17 sermons preach from 1 Corinthians 11 — 16 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
“Passage recounting the Lord's Supper: 'Take, eat; this is my body... This cup is the new covenant in my blood... you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.'”
“Paul: 'Follow after me' — urging believers to follow his example.”
A Sunday teaching on spiritual gifts and manifestation: believers are called to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to manifest God’s power with humility, order, and unity; practical ministry updates and invitations (baptism, giving, convocation, leadership transitions) accompany the message.
“Someday we'll do the head covering passages.”
Pastor Josh Howerton responds to Texas Rep. James Talarico’s public theological and political claims, arguing Talarico misrepresents Scripture on abortion, sexuality, marriage, and gender. Howerton distinguishes between genuine seekers and ideological infiltrators, asserts politics have become spiritual, defends the biblical view that life begins in the womb and that marriage is one man/one woman, contrasts biblical justice (equal weights and measures) with progressive group-based justice (equal outcomes), explains Kuyperian sphere sovereignty for charity and the role of church/family versus the state, and warns against false teachers who pander to itching ears.
“Paul says when you come together for the Lord's supper some are drinking so much wine that they're getting drunk.”
A pastoral conversation distinguishing biblical commands from man-made rules and giving practical, Scripture-based guidance on alcohol, tattoos, and marijuana—emphasizing conscience, community impact, sobriety, and pursuing closeness to Jesus rather than merely testing boundaries.
“The Bible declares that on the night the Lord Jesus was betrayed, he took some bread and he gave thanks and broke it and said,”
A Psalm 55–centered message taught from Psalm 55 about finding God-given peace amid pain, betrayal, and overwhelm. The preacher urges honest lament to God, warns against mistaking escape for peace, and shows that true, sustaining peace comes from God even when circumstances don't change. The service included baptisms, communion, an invitation to salvation, and church announcements.
“On the night the Lord Jesus was betrayed he took some bread... 'this is my body... Do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way after supper he took the cup, 'this cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me.'”
A Psalm 55–centered message taught from Psalm 55 about finding God-given peace amid pain, betrayal, and overwhelm. The preacher urges honest lament to God, warns against mistaking escape for peace, and shows that true, sustaining peace comes from God even when circumstances don't change. The service included baptisms, communion, an invitation to salvation, and church announcements.
“For I received from the Lord that the Lord Jesus the same night he was betrayed took bread... 'This is my body... do this in remembrance of me.' Likewise he took the cup: 'This cup is the new testament in my blood... do this as often as ye drink.'”
A Sunday communion service focused on worship, intercession for children and the church, and a message titled "The Table of the Father" explaining the privileges of dining with God (childship, heirship, joy, healing, forgiveness, answered requests). The preacher led extensive prayers for protection, wisdom, unity, provision, evangelism, leaders, nations, and personal petitions (destiny, mercy, promotion) before administering communion.
“On the night he was betrayed, took bread, having given thanks, he broke it and said, this is my body broken for you... after supper he did the same thing with the cup; this cup is the blood my New Testament with you.”
Pastor Willie L. Young Jr. preaches from Hebrews 12 urging the congregation to ‘Focus on Jesus’ — Jesus is the object, author and finisher of our faith — so believers can endure trials, resist returning to old ways, and run the race with perseverance. The service included church announcements, membership recognition, communion, prayers, and invitations for salvation, membership, and restored fellowship.
“For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: the Lord Jesus on the same night in which he was betrayed took bread... 'This is my body... Do this in remembrance of me.'”
A Sunday worship message celebrating the Christian freedom won by Christ — emphasizing faith alone, Christ alone, and resisting legalism — with calls to practical discipleship, communion, giving, and community engagement.
“Paul's account of the Lord's Supper: "This is my body..." and "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me...for whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes," and the warning that whoever partakes in an unworthy manner will be guilty regarding the body and blood of the Lord.”
A Sunday service focused on God's grace: the preacher taught that every believer has received a personally apportioned measure of grace that empowers gifts for service, builds unity, and matures the church. The message included practical applications—use your gifts, serve joyfully, sign up for ministry, join evangelism training (Operation Andrew), and respond to God's invitation to receive renewed grace—alongside worship, communion, prayer, and ministry announcements.
“Passage recounting the Lord's Supper: 'Take, eat; this is my body... This cup is the new covenant in my blood... you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.'”
A Sunday service focused on the Great Commission and becoming a healthier church: worship and communion, a reminder to give as worship, then a sermon on Matthew 28 emphasizing the summons to return to Jesus, the declaration that Christ has all authority, and the commission to make disciples—baptize and teach obedience—followed by practical application: discipleship is lifelong, church health depends on loving God and people, expect persecution, rely on the Holy Spirit, and commit to partnership with God in evangelism and local mission.
“1 Corinthians 11:23 — "For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread."”
A Sunday communion service focused on worship, intercession for children and the church, and a message titled "The Table of the Father" explaining the privileges of dining with God (childship, heirship, joy, healing, forgiveness, answered requests). The preacher led extensive prayers for protection, wisdom, unity, provision, evangelism, leaders, nations, and personal petitions (destiny, mercy, promotion) before administering communion.
“This is my body... this cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this in remembrance of me; for whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes, and whoever eats or drinks in an unworthy manner will be guilty.”
A Sunday service focused on God's grace: the preacher taught that every believer has received a personally apportioned measure of grace that empowers gifts for service, builds unity, and matures the church. The message included practical applications—use your gifts, serve joyfully, sign up for ministry, join evangelism training (Operation Andrew), and respond to God's invitation to receive renewed grace—alongside worship, communion, prayer, and ministry announcements.
“Take, eat, this is my body, which is broken for you. After the same manner also he took the cup, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood...for as often as ye eat of this bread and drink of this cup ye do show the Lord's death till he comes; wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread and drink this cup of the Lord unworthily shall be guilty.”
A Sunday worship service that included Psalms reading, announcements, a baby dedication and communion, and a sermon from Acts 1:4–8 calling the congregation to wait on God’s promise, trust His timing, endure the preparation process, and expect Holy Spirit power to be sent so they can witness locally and globally.
“Recounting the Lord's Supper: 'And when he had given thanks, he brake it... Take, eat, this is my body... This cup is the new testament in my blood... For this cause many are weak and sickly among you and many sleep.'”
A Sunday worship service that included Psalms reading, announcements, a baby dedication and communion, and a sermon from Acts 1:4–8 calling the congregation to wait on God’s promise, trust His timing, endure the preparation process, and expect Holy Spirit power to be sent so they can witness locally and globally.
“"He took bread... 'this is my body'... 'this cup is the new covenant in my blood'... 'as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup you show the Lord's death until he comes.'"”
A Romans 12–centered message distinguishing manifestation gifts from motivational (Romans 12) gifts, calling believers to consecration and sober self-assessment so their God-given graces can mature. Emphasis on unity of the body, healthy leadership, disciplined vessels (ego/appetite), and practical church life (altar seed, communion, volunteer mobilization).
“Grab this sacrament because it says as oft as we eat to do this in remembrance of him (instruction for communion).”
Sermon from Deeper Church LA introducing the series 'Unlocking the Next'—encouraging believers to persevere in transitional 'middle' seasons with faith, not fear. Key practical exhortations: don’t return to old comforts when storms arrive, don’t internalize external pressures, and continually remind yourself of God’s promises. The service included worship, communion, a call to sacrificial giving, outreach opportunities, and invitations for salvation and church community.
Charles Spurgeon
IT SEEMS, then, that Christians may forget Christ. The text implies the possibility of forgetfulness concerning him whom gratitude and affection should constrain them to remember. There could be no need for this loving exhortation, if there were not a fearful supposition that our memories might…
Read the full text“Jesus said, 'This is my body'... 'Do this in remembrance of me.'”
Pastor Steve Wilburn preaches from Luke 17 (the ten lepers) under the theme "Forgetting," emphasizing crying for mercy, returning to thank God, and Jesus' wonder that only one returned. He connects the passage to Thanksgiving, urging gratefulness, obedience, seizing gospel opportunities, repentance, and a reverent approach to communion.
“This is my body which is broken for you...This cup is the new testament in my blood. This do ye, as often as ye drink, drink it in remembrance of me.”
A Sunday communion service focused on worship, intercession for children and the church, and a message titled "The Table of the Father" explaining the privileges of dining with God (childship, heirship, joy, healing, forgiveness, answered requests). The preacher led extensive prayers for protection, wisdom, unity, provision, evangelism, leaders, nations, and personal petitions (destiny, mercy, promotion) before administering communion.
“Jesus lifted the cup: 'This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood. Do this as often as you drink in remembrance of me.'”
Pastor Steve Wilburn preaches from Luke 17 (the ten lepers) under the theme "Forgetting," emphasizing crying for mercy, returning to thank God, and Jesus' wonder that only one returned. He connects the passage to Thanksgiving, urging gratefulness, obedience, seizing gospel opportunities, repentance, and a reverent approach to communion.
“When you drink the cup and when you eat the bread, you show forth his death until he comes.”
Executive Pastor Banks preaches that believers are God’s masterpiece—saved by grace and created for good works—calling listeners to receive God’s purpose, resist the enemy’s deceptions, and respond in faith through obedience, worship, prayer, baptism, and service.
“Paraphrase: Every man should examine himself so that he not partake of the Lord's Supper unworthily.”
A Romans 12–centered message distinguishing manifestation gifts from motivational (Romans 12) gifts, calling believers to consecration and sober self-assessment so their God-given graces can mature. Emphasis on unity of the body, healthy leadership, disciplined vessels (ego/appetite), and practical church life (altar seed, communion, volunteer mobilization).
“A man should examine himself daily; examine yourself to see if you are still in the faith.”
A Sunday message calling the church to be God’s spiritual building—built on Jesus and held together by committed service and God’s mercy—with practical calls to prayer, repentance, unity, faithful stewardship, and participation in church life.
“let a man examine himself”
A Sunday service sermon calling believers to a transformed, disciplined Christian life — a 'new walk' marked by repentance, holiness, and practical change of habits. The preacher urged the congregation to 'do your first work' (return to first love), put off the old sinful patterns, walk circumspectly, and live visibly as ambassadors for Christ. The service also included health updates, testimonies, baptisms, encouragements to care for one another, and corporate prayer for healing and restoration.
“Paul instructs that everyone must examine themselves before Communion; taking it unworthily brings judgment and some have even died.”
Pastor Steve Wilburn preaches from Luke 17 (the ten lepers) under the theme "Forgetting," emphasizing crying for mercy, returning to thank God, and Jesus' wonder that only one returned. He connects the passage to Thanksgiving, urging gratefulness, obedience, seizing gospel opportunities, repentance, and a reverent approach to communion.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.