1 Corinthians

Acts 16:1-10 shows God preparing the second missionary journey through Timothy's addition, careful ministry decisions, and the Macedonian call. The message emphasizes that open doors for gospel work are often preceded by faithful

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Ephesians 4 calls the church to mature by speaking the truth in love under Christ, the head of the body. The sermon warns that truth without love becomes harmful noise, while love without truth becomes mere sentiment.

Truth in LoveChurch MaturityChristian SpeechLove and Truth

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 calls men to be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act with courage, be strong, and do all things in love. The sermon prepares the church to pray for men to grow in mature, loving, doctrinally sound leadership.

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1 Corinthians 4:1-5 calls believers and church leaders to see themselves as servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries. The sermon presses the church to pursue faithfulness and trustworthiness as God's standard for ministry.

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1 Corinthians 4 calls the church to faithfulness as servants of Christ and stewards of the gospel. The sermon argues that a church full of trustworthy servants is the true path to healthy, renewed church life.

Slaves and StewardsGospel StewardshipFaithfulnessChurch Renewal

Ephesians 5:18 and 1 Corinthians 2 connect the Spirit-filled life with Spirit-empowered ministry. The sermon teaches that ordinary church service, from teaching to serving needs, must flow from the filling and power of the Holy Spirit.

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Matthew 26 and 1 Corinthians 11 teach the church what the Lord's Supper is, who should participate, and how to partake. The sermon calls believers to approach communion with serious self-examination and faith in Christ.

Lord's SupperCommunionSelf-Examination

1 Corinthians 16 challenges Christians to be watchful, stand firm in the faith, and grow beyond spiritual infancy. The sermon calls believers to name what hinders maturity and seek help from Christ and His church.

WatchfulnessStand FirmSpiritual MaturityChurch Strength

This message asks what it means to participate in the Lord's Supper. The sermon explains communion as a serious act for believers, calling the church to examine faith, understanding, and obedience before partaking.

Lord's SupperCommunionSelf-ExaminationBeliever Participation

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 prepares the church for the Act Like Men weekend by calling men to watchfulness, firmness, courage, strength, and love. The sermon urges prayerful expectation for God to work in men and young men.

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