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Joyful Self-Denial

1 Corinthians 9:1-18

March 3, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 1 Corinthians 9:1–18

Paul found joy in denying his financial rights as he preached the gospel because Jesus sacrificed so much to set us all free and to live fully with Him.

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Building and Benefitting

May 26, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 1 Corinthians 4:1–19

The Corinthians were eager for gifts of the Spirit. Paul reminds them that when people gather together in church, the gifts are to be used to build up each other and benefit the people there. Church should be a place where people participate and bless others while receiving blessings.

Gifts

April 28, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 1 Corinthians 12:1–11

The Holy Spirit has gifts to empower believers to serve Him in special ways that show His glory. There are a variety of gifts God gives for the variety of roles and activities people are called to do.

The Art of Living is Loving

May 19, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 1 Corinthians 13:8–13

Love is eternal. While many other gifts and practices are for life now, they will end when Jesus returns. But the ability to receive love and give love will only increase as Jesus returns and His people will fully see and experience neverending love.