Sermons on 1 Corinthians
March 31: Easter Sunday
Alex looks at the implications of the resurrection, and why, without it, our faith is futile.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 15: 12-22
Psalm 118: 17-24
Matthew 28: 1-10…
May 28: Prophecy & Tongues
Spiritual gifts are designed to build us up and when used well, they bring peace to the whole body of believers.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 14: 20-33
Joel 2: 28-29
Matthew 6: 5-6…
May 21: Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Alex looks at the many varied gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they all come from one unified place, for use in one unified church.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 12: 1-31
Psalm 127: 1-2
John 20: 19-23…
May 14: Love
Spiritual gifts are temporary. What really counts is the steady growth of agape in a heart transformed by Christ’s love.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 13: 1-13
Psalm 139: 13-16
John 3: 16-17…
May 7: Stand Firm
The Lord calls all believers to work for the gospel until He returns. Sometimes the work is costly and we come under attack, but sometimes just the right people come along to support us and show us love. But regardless …
April 30: The Resurrection Body
The bright hope of resurrection life gives us strength to stand through trials.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 15: 35-58
Psalm 116: 5-9
John 12: 24-26…
April 16: The Resurrection of Jesus
The historical fact of Jesus’ resurrection redeems our past, transforms our present, and secures our future hope.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 15: 1-19
Psalm 16: 9-12
Matthew 28: 1-10…
April 9: Easter Sunday
What does blending a happy meal and a health shake have to do with the ancient heresy of gnosticism? What does such an ancient heresy have to do with us today? In this short sermon, Rev. Alex looks at how …
March 26: Unity & The Lord’s Supper
Alex examines 1st Corinthians 11 and how the Lord’s Supper can be a way to expose (and then heal or judge) divisions within the church.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 11: 17-34
Psalm 23: 5-6
Matthew 5: 21-24…
March 19: Equality, Difference & Interdependence
Paul’s discussion of marriage and head coverings in 1 Corinthians 11 has often been mischaracterized. When we cut through the historical weeds, we see a gospel-centered plea for unity, modesty, and marital interdependence.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 11: …
