Love's Freedom

Living Rock Church

Love's Freedom

March 3, 2024 • Christopher Alton

In this message we consider the issue arising amongst the Corinthians about whether to eat meat which had been offered to idols in the pagan temples, but which was really about what they were to do with their newfound freedom in Christ. We consider the key differences between Love’s Freedom and the world’s freedom, and the implications for how we live out God’s Kingdom culture in this present age, to a watching world waiting for God’s children to be revealed (Ro 8:19).

Decently And In Order

July 14, 2024 • Mike Shuter

In this message we will be looking at 1 corinthians 14 and Paul's desire that when we gather we do it decently and in order. This includes how we administer the gifts of prophecy and tongues and interpretation. We'll also look at how we can handle some of the tricky passages in this chapter and how we handle challenging scriptures generally.

Unity in Diversity

July 7, 2024 • Christopher Alton

The Apostle Paul received a special revelation of the church, as God’s means through which He intends to display His wisdom in its rich variety (Eph 3:10, NLT). From his own revelation of God’s nature (vv.4-6), Paul shows us how each person’s unique expression can add to the rich tapestry on display in His church, instead of the Corinthian chaos. The Spirit empowers us, as He APPORTIONS His gifts (v.11). The Son embodies Himself in us, as He ARRANGES the members of His church (v.18). And the Father establishes His work, as He APPOINTS ministry in His house (v.28). Father, Son and Spirit working together in harmony through us … unity in diversity!

Pomegranate People

June 23, 2024 • William Lyon

The Holy Spirit has much he wants to do through us and among us when we gather. In this message we draw on scriptures from 1 Corinthians 12-14 to consider how love for God and one another must be our motivation for operating in the things of the Spirit.