Exercising Church Discipline

Pinelake Church

Exercising Church Discipline

October 6, 2024 • Chip Henderson • 1 Corinthians 5

In his sermon, Chip emphasizes the importance of believers striving for purity in their lives and within the church. When ongoing sin is present among believers, the church has the responsibility to confront it, aiming for repentance and restoration, as unchecked sin can negatively affect the entire body of Christ.

Can I Do That?

October 20, 2024 • Chip Henderson • 1 Corinthians 6:12–20

In this sermon, Chip addresses 1 Corinthians 6, where Paul warns the Corinthians against misusing Christian freedom to justify immoral behaviors. He emphasizes that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and that true freedom involves honoring God with our whole being rather than indulging in selfish desires.

Handling Conflict Between Church Members

October 13, 2024 • Chip Henderson • 1 Corinthians 6:1–11

In this sermon, Chip urges Christians to resolve disputes with spiritual maturity within the church rather than in secular courts, reflecting our identity in Christ and our testimony to the world. We should seek peace and unity and make amends when wronged, trusting in God's justice.

Can You Receive Spiritual Correction?

September 29, 2024 • Chip Henderson • 1 Corinthians 4

In his sermon, Chip emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to the church's authority in our lives. God desires believers to respect and submit to church leadership without mindlessly following, understanding that leadership is there to help them grow spiritually.