Discerning the Body in the Lord's Supper | Communion

How does participating in the Lord's Supper invite us to examine our hearts and rethink our connection to the church?In this message on 1 Corinthians 11:23–32, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon unpacks Paul’s clear instructions regarding Communion. Pastor Neil explores what it truly means to "judge ourselves truly" and "discern the body," emphasizing that individual actions directly impact the broader local church. Discover why Communion is far more than a routine religious ritual—it is a call to radical honesty, mutual confession, bearing one another's burdens, and resting in the complete, fully paid redemption of Jesus Christ.In this episode, we cover:Discerning the Body: Understanding that our private choices and hidden sins deeply affect the health and witness of the church community.Judging Ourselves Truly: Choosing self-examination and repentance over self-deception to experience God's loving discipline rather than condemnation.The Role of the Local Church: Learning to lean on fellow believers by confessing sins, seeking prayer, and bearing one another's burdens in times of grief.Paid in Full: Resting in the certainty that Christ did not put us on "layaway," but paid the full price for our redemption on the cross.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube