Sermons on 1 Corinthians

The Gift of Love

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) “He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” (Romans 8:32)…

Showing Mercy To Your Family

Mercy is love in action!  “4 Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not conceited, 5 does not act improperly, is not selfish, is not provoked, and does not keep a record of wrongs. 6 Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. 7 It bears all things,…

The New You

“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23 ) “… to be made new in the attitude of your mind.” (Ephesians 4:23 ) [NIV] Conform: external; to try to fit into a mold. Transform: internal; to change…

Setting Goals In Faith

“6 Go to the ant, you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise. 7 Without leader, administrator, or ruler, 8 it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food during harvest. 9 How long will you stay in bed, you slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest, 11 and…

The Power Of Gentleness

YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48804401 “The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth.”  (Matthew 5:5 ) Gentleness…              … defuses anger. “A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.” (Proverbs 15:1 ) “If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place, for calmness puts great offenses to rest.” (Ecclesiastes 10:4 ) … disables critics. “… when…

How To Last At Living

YouVersion:  http://bible.com/events/48789713 “7 It (love) bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all thing. 8 Love never ends.” [HCSB] “Love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to its trust, no fading of its hope, it can outlast anything!” [PT] (1 Cor. 13:7-  8)  Three Disciplines of Lasting Love: Develop disciplines that re-energize your body. Get plenty of rest.  “In vain (it’s senseless) you get up early and stay up late, working hard to have…

Loving Like Jesus

YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48778741 “Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the Emperor.” (1 Peter 2:17 ) Show people dignity.    Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. (Psalm 8:5 ) [ESV] …“You know it’s forbidden for a Jewish man to associate with or visit a foreigner. But God has shown me that I must not…