Messiah, the Cornerstone (1 Corinthians 3:5-17)
Key idea: A people centered on Messiah remember what the church must not be charmed by and what the church must be founded on. 1. The church must not be charmed by status (vv. 5-9a) 2. The church must be founded on the Messiah (vv. 9b-17) 3 dangers that will destroy the church a. Bad […]
The Mind of Messiah (Part 2) (1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4)
Key idea: Having the mind of Messiah means that the path of maturity must be patterned after the cross Having the mind of Messiah means that the path of maturity must be patterned after the cross (2:14-16) Three implications of a cruciform maturity Our maturity must be open to correction and examination (3:1-2) Our maturity […]
The Mind of Messiah (Part 1) (1 Corinthians 2:6-16)
Key idea: Having the mind of Messiah means that our standards of maturity are redefined
Unashamed (2 Timothy 1:8-12)
Key Idea: We are unashamed because we believe in a powerful message, we have been given a holy calling, and we know whom we have believed. I. We are unashamed because we believe in a powerful message. (v.8) II. We are unashamed because we have been given a holy calling. (vv.9-11) III. We are unashamed […]
HE>i (1 Corinthians 2:1-5)
Key idea: A life that is centered on Messiah must be centered on the Messiah, not his followers, and must be centered on the power of God, not the persuasiveness of others. 1. We must be centered on the Messiah, not his followers (vv. 1-2) Stewarding influence means using influence in the service of others […]
A Bunch of Nobodies (1 Corinthians 1:26-31)
Key idea: A people centered on Messiah must remember who they were, who they are, and must never forget the One who did it all. 1. We must remember who we were (vv. 26-29) 2. We must remember who we are (v. 30) 3. We must never forget the One who did it all (v. […]
Messiah Crucified (1 Corinthians 1:18-25)
Key idea: A life centered on Messiah requires a reevaluation of our values and expectations 1. A life centered on Messiah requires a reevaluation of our values (vv. 18-20) 2. A life centered on Messiah requires a reevaluation of our expectations (vv. 21-25)
The Cruciform Family (1 Corinthians 1:10-17)
Key idea: Divisions happen when the family of God loses sight of their relationship, their Messiah, and their mission. 1. Divisions happen when the family of God loses sight of their relationship (v. 10). 2. Divisions happen when the family of God loses sight of their Messiah (vv. 11-16). 3. Divisions happen when the family […]
Thanks, Man (1 Corinthians 1:4-9)
Key idea: A life centered on Messiah will look for the good in others and will look up when the good goes bad. 1. When there is good–look for it (vv. 4-5). 2. When the good goes bad–look up (vv. 5-9).
Life Centered on Messiah: A New Way of Being Human (1 Corinthians 1:1-3)
Key idea: Grace and peace can change your life and grace and peace form a distinct identity. 1. Grace and peace can change your life (vv. 1-2a). 2. Grace and peace form a distinct identity (vv. 2b-3).
