Real Talk - Conversations from Corinth
Real Life: Sacrifice for Others
March 22, 2020 • Ron Moore
“Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” - Jeremiah 32:17 The subject of 1 Corinthians 8 is eating meat offered to idols. The issue of the passage is that some people believed it was okay to eat meat offered to idols and others believed it was a sin. But the heart of this passage is found in the last verse of the chapter - Believers will make needed sacrifices for other believers. 1. CONFIDENCE + COMPASSION = ENCOURAGEMENT GOD’S WORD GIVES US CONFIDENCE. GOD’S LOVE GIVES US COMPASSION. 2. USE DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TO MAJOR ON THE MAJORS. 3. DEVELOP A HEART OF SACRIFICE. BIBLE 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at http://biblechapel.org/resources to receive devotions in your inbox each morning and access to the Bible2020 Facebook group with more exclusive content. Email http://mstockman@biblechapel.org for questions. REFUGE DOWNLOAD To get your free digital copy of Refuge, email http://prayer@ronmoore.org. LIVING GROUNDED Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of Christian faith with Living Grounded. Whether you’re just starting out in faith or you’ve been a Christian for years, Living Grounded offers truth, wisdom, and encouragement for every stage. Contact http://gdevore@biblechapel.org to get connected. CARE GIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://caregiving@biblechapel.org.
Real Life: Confidence and Contentment
March 15, 2020 • Ron Moore
1. Accept the present situation as God’s assignment. Psalm 16:7-8 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. 2. Our present situation reminds us to live with an eternal perspective. Psalm 73:23-28 Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. For behold, those who are far from you shall perish; you put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you. But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all your works. 3. Turn off the news and open your Bible. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. 4. Let anxiety be the trigger for prayer. Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. 5. Use the present situation to tell others about Jesus. Matthew 9:36 When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. BIBLE 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at http://biblechapel.org/resources to receive devotions in your inbox each morning and access to the Bible2020 Facebook group with more exclusive content. Email http://mstockman@biblechapel.org for questions. LIVING GROUNDED Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of Christian faith with Living Grounded. Whether you’re just starting out in faith or you’ve been a Christian for years, Living Grounded offers truth, wisdom, and encouragement for every stage. Contact http://gdevore@biblechapel.org to get connected. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://caregiving@biblechapel.org.
Real Marriage: Nourished
March 8, 2020 • Ron Moore
STRONG CHRISTIAN HOMES ARE ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL STATEMENTS THAT JESUS TRANSFORMS AND CHANGES LIVES. TWO BIBLICAL GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE Adultery Abandonment While issues other than adultery and abandonment cannot be claimed to be explicit grounds for divorce, separation should occur, and ultimately divorce may occur, for safety and protection of spouse and/or children. Episode 36 of Fresh Faith, available wherever you listen to podcasts. SEVEN RELATIONSHIP LESSONS FROM 1 CORINTHIANS 7 The best thing you can do for your children is to have a healthy marriage. Do the things that nourish and grow your marriage. Restrict your children from dating too early. Have open honest talks about the use of digital devices. Young Adults—predetermine who you will and won’t date. Restrict your children from dating too early. Do the things that nourish and grow your marriage. BIBLE 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at http://biblechapel.org/resources to receive devotions in your inbox each morning and access to the Bible2020 Facebook group with more exclusive content. Email http://mstockman@biblechapel.org for questions. LIVING GROUNDED Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of Christian faith with Living Grounded. Whether you’re just starting out in faith or you’ve been a Christian for years, Living Grounded offers truth, wisdom, and encouragement for every stage. Contact http://gdevore@biblechapel.org to get connected. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://caregiving@biblechapel.org.
Real Life: Lawsuits
March 1, 2020 • Dave DiDonato
AS A BELIEVER You were washed: Eternally cleansed of your sin and a new creation in Christ. You were sanctified: set apart with your eternal position in Jesus and “called out” with all believers to represent Him. You were justified: declared righteous before God by grace through faith in the finished work of Jesus for your sin. AS THE WSJ CHURCH “Don’t you dare” take internal church issues and parade them in the public marketplace. “Don’t you know” there’s a God-ordained process to handle internal conflict? “Don’t you know” it’s best to first seek a believer’s counsel over an unbeliever’s counsel? “Don’t you know” the Gospel should never remain stagnant but permeate every area of our lives? Bible 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at http://biblechapel.org/resources to receive devotions in your inbox each morning and access to the Bible2020 Facebook group with more exclusive content. Email http://mstockman@biblechapel.org for questions. Living Grounded Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of Christian faith with Living Grounded. Whether you’re just starting out in faith or you’ve been a Christian for years, Living Grounded offers truth, wisdom, and encouragement for every stage. Contact http://gdevore@biblechapel.org to get connected. Care Giving Do you have a need we can pray for? Walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://caregiving@biblechapel.org.
Big Questions from Corinth: Unity
February 23, 2020 • Dave DiDonato
God’s Role: He is the source of our unity. God’s Role: He is the sustainer of our eternal unity. Our Role: Daily humble ourselves before God and one another. Our Role: Be patient and forgiving to one another. Our Role: In conflict, be honest and selfless peacemakers.
Real Sex: Guarded
February 17, 2020 • Ron Moore
BIBLICAL FRAMEWORK OF SEXUALITY SEX IS GOD’S IDEA AND DESIGN (Gen. 2:7, 24) Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19). Bodies are not simply pieces of furniture to decorate or display; they are not trappings about which we have conflicted feelings…they are not objects to be dieted away, made to conform to popular standards, or made to perform unthinkable athletic feats with the help of drugs; they are neither tools for scoring points nor burdens to be overcome. -Lauren Winner, Real Sex. 33-34 Your body is a special gift from God. “Glorify God with your body (1 Cor. 6:20). GOD SAYS, “YES!” TO SEX. Genesis 1:28 Proverbs 5:18-20; Song of Solomon 4:9-16 1 Corinthians 7:1-9: Main Idea Husbands and Wives: Know and fulfill your spouse’s sexual needs. Fresh Faith Podcast Ron Moore and Tunch Ilkin continue the conversation about sexuality in their series called Biblical Manhood. Check it out on the Fresh Faith podcast with episodes titled “A Man and …”. Created for Oneness: A Biblical Framework for Marriage and Sexuality written by Ron Moore is available in the Bookstore. Bible 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at http://biblechapel.org/resources to receive devotions in your inbox each morning and access to the Bible2020 Facebook group with more exclusive content. Email http://mstockman@biblechapel.org for questions. Living Grounded Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of Christian faith with Living Grounded. Whether you’re just starting out in faith or you’ve been a Christian for years, Living Grounded offers truth, wisdom, and encouragement for every stage. Contact http://gdevore@biblechapel.org to get connected. Care Giving Do you have a need we can pray for? Walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://caregiving@biblechapel.org.
Real Sex: Honored
February 10, 2020 • Ron Moore
The primary point of this passage is found in 1 Cor. 6:19-20 • Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (6:19) • Glorify God with your body (6:20) This passage is built around three sayings the Corinthians used to rationalize their sin. • “All things are lawful for me” (6:12) • “Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food” (6:13-17) ONE FLESH RELATIONSHIP PHYSICAL ONENESS: AN EXCLUSIVE SEXUAL COMMITMENT SPIRITUAL ONENESS: GROWING TOGETHER IN YOU LOVE FOR JESUS. EMOTIONAL ONENESS: COMMITMENT TO EXCLUSIVE FEELINGS. MISSIONAL ONENESS: GOING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AT THE SAME TIME FOR THE SAME REASON. • Every other sin (or every sin) a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body (6:18) FIGHT THE NEW DRUG https://fightthenewdrug.org/get-the-facts/ This is not a Christian site. It is a researched cite with several articles about how porn affects the brain like a drug, how it affects sexual tastes—many porn consumers get aroused by things that used to disgust them, why porn causes a person to need an ever-increasing dosage, how porn kills love, how porn leaves consumers lonely, how porn fuels sex trafficking. Disclaimer: I have not read every article. You may not agree with everything written. And I am sure someone will not like the way it’s presented, or the research cited. Fresh Faith Podcast Ron Moore and Tunch Ilkin continue the conversation about sexuality in their series called Biblical Manhood. Check it out on the Fresh Faith podcast with episodes titled “A Man and …”. Created for Oneness: A Biblical Framework for Marriage and Sexuality written by Ron Moore is available in the Bookstore. Bible 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at http://biblechapel.org/resources to receive devotions in your inbox each morning and access to the Bible2020 Facebook group with more exclusive content. Email http://mstockman@biblechapel.org for questions. Living Grounded Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of Christian faith with Living Grounded. Whether you’re just starting out in faith or you’ve been a Christian for years, Living Grounded offers truth, wisdom, and encouragement for every stage. Contact http://gdevore@biblechapel.org to get connected. Care Giving Do you have a need we can pray for? Walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://caregiving@biblechapel.org.
Real Sex: Distorted
January 27, 2020 • Ron Moore
FOUR GOALS OF OUR STUDY IN 1 CORINTHIANS PROCLAMATION AND DEMONSTRATION Focus (and refocus) on Jesus. Deal with issues of the “flesh.” Invest and engage in meaningful relationships. Share Jesus with clarity and relevance. Paul exhorted the Corinthians for ignoring sexual sin in the church (5:1-5) Pornea refers to any illicit sexual act outside of marriage between a man and a woman. Paul used the analogy of the Passover to urge believers to address issues of sexual sin (5:5-7). Paul explained the seriousness of sin by instructing believers how to relate to an unrepentant believer (5:9-13) We must be those who understand our culture and understand our hearts. We must understand what is at stake. Bible 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at http://biblechapel.org/resources to receive devotions in your inbox each morning and access to the Bible2020 Facebook group with more exclusive content. Email http://mstockman@biblechapel.org for questions. Living Grounded Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of Christian faith with Living Grounded. Whether you’re just starting out in faith or you’ve been a Christian for years, Living Grounded offers truth, wisdom, and encouragement for every stage. Contact http://gdevore@biblechapel.org to get connected. Care Giving Do you have a need we can pray for? Walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://caregiving@biblechapel.org.
Real Leadership - Part 2
January 20, 2020 • Ron Moore
1 Corinthians: Four Goals - Focus and (refocus) on Jesus. - Deal with the issues of the “flesh. - Engage in meaningful relationships. - Share Jesus with clarity and relevance. 1. Leadership is a God-given responsibility with God-sized challenges. 2. Leadership is based on the bold confidence we have in Jesus. 3. Leadership is Servant Leadership (Surrendered to Jesus. Committed to others.) 4. Servant Leaders are stewards of the Gospel. 5. Servant Leaders are responsible to please God, not people. 6. Servant Leaders are willing to make significant sacrifices. Biblical Principles of Stewardship - God owns all things (Ps. 24:1; 50:10-12). - All things we receive are a gift from him (Rom. 11:35-36; James 1:17). - All things we receive must be used for him (Luke 12:48b; 1 Cor. 4:2). 7. Servant Leaders address issues and take action.
Real Leadership - Part 1
January 13, 2020 • Ron Moore
1 Corinthians: Four Goals Focus and (refocus) on Jesus. Deal with the issues of the “flesh. Engage in meaningful relationships. Share Jesus with clarity and relevance. Biblical Leadership Gift of Leadership (Some) Responsibility of Leadership (Everyone) Principles of Biblical Leadership Leadership is a God-given responsibility with God-sized challenges. Leadership is based on the bold confidence believers have in Jesus. Leadership is Servant Leadership Servant Leadership is a life surrendered to Jesus and a life committed to others. Servant Leaders are stewards of the Gospel. HOW YOU LEAD IS WHAT YOU LEAVE. Living Grounded Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of Christian faith with Living Grounded. Contact http://gdevore@biblechapel.org to get connected. Whether you’re just starting out in faith or you’ve been a Christian all your life, Living Grounded offers truth, wisdom, and encouragement for every stage. Care Giving Do you have a need we can pray for? Walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at http://caregiving@biblechapel.org.