June 23, 2024 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 “Resurrection Reality” Service Overview: In this text, Paul proclaims Christ’s resurrection as the firstfruits of those who have died. He explains that through Christ, all will be made alive, and how this resurrection reality is freely available for all who turn to and follow Jesus. Memory Verse for...
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“Resurrection: Faith’s Foundation” – Corinthians 15:12-19
June 9, 2024 Corinthians 15:12-19 “Resurrection: Faith’s Foundation” Service Overview: In this text, Paul addresses doubts about the resurrection. He argues that if Christ has not been raised, then their faith is futile, they remain in their sins, and those who have died in Christ are lost. The resurrection is essential to the Christian faith....
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First Corinthians resource list…
As we are nearing the end of our message series through First Corinthians, I thought it would be helpful to provide a resource list of the books and commentaries that have been particularly helpful in studying this amazing book. These books are ones I have consulted week in and week out for insights into each...
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“Regaining Order from Chaos” – 1 Corinthians 14:33-40
June 2, 2024 1 Corinthians 14:33-40 “Regaining Order from Chaos” Service Overview: Here, Paul provides some concluding thoughts and prescriptions on how this church in upheaval could regain order. And while some of their particular problems may not be our own today, the principles upheld here hold important insights for the church in any...
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“Order in the Church” – 1 Corinthians 14:26-33
May 26, 2024 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 “Order in the Court Church” Service Overview: God is a god of order, and it makes sense that a god of order would want his worship to be orderly. As things in Corinth were in chaos, Paul’s prescription for getting them back on track was to encourage them...
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“Tongue Tied” – 1 Corinthians 14:13-25
May 19, 2024 ~ Pentecost 1 Corinthians 14:13-25 “Tongue Tied” Service Overview: It’s no secret Paul was a fan of speaking in tongues, but he was an even greater fan of things that advanced the mission of Jesus. In this text, Paul provides further insight on the gift of tongues, and in doing...
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“For the Good of the Many” – 1 Corinthians 14:1-12
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...
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“Now in Part, Then in Full” – 1 Corinthians 13:8-13
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...
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“All We Need is Love” – 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:7
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...
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“Dare To Be Great” – 1 Corinthians 12:27-31
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....