1 Corinthians - City Bible Church Sacramento

God's Glory in the Gray

November 3, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 10:23–33

What does the Bible say about how a Christian should navigate the gray areas of life? What do God's glory, other's consciences, and our own well being have to do with how we pursue our liberties? Three Questions to Ask Before Doing Anything 1. Does this benefit me? 2. Does this build up others? 3. Does this bless the Lord?

Dining With Demons?

October 20, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 10:14–22

A seat at the dinner table implies fellowship and communion. Which table should a believer partake in, the Lord's table or the table of demons? Paul gives the Corinthians and us two choices for which meal to choose. Two Meals One Choice 1. A Meal to Enjoy 2. A Meal to Avoid

A Warning From the Wilderness

October 13, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 10:1–13

God's people throughout redemptive history have always struggled with the temptation towards idolatry and distrust in God's goodness. So what purpose do records of these examples in texts of Scripture like 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 serve for the believer today? 3 Statements to Ponder 1. We Are a Blessed People 2. We Are a Vulnerable People 3. We Are a Hopeful People

The Champion's Mindset

October 6, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 9:24–27

How is a Christian called to run the race of his or her Christian life? Why is it so crucial that we not only run this race, but run to win? What reward lies at the end of this life for the Christian who faithfully finishes this race? 5 Aspects of a Champion's Mindset - Runs to Win - Exercises Self Control - Keeps Eyes on the Prize - Ignores Distractions - Fears Disqualification

Winning is Everything

September 29, 2024 • Ben Ito • 1 Corinthians 9:15–23

What would it look like if you were willing to lay down everything to win souls for the sake of gospel ministry? Is there a reward for the believer for investing in the work of the gospel? Three Attitudes of Soul Winners: 1. No Boasting in Obligations 2. Willing to Lose More Rights to Win More People 3. Believing the Gospel is the Greatest Investment

Kingdom Math: Subtract to Add

September 22, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 9:1–14

What does it look like to sacrifice your rights for the sake of gospel progress and kingdom work? Are you willing to set aside preferences so the proclamation of gospel can go forth unhindered? The Apostle Paul gives us three aspects of a kingdom minded gospel minister. 1. The Minister’s Authority 2. The Minister’s Right 3. The Minister’s Heart

To Eat or Not to Eat

September 15, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 8:7–13

Though Christians are entitled to certain liberties, when is it wise to abstain from acting on your liberties? How can abstaining from certain liberties actually be a loving thing to do for a brother or sister with a weaker conscience? 4 Reasons Why It is Wise to Abstain From Your Liberties - Abstain Because Not Everyone Possesses Knowledge - Abstain Because It’s Dangerous for Others - Abstain Because It’s Dangerous for You - Abstain Because the Honor of Jesus is At Stake

The More You Know

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

The Blessing of Singleness

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

Contentment With a Purpose

August 18, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 7:17–24

How do we grow in contentment? Can that contentment have a purpose? How can we be used by God in the season He currently has us? 1. Contentment With a Purpose Explained 2. Contentment With a Purpose Illustrated 3. Contentment With a Purpose Applied

To the Single, Married, & Unequally Yoked

August 11, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 7:8–16

This passage ministers to those who are single, married, or unequally yoked. 1. Delight in Singleness 2. Delight in Marriage 3. Delight in Challenging Circumstances

Intimacy Matters

August 4, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 7:1–7

Four ways this text must influence your view on marital intimacy. 1. The Marriage Bed Is a Gift To Be Enjoyed 2. The Marriage Bed Is a Responsibility To Be Maintained 3. The Marriage Bed Is a Defense Against Sexual Sin 4. The Marriage Bed Is not the Only Gift From God

This Body, God’s Glory - Part 2

July 7, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 6:12–20

In this passage we continue to develop a biblical view of the body, in order to reveal that sexual immorality must never be part of the Christian’s life. Your body matters to God. Your body is for the glory of God. 1. Your Body Is in Union With Christ 2. Your Body Is Not Made for Sexual Sin 3. Your Body Is the Temple of the Holy Spirit 4. Your Body Is No Longer Yours

This Body, God’s Glory - Part 1

June 30, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 6:12–20

How do you view your own body? What does the Bible say about your body? How does this biblical view influence our opinion of sexual immorality? 1. God Made in His Image, Both Soul & Body 2. God Made Your Body for His Glory 3. God Has a Plan A For Your Body 4. God Has United Your Body with Jesus

Such Were Some of You

June 23, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 6:9–11

1. Remember who you were 2. Remember who you are