Examining Your Heart at the Lord’s Table | 1 Corinthians 11 Sermon

Why is the Lord’s Supper more than just a religious ritual, and how does coming to the table reorient our hearts around God's grace?In this communion sermon on 1 Corinthians 11:23–32, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon unpacks Apostle Paul's instructions to the church at Corinth regarding the observance of the Lord’s Supper. Addressing the constant human tendency to forget God's work and rely on self-effort, this message centers on three vital calls: to remember Christ’s ultimate sacrifice, to proclaim His death and resurrection, and to examine our own hearts in light of His grace. Discover how the new covenant sealed in Christ's blood secures your freedom from sin and anchors your identity in God’s unshakeable faithfulness.In this episode, we cover:The Purpose of Remembering: Why slowing down to observe the bread and cup counteracts our human tendency to forget God's grace.Proclaiming the Gospel: How receiving communion serves as a public declaration of our deep need for a Savior and His complete sufficiency.Personal vs. Historical Faith: The crucial distinction between viewing the cross as an intellectual event versus an active, personal reality.Self-Examination and Discipline: Understanding how God uses the Lord’s Table to purify the church through loving correction rather than condemnation.The Certainty of the Covenant: Resting in a relationship sealed by Christ’s blood that depends on God’s unchanging character rather than human performance.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube