An exegetical and applicational series on Paul's first letter to the church at Corinth
1 Corinthians: Grace that Compels
June 18, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 1 Corinthians 16:15–24
We arrive at the end of the 1 Corinthians letter and thus the 1 Corinthians series. Pastor Ricky breaks down the last ten verses of chapter 16, where we learn from Paul, Stephanas, Forunatus, Achaicus, Aquila, and Pirsca -- all people who modeled compelling church relationships that are defined by service, hospitality, submission, honor, and grace.
1 Corinthians: Say It In A Sentence
June 4, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 1 Corinthians 16:13–14
You know when someone asks you to summarize something in one sentence? The Apostle Paul does a great job doing that for his letter in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. Pastor Ricky helps break down each command in these verses as we consider how to avoid wasting all that we have learned from this long letter.
1 Corinthians: Show Me How
May 28, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 1 Corinthians 16:5–12
You might think this is an irrelevant part of 1 Corinthians for us. Verses 16:5-12 don't have any commands for us, right? Pastor Ricky shows how all of Scripture teaches us as we observe Paul's example of scheduling and mentoring for gospel impact.
1 Corinthians: Gospel Giving
May 21, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 2 Corinthians 8:1–5, Luke 16:10, 1 Corinthians 16:1–4, Romans 15:25–27
Giving is meant to be a regular part of our worship. Why? This sermon from Pastor Ricky will help us understand that answer as we see through the eyes of the apostle Paul on this subject in 1 Corinthians 16:1-4.
1 Corinthians: Resurrection Application
May 14, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 1 Corinthians 15:50–58
We've discussed how the resurrection will drastically transform us in the future, but what about here and now? Does the resurrection make a mark on you today? Pastor Ricky dives into 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 to show how Paul applied the resurrection to his life, and it may turn some heads!
1 Corinthians: Resurrection Anticipation
April 30, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 1 Corinthians 15:35–49
Pastor Ricky continues into the next point Paul makes: Something New is to come. Together, we learn what 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 is saying about resurrected bodies and heavenly glory.
1 Corinthians: A Resurrection Worldview
April 23, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 1 Corinthians 15:23–34
1 Corinthians 15 has given us a lot about the resurrection already, but these next twelve verses help us answer the following questions: Where do Christians get their confidence from? And why do Christians live, speak, and preach the way they do? You'll even hear why we as a church have plans to plant more churches and how you can participate in that! Jump in with Pastor Ricky to continue learning about how the Resurrection radically transforms each and every bit of your life.
1 Corinthians: Resurrection Certainties
April 16, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 1 Corinthians 15:12–22
You won't want to miss this one. Pastor Ricky continues this series on 1 Corinthians as we cover this upside down section of the Apostle Paul's letter. In 1 Corinthians 15:12-22, we wonder what would Christianity be like if Jesus didn't raise from the dead? It is more drastic than you might think. Listen to feel the weight of that possibility and then see what the conclusion the Apostle Paul and Pastor Ricky arrive at.
Resurrection Sunday Sermon: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
April 9, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 1 Corinthians 15:1–11
On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Ricky's sermon continues our study on 1 Corinthians but in the most providential way, speaking on the most important news to ever be delivered--Christ is risen. Learn what the Gospel is, why it isn't just a religious thing churches talk about, and how it actually changes your life for the better.
1 Corinthians: Gifted Order
March 19, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 1 Corinthians 14:26–40
Is Paul saying women should be silent in church at all times? Today's message covers that and more as we dive into the last verses of chapter 14. The apostle Paul writes some things in this section of the 1 Corinthian letter that may cause the hair on your neck to stand up. Pastor Ricky helps us understand what Paul is saying and how we are to apply it to today's church.
1 Corinthians: Gifts at Church
March 12, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 1 Corinthians 14:6–25
Covering a large chunk of chapter 14, Pastor Ricky preaches on how to use your gift for the benefit of others at church. The apostle Paul writes with analogies of musical instruments to help his readers understand the purpose of Spiritual Gifts and the difference between Mind and Spirit.
1 Corinthians: Love Applied to Gifts
March 5, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 1 Corinthians 14:1–5
Today's sermon begins chapter 14 of 1 Corinthians. We continue to explore new spiritual gifts, but Paul also hammers home his command to do everything in love. Listen to hear Pastor Ricky unpack applying love to spiritual gifts like prophecy.
1 Corinthians: Love Never Fails
February 26, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 1 Corinthians 13:8–13
If you're looking for hope today, this sermon from Pastor Ricky will paint a picture of eternal hope -- the hope that will strengthen the weary believer and awaken the searching soul. 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 helps us understand why love never ends and why spiritual gifts are childlike. "There's only one person in the whole universe that knows you, and he loves you."
1 Corinthians: Love Language
February 19, 2023 • Ricky Beck • 1 Corinthians 13:4–7
Today, we arrive at the passage that many are familiar with: the Apostle Paul's list of love's characteristics. But just because many of us have heard this passage read at weddings doesn't mean we know the full extent of what Paul is trying to say! Listen to hear a breakdown of all 15 descriptors of love in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.
Continuing in Paul's focus on spiritual gifts, we come to a transition point. Pastor Ricky takes us into Paul's breakdown of the strategy of spiritual gifts. Yes, we begin to see what is of true value to the Apostle Paul and the work of God's church.
