Sermons on 1 Corinthians 11:23-33:

Jesus Is Not A Holiday

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 27, 2007

Some people get excited about Jesus at Christmas or other special occasions, but He is much more than a holiday.

Jesus is Not A Holiday December 27, 2007 (For Better or Worse: I died at church!) 1 Cor. 11:17 (NLT) But now when I mention this next issue, I cannot praise you. For it sounds as if more harm than good is done when you meet together. Do you think it is possible that church can do more harm than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Proclamation Of Communion

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007

What we proclaim when the church takes communion.

1 Corinthians 11:26-29 “The Proclamation of Communion” I. We Proclaim the Lord’s Death (26a) • It is a memorial, so that we will not forget the great sacrifice that Christ made for us. John 15:13 (NASB95) 13 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. o The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrament Of Holy Communion

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 18, 2008

Too many people in Church have never understood that HC is such a powerful mission event. In this celebration we don’t just proclaim Jesus we meet Him so the rail is the safest place on earth

The Sacrament of Communion 1 Corinthians 11:17-29 I have talked about many times how we encounter God in all things but also in specific things. Our experience of love isn’t of love in general, but rather it is specific; like the affection & love of a child or parent or partner for instance. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord's Memorial Service

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 25, 2007

This sermon discusses the Lord’s Supper in conjunction with the Memorial Day holiday.

This is Memorial Day weekend. There will be many memorial services and events held around our country to commemorate the men and women who gave their lives to gain and protect our freedom. We should never forget the price they paid. I want to build off of this idea to speak of another sacrifice. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Remember?

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 29, 2007

The world is full of monuments, statues and memorials, reminding us of the great battles and works of men and women. All of these monuments have one thing in common, repaired or refurbished or as time goes by, they are forgotten. 2000 years ago in an u

Do you remember your first car, your first home, your first job, your graduation from high school? You probably do. We tend to remember the special moments of life. For many of us they are freeze-framed in our minds as KODAK moments. Our memories are not simply for personal moments; ours is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Communion? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon examining why we observe communion at Central Christian Church.

A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, everyone turned to the right facing a blank white wall, and they sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to the church was confused by this and asked, “Why do you do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-33, 1 Corinthians 11:14-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember The Dead, Honor The Living, And Avoid The Pitfalls!

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Remembering the dead and Honoring the living

INTRO: David Banner (Incredible Hulk), talking with a terminal cancer victim, told this story: “A man was running for his life from a tiger and he fell down a cliff but luckily got a branch as the tiger was pawing at him. He was about to let go (fall would survive, but live). He looked down to see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Time For Examination

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

A different kind of Lord’s Supper devotional.

A TIME FOR EXAMINATION 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRO: It is traditional in many churches to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the year. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

¿por Qué Celebramos La Cena Del Señor?

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 5, 2008

Una niña preguntó a su mamá: "Mami, por qué cortas los extremos de la carne antes de cocerla? Ay, m’ija yo siempre lo he hecho así pero la razón la debe saber tu abuelita ve a preguntarle a ella...

¿Por qué celebramos la cena del Señor? 1 Cor 11:23-29 Una niña le preguntó a su mamá: - Mami, ¿por qué le cortas los extremos al trozo de carne antes de cocerlo? - Ay m’ija, siempre lo hemos hecho así, yo creo que es para que absorba mejor las especias y tenga más sabor, pero mejor pregúntale a tu ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 17, 2008

A brief Message given prior to Observing this Ordinance

The Lord’s Supper 1 Corinthians 11:17-26 * (Read the text) * Every time we come to the Lord’s Table we are to honor the Lord by proclaiming His death. Like no other collective time, this event should evoke in us a time of personal challenge. I fear we have reduced this Holy time to another event ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Were You Thinking Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2008

God holds Christians responsible to ensure that they are prepared to worship before they approach His Table. We prepare through sharing our lives with our fellow believers.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:27 WHATEVER WERE YOU THINKING? “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord.” “Whatever was he thinking?” That is the question on the minds of many people who read of the fall of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27

Denomination: Baptist

God's Tender Mercies

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2008

God does discipline His children who approach the Lord’s Table with unholy attitudes. This is does as an act of love. If we were properly evaluating ourselves, we would not be judged.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:31, 32 GOD’S TENDER MERCIES “If we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged. When we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world.” No doubt the title of the message appears strange to some people. How can discipline be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Things God Used

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 4, 2008

Do you feel broken? God uses people like you. This sermon highlights those things in scripture which were broken before they were used.

INTRODUCTION The world is full of broken things - broken bones, broken windows, little birds with broken wings, not to mention broken hearts and broken homes. The Bible also refers to broken things: 1. A BROKEN BANQUET Matthew 15:36 "And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24

Communion: What Does It Mean? (The Crackers And The Juice)

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Each month we celebrate the Lord’s supper but do we really know what it means?

Cornerstone Church January 8, 2006 "Communion - What Does It Really Mean?” (the Crackers and Juice) 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 16, 2008

A Lord’s Supper service led by the men of the church at individual tables.

Your Grace is Enough Wonderful Grace of Jesus (#319) Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) “In the Bag” Time of Self-Examination: Scripture Readings: A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist