Sermons

What we believe about sex is what we believe about God.  In a chapter where Paul addresses sexual immorality of the Corinthians, he describes at length our need for understanding God’s intent of sex, and the dangers of having sex outside of marriage.  Today, we explore this difficult, yet necessary, topic as we desire to pursue holiness.

Ephesians 4:1-3 + 5:1-2

1 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

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1Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, we want to make sure that we are thankful people. As people of God, giving thanks is never limited to what God has done for us—victories, healing, redemption...but we ought to give thanks and praise God even in less fortunate and difficult circumstances. We ought to praise Him and give thanks even before the breakthrough as thanksgiving is a declaration of our trust in God.

The Bible clearly states that we are a temple of God—God’s spirit lives in us. Not only is this true for us individually, but the church (body of Christ) is a dwelling place for God. Who we live with us affects how we live. Today, we explore what it means to be God’s dwelling place as a church. We strive to understand and accept that we are called to live set part, resembling and portraying the holiness of God.

Paul addresses one of the main issues of the Corinthian Church as a pastor would.  As discussed in chapter 1, disunity and infighting was a serious concern for the Christians in that church.  In this sermon, we will explore the roots issues of fighting in church:  jealousy and strife. Especially for a young church like ours, we want to make sure to rid such barriers to growth and maturity. 

Paul reiterates that salvation is only by God’s provision and there is no room for anyone

to boast.  God’s use of the cross, a symbol associated with degradation and rejection,

was to ensure that our faith is not to be relied on human intellect or ability.  Paul joyfully

contends that his preaching were not in his wisdom but in demonstration of God’s Spirit

and power.  What do you place your confidence in?  How much room do you create in

your life for God to demonstrate His Spirit and power?

Paul is appealing to the Corinthians’ struggles with engaging the intellectuals of their region. The Cross, God’s method of salvation and communicating the Divine truth did not make much sense to most people. In this passage, Paul logically conveys and supports the notion of God’s unique method of choosing something so despicable to communicate the most profound truth ever. What does the Cross mean to you?

Apostle Paul wrote this letter of 1 Corinthians in RESPONSE to REPORTS he received in regards to the Church in Corinth. In the report contained questions regarding certain topics such as: Marriage, Meat, Sacrificed to Idols, and Spiritual Gifts. So, Apostle Paul addresses these matters in the letter. But, the CONDITION of the church was also reported to Paul. And according to the report, the church was NOT doing so well.