February 1, 2026 – The Lord’s Supper | 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 Baptist Bible Church, Sparta MI

When the church gathers, is it truly for the better—or for the worse? In this message from 1 Corinthians 11:17–34, we are reminded that the Lord’s Supper is not a private ritual or a casual tradition, but a sacred ordinance meant to unify the body of Christ. Addressing the divisions in the Corinthian church, the Apostle Paul calls believers back to the heart of the table: remembrance, unity, and repentance.As we partake of the bread and the cup, we are invited to remember Christ’s sacrifice, proclaim His death, and examine our hearts before Him. The Lord’s Supper humbles us as equal sinners saved by grace and challenges us to pursue peace and reconciliation within the church.Key Takeaways:The Lord’s Supper is meant to unite the gathered church (1 Cor. 11:17–22).Communion calls us to remember Christ’s body and blood given for us (1 Cor. 11:23–26).Honest self-examination and repentance honor the Lord at His table (1 Cor. 11:27–32).Division among believers undermines true worship (1 Cor. 11:33–34; Matt. 5:23–24).