What does it really mean to love God and others? In 1 Corinthians 9, the Apostle Paul shows us that love isn’t just words—it’s a life of sacrifice, discipline, and purpose. Paul gave up his rights, comforts, and entitlements, not out of obligation, but out of an overwhelming love for God and a burning passion…
1 Corinthians 8 is often compared to Romans 14, which addresses the issue of eating kosher versus non-kosher foods. In both cases, Paul emphasizes the importance of exercising our Christian freedoms responsibly, ensuring we do not cause weaker or newer believers to stumble, and extending charity to brothers and sisters at different stages of their…
In today’s message, we explored 1 Corinthians 7, where Paul addresses questions from the Corinthian church about marriage, singleness, and contentment. Living in a culture driven by achievement, relationships, and status, we often feel pressured to meet societal expectations—whether it’s having the “perfect” marriage, building a successful career, or having an ideal lifestyle. Paul’s words,…
In today’s culture, we often hear phrases like “It’s my life, my choice,” and “You do you.” But is that what true freedom looks like? In 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Paul addresses a similar mindset in the Corinthian church, challenging the belief that personal freedom means indulging every desire. Instead, he reveals that real freedom comes…
How do we handle conflict? How do we respond to people who wrong us? The truth is how we react in these difficult situations is rooted in our identity. The Church in Corinth forgot their identity in Christ and handle conflict in a manner that was not worthy of the Gospel. As Paul addresses the…
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…