1 Corinthians

Relevant instruction for the modern church from an ancient church’s example. Come and learn what God intended for His church, the gospel in the believer’s life, and His calling upon us to walk in holiness.

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Sermon Preview for Sunday, September 21, 2025

Last week we discussed giving our all to Jesus Christ. He alone is to guide our schedules and receive all our vitality for his purposes alone. The question we ask today is this, what can one expect the response to be when that person does this in full surrender? We can expect opposition the very moment we commit in our hearts and minds to a complete surrender to Christ because the enemy providing the opposition is Satan himself. The Devil does not have anywhere near the power and sovereignty as our God yet he has been given the opportunity to create utter destruction here on earth because of the presence of sin. Satan also knows that any sinful human being is no match for his destruction. The only salvation we have is in and through the power of Jesus Christ in our life. Because of Christ’s victory we stand in His mercy and in His grace even in opposition to the Devil’s schemes. Paul’s advice in light of this incoming battle is as true for us today as it was in Corinth then. While both men and women will be engulfed in this battle on a daily basis, godly men have been given an irreplaceable role in this fight. We must act in accordance with the holy design God had in mind when He made us, we must see the unique ways we have been created for His glory and purposes alone and not settle for living for ourselves. For the sake of our families, for the sake of the church, and for the sake of our community and world, let us stand firm, be watchful, and be strong, doing everything we do in love, for our adversary seeks to devour all he can. 

Sermon Preview for Sunday, September 14, 2025

Have you thought about the fact that giving generously from what God has blessed you is a cooperation with other believers and a cooperation with God to see his work continue? Even further, have you thought about all your intended plans, thoughts, and work as being the same, a cooperation with the Creator of the Universe where He allows us the privilege of being a part of His will and purposes in this world. This is exactly how Paul sees everything. The truth is our life being in line with God's purposes is the very thing that brings meaning. We live, we serve, we give, and we lead in the grace of our Lord and for his purposes and glory alone, otherwise we will only find a thin and shallow purpose for our existence. There were many reasons why Paul would have been justified in leaving Ephesus. Just like there are many reasons why the churches in Corinth and Galatia might not give to the saints, yet it was the leading and will of God that won the day in both cases. Let us trust in the Lord and his plans as we daily surrender our lives to his work alone. Let us unite with each other as brothers and sisters around this holding each other up and encouraging one another towards godliness. May the grace of our Lord guide us and bless us until Christ comes to take us home to be with Him.