Sermons on Kehillah In Corinth I 11:23:

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

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

Strength For The Desert Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Mar 22, 2003

God’s command to remember the Passover Feast has significant applications for observing the Lord’s supper today.

STRENTH FOR THE DESERT Today we begin the first sermon from the fourth book of the Bible—Numbers. Numbers has 36 chapters and is divided into six major sections. We plan to develop one message from each section. The first section of Numbers (1-10:10) is filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Brethren

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

Experiencing The Fullness Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

An Encouragement to the church regarding the privilege of partaking in the Lord’s Supper.

Experiencing the Fullness of the Lord’s Supper June 6, 2004 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Sunday AM Intro: Initially I had intended for our series on the “I am” statements of Jesus to have concluded last Sunday so that together this AM we might partake of this special meal together in the full awareness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Partake Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A message on the Lord’s Supper.

Why We Partake in the Lord’s Supper 10-27-02 1 Corinthians 11:17-14 Sunday AM Intro: Little girl trying to find out why her mom cuts of the end of the ham – b/c her mom did it – little girl discovers from Nana the pan was too short. Note: Sometimes we do things for the wrong reason or out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Should The Lord's Supper Be Conducted ?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 8, 2004

This is a brief overview of how the early Church observed the Lord’s Supper or the Communion, providing an example for the Church today.

Matthew, Mark and Luke give us the historical account of the institution of the Lord’s supper (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:17-20). Jesus instituted the Supper toward the close of His and the disciples’ partaking of the Passover meal. Because of this connection, the Passover meal is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrate Life

Contributed by John Harvey on May 20, 2004

We celebrate our life in Jesus with remembering what he has done for us.

Celebrate Life! 05/23/04 Intro: Today we are celebrating the life we have in Jesus by observing communion together. It is through the life and death of Jesus that we are able to have a relationship with God. The Bread Of Life Jesus begins the communion by breaking bread with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Come To The Table

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 6, 2009

Sermon preached prior to celebrating the Lord’s Supper preached on the morning before a business meeting and the week before revival services.

Come To the Table 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Introduction: One of the things I love about the Christian faith is the fact that so little is required of us to be saved. We aren’t good enough…so we can quit trying. We can’t do enough good deeds…so that is out of the question. Church…Baptism…Giving… You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Memorial Day Message

Contributed by Rodney Langley on May 29, 2009

Seeking to honor those who have died in service to our country and remembering Jesus Christ and his sacrifice every Sunday. What will our memorial be?

A MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE INTRODUCTION Tomorrow is Memorial Day. It is a day set aside to remember the men and women who have given their lives to keep this country free. It is because of their sacrifice that we are able to sit here and freely worship today. As the saying goes, “Freedom isn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ