1 Corinthians
Words of Peace for a People at War
The Last Word: Love as Christ has Loved You
December 2, 2018
In today's message we look at Paul's conclusion to his first letter to the Corinthians. We will consider how he sums up the central lesson of the book, the practical way forward, and what it looks like to grow up into a God-glorifying church.
Gospel-Empowered Generosity
November 25, 2018 • Jason Trapp
The gospel has given us the greatest http://treasure...jesus Himself! This gospel empowers us to give generously because we have a generous God who has freely given to us. Paul's principles for giving are founded not in law, but in the story of redemption that underlies the entire letter "you were bought with a price".
Resurrection Realities: Now and Not Yet
September 9, 2018 • Brad Mortenson
The realities of the resurrection of Jesus in the past and the resurrection of believers in the future has everything to do with how we live in a broken world in the present. This sermon examines how the now and not yet of the resurrection frees us and compels us to live a life of hope in this broken world.
Embracing Resurrection Realities
September 2, 2018
In todays message we walk with Paul down a path of darkness into a world where the resurrection of the dead doesn't happen. As we go, we explore the Corinthian's confusion surrounding the issue of resurrection, the implications if they are right, the contrary implications of the truth, and how Paul's message applies to 21st century Christians.
The Centrality of the Gospel
August 26, 2018
In today's passage, we look at why, and how, the gospel is central for all of life. As we unpack the text, we consider carefully what Paul means when he says the gospel is of first importance, why its realities are all consuming, and what kind of power is derived from believing its promises.
Gifted for Glory
August 19, 2018
In today's passage we look at Paul's concluding statements about the use of the spiritual gifts in Christian worship. We will consider how he commands the gifts to be used, who they are intended to glorify, where authority is located in the local church, and how these things apply individually and corporately.
Gifted for Others
August 12, 2018 • Brad Mortenson
Our wants and desires -- even for good things -- can harm God's people and turn away people who need to know Jesus. The Corinthians church had this problem in many aspects of their worship, including their view of spiritual gifts. This sermon is a call to help you honestly consider if there are demands in your own worship and how a demand for good things might actually harm the work of God in the midst of the local church.
Gifted for Love
August 5, 2018
In today's message we look at what Paul means by pursue love and earnestly desire to prophesy. We examine the nature of the New Testament gift of prophecy and consider what it means to obey this command. We then think critically about what is at the heart of Paul's concern and how walking in love helps us to deepen in our understanding of the gospel.
Real Love in a Fake Love World
July 22, 2018 • Brad Mortenson
The love we have for friends, family and our church can easily be a fake love. We easily say we love a person or a church, but then reveal the nature of those words in what we do when things get hard. 1 Corinthians 13 is a critical passage for every Christian who would love as Jesus loves as it gives a clear and compelling picture of what God honoring authentic love looks like in real life.