A Community of Faith, A Lighthouse for Christ
We take a temporary break from our current series in the absence of Pastor Brian. Today Pastor Neil begins the next series “The Parables of Jesus” focusing on “The Parable of the Persistent Widow” or “Don’t Give Up!” Scripture Reference Luke 18: 1-8 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes Defining “parable” Today’s passage in context with Luke … Read more
Following Christ in 21st Century Corinth – Week 17 presented 23 January 2019 1 Corinthians 12 AUDIO Lecture Handout No handout for this session Lesson Notes Background and testing of Counterfeit Spiritual Gifts (verses 1-3) Source and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts (verses 4-7) Varieties of Spiritual Gifts (verses 8-11) Unified and Diversified (verses 12-19) Interdependence … Read more
We continue unpacking what it means to Be the Lighthouse by considering how to live the second pillar of our vision – how to Be Built Up! Scripture Reference Luke 18: 28-30 Complementary Passage: Psalm 119: 1-8 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes Our 2019 Emphasis: BE THE LIGHTHOUSE! Following Christ Requires Sacrifice, But Brings Enormous Blessing … Read more
Paul continues to address problems in the way the Corinthian church was worshiping. Here he focuses on a problem he heard about in their practice of the Lord’s Supper. Following Christ in 21st Century Corinth – Week 16 presented 16 January 2019 1 Corinthians 11: 17-34 AUDIO Lecture Handout Handout Week 16 Lesson Notes The … Read more
Tonight we come to a challenging and potentially controversial passage about worship practices, cultural norms, and gender roles. One challenge in interpretation comes from the intermingling of customs and principles. We must interpret which is which, and that isn’t always easy. Principles don’t change over time – if the Bible teaches a timeless principle, it’s … Read more
As we live God’s vision to be a lighthouse for Christ in our community, we reflect what it means to be genuinely welcoming in light of God’s love for each of us. Scripture Reference Hebrews 13: 1-2 Complementary Passage: Judges 13: 15-24 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes Our 2019 Emphasis: BE THE LIGHTHOUSE! We Must Be … Read more
We come to the conclusion of the discussion on Christian liberty that began in chapter 8. Previously Paul discussed meat sold in markets that had been offered to idols, which he will revisit here. He’d also described his voluntary surrender of apostolic rights for the benefit of others and the need to avoid idolatry and … Read more