Understanding the aim of the Christian life transforms the way we make decision about all things. Like an athlete we choose self control so that we might run the race to win.

Love, Christian Living, Choices

We need to follow the example of Paul who was so rooted in his Christian identity that he could adapt in different cultures to effectively impart the Christian message. We should use our freedom in Christ to be a servant of all.

love, freedom, evangelism, mission

Here Paul shows us from personal experience that Love is more rewarding than demanding your rights. Is it possible that we are settling for merely our rights when God has something better for us?

Love, Rights, Conscience

In the latter half of 1 Corinthians 8, Paul advises the Church that their diet is not a question of Christian permission, but of loving consideration of our brothers. Just as Jesus laid down His rights for the well-being of the vulnerable, so should we for the sake of the younger in faith and knowledge.

Alcohol, Food, Liberties, Stumble, Stumbling, Block, Relationships

This first installment of the Hearts Over Clubs sermon series challenges the excuse of engaging in an activity because you may "know" that it's permissible. Instead, Paul contends that pure knowledge just inflates the ego, but love gives way for the building of Jesus' Church.

Knowledge, Love, Jesus, Church, Compassion