1 Corinthians: United In Christ
35 Living in Light of Christ’s Return – 1 Corinthians 16:5-24
AM Service, 04 Mary 2025 Life is full of decisions—where we will live, whom we will marry, how we will spend our time. Many people plan their futures with great detail, yet often leave God out of the picture. Others live as if this world is all that matters, forgetting that Christ will return. Paul’s final words in 1 Corinthians challenge us to think beyond our immediate concerns and to live in light of Christ’s coming. He does not close…
33 The Results of the Resurrection – 1 Corinthians 15:35-58
AM Worship Service 23 March 2025 Brothers and sisters, as we open the Word of God to 1 Corinthians 15:35–58, we are confronted with one of the most profound and hope-filled truths of the Christian faith: the resurrection of the body. In this passage, Paul addresses questions that many in Corinth—and perhaps some of us—have wondered about. “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” These are not trivial questions. They speak to the very…
32 The Centrality of the Resurrection – 1 Corinthians 15:12-34
AM Worship Service, 16 March 2025 Imagine for a moment the scene at a graveside. The air is heavy with sorrow, the finality of death pressing upon the hearts of those gathered. In such moments, the question arises: Is this the end? Is death the final word? This is not merely a question for the grieving; it is a question for every human heart. The answer shapes how we live, what we value, and where we place our hope. For…
29 Worshp that Edifies – Pursuing Love, Clarity, and Order – 1 Corinthians 14:1-25
AM Worship Service, 9 February 2025 Worship reveals what we believe about God. When you walk into a church service, what you see and hear communicates something about the nature and character of the God being worshiped. If the worship is chaotic—marked by disorder and confusion—it suggests a God who is inconsistent or disorganized. If the worship is unclear, leaving participants bewildered or uninformed, it undermines the truth that God is a God of clarity and revelation. If the worship…
28 The Supremacy of Love – 1 Corinthians 13
AM Sermon, 02 February 2024 Imagine this scenario: It’s your birthday, and a friend hands you a beautifully wrapped gift. The box is adorned with bright ribbons and a bow, and you can’t wait to open it. But as you tear off the wrapping paper, your friend casually says, “I only got this because I felt obligated.” Suddenly, the gift loses its significance. The joy it was meant to bring is overshadowed by the absence of love in the giving.…
27 One Body, Many Members: Living as Christ’s Church – 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
AM Worship Service, 19 January 2025 Today, we want to reflect on a truth that is both beautiful and challenging: the church, the body of Christ, is one. Though made up of many members, it is unified by the work of the Holy Spirit, with each person uniquely gifted and indispensable to its life and mission. In 1 Corinthians 12:12–31, Paul paints a vivid picture of the church using the metaphor of a body. He addresses a congregation tempted to…
26 Unity in Diversity – The Spirit’s Work in the Church 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Preached AM Service, 12 January 2025 The Corinthian church was a community marked by division and immaturity. Though richly gifted by the Holy Spirit, they had fallen into the trap of pride, comparing and competing over the manifestations of spiritual gifts. Their focus had shifted from building one another up to elevating themselves. Instead of using their gifts to proclaim Christ as Lord, they sought to make themselves the center of attention, fracturing the unity that should characterize the body…
24 Reflecting God’s Order and Glory in Worship – 1 Corinthians 11:1-16
Preached at AM Service, 29 December 2024 Today, we turn to a challenging yet deeply insightful passage in 1 Corinthians 11:1–16, where Paul addresses the Corinthian church on issues of authority, headship, and gender distinctions in worship. While some aspects of this text might feel foreign to modern readers, its principles are timeless, grounded in God’s unchanging character and His divine design for order in worship and relationships. This passage invites us to consider how God’s intentional design governs not…
23 Living for the Glory of God and the Good of Others – 1 Corinthians 10:23-33
Preached at AM Service 15 December 2024 As Christians, we often face questions about how to live out our faith in a world that holds many differing beliefs and values. The Corinthian church, in particular, wrestled with this issue as they lived in a society filled with pagan practices and idol worship. One area of tension was food—especially meat that had been sacrificed to idols. Some believers felt free to eat this meat, while others saw it as an association…
22 Fleeing Idolatry; Embracing Communion with Christ – 1 Corinthians 10:14-22
Preached at AM Worship Service, 08 December 2024 Imagine a marriage vow, a covenant where one person pledges to another: “forsaking all others, as long as we both shall live.” The commitment in those words is not just sentimental; it’s exclusive, binding, and meant to be unbroken. No one would expect a marriage to be healthy or true if one partner sought to share their affections or loyalty with another. Imagine if that spouse tried to say, “I’ll give you…
21 Take Heed Lest You Fall – 1 CorinTHIANS 10:1-13
Preached at AM Service, 01 December 2024 Today we come to a passage in 1 Corinthians that acts as both a mirror and a warning. Paul writes to the Corinthians, and in his message to them, we hear a call that reaches across time and culture, calling us to examine our hearts and our walk with God. The people of Israel, Paul reminds us, enjoyed incredible spiritual privileges. They were led by God Himself through the wilderness; they walked under…
19 Giving Up Our Rights For the Sake of the Gospel – 1 Corinthians 9:1-18
Preached at AM Worship Service on 17 November 2024 Today, we turn our attention to a passage that challenges us deeply—1 Corinthians 9:1-18. This text brings us face to face with questions about our rights, our freedoms, and how we choose to use them in the service of the gospel. Setting the Context: The Apostle Paul is writing to the church in Corinth, a diverse and dynamic congregation grappling with issues of Christian liberty and how to live out their…