A Tongues Lashing

Northstar Church

A Tongues Lashing

September 15, 2024 • Jeff Noble • 1 Corinthians 14:1–25

This week's sermon on 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 focuses on Paul’s teaching about the spiritual gifts of tongues and prophecy, and how they should be used within the church. Paul explains that while the gift of tongues can be a personal way to strengthen one’s faith, it should never be used in public worship without interpretation. The goal of spiritual gifts is not personal fulfillment but building up the church. Prophecy, which brings clear encouragement and conviction, should be prioritized in public worship. Love should guide the use of all gifts, focusing on the benefit of the community, not drawing attention to oneself. True spiritual maturity comes from seeking the good of others, not from emotional or sensational displays.

Concluding Words

November 10, 2024 • Jeff Noble • 1 Corinthians 16:5–24

This last sermon of our 1 Corinthians series focuses on Paul’s final exhortations to the Corinthian church. Jeff highlighted Paul’s encouragement to embrace young leaders like Timothy, reminding us that age does not limit one’s ability to serve God and set an example in faith, speech, and purity. Paul’s closing instructions urge believers to stand firm in the faith, stay alert, be courageous, and rely on God’s strength. Above all, we are to do everything in love—keeping love as the driving force of the church’s mission. These concluding words call each of us to live boldly and purposefully, relying on Christ’s strength and love in everything we do.

Give and Live

November 3, 2024 • Jeff Noble • 1 Corinthians 16:1–4

This week’s message focused on Paul’s instructions for a special collection to support fellow believers. Unlike regular giving, this offering was meant specifically to bless Christians in need, reminding the Corinthians—and us—of our unity in the body of Christ. Paul’s guidance highlights principles for giving: it should be above and beyond our regular support, involve everyone, be set aside weekly, and reviewed regularly according to God’s provision. Giving this way nurtures a sense of belonging to God’s larger family, reminding us that, just as we give today, others may one day give to meet our needs.

Payday Someday

October 27, 2024 • Dr James Noble • 1 Corinthians 15:35–58

This week’s message from guest speaker Dr. James Noble offers a powerful reminder of the hope we have in Christ. Dr. Noble taught that because of the resurrection, we can look forward to new, glorified bodies. Through Christ’s victory, death is defeated, sin loses its sting, and the law no longer condemns us. We’re encouraged to be steadfast and immovable, knowing that our labor in the Lord is not in vain. A day of reward is coming, so let us live with confidence and hope.