Sermons in “1 Corinthians”

1 Corinthians 10: 23 – 33

Paul summarizes and closes the middle portion of his letter to the church in Corinth, which focuses o a variety of ethical questions for everyday Christian life as well as the nature and application of Christian liberty. Bonnie shared a list of 15 questions for uncertain situations that help us exercise that liberty responsibly an with love.

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1 Corinthians 9: 1-29

The Christian Life should not be preoccupied with protecting or demanding our “rights” but rather we should be willing to sacrifice our prerogatives for the sake of others. Hear why Paul might have refused to accept pay for his ministry and what that has to do with us.

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1 Corinthians 8: 1-13

In this passage, Paul addresses the issue of idol meat and how Christian ethics are based on love, not just knowledge. A modern parallel of liberty with alcohol use is discussed within this context.

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1 Corinthians 7: 17 – 24

In a world that is designed to make us hungry for something better, we always have an opportunity to serve God right where we are. Nothing has to be different for you to show up for the life God has for you.

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1 Corinthians 6: 12-20

Paul addresses the Corinthians’ assertion that all things are lawful.

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1 Corinthians 6: 1 – 16

In this passage of Scripture, Paul scolds the Corinthian church for taking other Christians to court. Find out what this means for us today and why it matters for our relationships and our witness.

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1 Corinthians 4:18-5:13

Paul’s letter to the Corinthians shifts into its second section, which deals with what it means to be free in Christ. Bonnie introduces the idea of Christian liberty and examines Paul’s teaching on how to handle serious sin in a congregation.

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Covenant Family

As part of our covenant celebration, Terri talks about Paul’s metaphors around family in the book of 1 Corinthians, and shares a covenant blessing.

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1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5

This sermon examines the relationship between Paul and Apollos, and why the letter to the Corinthian church is so different from a letter like Galatians.

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I Corinthians 1:1-17

Bonnie looks at the introduction to Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, reviewing the apostle’s relationship with the church and examining what this passage means for our process of transformation and pursuit of unity as the body of Christ.

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