Scripture: 1 Corinthians

Putting Away Party Divisions

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 | Series:

In the church of Corinth the brethren had lined up under certain preachers like Paul, Apollos and Cephas, while others said they were devoted only to Christ. This brings up the age old problem of division in the church and God’s attitude toward it. Listen in as we discuss this problem and how we can seek to avoid it.

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Christ: The Power and Wisdom of God

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 | Series:

Have you ever wondered why some people respond eagerly to the gospel, while others ignore or reject it? In this study the apostle Paul answers that question. He tells us how the Jews responded to the message of Christ crucified — they stumbled at it. He tells us how the Greeks responded — they laughed at it. However, there were some Jews and some Greeks that found Christ to be the power and wisdom of God. Find out why they responded this way in this study!

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The Wisdom of God

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 | Series:

Man’s wisdom differs greatly from God’s wisdom! In this study we examine the entire 2nd chapter of 1 Corinthians to discover Paul’s preaching of God’s Wisdom, the rulers’ blindness to God’s wisdom, Paul’s revelation of God’s wisdom, and man’s response to God’s wisdom. In so doing, we discover some very important lessons about how God would have us seek to win people for Christ.

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God’s Judgment of Christian Workers

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 | Series:

How will God judge Christian Workers — those that lead, preach and teach God’s people? What will He be looking for? How can those of us who have leadership in the body of Christ make sure we are preparing ourselves for this solemn judgment to come? How can we “be careful how we build upon the foundation” Paul laid? In this study, we examine Paul’s architectural metaphor of those that work to construct God’s building – God’s temple, and the fire which will test the qualitiy of their works.

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Kings or Scum?

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13 | Series:

One of the worst problems in the Corinthian church was their divisions based on exalting various leaders. To combat this spirit of pride and arrogance in the Church of Corinth, Paul compares their estimate of themselves with his estimate of himself and the other apostles. They considered themselves to be kings. He considers himself to be scum. What do you consider yourself to be?

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Church Discipline

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 | Series:

Church discipline is a very unpopular subject in our modern “feel good” Christianity, but it is clearly taught in Scripture. In 1 Corinthians 5 Paul goes to great lengths to teach the need, method, reason, and sphere of church discipline. May God grant us “ears to hear” as we search His Holy Word on this vital subject!

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Glorify God In Your Body!

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 | Series:

In this passage, Paul deals with the last problem reported to him from Chloe’s people — that of men in the church going to prostitutes. What does God have to say about the proper us of our bodies? What does God’s Word have to say about sexual immorality? What are Biblical motivations for holy living regarding the use of our bodies? Find out in this message!

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God’s Will Regarding Marriage For Various Believers

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:8-16 | Series:

In this passage the apostle Paul gives spiritual counsel to 3 groups of believers: the unmarried, believers married to believers, and believers married to unbelievers. Admittedly there are some difficult and thorny problems in this section of Scripture when it comes to interpretation, but the rewards of careful study here give light on this difficult issue. The church has struggled with understanding and applying Paul’s counsel in this section for hundreds of years. I guess we’ll contribute our 2 cents to the whole!

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Contentment In Our Calling

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 | Series:

Paul’s counsel to the Corinthian believers is “remain in the condition in which you were called.” Whether you are married or single, slave or free, Jew or Gentile, serve Christ in that condition. But where can believers receive the strength to be content in their present circumstances. The Word of God gives us answers to that question from this passage.

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Paul’s Counsel To The Unmarried

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 | Series:

What should unmarried people seriously consider before deciding to get married? Paul gives counsel considering this very issue in this passage. He says they need to consider the present distress, the fact that the time has been shortened, the truth that marriage will bring new distractions, and the fact that marriage is permanent until your spouse dies.

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Loving Others More Than Your Liberty

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | Series:

The 1st century church in Corinth had questions for Paul related to whether it was all right to eat meat sacrificed to idols or not. Today we might ask whether it is all right to get a tattoo, listen to secular music, drink alcohol, or send our children to a public school. The apostle Paul gives us principles by which we may discern God’s will in whether we ought to engage in these “gray” issues.

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Paul’s Use Of His Rights

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 | Series:

1 Corinthians 8-10 comprise a single section in which Paul is teaching the Corinthians to be willing to yield their rights for the sake their brothers.  In 1 Corinthians 9 Paul refers to his own example to be willing to give up his right to refrain from secular work as an apostle so that the gospel will not be hindered.  This section touches on whether it is the will of God for those who labor to proclaim the gospel today to receive their living from the gospel.  

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Take Heed Lest You Fall!

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 | Series:

God has given us the examples of the children of Israel to demonstrate His judgment upon willful sin. In this passage Paul urges the Corinthians not to become self-confident and cocky simply because they were baptized and observed the Lord’s Supper. The Israelites had their own form of baptism and a sacred meal, yet they were laid low in the wilderness.    

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Why Head Coverings?

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 | Series:

Have you ever wondered about whether a woman should wear a head covering?  This study focuses on this issue. Admittedly, this is a touchy issue, and comes from a confusing and obscure passage. Hopefully, our study will throw some light on this subject for those who are seeking to know what Paul was teaching on this subject.     

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The Lord’s Supper

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 | Series:

Jesus gave His disciples 2 ordinances:  one to celebrate a disciple’s entrance into the New Covenant community (baptism), and one to commemorate the basis for a disciple’s inclusion in the New Covenant community (the Lord’s Supper).  We believe there has been much misunderstanding concerning the section dealing with “examining yourselves” before observing the Lord’s Supper. We hope that this message will bring light and clarity to this subject!

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The Diversity of Spiritual Gifts

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 | Series:

In 1 Corinthians 12-14 Paul launches into a 3-chapter discussion of spiritual gifts. In this message we are going to survey 9 different manifestations of the Spirit. We are continuationists who do believe that these manifestations of the Spirit are still available to the church today. However, we are Charismatics with a seatbelt! We hope you gain spiritual blessing from this study. 

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The Unity Of The Body

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 | Series:

In this section, we find Paul’s extended teaching on the Body of Christ, especially the unity of that body. How does a person get into this body?  What enemies did the Corinthians face regarding this unity?  How should we live in the body so that we actively promote this unity?  These are some of the questions that we seek to answer from this message.

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The Greatest Of These Is Love

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 | Series:

1 Corinthians 13 is arguably the best known chapter in the entire Bible – the famous Love Chapter.  But how does this chapter “fit” in the context of spiritual gifts in chapters 12-14?  What does this chapter teach us about the importance and definition of love?  More importantly, what does it teach us about the duration of spiritual gifts?  Are they still available to the church today?

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Tongues and Prophecy

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-33, 37-40 | Series:

There are few subjects more controversial than the role of tongues and prophecy in the church today.  But that is exactly the theme of 1 Corinthians 14.  In this study we seek to learn the comparative value of tongues and prophecy in the public meetings of the church, and the regulations the apostle Paul placed upon the exercise of each.  Listen in!

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The Church Comes Home

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:19; 14:26 | Series:


The Bridge is going to begin meeting in homes! Does this mean we are some kind of crazy cult? Actually, the Bible has a lot to say about churches that meet in homes. Listen in to see the good, the bad, and the ugly about house churches.

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Glorify God by Putting Off Anger

| by | Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-31 | Series:


By putting off sinful anger, we obey Christ and glorify Him!

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Putting Gluttony To Death

| by | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-13 | Series:


What is the sin of gluttony? What does the Bible say about it? How can we know if we are engaging in gluttony? Most importantly, how can we overcome it? We tackle these questions and more in this message.

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