Your Body, God’s Glory — 1 Corinthians 6:12–20
What is your body for? In Corinth, believers treated the body as disposable—meant for pleasure, appetite, and personal use. But Paul corrects their thinking and reminds them that the body has a far higher purpose: it belongs to the Lord.

In this message, we’ll see that:

• Your body is meant for the Lord — not for sin, but for a higher calling and a glorious destiny in resurrection
• Your body is meant to be joined to Christ — your union with Him shapes how you live and calls you to flee sexual immorality
• Your body is meant to glorify God — the Spirit dwells within you, and you have been bought with a price, so your life is not your own

Our bodies are not playgrounds for sin or trophies for self-expression—they are temples of the Spirit, instruments of righteousness, and vessels for God’s glory.

Saints Suing Saints — 1 Corinthians 6:1–11
What happens when believers drag each other into court? In Corinth, Christians were taking their disputes before pagan judges, and Paul rebukes them sharply for it. Instead of pursuing reconciliation, they were pursuing victory—at any cost.

In this message, we’ll learn:

• Why Paul distinguishes between civil matters and criminal matters, and why this passage is not an excuse to cover up serious sin
• How the Roman legal system exposed selfish motives and often corrupted justice
• Why the church is competent to help mediate disputes between believers, using God’s Word and Spirit-given wisdom
• How temporal “losses” are reframed in light of our eternal inheritance in Christ

Paul reminds us of our true identity—we are washed, sanctified, and justified in Jesus. That means we don’t live for vengeance or self-gain, but for peace, reconciliation, and faithfulness to the Lord.

When the Church Must Mourn: The Pain and Purpose of Church Discipline — 1 Corinthians 5:1–13
Few topics are as sobering—or as necessary—as church discipline. In this passage, Paul confronts the Corinthians not only for tolerating unrepentant sin but for failing to grieve it. He reminds us that sin is not a private matter; it wounds the sinner, grieves the church, and offends a holy God.

In this message, we’ll see how:

• The church is called to mourn and act when sin remains un-repented of
• Membership provides the framework for meaningful accountability
• Discipline serves three purposes: the restoration of the sinner, the protection of the church from sin’s spread, and the preservation of purity in worship

Sin always costs more than we think. But when the church loves enough to act, even in painful ways, it reflects God’s holiness, mercy, and care for His people.

Audience of One — 1 Corinthians 3:18–4:17
Who are you living for—the applause of people, or the approval of God? The Corinthians longed for prestige, craving wisdom, power, and recognition from the world. But Paul reminds them (and us) that true freedom comes when we stop performing for human approval and live for the verdict of Christ alone.

In this message, we’ll see how:

• Believers already have everything in Christ, freeing us from the need for worldly applause
• Only one verdict matters—the Lord’s, and His standard is faithfulness
• A life lived for God’s approval frees us from pride and empowers us to embrace weakness, suffering, and humility as part of the message of the cross

Because if we have Christ, we have everything. And if God’s approval is ours, no other verdict matters.

God’s Temple — 1 Corinthians 3:16–17
What does it mean that God’s Spirit dwells in us? Paul tells the Corinthians—and us—that we are God’s temple. And just as God’s presence demanded holiness in the Garden, in the Tabernacle, and in the Temple, He demands holiness from His people today.

In this message, we’ll see how:

• God’s Spirit makes us His temple, both individually and as the church
• The presence of God has always required holiness—from Eden to the early church
• Sin cannot coexist with the holiness of God’s presence
• We are called to live lives of reverence, purity, and obedience

Where the presence of God dwells, He demands holiness. The Spirit’s indwelling is not casual or optional—it’s a holy calling to live for the One who lives in us.

God’s Fellow Workers — 1 Corinthians 3:5–15
God has invited you to join Him in the most important work on earth—making disciples and building His church. In this passage, Paul uses the images of a field and a building to show that disciple-making is God’s design for church growth, and that it requires a servant’s heart, a laborer’s effort, and an eternal perspective. 

The Wisdom of God and the Spirit of God — 1 Corinthians 2:6–3:4
If we want God’s wisdom to shape our lives, decisions, and beliefs, we can’t access it on our own. Paul reminds the Corinthians—and us—that the Spirit of God is essential for both receiving and living out God’s wisdom.

In this message, we explore two key ministries of the Spirit:

1. The indwelling of the Spirit — God’s permanent presence in the believer, enabling us to truly grasp and accept His wisdom.
2. The filling of the Spirit — the believer’s daily posture of humility and surrender, allowing the Spirit to guide our thoughts, actions, and desires.

We’ll see why simply having the Spirit isn’t enough if we’re not yielding control to Him, and why our spiritual growth stalls when we resist His leadership.

Wise God, Not Wise-Guy — 1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5
Every day, we’re faced with a choice: whose voice will we listen to? The wisdom of God, or the wisdom of the world? In Corinth, believers were blending the two—and the result was a church that didn’t look much like Jesus.

In this passage, Paul dismantles worldly wisdom and shows why God’s wisdom, revealed in the cross, is the only path worth following. Through three compelling arguments, he reminds us that the wisdom of the world is incompatible with the gospel, that salvation is possible only through God’s wisdom, and that it was His wisdom—not human persuasion—that brought us to faith in the first place.

Squashing Squabbling — 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Quarreling. Factions. Personality cults. Sadly, these aren’t just problems “out there” in the world—they can creep right into the church. In 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Paul confronts a divided church in Corinth and calls them back to unity for Jesus’s sake.

In this message, we explore why disagreements escalate, why styles and personalities can become stumbling blocks, and—most importantly—how the gospel gives us the tools to resolve conflict in a Christ-honoring way.

From Paul, To Corinth – 1 Corinthians 1:1–9
Paul opens his letter to a messy, gifted, and divided church with a surprising tone—gratitude and hope. In this episode, we explore why Paul reminds the Corinthians of his God-given authority, what it means to belong to God’s church, and how grace shapes our past, present, and future. Along the way, we’ll talk about dad jokes, lawns, Christmas toys, and the unshakable faithfulness of God. Whether your church is thriving or struggling, this passage reminds us: our hope isn’t in perfect people, but in a perfectly faithful God.