A Community of Faith, A Lighthouse for Christ
We come now to a troubling parable describing Christ’s final judgment of all nations. At that time there will be a separation between those going to Heaven and those going to Hell. Scripture records that some will be surprised at where they’re going and why. Don’t be among them! Scripture Reference Matthew 25: 31-46 Complementary … Read more
We come now to Paul’s closing remarks and greetings for this letter. It closes in typical Pauline fashion with brief remarks, personal greetings, and messages passed along from/to friends, plus a closing in Paul’s own handwriting. Following Christ in 21st Century Corinth – Week 24 presented 27 March 2019 1 Corinthians 16: 1-24 AUDIO Lecture … Read more
Our look at the Parables of Jesus continues with a challenging parable Jesus laid before the religious leaders of His day. Jesus challenged their outward appearance of religiosity and warned that the dregs of society would enter God’s Kingdom before they did. His words continue to challenge all people of faith. Scripture Reference Matthew 21: … Read more
Tonight we continue on the subject of our future resurrection. When we left off, Paul was describing the triumphal return of Jesus, His victory over death, and the subjugation of all things under Christ’s rule except for God the Father. Following Christ in 21st Century Corinth – Week 23 presented 20 March 2019 1 Corinthians … Read more
Christians often struggle with the ongoing presence of evil in the world. We wonder at the apparent injustice by which terrible people seem to prosper in this world. This is a difficult and frustrating question for us, but to help us better understand the injustice of this fallen world and God’s ultimate justice, Jesus told … Read more
Paul changes topics – either responding to something the Corinthians wrote him about or something he had become aware of. Chapter 15 is a deep discussion of the truth and central importance of the Resurrection of Jesus and of all Christians. As such, it’s one of the most important chapters to understand in the whole … Read more
This week we consider a distressing parable intended to remind us that there is far more to life than having a lot of stuff! Scripture Reference Luke 12: 16-21 Complementary Passage: Exodus 35: 20-29 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes Life’s Uncertain – Be Reconciled and Rich Toward God The Need to Be Reconciled & Rich … Read more
We come to the conclusion of Paul’s discussion on spiritual gifts from chapters 12-14, focusing tonight on how they should integrate in public worship. The key emphasis is on order when we worship: that reflects God’s nature – order, not chaos many Bible references describe God pushing back against chaos to bring order Following Christ … Read more
Our series about parables comes to one that has stuck with me meaningfully since I was a child. It’s all about what we choose to build our life upon – the solid bedrock of Jesus Christ and His commands or something of our choosing… Scripture Reference Luke 6: 46-49 Complementary Passage: Psalm 50: 7-23 Sermon … Read more