ARCC Sermons

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ by the God of the universe.

DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 5

Discover:

What is sexual immorality and why does it tend to be such a problem in the Church?

How do you feel about Paul calling for the Church to remove someone from the congregation? Why do you feel this way?

Why is the opposite of malice and evil sincerity and truth?

Nurture:

Do you mourn over your sin?

What does repentance look like in your life?

Based on Paul's exhortations in this text do you believe that you care deeply for personal holiness and the purity of the Church?

Act:

What would be different about your week this week if you became very serious about walking in holiness towards God?

How does the gospel fuel our pursuit of holiness?

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ by the God of the universe.

DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Discover:

What does Paul mean by not wanting them to "go beyond what is written"?

What is Paul's purpose in comparing his life to that of the church at Corinth? (v. 8-13)

What does Paul mean that the Kingdom "does not consist in talk but in power"?

Nurture:

Are there any areas of your life that are "puffed up"? How would you know?

When was the last time that you were given helpful perspective regarding your life? What made it so helpful?

Do you have someone in your life who can not only tell you right from wrong but also look at your life and tell you that you are right or wrong?

Act:

What would it look like for you to seek out and/or be a father (mother) figure?

How can we create a culture at ARCC where people are hungry to have and to be an influence like this?

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ by the God of the universe.

DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Discover:

Why does Paul need to tell the reader how to "regard" him?

What does Paul mean when he says that it is a small thing to be judged by them?

Why is it important that God is going to disclose the purposes of our hearts?

Nurture:

How do you want people to "regard" you? How close is that to the actual truth about you? How would you know?

How does God's judgment bring freedom?

How can the gospel help us not be so quick to judge?

Act:

What would be different about you if you stopped judging the motives of those around you?

How would this week be different for you if you didn't judge yourself?

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ by the God of the universe.

DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 3:5-23

Discover:

What does Paul mean that "God gives the growth"?

What does Paul have in mind when he talks about building with "gold, silver, and precious stones"?

Why does Paul tell his readers that "all things are yours"?

Nurture:

What does the "fire" reveal in your life?

Do you sense that your life is being built with precious stones or straw? How would you know?

What would it mean for you to "become a fool" that you might become wise?

Act:

What could you do this week to begin building with gold, silver, and precious stones?

How would your week look different if you believed that all things were yours and that you were Christ's?

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ by the God of the universe.

DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Discover:

Why would Paul liken infants in Christ with "people of the flesh"?

Why is the declaration of following Paul or Apollos being "merely human"?

Nurture:

What would your response be if someone called you immature or if someone were to point out an area of your life that needed growth?

How does the gospel impact the way we might respond to feedback or critique or "the truth in love"?

Act:

How would your life be impacted if you took your role in the "priesthood of believers" seriously?

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ by the God of the universe.

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ by the God of the universe.

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly practical and theological answers to questions, but at its core it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experienced grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ by the God of the universe.

DNA Questions: Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

Discover:

What statement most contradicts your worldview from this passage? Why?

Nurture:

"Who can make straight what he has made crooked?" How does this question impact your view of life?

Act:

How does a text like this change how you approach the new year?

DNA Questions: Galatians 4:1-7

Discover:

What is the connection between heirs and slaves that Paul is trying to make?

What are "elementary principles" of the world?

Why is the idea of "the fulness of time" so important to this text?

Nurture:

What elementary principles do you tend to fall back into? Why?

How is our adoption as sons and daughters the answer to our enslavement to elementary principles of the world?

Could it be said of you that you have not because you ask not? (James 4:2) If so, why do you struggle to pray? How does this text impact your view of prayer?

Act:

Believing the gospel, what could your prayer life look like this week?

Considering the Lord's Prayer, (Matthew 6:9-13) how could your prayers be more in line with those of a son or daughter of God?