May 5, 2024 1 Corinthians 14:1-12 “For the Good of the Many” Service Overview: Paul’s big concern here is that whatever is done in the church should serve to edify the church. While speaking in tongues can be a great gift to any church, it is only a gift if it is done in such...
April 28, 2024 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 “Now in Part, Then in Full” Service Overview: We don’t know what we don’t know, but what we do know is a God who knows everything! And one day our blinders will finally be removed in order for us to see how God has been working everything out...
April 21, 2024 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:7 “All We Need is Love” Service Overview: It’s been said that love covers over a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8), but in order for love to do that we’d better know what love is in the first place, and what it’s not. Memory Verse for the...
April 14, 2024 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 “Dare To Be Great” Service Overview: Being great in Christ’s kingdom means using the gifts you’ve been given for his glory. Not everyone has the same gift, so it is vital we work together; using the gifts God has given to partner with him in building his Kingdom....
April 7, 2024 1 Corinthians 12:21-26 “Solidarity” Service Orientation: Christian solidarity points to Christian maturity, a love for Jesus, and a humble spirit; because we were created to need each other. Division comes from a sick spirit which handicaps the Church. The Word for the Day: Solidarity Memory Verse: Make every effort to keep the...
March 31, 2024 (Easter) 1 Corinthians 15:1-22 “Made Alive” Service Overview: The greatest day in history continues to be the day Jesus rose from the grave. In his resurrection, Jesus not only defeated sin and death, but secured the promise that all who are in him will one day have a resurrection of their...
March 24, 2024 (Palm Sunday) 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 “Unity via Diversity” Service Overview: Throughout the New Testament, the Bible speaks of the church as being the body of Christ on earth. And just as a human body has many parts, so it is with Christ. Those in Christ have been united to others through...
March 17, 2024 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 “Surprise! You’re Gifted!” Service Overview: One of the great things about being a part of Christ’s kingdom is that his Spirit gifts each one of us in unique ways that play a special role in his kingdom. Each gift is vital for the proper functioning of the church,...
March 10, 2024 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 “Communion Admonition” Service Overview: Once again, Paul lays into the church for some screwy stuff that was happening during communion, and in doing so paints a beautiful picture of the precious gift communion is, and how the church is to regard one another. Memory Verse for the...
March 3, 2024 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 “Reverent Worship” Service Overview: Paul’s focus here is primarily on proper attitudes and conduct in worship, not on the role of women in the church. While Paul’s specific instructions have cultural elements to them, the principles behind his instructions are timeless—for they instruct believers in matters of respect...
