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The Joy of Communion Together // Richard Welsh
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- Lifehouse Messages
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- Mar 21, 2026
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Communion is so much more than a tradition! It's a joyful celebration of our connection to God and one another. Discover how building authentic relationships in the church can support you through your hardest moments and bring true joy to your life. -------------------------------------------- THE JOY OF COMMUNION TOGETHER JESUS HAD A DEEP, AUTHENTIC LOVE FOR HIS COMMUNITY John 13:1 NLT Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end. IN HIS HARDEST MOMENT, JESUS REACHED FOR HIS COMMUNITY Luke 22:14-16 NLT When the time came, Jesus and the apostles sat down together at the table. Jesus said, “I have been very eager to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins. For I tell you now that I won't eat this meal again until its meaning is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God.” WOULD JESUS SHARE A MEAL WITH ME? (YES!) 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 NIV So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. REMEMBER HIS GRACE WITH JOY Luke 22:19 NLT He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Acts 2:46 NLT They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord's Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity. LET’S TAKE COMMUNION TOGETHER WITH JOY 1. THE BREAD: JESUS WAS BROKEN SO YOU COULD BE WHOLE Luke 22:19 NLT He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it…