Sermons Category: 1 Corinthians

Dean Elliott continues his previous sermon about the rules of judgement in the body of Christ.  In last week’s sermon, he explained that what we judge must begin with moral clarity – and that not going beyond what is written in the Bible.  We also must have moral consistency.  This week, Dean explains that we […]

Dean Elliott continues the Same Page series in I Corinthians 4:6-14.  In I Corinthians, Paul gives us certain things which we cannot judge and certain things we must judge.  If you don’t judge in those areas, the results are catastrophic.  Paul uses the example of parenting when exercising moral authority.  In this section, Dean explains 2 of the […]

We all want to leave a legacy in life.  Today’s text from I Corinthians 3:18 – 4:5 gives us an epitaph that we could all strive to reach.  Paul first gives us several we should avoid, before telling us what we should aim for.

David denHartog teaches about how God is building the temple today and how we can have a part in the building of that temple.  The temple has always been the place where God dwells on earth.  We are each called to participate in the construction process.  In today’s passage, there is a word encouragement and a […]

David denHartog teaches from I Corinthians 3:5-9a, continuing the Same Page series.  First Corinthians speaks to division within the church – a difference of opinion so great that it leads to a break in fellowship between people.  How do we avoid division?  In weeks past, we have learned about humility before the cross and to catching the Word […]

Dean Elliott continues the Same Page series with “Catch” from I Corinthians 2:9 – 3:4.  In this passage, Paul gives us the process that leads a person to maturity.  Dean gives us the metaphor of a game of catch to help explain it.  The process is a lifestyle, but it only appeals to those who are mature and […]

Dean Elliott continues the Same Page series focusing on I Corinthians 2:6-8.  I Corinthians reads a lot like a laundry list.  The Corinthians couldn’t get on the same page on many issues because they were unwilling to pass judgement in many cases.  Paul reminds us that when we constantly remind ourselves of the cross, it leads to […]

Dean Elliott continues the Same Page series, with I Corinthians 2:1-5.  After explaining the message of the Gospel, Paul gives his method for conveying the Gospel.  Both seem foolish to the world.

David denHartog continues the Same Page series teaching on I Corinthians 1:18-31.  Disagreements lead to arguments, and arguments lead to division.  The fundamental issue in division is pride.  What is God’s answer to pride?  The foolishness of the Gospel.  What God has done does not make sense to the world.  But, we are not to alter it.

The book of First Corinthians is all about divisions.  David denHartog begins the Same Page series with I Corinthians 1:10-18 that tells us the cause and the cure of division.  There are many issues that could divide the church.  Unity is an important truth for the church of Jesus Christ.

David denHartog begins the Same Page  series from First Corinthians with “A Ship on the Sea.”  Ships that take on enough water will sink and move toward shipwreck.  A ship is meant to sail on the sea, but not take in the sea.  So it is also with a church that takes on enough of the […]

David denHartog explains the Biblical basis for baptism in “Buried and Resurrected.”  What does the Bible say about Baptism?  Why get baptized?  Who should get baptized?  What does it mean?  How is one to be baptized?  When does one get baptized? Scripture references: Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 10:47-48; I Corinthians 10:1-2; Romans 6:4; Acts 8:36-39

David denHartog continues the “Designed For A Purpose” series giving us five truths about spiritual gifts that are found in Romans 12 and I Corinthians 12.  Just like a football team needs all of its players to do their specialized jobs in order to win the game, the church needs all of its members to […]

David denHartog teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 about the essential elements of the Gospel.  People often muddy the Gospel message.  Its unclear to them or to those around them.  What is the Gospel message?  What is God’s desired response to the Gospel?