Sermons on 1 Corinthians 11:23-27:

Trampling On Grace

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 10, 2002

The most worshipful act a corporate body of believers accomplishes can be a source of shame or grace -- the Lord’s Supper -- don’t trample on the grace.

March 10, 2002 23For this is what the Lord himself said, and I pass it on to you just as I received it. On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took a loaf of bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Communion

Contributed by James May on Jan 14, 2002

A sermon in conjunction with the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proclaim The Lord's Death

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The ritual of the Lord's Supper proclaims Jesus' death without words.

Thesis: The ritual of the Lord's Supper proclaims Jesus' death without words. Intro.: 1. Illust. "Take her?" "Yes." "Take him?" "Yes." "Took." You have just heard the transcript from the world's shortest wedding ceremony. It took place in a bar on a Friday PM at 8:00. The couple had met there the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

This Do In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Important part of our assembly is the Lord's Supper. a. Focus: Not external aspects--how often, elements & represent. b. Concern: What should be happening spiritually? 2. Some introductory remarks. a. NT doesn't say a whole lot about the Lord's Supper. (Gospels [26, 14, 22]; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The Lord's Supper honors Christ and benefits Christians.

Thesis: The Lord's Supper honors Christ and benefits Christians. Intro.: 1. It is difficult to overestimate the importance and significance of the Lord's Supper for Christians: a. Oscar Cullman--LS "basis and goal of every gathering" of 1st Christians. b. John Calvin considered LS the highest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

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

¡haced Esto!

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Apr 5, 2001

En la Santa Cena, Cristo nos da su cuerpo y sangre junto con el pan y vino como un contrato firmado en sangre que nos garantiza de que todos nuestros pecados nos están perdonados.

“¡Caníbales!” En el primer siglo de la época moderna, muchos acusaron a los cristianos de ser caníbales por participar en la Santa Cena. “¡Caníbales!” Por siglos este gran rito misterioso que Jesucristo instituyó la noche antes de que murió ha causado mucha confusión. Parece ser que todos tienen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Are The Chairs?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

The Lords Supper - As the church - a time of unity. Who is worthy? A priviledge and not a gift.

Where are the chairs? 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 This morning I expanded to include a few more lines of scripture than I gave to Dorothy. I am guessing that having more scripture instead of less is not a problem. That doesn’t make the reading of scripture to be too long or anything does it? I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Congregational

Remembering

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007

Communion is time of remembering

Communion is a solemn reenactment of the last supper, or the Lord’s Supper. The only qualification for us to partake in communion is for us to have an ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ. [1Co 11:23] For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Significance Of My Holy Communion Participation

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 2, 2007

What to do with the Lord’s Supper

23For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, 1 Corinthians 11:23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Bread And Betrayal

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This message reiterates the fact that often the closest communion with God will also involve some fellowship some of the bitter betrayals of life.

1 Corinthians 11:23 KJV For 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: I. INTRODUCTION -- THE FIRST COMMUNION I shall never the first time that I was able to take communion. For years, I had sat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Communion Service, What Is It?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 21, 2005

The meaning of the communion service is seen in the four Biblical names by which it is called.

The Communion Service: What is it? I Cor. 11:23-28 INTRO.: When our two sons were little, they went to visit my Grandfather. He was very old and his memory was failing. When they knocked on the door and asked to come in, he sent them away because he didn’t remember who they were. They had been to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Holy Thursday

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 23, 2005

A reflection of the sacred paschal meal and the significance of ordained ministry

Holy Thursday During the next three days, the most sacred seventy- two hours the liturgical calendar, the church will celebrate the feast and source of our salvation, namely the paschal death and resurrection of our blessed Liberator, Jesus of Nazareth. Tonight we initiate this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Examining Ourselves

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 12, 2005

How to prepare for partaking in the Lord’s Supper

In January 2000, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son, Billy Graham, to a luncheon in his honor. Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because he struggles with Parkinson’s disease. But the Charlotte leaders said, "We don’t expect a major address. Just come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Wesleyan