(Clip) God's Desire To Meet with His Church During Communion
Francis Chan emphasizes that God's deep desire is to commune intimately with His church collectively through the act of Communion, uniting believers as one body in Christ.
This sermon emphasizes the significance of communion, highlighting how partaking in the bread and cup symbolizes our participation in the body and blood of Christ, uniting believers as one body. The speaker reflects on the intimate desire of God to commune with His people, not just individually but collectively as a church, stressing the importance of coming together in unity to partake in the Lord's Supper.
Full Transcript
The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake the one bread. Okay, I've been meditating on this passage this week. Where he says, this bread that we take, this cup that we bless.
Okay, key word, we, this cup that we bless. This is such a fascinating truth. I just want to share with you, and I hope it's not old to you, but this morning, God in heaven wants, okay, wants, he desires, God sitting on a stone, Almighty God who spoke the earth into existence.
I hope this is still great news to you. He wants to commune with us. Key word, us.
Not you, yes you, but even more so us. That's why the church comes together. This is God's desire.
Now, I came here, I was here like 7 a.m. God and I were communing together, just in this room. He and I, that was good. He liked it, I liked it, but what he wants more, when I studied the New Testament, is he wants us.
He wants us united as one, coming before the body and blood of the Lord, and he wants to commune with us in a special way.
Sermon Outline
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- The significance of the cup and bread in Communion
- Participation in the body and blood of Christ
- Unity of believers through one bread
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- God's desire to commune with His people
- The importance of corporate worship
- Communion as a special moment of unity
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- Personal communion with God is good
- God desires communal fellowship more
- The church as the body coming together
Key Quotes
“The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ?” — Francis Chan
“God in heaven wants, okay, wants, he desires, God sitting on a stone, Almighty God who spoke the earth into existence. He wants to commune with us.” — Francis Chan
“He wants us united as one, coming before the body and blood of the Lord, and he wants to commune with us in a special way.” — Francis Chan
Application Points
- Approach Communion with a heart ready to unite with other believers as one body in Christ.
- Recognize that God desires not just individual worship but corporate fellowship during Communion.
- Meditate on the significance of participating in the body and blood of Christ to deepen your faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Communion symbolize according to Francis Chan?
Communion symbolizes participation in the body and blood of Christ, uniting believers as one body.
Why does God desire the church to come together for Communion?
God desires communal fellowship and unity among believers as they partake in Communion together.
Is personal time with God enough according to the sermon?
While personal communion with God is good, God desires more for believers to commune together as one body.
What is the key word emphasized in the sermon regarding Communion?
The key word emphasized is 'we,' highlighting the collective participation of the church.