Church at The Mill

1 Timothy 3:16

1. All Scripture comes from God

His...

1. Authority

2. Character

2. God's Word is profitable in 4 ways

1. Teaching

2. Rebuking

3. Correcting

4. Training

ABC's of Biblical Counseling

Awareness

Brokenness

Change

Will you let the Word of God transform and change you?

1 Corinthians 14:1-12

How do we Approach the subject of Tongues as a church and as God’s People?

1. We begin with the Pursuit of Love v.1a

2. We continue to Positive about Spiritual Gifts. V.1b, 5a, 12

Worship Litmus Test:

• Does it serve in love OR love on self

Let His Word and Spirit speak clearly to you.

Speak clearly to Him.

Speak clearly about Him.

If we are committed to Christ and His Word...

1. We do not attack anyone for their beliefs or behaviors

What is a woman physically, spiritually, sexually, maternally, missionally, and relationally?

1. A woman Physically is an adult female made in the image of God.

2. A woman Spiritually is a sinner in need of salvation which is fully available to her through faith in Christ.

3. A woman Sexually is uniquely made to either live a life of singleness and celibacy or commit her life to a man in covenant marriage.

4. A woman Maternally is wonderfully designed to nurture as a mother.

5. A woman Missionally in Christ is expected and equipped to strengthen the church and make the gospel known.

6. A woman Relationally is to bless other women and be respected, cherished, and protected by men.

1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Law, sin, and death? Because of the law, sin is known. Because of sin, death is known.

I'll tell you this...

1. There is a Moment Worth Remembering v. 50-53

2. There is a Death Worth Celebrating v. 54-57

3. There is a Life Worth Living v.58

Because Jesus lives, your life has meaning.  

So, mean to life.

1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Live with the End in Mind

Objections to the resurrection are answered with...

Two Movements v. 35-38

1. Disintegration

2. Continuation

Two Models v. 39-41

1. Earthly Bodies

2. Heavenly Bodies

Two Moments v.42-44

1. Burial

2. Resurrection

Two Men v. 45-49

1. Adam

2. Christ

1 Corinthians 15:29-34

You need to understand your "why"

3 Questions if the dead are NOT raised

1. Why symbolize something mysterious for the Gospel v. 29

2. Why suffer for the mission of the Gospel v. 30-31

3. Why stand for the Message of the Gospel v. 32-33

3 Commands if the dead ARE raised

1. Look Up! v. 33  Do not be deceived doctrinally

2. Wake Up! v.34a Do not be drunk doctrinally

3. Straighten Up! v.34b Do not be deviant doctrinally

1 Corinthians 15:20-28

He is...

1. First Man Standing v.20

2. Best Man Standing v.21-22

3. Last Man Standing v.23-28

In Royal Rumble of Eternity Christ is The Last Man Standing

Order of things to come:

1. Return of Christ (23a)

2. Resurrection of Christians (23b)

3. Reign of Conquest (24-26)

4. Return of the Kingdom (27-28)

The end of all things...

Gives TODAY meaning & Makes TODAY matter

Easter Sunday

1 Corinthians 15:12-19

"If Jesus is still in the grave nothing really matters. If Jesus came out of the grave nothing else really matters."

If Christ was not raised...

1. Our Message is Meaningless v. 12-14

2. Our Leaders are Liars v. 15

3. Our Faith is Futile v. 16-17a

4. Our Forgiveness is Fiction v. 17b

5. Our Dead are Damned v. 18

6. Our Hope is Heartbreaking v. 19

Does Jesus matter most in your life?