INTRO: Jesus said, “This is my body, which is for you.” This is probably the oldest document in the New Testament and it is the earliest account of the Lord’s Supper in the Scriptures. Paul got the story from some of Jesus’ disciples who were with him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24

Denomination: Baptist

Communion: What's It About?

Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 18, 2007

This message is to look at a basic understanding of Communion/Lord’s Supper,to understand why it was instituted, and what it means to us today.

The Lord’s Supper / Communion / Eucharist > it’s called by many names but they all refer to this time where we join together as a group of believers to remember what Christ has done for us. In most Protestant churches it is one of two Sacraments (sacred rites); In Catholic and Orthodox churches it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Looking

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 30, 2007

Six places to look as we examine ourselves

1 Corinthians 11:28 Good Looking I adapted this sermon from "Christ Our Focus" by Ralph Andrus (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=103326) Introduction A. A special pair of shades that can deliver the gift of sight. Called “Argus” — named after the mythological Greek god who had 100 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Chiclet And A Thimble

Contributed by Rusty Wright on May 7, 2007

A Sermon on Communion

A Chiclet and a Thimble 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 You know, I don’t feel old. In fact, I consider myself to be quite young. But you really start to feel your age when some of the things and events you grew up with start showing up on the history channel. When I went back to college at 38, I took a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

A New Year's Feast

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

Leading into communion, with a large amount of OT Festival background, all around the question "how is your relationship with God?"

A New Year’s Feast Jan 4/5, 2003 Intro: New year’s resolutions… There was a couple who were sitting with a marriage counselor for their first session and the good doctor asked them to identify what seemed to be the root of their problems. The wife responded, "It all started when we thought it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift To You

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007

This is a Chrysalis Clergy Talk. It is used for both the boys & girls flight.

How many of you like to receive gifts? I’m sure we all do. Today I would like to talk with you about some of the ways we celebrate the gift of God’s presence with us. Hello my name is Rev. Benny Anthony, and the title of this talk is “God’s Gift to You.” What was the best gift that you ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian = Plain Brown Wrapper

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 15, 2006

Choose your colors, just not plain brown.

Christian = Plain Brown Wrapper I preach at a local rescue mission and I used most of this message there one night. I wanted to warn them because desperate people are very vulnerable to deception in the name of Christ. I have added some verses because I want to approach the same subject but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Reflection

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 29, 2006

Two things we can reflect on during communion

"A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup." 1Cor11:28 God hates thoughtless religion. In Amos chapter 5 in verses 20-24 He says "I hate, I despise your religious feasts...away with the noise of your songs!" God is always looking to see who’s really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discerning The Body

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2006

Communion service for Black History Month: discerning the body means seeing our connectedness, understanding one another, and living in hope beyond our history. For Montgomery Hills Baptist Church; reworking of message done in 2000 at Takoma Park Baptist

Several years ago my wife and I went with a group on a tour of Italy. It was a wonderful experience, most of it. Most of it, but not all. The part that was less than wonderful came when we had a few free hours in Florence. Margaret and I decided to set out on our own to find the Uffizi Palace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Remember?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 7, 2006

Four reasons why we need to remember the Lord

Do You Remember? 40’s - Party lines on your telephones; and Big Band Music everyone wore hats, WWII 50’s - Petticoats were essential, and poodle skirts , Hula-hoops, ten-cent coke, comics, and chocolate bars 60’s - LP’s; Martin Luther King Jr.-"I have a Dream"; lava lamps and John Glenn’ first man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Expressions Of Love

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 6, 2006

This message focused in on how baptism and communion are expressions of worship to God’s. We show Him love because He first loved us.

Expressions of Love March 5, 2006 Baptism and Lord’s Supper Intro: I am reading a book entitled, The Air I Breathe, by Louie Giglio. In the book Louie defines worship as “the pursuit of that which you value most.” I like that b/c I believe our greatest purpose for living is to honor God through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Jesus (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 10, 2006

PREMISE: True religion is not about a system of though (philosophy, theology, organization), it is about a person named Jesus. POINT: Jesus asked us to REMEMBER because we tend to FORGET... this was Jesus’ “dying request.”

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ 1 Corinthians 11:23 – 26 Remembering Jesus (part one) PREMISE: True religion is not about a system of though (philosophy, theology, organization), it is about a person named Jesus. POINT: Jesus asked us to REMEMBER because we tend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lest We Forget

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Sep 10, 2005

Some will forget 9/11 2001 but the church can never forget the Lords Table, what we need to remember.

1st Corinthians 11:23-26 On Thursday, September 20, 2001, President George W. Bush gave this much-anticipated speech, here are some excerpts. “On September the 11th, enemies of freedom committed an act of war against our country. Americans have known wars, but for the past 136 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Take Communion Each Week? Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 20, 2005

Every Sunday, we take a few minutes to partake of the Lord’s Supper and some don’t even know why. Why do we take the cracker and drink grape juice every Sunday.

Date Preached __________ Where Preached __________ Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Take Communion Each Week? 1 Corinthians 11:17 -34 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ