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The Resurrection

July 2, 2023 • Trent Heaton • 1 Corinthians 15

What is the most significant moment in all of human history? Concluding our series in 1st Corinthians 15, Trent Heaton shows us the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Goal of Worship

June 25, 2023 • Matt Zainea • 1 Corinthians 14

Does God care about how we worship? Continuing the conversation on spiritual gifts and worship, Matt Zainea unpacks 1 Corinthians 14.

The More Excellent Way

June 18, 2023 • Gary Heim • 1 Corinthians 13

Is it possible to do the right things in the name of love and still miss the point? Gary Heim unpacks what true love looks like in 1 Corinthians 13.

Unity is the Greatest Gift

June 11, 2023 • Matt Zainea • 1 Corinthians 12:1–11

Our culture is characterized by divisiveness, but Jesus offers a better way. From 1 Corinthians 12, Matt Zainea reminds us that unity among followers of Christ is the greatest gift.

The Ordinance of Suffering

June 4, 2023 • Matt Zainea • 1 Corinthians 11:17–34

No one desires suffering. Yet, to remain faithful through adversity is to identify with Jesus. Using text from 1 Corinthians 11, Matt Zainea explores the connection between suffering and communion.

Decisions, Decisions

May 28, 2023 • Matt Zainea • 1 Corinthians 11

All Scripture is relevant to our life, even when it doesn’t feel relevant. Using the topic of headcoverings, Matt Zainea explores the importance of orderly worship in 1 Corinthians 11.

Fleeing Idolatry

May 14, 2023 • Matt Zainea

What is consuming your thought life? Your time? Your energy? Your money? Matt Zainea encourages us to ask these questions and identify if idolatry has replaced the one, true God in our lives.

Active Passivity

May 7, 2023 • Matt Zainea

Everyone loves to be right. But does that hinder our ability to represent Jesus? Matt Zainea challenges us to put aside pride and surrender our rights to advance the good news of Jesus Christ.

The Diet of Discernment

April 30, 2023 • Matt Zainea • 1 Corinthians 8

Do your words, actions and habits point those around you to Jesus Christ? Continuing in Corinthians, Matt Zainea helps us navigate the challenges of discernment when Scripture isn't perfectly clear.

Two Paths, One Mission

April 23, 2023 • Ben Phebus • 1 Corinthians 7:25–40

What distractions keep you from serving Christ? Whether married or single, we are called to the same mission. Continuing in Corinthians, Ben Phebus calls us to lay aside distractions and shift our priorities.

The Purpose of Purity

April 16, 2023 • Matt Zainea • 1 Corinthians 6:12—7:24

Should Christ followers care about sexual purity? Should their lives be marked by countercultural beliefs and practices? Using Corinthians 6 -7, Matt Zainea challenges us to flee sexual sin and to cling to our union with Christ.

Resolving Disputes

March 19, 2023 • Matt Zainea • 1 Corinthians 6:1–11

What is the role of the church in settling conflict between Christ followers? Continuing in Corinthians, Matt Zainea helps answer that question and challenges us to always seek reconciliation.

Guarding Holiness

March 12, 2023 • Matt Zainea

What should the church do when blatant sin causes division? Matt Zainea walks us through the challenge of guarding holiness while maintaining a disposition of grace and peace.

Deep Devotion

March 5, 2023 • Matt Zainea

Are you ruled by self-deception? Is your life characterized by self-importance and superiority? Matt Zainea gives a gentle warning and reminds us that we can only be merciful through the living power of God.

Wisdom, Folly, and the Human Person

February 26, 2023 • Matt Zainea

Do you only see what you want to see? When it comes to our own sin we often refuse to see the truth. Using text from Corinthians 3, Matt Zainea challenges us to face our sin and see the goodness of Christ’s mercy.

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