Communion: Remember, Relate, Proclaim | I Corinthians 11:23-26 | Pastor Neil McClendon

Are you approaching God through empty religious routines or as a deeply loved son or daughter? Discover how observing communion anchors our hearts in the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice.In this homily on 1 Corinthians 11:23–26, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon unpacks the true purpose and posture of taking communion. Explore why believers are called to actively remember Jesus amid the busyness and relational friction of daily life, and examine how the cross introduces a brand-new way to relate to God—moving away from both self-loathing and self-righteousness. Discover why coming to the Lord's table is a powerful proclamation of both the necessity and sufficiency of Christ's death, inviting every Christian to rest in their identity as a redeemed child of God.In this episode, we cover:Remembering Jesus in Daily Life: How sacred rituals guard us against forgetting Christ's work during seasons of relational stress and chaos.A New Way to Relate to God: Shifting away from performance-based religion and the trap of self-righteous contempt for others.Proclaiming the Lord's Death: What it means to declare both the absolute necessity and total sufficiency of Jesus's sacrifice.Self-Examination at the Table: Approaching communion with authentic repentance rather than hurried, empty routine.Sons and Daughters, Not Servants: Resting in the reality that Christ's once-for-all sacrifice secures our place as beloved children of God.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube