Other sermons in the series
One God, One Authority, One Church
In these opening verses to the church in Corinth, Paul addresses three...
Thankful for God’s Sovereign Grace
Here Paul begins by giving thanks for the Corinthians believers for...
United for the Gospel
In this section, Paul deals with divisions which are taking place...
The Church United
In this text, Paul will now provide a reason as to why he will not...
Christ Crucified Is the Critical Missing Piece
Here Paul seeks to help the church in Corinth understand that the key...
The Mercy of God
The apostle Paul continues to gently work on the pride of the...
All We Have Is in Christ
In this text Paul helps us understand that in our union with Christ we...
The Centrality of the Cross
In this passage, Paul begins to focus the attention of the church in...
The Wisdom from God
In this section, Paul will qualify what he has been saying since 1:18...
Speaking God’s Words
In this text, Paul will not begin to explain that God has revealed to...
A Tale of Two Persons
Here Paul discusses the Holy Spirit's role in enabling us to understand...
The Missing Mark
The reformers identified three marks of a true church--the pure...
To God be the Glory
Paul begins to explain to the church in Corinth that their gravitating...
Christ Alone
Paul picks up on the building metaphor he mentions at the end of v.9...
Don't Settle for 'Good Enough'
Paul is taking the last sentence of v.9 and is running with the...
God’s Temple in the Here and Now
In this passage Paul will now begin to discuss exactly what kind of...
Don't Exchange What You Have for Something Less
Paul discusses the enormous mistake and the problems which will follow...
Oarsmen for God
In this passage, Paul will continue to point out to the Corinthians...
The Key to Harmony and Happiness
Paul now gets to the heart of matter regarding the source of the...
Up Is Down and Down Is Up
By point of comparison, Paul demonstrates to the church in Corinth that...
To be Christian Is to be Like Christ
Paul will soften his language and express his love and genuine concern...
Church Accountability (Part 1): A Biblical Mandate
In this first of a four-part series on 1 Corinthians 5, we examine the...
Church Accountability (Part 2): The End Goal
Here Paul helps us understand why churches must practice church...
Church Accountability (Part 3): The Danger of Tolerance
Paul discusses why it is so important that every believer be familiar...
Church Accountability (Part 4): Protecting the Church
In this passage Paul is going to make clear what it means to put...
Unity Without Feet Is an Illusion
In this passage Paul deals with the issue of the Corinthian believers...
Make Christ Your Focal Point
In this section, Paul will focus on the main issue causing the division...
You Exist for God’s Glory
This passage will help us understand why we exist and what our bodies...
Know Thyself (First Corinthians: The Church United)
The church in Corinth seems to be struggling with knowing their...
You Are Not Your Own
This passage deals with more sexual topics and is extremely applicable...
The Barometer of a Christ-Centered Marriage
Here Paul will correct many of the misconceptions regarding sex within...
The Glorious Blessing of Singleness
Paul offers his desire that all believers would remain single, as he...
The Sanctity of Marriage
Paul emphasizes the extreme value and sanctity of marriage by strongly...
Just as You Are
Paul encourages the Cortinthian believers to be content with where God...
Hold On to this World Loosely
Paul encourages us to hold on to the things of this world with a loose...
A Life Devoted to God
Paul exhorts his readers to live lives wholly devoted to God, to...
To Marry or Not to Marry?
Paul will give some very practical instruction on how one can know...
The Defining Mark of Christianity
As Paul begins to deal with the issue of eating meat sacrificed to...
For God’s Glory
Paul reminds them of some important biblical truths while addressing a...
How Love and Knowledge Work Together
Paul helps the church in Corinth, and us, understand how love and...
Leaders Set the Example
Paul will offer himself as an example of what he just taught them in...
For the Joy of Glorifying God
Paul will use himself as an example of why Christians should serve in...
The Secret for Finding Joy
Here Paul teaches us what servanthood looks like by using himself as an...
Run That You Might Win
In this passage Paul will explain the significance of pursuing holiness...
What God Desires of Us
Paul continues his strong warning from the prior section about running...
Do Not Test the Lord Your God
Paul will continue to refer to the reader back to the Old Testament for...
Look for the Steps God Provides
Paul offers a strong word of warning to the church in Corinth to be...
Flee From Idolatry
Paul deals with the dangers of eating food which has been offered to...
Use Your Freedom for God’s Glory
Paul wraps up his discussion of how the Christians in Corinth are to...
Biblical Manhood & Womanhood (Part I): Spiritual Headship
In 11:2-16 the apostle Paul will begin making his argument that women...