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Crossroads

Between Kingdom and Culture

The Single Life

April 21, 2024 • Joel Owen • 1 Corinthians 7:17–40

The third relationship situation Paul addresses in 1 Corinthians 7 is singleness. Marriage is great, but there are benefits to the single life Paul wants us to consider in this section of his letter to the church in Corinth.

A Call to Remain

April 14, 2024 • Joel Owen • 1 Corinthians 7:8–17

Paul turns his attention to the issue of divorce and how believers should think and act, especially toward and unbelieving spouse.

The Gift of Marriage

April 7, 2024 • Joel Owen • 1 Corinthians 7:1–7

Sex is a big deal in marriage! In this message we see Paul’s thoughts to the Church in Corinth when it comes to their questions about sexual intimacy in marriage.

Eternity's Effect on Sin

March 24, 2024 • Joel Owen • 1 Corinthians 6

As the Corinthian Church struggled with sin- especially sexual immorality- Paul keeps pointing them toward life in eternity with God as the means to fight against sin. God’s eternal glory will far outweigh the temporary pleasures of this world!

Responding to Shocking Sin

March 17, 2024 • Joel Owen • 1 Corinthians 5

What do we do as a church when there is blatant, unrepentant sin in our fellowship? Paul addresses a grievous sin in the church at Corinth and instructs them how to handle someone who will not repent.

Servants and Stewards

March 10, 2024 • Josh Best • 1 Corinthians 4

As stewards and servants we must try to keep unity in the body and embrace the challenge to faithfully manage and proclaim the truth of God in boldness and humility.

A Message of Wisdom

March 3, 2024 • Joel Owen • 1 Corinthians 1—2

For mature believers in Jesus there is a message of wisdom: Christ in me, the hope of glory! The question is, are we mature enough to receive this message? In Corinth, the answer was “not yet!” Paul is pushing the church toward maturity so they can develop the mind of Christ.

A Foolish Message

February 25, 2024 • Joel Owen • 1 Corinthians 1:18–31

The message of the cross make perfect sense to followers of Jesus, but it’s a message of foolishness to those who don’t know Christ. The cross unites the Church and divides the world.

United in Jesus

February 18, 2024 • Joel Owen • 1 Corinthians 1:10–17

The people in the church of Corinth face some major issues- beginning with divisions in the church and personal preferences in leaders. But we are united in Jesus. The gospel has power over the things which divide us.

Focused on Jesus

February 11, 2024 • Joel Owen • 1 Corinthians 1:1–9

Before Paul goes into the issues facing the church of Corinth he gives them some positive feedback. But ultimately the Church is not great because of our own efforts, but because we keep our eyes focused on Jesus.

Welcome to Corinth

February 4, 2024 • Joel Owen • 1 Corinthians 1:1–3

Paul planted a church in Corinth on his second missionary journey, but it had a history of hardship due to the difficulty of embracing the Kingdom of God while living in a culture of sin. This message looks at the history of Corinth and the issues facing the church as well as Paul’s approach to point them to Jesus.