Sermons on 1 Corinthians 11:20-31:

God Manifest To The World

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

While I was in the Navy, one of the duty stations I was assigned to was a nuclear powered guided missile cruiser out of Alameda, California.

While I was in the Navy, one of the duty stations I was assigned to was a nuclear powered guided missile cruiser out of Alameda, California. One of the many duties I was assigned was "I" division officer, responsible for coordinating the indoctrination of personnel who recently reported for duty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have An In The Body Experience

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

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The church is a lot like a school School Church students laity faculty ministers Or, maybe the church is more like a corporation Corporation Church articles of incorporation constitution boards deacons shareholders meetings & conventions business meetings & conventions mergers ecumenism strive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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 Cure For Communionitis

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

Deals with the true significance of the Lord’s Supper.

The Cure for Communionitis (1 Corinthians 11:17-34) I. Present Maladies A. A history of the “Love Feast” B. Abuses found in Corinth C. Application for today II. Pristine Model A. Rooted in history B. About God’s gift C. Celebrates a new covenant D. Proclaims our allegiance and hope III. Preventive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

In Remembrance

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Nov 16, 2002

Communion is a time of remembrance bringing into the presence of Jesus Christ

Sermon: In Remembrance I Cor 11:17-36 November 3, 2002 I. Introduction A. 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-36

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Communion Covenant"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Comparing the Old & New Covenants with relation to the Lord’s Supper

Communion Message: "The Communion Covenant" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Nearly every time the Bible mentions the Lord’s Supper the term "covenant" is used. Jesus sets forth, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood." A covenant is a pledge, a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Congregational

The Worship Of The Covenant People: Covenant Remembrance Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

The Assembly of God’s New Covenant People is to know Jesus Christ through the act of consecrated remembering. Worship should be conscious of the covenant relationship between God and man, fulfilled in Christ.

INTRODUCTION: THOUGHTS ON THE STATE OF WORSHIP IN EVANGELICALISM “Everything flows and nothing abides; everything gives way and nothing stays fixed,” said the ancient Greek thinker Heraclitus. The subject of worship commands the attention of many today just because of the endless changes. If there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remembering When We Weren't There

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 8, 2002

Much of our worship is designed to help us remember what God has done for us. But what about when we weren’t there?

Did you know that a lot of what we do in our Sunday worship service is designed to remind us of things God has done? One of the most central matters of worship is the Lord’s Supper and even our table has the words “This do in rememberance of me” engraved on the front. David Bible sent me a cute ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 5 Of 8 - Communion And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 24, 2002

Discusses the symbolism behind the communion service and how participating in the Lord’s Supper impacts the believers day to day life.

Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 5 - Communion and Church Tonight we are in part 5 of our series Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church We have been looking at various aspects of “church” in an effort to understand how the different ways we practice our faith impacts our daily lives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remembering Christ

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

Why do we forget Christ so easily? Meditation on the Lord’s table.

Remembering Christ Living Hope Baptist Church, 03 February 2002 Matt Black 1 Corinthians 11:24 “ . . .this do in remembrance of me.” Introduction: Please open your Bibles to I Corinthians 11:24. This passage concerns the Lord’s Supper, but I just want to focus on the Lord’s purpose in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Body And Blood

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002

A message about the importance of taking Communion togeather.

2, June 2002 Dakota Community Church Body and Blood Introduction: Communion Sunday Again – What’s it really all about? One of the most misunderstood of the Christian Traditions - The Corinthians abused it. - The Romans misunderstood it. Persecuting Christians as cannibals. - Roman Catholics ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Are We Sharing In The Lord's Supper Without Meaning To Our Spiritual Being?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 1, 2002

How to prepare in taking the Lord’s Supper.

Introduction: HOW TO CATCH A MONKEY------ Native hunters in the jungles of Africa; have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Come To The Lord's Table

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Our Savior invites us to partake of his body and blood at his table as a proclamation of the forgiveness that is ours made possible through his death.

Maundy Thursday was a significant day in the life of our Savior. Many important things happened in Jesus’ life on this evening. On the first Maundy Thursday Jesus prayed to his Father so intensely that his sweat was as drops of blood. On this night our Savior was betrayed by Judas with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Concerning The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 28, 2004

A sermon for communion

Concerning The Lord’s Supper 1 Cor 11:18-30 I. Examination Before Participation. Vs. 28-30 Before the passover meal was observed, the house where the meal was eaten had to be throughly examined to make sure that no leaven was present in the house. What is leaven ? It was leftover dough from a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:18-30

Denomination: Baptist