Sermons from 2023 (Page 5)
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: …
March 12: Old Ways in the New Church
Although it’s fun to be in a growing church, tensions are inevitable when new members are very different to ourselves. What hope does the gospel bring to a divided world that ensures we do not become a divided church?
Readings …
March 5: Idols
Paul’s discussion of idolatry, community, and the Lord’s Supper in 1 Corinthians 10 shows us how participation in Christ reorients us from a self-centered life to a God-centered life.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 10: 7-33
Psalm 78: 5-9…
Feb. 26: Relationships
In 1 Corinthians 7 Paul brings the sanity of gospel-centered living to bear on the sensitive topic of singleness and marriage.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 7: 1-15, 38-40
Psalm 143: 8-11
Matthew 5: 31-32…
Feb. 26: Relationships
In 1 Corinthians 7 Paul brings the sanity of gospel-centered living to bear on the sensitive topic of singleness and marriage.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 7: 1-15, 38-40
Psalm 143: 8-11
Matthew 5: 31-32…
Feb. 19: Living for the Body with Your Body
Although today’s passage contains some of the best news in scripture, it’s one that we tend to skip because of how it reads to the culture of our age. In the sermon, Alex looks at why we think what we …
Feb. 12: Living Inside the Church for the Sake of Those Outside the Church
Being so heavily influenced by the culture of the town, the Corinthian church had failed in its mandate to change the culture of the town. In chapters five and six, Paul explores the need to serve the individual, whole church, …
Feb. 5: Humble Leaders of a Humble Church
When we follow the culture of the age, we become more boastful, judgmental, and afraid of being exposed, but when we follow Christ, we find grace, peace, and a deep sense of connection with those who have been freed from …
Jan. 29: Working Together for the Lord
Special Edition: Due to our Annual Meeting we weren’t able to record the sermon as it was preached to the congregation. Rev. Ben recorded this episode the day after in our studio.
We are all vulnerable to the poison of …
Jan. 22: It’s Not That Complex
Alex looks at the divisive culture of Corinth, the parallels between then and now, and Paul’s simple solution to a problem that might have seemed more complex than it really was.
Readings from this service:
1 Corinthians 1: 18–2: 16…
