1 Corinthians - City Bible Church Sacramento

Illumination

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

The Secret to Wisdom

April 14, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 2:6–9

Apostle Paul corrects the Corinthians for prizing human wisdom, and in doing so, encourages us to approach each day with the mindset of living life by looking through the lens of God’s Wisdom vs the wisdom of the world. What is God’s Wisdom? Three answers: 1. A wisdom not of this world 2. A wisdom decreed & unchanging 3. A wisdom for our glory

Called, Chosen, and Converted

April 7, 2024 • Ty Nickelberry • 1 Corinthians 1:26—2:5

In these verses we learn how God is absolutely gracious in saving sinners by means of preaching in the Spirit’s power. And because of God’s power and graciousness, He deserves appropriate praise.

The Power of the Cross

March 31, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 1:18–25

Easter 2024 What Christians believe about the cross is considered absurd to those who are lost, but to those of us who are being saved, it is the power and the wisdom of God. 1. The Folly of the Cross 2. The Wisdom of the Cross 3. The Power of the Cross

United We Stand

March 24, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 1:10–17

We look at four steps to bring about disunity, in order to avoid them and instead cultivate unity. 1. You ignore the assignment - v.10 2. You pledge allegiance to personalities - v.11-12 3. You underestimate the danger of disunity - v.13-16 4. You forget the power source for change - v.17

He is Faithful to Keep You Faithful

March 17, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 1:4–9

If you are a Christian, your past, present, and future is defined by grace… 1. Our Identity Is Rooted in Past Grace 2. Our Identity is Rooted in Present Grace 3. Our Identity is Rooted in Future Grace

Messy People, Perfect Gospel

March 3, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 1:1–3

1 Corinthians is a gem that at times is overlooked. Though known for its chapters on love and the resurrection, as well as often read before the Lord’s Table, our desire is for this letter to take the truth of the Gospel and have it permeate different aspects of our lives. Paul applied solutions to the spiritual problems at Corinth with the goal to see a holy Church as a healthy witness of Christ. In this introductory sermon we will look at 4 reasons why 1 Corinthians will be a blessing to us in this season of church life. 1. It Will Be Relevant 2. It Will Clarify Much 3. It Will Encourage With Gospel Hope 4. It Will Reveal That We Are Part of the Plan, Not the Plan