Sermons

1 Corinthians 13

The concept of love in 1 Corinthians 13 is not a romantic love. It’s a love that will challenge us to care for people who are at risk and on the margins. Ry shares how Faith Mennonite has lived this out with refugees seeking asylum. Afterwards, Nuria shares some of her story of coming to America from Honduras as a part of a migrant caravan.

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1 Corinthians 14: 26 – 40

We take a look at translation issues with 1 Corinthians 14

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1 Corinthians 14: 1 – 25

In this Scripture passage, Paul has a lot to say about the gift of tongues relative to the gift of prophesy. This isn’t something we talk about very much anymore. What are these gifts and what are they for? Dave and Terri share some insights from their own experiences and challenge us to be open to the gifts God might want to give us.

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1 Corinthians 12: 12 – 31

“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” Fulfilling our part is our duty as a member of the body-and likewise, our (Third Way’s) body is a part of larger bodies as well. How can we see and celebrate the differences among us rather than letting them become barriers between us?

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1 Corinthians 12: 1 – 11

Paul talks about the Spiritual gifts that God gives to His people, and how those Gifts support and enhance each other.

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1 Corinthians 11: 17 -34

Paul addresses a class division and lack of generosity in the Corinthian church which is dishonoring their practice of the Lord’s Supper. Bonnie delved into the situation at Corinth, the meaning of communion, and our responsibility to those in need, especially within the church.

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1 Corinthians 11: 1 – 16

What did Paul mean when he suggests that women cover their heads in church? Greg Boyd discusses the cultural conditions that gave rise to this difficult passage.

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1 Corinthians 10: 1 – 22

Paul gives an allegorical interpretation of the Exodus story.

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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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