Sermons

Misconception that when you follow Jesus, we will live in this utopian society where things travel smoothly and when they don’t we are like…Where is God? We want to look at the chaos that is families and yet do what God requires from me. Micah 6: 8 This is what the Lord requires of you; to do what is right,… Continue reading Tale of Five Women

Chapter 13 (The Love Chapter) There is a purpose why this chapter is placed in the middle of a dissertation on spiritual gifts.  In answering the questions about what makes someone spiritual, we need to see that the pursuit of love is the highest aim.  (Remember they are fighting at their communion services) This is why there is a challenge… Continue reading The Love Chapter

In order to take care of the battle that is in front of us, we need a fresh understanding of who Jesus is in our lives Jesus prayed this in the garden 1.  Father, the only way we are going to be able to walk through the dark times of doubt is to know who you are 2.  We need… Continue reading Necessity of a Vision Alpha and Omega

The Building up of the Body in Love 1. Spiritual gifts given to the church Vs 27, 28 We are the body and the church is built up when each part functions in its role There is no reason for pride in the use of the Spirit’s gifts There is no reason for false humility in the use of the… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 12, 13

Want to look at what it means to be a Christian. take lightly but there is a deep desire for us to grasp this in our lives today. Christ fully formed Paul prayed a prayer in Galatians 4: 19  I am in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you. Formed = Mind and life in complete harmony… Continue reading Necessity of a Vision – Fully Formed

1 Corinthians 14:1 – “Pursue love and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.” In context of 1 Corinthians 12 & 13 spiritual gifts, and prophecy specifically are there for the demonstration of love. “Desire spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy” God does not tell us to do something but then limit it so only some… Continue reading 1 Corinthians, James Jonas, Prophecy

Restoration Jesus Christ is the one who brings restoration. Micah 6: 8 “What does the Lord require of you: to do what is right, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” What does it look like to walk humbly with our God? The Netzer There is a Hebrew word Netzer which means branch or sprout. Isaiah 11:… Continue reading Restoration: Netzer

There is a difference between Spiritual Gifts and Character No one can use spiritual gifts without being able to say “Jesus is Lord” Jesus = He will save you from your sins Is = Risen from the dead Lord = Ruler over all the earth. 1. One God Different Gifts 4 – 6 Two ideas give here There is a… Continue reading I Corinthians 12 Spiritual gifts 2

John 20: 24- 25 Won’t believe unless I can put my hands in his side 2 Corinthians 5: 7 Paul states that we are to walk by faith and not by sight.   1. Faith not murdering common sense   EXAMPLE: we assume that to have faith, you have to move to a cave in a mountain and eat nothing… Continue reading Faith Vs Unbelief

Paul is answering questions that have been sent to him concerning actions that are happening in the church in Corinth. We have dealt with problems that are occurring in the church concerning Immorality Lawsuits Marriage Serving God and attending pagan temples We have also dealt with the problems in the church services How people are to dress in the services… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 12 Spiritual Gifts