The Faithful Manager

Northstar Church

The Faithful Manager

January 14, 2024 • Matt Simpson • 1 Corinthians 4:1–5

These days, it seems like public opinion drives everything. Companies, celebrities, politicians, everyone seems intent on trying to appeal to the most people in the most effective way possible. "People-pleasing" is just part of the culture.

In contrast, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 teaches us that the leaders of the church should not be overly concerned with people's opinions - they ultimately answer only to God. This fact is frees church leaders from being people-pleasers, and is also a blessing to the members of the church. They can trust that a God-honoring, gospel-proclaiming church will tell them the truth even in the midst of a culture that is enslaved to public opinion.

Divorce & Remarriage

May 5, 2024 • Jeff Noble • 1 Corinthians 7:39–40, 1 Corinthians 7:10–16

Marriage is treated carelessly in our culture. Divorce is common, and even encouraged at times! Many couples prepare for divorce even before they are married. How should Christians think about divorce and remarriage? Is divorce ever an option for a Christian? 1 Corinthians 7 shows us how to deal with the tough topic of divorce in a way that is obedient to God, countercultural, but covered with grace and love. In the process, we get a glimpse at the beauty of the true meaning and purpose of marriage.

Singular Devotion

April 28, 2024 • Jeff Noble • 1 Corinthians 7:8–9, 1 Corinthians 7:25–38

Marriage, relationships, and singleness can all be confusing to navigate - particularly for a Christian. Cultural norms and expectations, and our own desires, can make all of this even more difficult. Whether one is married, dating, engaged, or single, in this message we see what it looks like for each Christian to have a singular focus on serving the Lord where they are.

Marriage, Sex, and Singleness at the End of the World

April 14, 2024 • Jesse Furey • 1 Corinthians 7:1–7

The Corinthian church was very confused about a variety of issues, including sexuality and marriage. Some of them were saying that it was better for married couples to continue to abstain from sex, and Paul devoted part of his letter to correct this error. In the process, we see a beautiful picture of both marital intimacy, and the gift that singleness can be. Special thanks to Jesse Furey from Bonhoeffer Haus for preaching for us this Sunday! Due to the subject matter, this message is rated "PG-13."