The More You Know

City Bible Church Sacramento

The More You Know

1 Corinthians 8:1-6

September 8, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 8:1–6

How should a Christian think about issues of conscience and knowledge? Why is pure knowledge without genuine love for others immature and dangerous? How might Christians grow in their knowledge of God in a way that might serve to build up other believers around them in the church?

Two Truths and Two Takeaways About Knowledge and Love

1. Knowledge is Good

2. Knowledge is Dangerous

1. True Knowledge Ought to Produce Love

2. True Knowledge to Produce Humility

Table Manners Part 2

December 1, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 11:27–34

How are believers to examine themselves before partaking in the Lord's table? Do we have room in our theology for the reality that God may judge those who participate in an unworthy manner? Why is proper self examination crucial to being able to enjoy the blessings of the elements? 1. To Examine Oneself 2. Leads to Avoiding Discipline 3. Leads to Enjoying the Blessing of the Elements

Table Manners

November 24, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 11:17–34

Although the Lord's table is a feast for believers, those who participate are called to first consider their conduct before the table. What does it look like to enjoy and properly cherish the Lord's Table? 1. Cherish His Church 2. Cherish His Sacrifice 3. Cherish His Covenant 4. Cherish His Return

Order in the Church

November 17, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 11:2–16

Husbands are called to lead their wives under the headship of Christ as wives are called to submit to their husbands as those under their headship. But in what ways does your faithfulness to your calling affect the corporate gathering? How can living according to your God-given gender glorify God? 1. The Theological Foundation of Headship 2. The Cultural Outflow in the Church 3. Support from Scripture 4. Support from Nature