December 8, 2024 • Pastor Mike Maiolo • 1 Corinthians 16
In this final chapter of 1 Corinthians, Paul gives Christ followers instruction on giving to the Lord, his travel plans, and how they should continue to live faithfully to the Lord. He tells them to be watchful, to stand firm in their faith, and to do all things in love, by serving others.
The Victory of Resurrection
December 1, 2024 • Pastor Zach Fox • 1 Corinthians 15:35–58
The resurrection of Jesus is the hope of every believer. It’s the undeniable reality we all live in. The resurrection gives us the hope that this life is not all there is. We are heaven-bound. But what does that mean and what is the biblical understanding of heaven? How do we, as believers, live with purpose driven lives in between the present reality and our future hope?
Our Future in the Resurrection
November 24, 2024 • Pastor Mike Maiolo • 1 Corinthians 15:12–34
What if Jesus hadn’t risen from the dead? What would the world be like? What would our lives be like? But He has risen from the dead - so this changes everything! Jesus’ resurrection from the dead is vital and foundational to Christianity. But how will the world know? The Apostle Paul answers these questions.
The Core of Our Faith
November 17, 2024 • Pastor Mike Maiolo • 1 Corinthians 15:1–11
How do we really know that Jesus has risen from the dead? How do we know that Jesus is who He said He is? How important is the resurrection to my faith? These questions are relevant to every person whether they know God or have not yet made that decision to follow.
Order in God's House
November 10, 2024 • Pastor Scott Kilpatrick • 1 Corinthians 14:26–40
There is something uniquely powerful that happens when Christians gather for worship. God is at work building up and strengthening His people, the Church! In this passage, Paul is adamant that nothing should detract from the primary purpose of the worship service, and he provides several guidelines for the specific situation in Corinth. We will explore those guidelines and then ask some important questions about how they apply to our experience here at MVCC.
Speaking God's Truth
November 3, 2024 • Pastor Mike Maiolo • 1 Corinthians 14:1–25
It is exciting to know that God has gifted every believer with certain spiritual gifts to bring us closer to Him and to help build someone else up in their faith. It is important that the use of God’s gifts are used with respect and in order of the giver, who is the Holy Spirit.
The Heart of Every Gift
October 27, 2024 • Pastor Mike Maiolo • 1 Corinthians 13
Most of the population in our country would agree that the division has been at its highest level in the past decade. There is an answer to ending the division, and that is “One heart change at a time.” The love of God can change anyone! How do we do this? When we choose to love someone by acting in their best interest according to 1 Corinthians 13, it will bring about change.
Discovering and Using What's Mine
October 20, 2024 • Pastor Mike Maiolo • 1 Corinthians 12
Have you ever had thoughts like, “I’m just not gifted enough to serve God?” Fact - everyone who has accepted Jesus Christ has been given gifts by the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:11). There are three places in the New Testament where spiritual gifts are mentioned, but the list in 1 Corinthians 12 are specific to empower every person to glorify God and encourage His people.
A Sacred Fellowship
October 13, 2024 • Pastor Mike Maiolo • 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
It has been said that people who do not know the Lord need to see the Gospel as equally as they hear the Gospel. When people visit the church, they should sense a genuine love for one another among the people, good character, and hear truth. People in Corinth had lost their way from living a life of self-sacrifice.
Honoring God's Design
October 6, 2024 • Pastor Mike Maiolo • 1 Corinthians 11:2–16
God gave structure and order to the family, so we can function at our highest God-given capacity to spread the love of God through the Gospel of Jesus Christ to many. He also gave order to how His church ought to function so we may worship God. This section of 1 Corinthians deals with the heart and principle of our worship of God.
