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Went on elder retreat... Things I observed: Every one of us feels and carries the full weight of responsibility for the church. We each unique giftings and abilities and we deeply respect and submit to one another. Maturity Colossians 1:28 (ESV) [Christ] we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone…

To Judge or Not to Judge 1 Corinthians 4:1–13 (ESV) 1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human…

Wanted — Kingdom Workers Our text today makes it clear that there are no unemployment lines in the Kingdom of God. Our Lord always needs more workers. Workers needed who share Jesus’ compassion for the lost. As entire world of confused and lost sinners lies before us. “But when He saw the multitudes,…

Learning by Example What does it mean to learn by example? Representative Paul was a representative for Christianity in what he preached but also in how he lived. The Corinthians could learn about being a Christian from both. They could learn where they are wrong by Paul’s example. Paul was an example…

Amazing Grace Is the theme for today’s worship, for it is the theme of our salvation. For it is by grace we are saved, that not of itself, for it is the gift of God. For God so loves the world that he gave his only Son, so whoever believes in Jesus will not perish, but have unending life with him. Those…

WWJD (What Would Jesus Do)?

What forms our conduct? 16 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. I am God’s temple. We, the church, are God’s temple. Unity as God’s temple. 1 This is…

Secular - A wife was reading a Bible to her husband at the breakfast table one day. She said “you aren’t going to believe this. It says God created everything in 6 days.” He replied, “I don’t believe it.” A little while later she said, “You aren’t going to believe this. God created man from the dirt…

Introduction 1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.…

6 I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another. 7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then…

This month in our nation is Pride month. This month, we are told that we need to support LGBTQ+. In our culture, it is not enough to civilly get along, but rather we are expected to actively support, defend and promote these behaviors. What is the Christian response? First, we need to realize that we…

The Proud Hate Pride --- in Others — Benjamin Franklin The Corinthian believers were puffed up with pride which manifested itself in conceit. They were glorying in their preachers Paul, Apollos, Peter - rather than Christ. They were exalting their own human wisdom which fed their pride. They had become…

This morning, I have chosen to read from two Scripture lessons, the first will be from 1 Corinthians 4 (our main text) and the second from Mark 8 . In each of these passages I am going to read from the New Living Translation , so you need to follow along on the screen. The NLT is an actual translation,…

Introduction Two men arrived at a wedding at about the same time. Both were dressed well, but one very obviously had a far more expensive suit on. They sit together at the wedding and when it is over they naturally move to the reception together as well. As they walked toward the reception, the better…

What is the content of divine wisdom? How can wisdom be known? What problem did the Corinthians have regarding division?

Christian Ministry Problems have been previously presented. Division and Immaturity. He presented the personal and the local church in pictures in chapters 1-3, now he presents Christian ministers (servants) here in chapter 4. Corinthian problem: Sectarianism (1Cor1:10-17) Division, divided over the…

1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope: 2 To Timothy, my true son in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 As I urged you when I went to Macedonia, remain in Ephesus so that you may instruct certain…

The Ministry of Apostles 1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even…

36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37 Jesus said to him, “ ‘ You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40…

Summary Summary This episode continues our discussion of the epistle to the Colossians. Colossians 1:21-2:5 touch on some theological themes familiar from previous episodes: the relationship of Israel and the Church, the need to keep believing the gospel for salvation, reconciliation, and Paul’s “mystery”…

1 Timothy 4 Good morning church! Open your Bibles with me to 1 Timothy 4 and we will discover together what the Lord has for us. Verse 1 begins, 1 Tim 4:1-4 1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,…

Revelation 21:9 9 Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues and spoke to me, saying, “Come, I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb.” Here, the theme of us being God’s bride is continued with the image of God preparing us as we participate in the…