Illumination

City Bible Church Sacramento

Illumination

1 Corinthians 2:10-16

April 21, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 2:10–16

A difficult aspect of Christian living is finding the balance between an individual’s efforts and the empowering work of the Spirit.

Many Christians acknowledge the power of the Spirit, yet lack the familiarity of that power’s practical implications in daily living.

It is the Holy Spirit that enables people to believe and apply the Gospel, therefore we are to cultivate a healthy dependance on Him.

1. In seeing our limitations, we cultivate a dependance on the Spirit

2. Rejoicing in our access, we cultivate a dependance on the Spirit

3. Called to live lives of discernment, we cultivate a dependence on the Spirit

Measuring Ministers

May 19, 2024 • Ben Ito • 1 Corinthians 4:1–13

Why all the division between Christians and churches and seminaries and denominations around leaders and preachers? In this sermon, Jesus wants you to view ministers rightly so that you can view Him rightly.

God’s Gold Standard

May 12, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 3:10–23

The previous paragraph concluded with the metaphor of the church as God’s building, and the building metaphor is expanded in this portion of Scripture. Leaders and all church members should listen to the three exhortations that Paul gives. 1. Build Carefully 2. Guard Diligently 3. Act Foolishly

It’s Time to Grow Up

May 5, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 3:1–9

After laying groundwork for the last two chapters, Paul corrects the Corinthians’ immaturity due to the division they were bringing to the church. Our application will be a bit more broad, focusing on how we grow and how we help others grow. Let’s answer 4 simple questions to help us understand our own spiritual growth, as we ultimately unpack what is happening to the Corinthians. 1. Are we expected to grow? 2. How do we grow? 3. How are others involved in our growth? 4. Do we have the power to grow?