Orderly Worship

Twenty-third in a series 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 So, my friends, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues; but all things should be done decently and in order. (1 Corinthians 14:39-40) During the past year, we have been preaching/teaching in the book of 1 Corinthians. We n

Is My Main Motivation Really Love?

Twenty-first in a series1 Corinthians 13 And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13) Question #1: Why do I do what I do that is religious in nature? That is an awkward question, isn't it? Think about it. You are a religious pe

One Body, Many Parts

Twentieth in a series1 Corinthians 12:12-31 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:12) A parable is told about a group of animals deciding to improve their general welfare by starti

Now Concerning Spiritual Gifts

Nineteenth in a series 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of th

Christian Liberty – Where To Draw The Line

Sixteenth in a series 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many,

Idols, Demons, And The Lord’s Supper

Fifteenth in a series1 Corinthians 10:14-22 The text for today reads: Therefore, my dear friends, flee from the worship of idols. I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we b