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Wisdom From Christ - Part 1

1 Corinthians 1:18-31

September 8, 2024 • Rocky Feemster • 1 Corinthians 1:18–31, Isaiah 55:8, Job 38:4–5, Job 40:2, Jeremiah 9:23–24

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Pastor Rocky Feemster delivers a sermon on the message of the cross, focusing on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. He explores how God's wisdom, often perceived as foolishness by the world, triumphs over human understanding. Feemster emphasizes that salvation comes not through human intellect or strength, but through faith in Christ crucified. He uses biblical examples and personal anecdotes to illustrate how God's seemingly illogical methods often yield powerful results. Pastor Rocky encourages listeners to embrace and share the gospel message, regardless of how it may be perceived by others.

Closing the Gap

October 6, 2024 • Aisea Babcock • 1 Corinthians 4

In this sermon, Aisea Babcock explores First Corinthians chapter 4, focusing on how to imitate Christ in daily life. Babcock outlines three main points: living in humility, embracing spiritual leadership, and recognizing that imitating Christ is a lifelong process. He emphasizes Paul's call to the Corinthian church to bridge the gap between their beliefs and practices, addressing issues of pride, division, and worldly wisdom. Babcock encourages the congregation to take concrete steps in closing this gap, such as serving others selflessly or dedicating more time to studying God's Word. He concludes by reminding listeners that through the gospel, believers are not only called but empowered to imitate Christ in their daily lives.

Building On The Foundation

September 29, 2024 • Jon Mindrup • 1 Corinthians 3:10–23

Jon Mindrup delivers a sermon on 1 Corinthians 3:10-23, focusing on the importance of building upon the foundation of faith in Christ with good works. He emphasizes that while salvation comes through faith alone, good works are still critically important to God. Mindrup explains that believers are called to build carefully on the foundation laid by Paul, with their works to be tested on Judgment Day. He outlines steps for identifying and performing good works, stressing the need to abide in Christ and act on opportunities to do good. The sermon addresses the concept of believers as God's temple, encourages unity among Christians, and contrasts worldly wisdom with God's wisdom. Mindrup encourages the congregation to actively participate in God's kingdom work through enduring good works.

Servant of Christ

September 22, 2024 • Chris Meads • 1 Corinthians 3:1–9

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads focuses on spiritual immaturity and growth in faith, drawing from 1 Corinthians 3. Meads compares the Corinthians' spiritual condition to infancy, explaining that though they believed themselves mature, their behavior—jealousy, strife, and division—showed they were still spiritually immature. He emphasizes that spiritual growth is a process, requiring believers to move beyond their fleshly desires and follow the Holy Spirit. The sermon encourages introspection, urging the congregation to confront areas of immaturity in their lives and seek God's help to mature in their faith.