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.
Wisdom From Christ - Part 2
September 15, 2024 • Chris Meads • 1 Corinthians 2
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Meads continues his study of First Corinthians, focusing on Paul's message about the wisdom of God versus worldly wisdom. He emphasizes that the gospel message appears foolish to those who are perishing but is the power of God for those being saved. Pastor Chris highlights Paul's approach of presenting the gospel in weakness rather than with impressive rhetoric, allowing God's power to shine through. He stresses the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit, who imparts true wisdom and resides within believers. The pastor challenges his congregation to steep themselves in this divine wisdom rather than worldly thinking, encouraging them to petition the Holy Spirit in prayer and commit deeply to God's Word. He concludes by urging his church to become ambassadors of Christ who step aside to reveal Jesus rather than elevating themselves.
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.
Unity in Christ
September 1, 2024 • Chris Meads • 1 Corinthians 1:1–17
Pastor Chris Meads begins a new sermon series on First Corinthians, emphasizing the importance of unity in the church. He explains that the letter addresses the divisions and problems within the Corinthian church, urging believers to live according to the gospel rather than adopting the ways of the world. Pastor Chris highlights that unity in the church is a spiritual reality rooted in the work of Christ, and disunity reflects a failure to keep Christ at the center. He challenges the congregation to commit to unity, aligning their lives with Christ’s prayer for oneness in the church, and concludes with a prayer for unity both within GracePoint Church and among other local churches.
