The Blessing of Singleness

City Bible Church Sacramento

The Blessing of Singleness

1 Corinthians 7:25-40

August 25, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 7:25–40

What are unique blessings of singleness? How does the gift of singleness aid Christians to be fully devoted to the Lord and to be eagerly longing for the imminent return of Christ? How can Christians evaluate what might be distracting them from giving their full devotion to the Lord and to the things of the kingdom?

Three way to think about singleness:

1. Singleness and the Freedom to Choose

2. Singleness and the End of the World

3. Singleness and Undivided Devotion

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