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When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae —“Truth for Christ and the Church.” Its crest showed three books, one face down to symbolize the limitation of human knowledge. But in recent decades that book has been turned face up to represent the unlimited capacity of…

Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 REVIEW This is our 7th message from Devarim elle-ha deverim = these are the words Picture of Journey Reason why the journeys -opportunities to learn The first generation that came out of Egypt was “thick headed” they were quiet listening It is very difficult to learn is you are…

Introduction: If you have your Bibles let me invite you to open with me to the book of 1 Corinthians 1 . 18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment…

Words of Wisdom Paul elaborates on (v. 17) what they should be focused on…what they should be guided by... Notice two categories of people, wisdom, and response... What are the two categories of people ? (vv. 18-19) Stated (v. 18) Those who are perishing Unbelievers - the course they are on, their current…

"Wisdom and Power". Based on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. Having access to power and the wisdom to use the power properly is awesome and available through God.

Last week: We need the Spirit and the Word to fight temptations Deprivation can increase temptation Memorization can help application God’s commission requires submission. This week vs 5-13. Ministries are still tempted as Jesus was: Materialism: Pragmatism: Sensationalism: And Jesus, full of the Holy…

Our Scripture lesson today is taken from Luke 4:14-15 : And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. May God bless this, the reading of His holy and infallible…

When the Mission Stumbles Paul had had an interesting time after he entered Macedonia with his companion Luke after a time of ministry in Ephesus. We read the story of Pauls’ journey along the route from Troas to Corininth in Acts 16 , after a vision in the night asking him to come and help them. According…

12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how…

I. GOD MAKES FOOLISH. 1 Corinthians 1:18–20 (ESV) — 18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” 20 Where is the…

[Foolishness Continued: Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger (aka: I Like Big Barns…)] how much do we really need? Camping on the river for the pastor’s conference… we might have more in common with the rich man than we think… how many of you have ever had so much stuff that you had to have a… garage sale……

JRR Tolkien penned the world renowned Lord of the Rings. In his imagination, he created fabulous lands and creatures within with their own ethic, language, and purpose. One kingdom of creatures was the dwarfs. These were not the Snow White, dumpy, goofy creatures from Disney. These were the short, but…

Don’t be foolish but believe in the Gospel 1. Introduction: Feeling foolish Well if there’s one thing I really don’t like, actually I hate strong word, but it’s this; I hate looking foolish. It’s the worse feeling . That look people give you when they know you have no knowledge, no understanding. laugh…

A 2nd grade teacher says to her students “if there are any fools in this class please stand up.” Nobody stands up . But after 10 seconds, little Johnny stands up . Then teacher says , "So you say you’re a fool?” Johnny responds, " No ma'am I felt sorry for you standing all alone... Historical/Cultural…

18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” 20 Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the…

For Life and Salvation, God Gave His Son 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Even Death…

The Eternal Timeline But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, This morning we focus on the greatest happening in human history, at least until now. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most compelling story I know. It is amazing to me that…

1 In the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet: 2 “Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3 ‘Who is…

1. Confession to God 1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle. The man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: A′gur (Heb. Agur′ , אָגוּר, gathered ), the author of the sayings contained in Prov. 30 , Ja′keh (Heb. Yakeh′ , יִקְּהָה, obedience Ith′iël (Heb. Ithiél′ , אִיתִיאֵל, for אִתִּי אֵל,…

Paul’s purpose then is principally to set right disorders which the Corinthians took lightly, but which he saw as grave sins. Secondly, he wrote to answer some questions put to him. Thirdly, he wrote to give doctrinal teaching, particularly on the resurrection.28 1 Corinthians would have been written…

Think of someone you love - Do they know? How? Do you say it? Show it? Specific behaviors (thing you know they like, don’t like?) You have learned, by studying them. You say you love__________ , but how well do you know ____________, and how much time do you spend with ______________ getting to know…

We are continuing our study of 1 Corinthians this morning. We saw in previous weeks that the city of Corinth was a city much like the culture of today. Social mobility was a priority. Intellectualism, knowledge, rhetoric, influence were high priorities. People would align themselves with people or schools…

Our readings for this morning are no doubt familiar to many of you. However, as always I encourage you to listen carefully to God’s Word, as if you were hearing it for the first time. Our Old Testament reading comes from Exodus 20:1-17 , and it is the Ten Commandments. Let’s listen to God’s Word to us:…

Readings: John 2:13-22 , 1 Cor 1:18-25 Sermon: · Sometimes things just don’t make sense. “Well, sometimes my life just don't make sense at all When the mountains look so big, And my faith just seems so small” · Quote on the screen comes from a song called “Hold me Jesus” by an American songwriter called…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to First Community Church, where we worship God in Spirit and in Truth, one verse at a time. We are so glad that each and everyone of you are here today both here in the sanctuary and in the sanctuary of your own home. Know that if you are watching at home and cannot…