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.
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 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.
Live By The Spirit and Not By The Flesh
September 22, 2024 • Chip Henderson • 1 Corinthians 2
In this sermon, Chip explains that there are two paths in life: a broad road that leads to destruction and a narrow road that leads to life, requiring a choice to follow Christ. Paul emphasized this by urging believers to live by the Spirit rather than by the flesh, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide their actions and reveal God’s wisdom.
Find Rest In Your Drama
September 1, 2024 • Chip Henderson • 1 Corinthians 1:1–9
In this sermon, Chip emphasizes the importance of resting in God, as seen in various forms such as Sabbath Rest, Promised Land Rest, Heaven Rest, and the Rest of Jesus. By resting in what Jesus has accomplished, believers can handle life's drama and conflicts with peace, confidence, and assurance in their identity and worth in Christ.
The Goodness of the Gospel
September 15, 2024 • 1 Corinthians 1:18–31
In this sermon, we learn about the goodness of the Gospel and how it is key to seeing through our problems in a way that maintains unity. Chip points out four truths: the Gospel is simple, it can seem foolish to many, but it is powerful, and it demands a response.
In his sermon, Chip discusses the inevitability of church conflict, dating back to the early church in Acts and the letters of Paul. He emphasizes the importance of unity in Christ, spiritual maturity, and working towards God's purposes rather than personal agendas.
