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Welcome... Introduce self... Pray... We are going to look at this entire book through the lens of Christian Maturity. 7 Aspects to Christian Maturity (1) A mature Christian is gospel centered. (2) A mature Christian is sound in doctrine. (3) A mature Christian is submissive. (4) A mature Christian is…

1 Corinthians is a book about finding glory only in the Lord. This becomes obvious by the last verse of chapter one. While some people find glory in power, some in what they can do or get away with, and still others find glory in looking good, looking smart or looking spiritual, the Apostle Paul encourages…

Luke 1:26-38 We have spent the previous two weeks emphasizing our hope based upon the second coming of Christ. As we come closer to Christmas Day, I want to shift gears and see how the hope of those before Christ’s first coming applies to our hope today. The first arrival of Jesus was the ultimate fulfillment…

Review 1. Joined by one Spirit (12-14) A. Christ being our Head, we being body, as we belong to Him and one another B. The formation of that Body started in eternity past and was formed by the Spirit of God at conversion. 2. Composed with diverse purpose (15-27) Paul continues the discussion of the church…

God is Faithful 1 Corinthians 1:4–9 (ESV) 4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus , 5 that in every way you w ere enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge — 6 even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you— 7 so that you…

But we are all as an unclean thing , And all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; And we all do fade as a leaf; And our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. And there is none that calleth upon thy name, That stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: For thou hast hid thy face from us, And…

"From Fallen to Fellowship". Based on 1 Corinthians 1:4-9. Paul is an expert on being a fallen soul who finds fellowship in and with Jesus. This is a window into what it means to change from a sin-centered life to a Jesus-centered life.

We are just finishing up our birthday season. We have Christmas, then Nancy and Grace’s birthdays are in January, and David’s and mine are in February. That makes for a lot of gifts being given in two months. The kids have been thrilled. I am looking at the house, wondering what we are going to do with…

This morning I am doing something that will be different for you as well as for me. Our annual meeting is today following the service, and as part of my duties as pastor, I am to provide a report. I have found that when the report is done in written form, very few people outside the governing board read…

1 Corinthians 1:9 9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. He has been faithful Deuteronomy 7:9 9 Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments…

1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:…

We can trust God with the mess. Chapters 37-48 Restored Nation Restored Temple Restored Land Why? God fulfills his promises. ( Romans 11:29 ) 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. 8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;…

1 Corinthians 1:1–9 1 Paul , called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our…

1 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and…

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 This morning we are continuing on through 1 Corinthians in a letter Paul wrote to the church in Corinth. We’re starting a very important section concerning spiritual gifts and we’ll spend a few weeks walking through it together. We’re going to be in the 12th chapter, if you don’t…

We are fully enveloped in the holiday season this morning. Thanksgiving was a couple of weeks ago, Christmas is a couple of weeks away. And the world is running at full speed. I was in walmart the other night to pick up dinner, and saw no less than 4 tvs rolling through checkouts. Carts and lines were…

Why should we give Thanks? I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge— even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you— so that you are not lacking in any…

Life in the Big City The City of Corinth ++A place of trade and commerce ++Had a reputation It’s reputation was marked by ++Sexual Immorality ++Corruption ++Religious diversity There was something for everyone Paul planted a church in Corinth 1 After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 And he…

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of…

Introduction - [ 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 ] The story is told of when Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a young man. He lived at home with his father, Leopold (himself a fine musician) in Vienna. And every once in a while, it is said that he liked to play a little trick on on his father! The young Wolfgang Mozart…

The Rapture Debate There are three major views concerning the timing of the Rapture in relation to the period commonly known as the Tribulation. 1. Post – Tribulationalism. This view holds that the Rapture will take place at the end of the Tribulation. 2. Mid – Tribulationalism. This view holds that…

1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes, our brother, 2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their Lord and…

Let’s pray: Lord, as we gather today, we ask that you would open our hearts and minds to your word. Speak to us as individuals, as families, and as a church that we might be the people you have called us to be. We ask now that you would speak, and as you speak give us ears to listen. Speak Lord, your…

Stir Up Expectations Today is the first Sunday in a new Church year, so “Happy New Year!” As the church flips the page on the liturgical calendar revealing a new year, why don’t we make a mental list of what you expect in this year ahead? Will there be a wedding in the family? Are you planning on a fancy…

INTRODUCTION We get excited for the “coming soon”’s in our life. Entertainment industry is great at this — the invention of “ The Trailer ” (Mandalorian — Longmire) New Restaurant in Town — We see the building start, progress — sign goes up “Coming Soon” Website “Coming Soon” page — used to be bad but…