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"Follow Well Together". Based on 1 Corinthians 1:10-17. Division in the church is like division in the family. If anyone follows the darkness of the world, others are sure to follow. We are called to "follow well" which means to follow Jesus and not earthly desires.

Corinth, in Southern Greece We began an introduction to this city and church in last week’s message, from the introduction to the Bible book of 1 Corinthians from the Apostle Paul. He cared about this church, about this city, and about the people in and outside of the church. This is a church where Paul…

We have finished up the gospels and history books of the New Testament. We will now begin our study of the 21 (or 22) epistles. “Epistle” means letter. 13 or the 21 epistles were written by Paul (sort of) A review of the five categories of literature found in the New Testament. 1. Gospels Matthew, Mark,…

17 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 4 and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 so that your faith might…

God’s great desire for His church is that we get along! Jesus was crystal clear when he said... 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Of all the tests Jesus could have put forth for others to see if you are a Christian... How you dress? NOPE How often…

We are reminded that god graciously gives us a pure object of unity. We are encouraged to soften our grip on the divisions we hold dear.

Acts 17 : 16-34 1. The culture impacted Paul. 16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was being provoked within him as he was observing the city full of idols. (1) A. Paul was waiting . Paul was waiting for people. He was waiting for Timothy and Silas. It seems that Paul wanted to…

Today we will be studying 1 Corinthians 1:10-31 . Last week, we looked at the first 9 verses of this letter. Paul began with a greeting and thanksgiving, reminding the Corinthians of his calling as a apostle, by the will of God, and then reminding them of the grace they received in Christ. He praised…

Do you know how we can tell when we are not focusing on Christ? We become divided by acting snobbish, criticizing, and ignoring others becoming prideful and prestigious. Is Christ Divided? No Then why do we become divided? Every church and member needs to listen to this message today and take it to heart,…

Our Scripture text this morning is taken from: I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is…

“Focusing on Christ” We looked at the 1st 9 verses last week where we found that Christ Summons Us; Christ Sanctifies Us; Christ Supplies Us The point is that “You are who you are because of the Grace of God”. God saved you, God set you apart for service, and God supplies everything you need to preform…

Introduction Good evening! Please open your bibles with me to the first chapter of 1st Corinthians What a world we are living in, huh? I’ve been watching some of the confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney-Barret (or ACB as she’s commonly being referred as) to the Supreme Court and it is interesting…

What is the content of divine wisdom? How can wisdom be known? What problem did the Corinthians have regarding division?

Is Baptism really necessary? Sometimes a problem is more than what is on the surface. Our subject today has over the years, especially in 20-21’st century been raised, the necessity or lack of baptism. That is the key issue before us today but has underline issues too that we will address today. Common…

Verse One (Don’t read verse) 10 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. Verse 10 begins with the words “I appeal to you (beseech, beg)” These are words…

Paul goes to Corinth to convince people about the message about the cross. He convinces some, and then foolish arguments break out. Maybe if we saw ourselves as all belonging to God, we'd see unity, and the power of God come alive.

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”— these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. Q: What are the “ these things ” revealed by the…

Seven Qualities the Spirit Uses to advance the Godpel 1. Spirit Controlled (1) 1 In Iconium they entered the synagogue of the Jews together, and spoke in such a manner that a large number of people believed, both of Jews and of Greeks. In Such a Manner: 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to…

1 Corinthians 1:10-17 10 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. 11 For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is quarreling among…

1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord…

3 Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? 7 Surely the Lord God does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. The Apostles' Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy…

Text Idea: Paul was reminding the Corinthian believers that He chose them for His purposes in a manner consistent with the message of the cross. Sermon Idea: You also were chosen simply by grace and for God’s purposes. Interrogative: In what ways is God’s choosing consistent with the message of the cross?…

Advent Coming Anticipation Why do we need a messiah? Why do we need the cross? Why do we need the Gospel? 10 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.…