November 17, 2025
THANKING AND THINKING
This meal of Communion says grace to us each time we take it. Think of all Jesus has done for you and give thanks.
Articles for tag: Lord’s Supper
November 10, 2025
“THE LAST FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION”
Truly we can say, whenever we gather to observe Communion, “It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this," and do so, as Jesus said, in remembrance of him.
November 4, 2025
TAKING A STAND
As we drink from the cup, may it speak of his blood, shed in the face of overwhelming darkness, securing our eternal rescue and freedom.
October 27, 2025
A CHANGE IN COMMUNION
Erick Riddle reflects on Communion, change, and 1 Corinthians 11, reminding believers that the Lord’s Supper calls for honest self-examination and repentance.
September 24, 2025
FULL STOP
Don’t barrel through this holy stop sign. Stop and be still and remember what Christ has done for you, and for us all.
August 11, 2025
IT IS FINISHED
As we take the bread and the cup today, let’s hold onto this: “It is finished.” The debt is settled. The slate is clean.
February 17, 2025
Messages from Origins
This part of our worship was initiated by Jesus’ own hands and mouth. As we partake, let’s remember his death as God’s atonement for our sins.
January 6, 2025
We Need This to Survive
Each Lord’s Day we can receive encouragement and spiritual strength through the nourishment provided by Communion as we take these emblems in remembrance of our Savior
November 25, 2024
Unfair
Jesus did not demand his rights. He did not hold on to what was fair, but became three unspeakably unfair things for us.
November 17, 2024
Our Gated Community
The Lord’s presence will sustain us whenever the “gates of Hades” and their leader (Satan) pose a threat.
July 29, 2024
POURED OUT
Whenever we take Communion, we have before us symbols of a sacrifice.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Prayers at the Table’ (1984)
"Is there a church that has no story to tell about prayers at the Lord’s table?" William S. Boice asked in 1984. "We of the New Testament order often find ourselves criticized by our denominational brethren of a more liturgical custom who find our somewhat casual approach to Communion to be nearly offensive. It bears thinking about." . . .
What Is the Lord’s Supper? Exploring Unity, Renewal, and Remembrance
What actually happens when churches gather to celebrate the Lord’s Supper? Answers vary. I want to suggest that the Lord’s Supper is a weekly experience of church unity, covenant renewal, and mutual remembrance. . . .
March 25, 2024
March Madness, Sadness, and Gladness
Consider the range of emotions that occurred during Jesus' final week . . .
December 4, 2023
A Life Given, Not Taken
The biblical record of Jesus’ birth calls our attention to two kings. . . .
November 13, 2023
Settle In (Matthew 26:17-19)
The Lord's Supper invites God's family to the finely crafted table of his love . . .
September 25, 2023
Drinking Our Cup
Jesus was treated as he did not deserve so we could be treated as we do not deserve. . . .
August 14, 2023
Preparing for the Big Event
A big event is coming that will “eclipse” any other sight in the heavens.
July 31, 2023
A Work of Heart
God’s heart of compassion provides a remedy for our sin.
April 3, 2023
Fear and Truth
Thank God for the empty tomb! . . .
