The elitist Corinthians had turned communion into a status gathering; the rich enjoying their hors d'oeuvres in the dining room, while the poor ate leftovers on the back porch. Paul responds by canceling their love-feast, and calling the entire group to self-examination before they dare to eat again. 

The Right Attitude Around Christ's Dining Table

Similar to the modern American church, the church of Corinth had begun to blur and obfuscate genders, including the heart with which male and females arrived for worship. In this passage, Paul clarifies the proper church order for men and women, based on God's created design, and in the Godhead itself. 

Gender, Roles, & Male Headship in the Church

Due to the Corinthians' pride, they had begun to use their Christian freedoms to live with license, often causing others to stumble. So Paul responds, reminding them that a Christian's entire life exists for the glory of God and good of men. 

Living My Christian Freedom to Glorify God

If one word could be chosen to summarize your life, what word would it be? For Paul, it would be “faithful,” especially when it came to gospel ministry. But what was it that drove Paul’s faithfulness? In 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, we find three factors that guided his ministry. May they do the same for you as you strive to be counted among the faithful.

The Faithful

In this sermon, Dr. Steven Lawson addresses how the gospel should evaporate all pride. God often uses foolish things or people for his purposes, and it's not because they're more than others. All the rewards and fruits of salvation should go to Christ and his work in those he loves.

The Great Pride Crusher

Many Christians don't know the blessed truths of Revelation. In part, this is due to the recent fad of Theonomy and Kingdom Now theology, which promises Christians a supposed "golden-age" if they'll simply bang the drum of conservatism. But a sound interpretation of The Revelation reminds us that though man will never fix earth, there is a King (soon returning) who will reverse the curse and restore perfect order. Soli Deo gloria. 

Flyover of The Revelation

In the third of our 4-part Christmas Weekend, we go behind the story of Old Simeon, learning why people will either rejoice or reject the Christ-child, and all the promises that foretold Him. 

Christmas Through Faithful's Eyes

In the fourth installment of our 4-part Christmas Weekend, we meet elderly Anna, who's prayer and praise remind us of Christ's role to redeem, offering us hope in this life, and the next. 

Christmas Through Warrior's Eyes

In the first of our 4-part Christmas Weekend, we review the Christmas Story from the vantage point of God's pinnacle providence, seeing how He weaves together history, geography, and ancestry to usher Christ on earth. 

Christmas Through Caesar’s Eyes

In the second of our 4-part Christmas Weekend, we learn about the shepherds, and why God chose this particular group of misfits to be the first recipients of glad tidings of greatest joy. 

Christmas Through Misfit's Eyes

In Luke 24, Jesus appears to his followers, discussing how the Old Testament pointed to him as Lord and Savior. Jonny Ardavanis shows us how Christ was our sacrifice, the eternal lamb, as well as our priest and king.

The Road to Emmaus

Over the centuries, there have been many aberrant views regarding the person of Christ. In this message, we will examine a few of the most well known heretical views, and then ground ourselves in a proper Christology via the brief survey of New Testament scriptures.

The Danger of Accidental Heresy

Pastor Albert Kilgore dives into the topic of prayer. Are you devoted to prayer? Learn how prayer is commanded by God and a necessity of the Christian life.

Devoted to Prayer (Col. 4:2-4)

Modern views of Heaven and the Kingdom of God, picture a mystical place of cupids and clouds. Sadly, few Christians understand all the Bible teaches about the return of Christ, His kingdom on the earth, along with their role and rewards, should they run the race faithfully.

Who Will Receive Rewards In Christ's Kingdom?

In the opening verses of Chapter 10, Paul signals his grave concern for the Corinthian pride, and how the old vices of idolatry, sex, and complaint can hamstring their Christian service. Yet in verse 13, he explains temptation, and offers hope, explaining the pathway God offers through temptation. 

Pathway Through Temptation

In this grave passage, Paul points out what can disqualify a Christian from useful ministry. He warns how toying with idols, sex, testing, and grumbling, will eventually forfeit the Christian's opportunity for productive service. 

Disqualified From Christian Service

The Corinthian church was well versed in knowledge; yet that knowledge was being used in a prideful way, and ultimately harming the conscience of new converts and babes in the faith. Paul steps in to explain that knowledge blows up, but love is what builds up, and the Christian must always speak and live the truth in love.

Handling Issues of Christian Conscience (1 Cor. 8)

Pride was causing the church of Corinth to demand their "rights" and "privileges" so in this stirring chapter Paul provides an illustration from his own life to prove that true Christianity isn't about personal rights, but rather Gospel reach. 

Steps to a Winning Gospel Witness

Paul continues his counsel on singleness and marriage, yet pauses to provide a life-changing universal principle regarding contentment. In this sermon, we will assess the disease of discontentment, and cures that provide peace and joy.

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