The world often promotes a form of tolerance that embraces all beliefs and behaviors without judgment. However, biblical tolerance is different—God calls His people to lovingly address sin within the church, not to celebrate or ignore it. Paul rebukes the Corinthian church for their arrogance in tolerating egregious sin, reminding them that sin, like leaven,…
In this message, we’ll explore Paul’s heartfelt plea to the Corinthians as a spiritual father, urging them to turn from pride and embrace godly discipline. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 4:14-21, we’ll see how Paul uses the image of a father correcting his children to demonstrate the necessity of both gentle encouragement and firm correction in…
In this message, we will dive into the heart of 1 Corinthians 4:1-13, where Paul urges the church to reconsider who holds the ultimate authority to judge us. Throughout life, we face judgment from others and often from ourselves. We may be criticized, compared to others, or even allow internal guilt to shape our self-worth.…
In 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, Paul reminds the Corinthians of their true identity: they are God’s temple, and His Spirit dwells within them. This powerful truth has profound implications for how we live and how we view ourselves, the church, and others in the body of Christ. Paul begins by emphasizing the sacredness of the church,…
In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, we will dive deep into the Apostle Paul’s powerful metaphor of construction, urging believers to reflect on the foundation upon which their lives and works are built. Paul’s message is a sobering reminder that Christ is the only foundation worthy of our trust and effort. As we explore…
In 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, the Apostle Paul addresses the Corinthian church with a pastoral heart, challenging them to move beyond spiritual immaturity and division. This passage paints a vivid picture of the Church as God’s garden, where each believer plays a role, but only God can give growth. In this sermon, we will explore the…
In 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, Paul contrasts the wisdom of this world with the wisdom of God, emphasizing that true spiritual understanding comes not from human intellect but from the Holy Spirit’s revelation. I. The Nature of God’s Wisdom (Verses 6-9) Paul begins by acknowledging that there is a wisdom that mature believers understand, but it…
The crucifixion of Christ is a stumbling block for some and considered folly by others. It’s tempting to preach Christ without emphasizing the Crucifixion to avoid these challenges. However, when we do this, we are no longer preaching the true Gospel. Instead, we reduce Christ to merely a moral figure to emulate or a teacher…
In a world that prizes power, wisdom, and status, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 reveals a profound truth: God delights in using the lowly, the weak, and the despised to accomplish His mighty works. Join us as we explore the Apostle Paul’s powerful message to the church in Corinth, reminding us that our true worth and calling…
Join us as we delve into the profound and paradoxical message of the cross in our latest sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. This passage reveals the surprising and transformative power of the cross, which stands as both a symbol of ultimate weakness and supreme strength. In this sermon, we explore how the cross, a tool…