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Wayne Manago

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November 2008

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02-10-08am The Celebration of the Lord's Supper 1 Cor. 11 23-26

1 Cor 11:23–26

THE CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER*
1 Corinthians 11:23-26*
IMBC, Hobart, IN
 
- Explanation of the service planned for this morning—it is my plan and my desire to take the whole service this morning and center our thoughts around the Cross of Calvary and the sacrificial death of Christ on the cross for our sin. 
 
As you know we traditionally have communion on the first Sunday of the month, but because of our special speaker last Sunday—I choose to move communion to this Sunday.
 
We have planned a unique service that intertwines God’s Word, hymns, Scripture readings and special music all centering on our theme of the Lord’s Supper or communion.
 
During the service this morning we will observe the ordinance of communion which will remind us to remember the price Christ paid on the cross for our salvation so full and so free. 
 
Hymn #172* – (vs. 1 & 3) “/Tell Me the Story of Jesus/”
 
- “A young European pastor, of an earlier era, was prepared to preach on Sunday morning when he looked out upon the congregation and was shocked to see that the king had come to worship. He immediately set aside his sermon and proceeded to praise the King for his leadership, wisdom and benevolence. The next week the young pastor received a gift from the king. It was a beautiful wooden cross. The King asked that this cross be hung where the preacher could easily see it, so that he would be remind-ed of the TRUE FOCAL POINT of the worship service—THE CROSS!”[1]
 
- When you come to church each week and some of you to every service; what is the center of your focus? Do you come out of obligation or do you come with the sole purpose of worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ? 
 
- Do you come burdened with your circumstances, your problems, and your sin or are you able to confess those distractions to allow your focus to be on the Lord Jesus Christ and Him alone?
 
- Jesus Christ must be central focal point to our worship, and central to the subject of Christ are the events that transpired on the Cross of Calvary. 
 
GLORY IN THE CROSS #182* Scripture reading and Hymns 
 
- It was at Calvary over 2,000 years ago, that Jesus died with the sole purpose of reconciling mankind back to God.
 
- It is because of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross that we have the opportunity this morning to freely worship the Lord Jesus Christ in this place.
 
Hymn #338* – (1, 2 & 4) “/At Calvary/”
 
- At the unbelievable price of His precious shed blood and his bleeding sacrificed body Christ suffered on the cross fro you and for me—He suffered unspeakable humiliation on that cross for our sin.  Because of the cross, believers receive cleansing and redemption through His sacrifice on the Cross for our sin.
 
Scripture Reading #639* “/Christ’s Sufferings/” – *Isaiah 53:1-9* – Floyd Hardy 
 
- It is Christ’s atoning sacrifice that sets people free from the penalty of death, giving victory and ever-lasting life to those who believe by faith.
 
- You must never forget the centrality of His sacrificial death on your behalf on the Cross of Calvary.
 
- The Lord calls us to continually remember His death until He returns to take the church into God’s eternal glory—forever!       
 
- It is far too easy to underemphasize the Cross of Calvary in our faith system of beliefs today.
- It is true that each Sunday should be a celebration of the living Lord, but you must balance your celebration with love and sincerity.
 
Choruses* – “/How Deep the Father’s Love for Us/”
                  “Wonderful Merciful Savior”  
 
- Instituted by our Lord, communion calls the individual and the church back to those atoning events at Calvary.
 
- It was in the Upper Room that Jesus shared bread with His disciples, a symbol of His sacrificed body. He then shared the cup, signifying His shed blood, spilled for the sins of the whole world. 
 
- Since that time, the church has repeated this practice as a way of calling the Lord’s followers back to the significance of the events on the cross.
 
- And thus provides the church in our era to have a particular perspective that ultimately brings glory to God. 
 
- Let’s look to the Lord in prayer!
 
Hymn #186* “/The Old Rugged Cross/”

I. THE LORD’S SUPPER REMEMBERS THE /PAST/    
 
A.   The Past 
 
1.   As mentioned in the introduction to this message, communion ought to cause you and me to take a look back to the events that transpired on the Cross of Calvary.
2.   In our text before us this morning, the Apostle Paul views the Lord’s Supper as an act of worship; that’s what we do when we participate together—we worship the Lord.
3.   Note what He says in *1 Corinthians 11:23-26* – Bob Ellis. 
4.   For centuries, the Israelites marked and remembered the Exodus from Egypt with the Feast of the Passover. The feast served as a memorial celebration—calling people to remember their deliverance by God from slavery.

B. The Purpose of the Lord’s Supper.
    1. The Lord’s Supper is a memorial celebration that calls Christians to 
        remember what Christ accomplished on the Cross of Calvary.
    2. Each time you partake of the elements, you reflect back to Calvary through 
        the symbolic portrayal of Christ’s death on the cross for your sin.
    3. I trust this service is not just like every other service but is one that is 
        special and causes you to reflect back on what Christ did for YOU 
        on Calvary—because He loved you!
    4. Call for the Deacon’s to serve the bread*
    5. Serving of the bread – remembering His body that was given for us 
        sacrificially on the cross because of our sin 
    6. Instrumental - Priscilla  
 
II. /THE LORD’S SUPPER LOOKS TO THE /FUTURE/ – Matthew 26:26-29*
 
A.   Because of Christ the Future Is Bright.

1.   Special Music – Wanda Haner – “/Were You There/” 
  2.   The Lord brings the future and past together in this one sacred event.
  3.   While calling His disciples to remember His atoning death (the past), He  
        sets before them the hope of the coming future kingdom.
  4.   This glance forward toward the future helps to put present sufferings, 
        experienced in this world, in their proper perspective.
  5.   Someday, because of the events that transpired on Calvary, you and I will 
        sit with Christ and feast in His coming kingdom.
  6.   The sufferings of this present age are brought into focus by the hope of the 
        coming eternal glory, which will make it worth it all—when we see Christ!
  7.   Serving of the Juice* – Remembering the fact that His blood was the 
        atoning price that was paid on the Cross for our sin.
  8.   Instrumental – Priscilla 
 
B.   The Futuristic Purpose of the Lord’s Supper.
 
  1.   Paul echoes this futuristic glance in the Communion celebration, calling it a 
        proclamation of the Lord’s death until He comes. 
  2.   Thus, Christ-centered worship, through the Lord’s supper, calls believers to 
        remember what was and what is to come in Christ.
  3.   Hymn #197 “/Lamb of Glory/” 
 
III. /THE LORD’S SUPPER BRINGS A MESSAGE /OF HOPE/

A. Hope for the Lost

1. The hope is in the fact that we have been redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ 
      on the Cross and by the precious blood that was spilled on our behalf.
  2. Since we have been forgiven—it is our duty to take that wonderful message  
      of salvation to the uttermost parts of this world.
  3. Scripture reading – Matthew 28:19-20 & Acts 1:8 – Dan Elwood
  4. Hymn #307 “/Send the Light/”* * 
  5. Are you doing your part in proclaiming Christ in your sphere of influence?
 
 B.   Hope for the Saved.
 
  1.   Because of Calvary and your redemption you have been promised the 
        forgiveness of your sins and the promise of an eternal home in heaven.
  2.   Scripture Reading* – *John 14:1-6* – John Gunter
  3.   Are you saved today? Do you know Jesus Christ as your personal savior?  
        Have you by faith placed your faith and trust in Him and in Him alone for 
        your eternal salvation? 
  4.   If you have you have the forgiveness of your personal sin and the eternal 
       promise of a home in glory for ever.
 5.   Hymn #542 (1,2, & 4) “/When We All Get To Heaven/”
 
CONCLUSION:

[1] Terry Wardle, /Exalt Him!: Designing Dynamic Worship Services/, (Camp Hill, PA, Christian Publications, 1992), page 73

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