From the Showing the Spirit series - The church is one spiritual people, empowered by one spiritual source to use the many spiritual gifts to bless others.
From the series - Jesus’ goal, his purpose, is for his people to spread over the face of the earth, bearing witness, in our lives, in our words, and in our love, of the salvation that he has won for us.
From the 1 Corinthians: Real Church series - Worship gatherings are not a place where we come to fight our cultural battles. Instead, they should have a relentless focus on Jesus and building people up in him. Everything else is a distraction.
From the series - Paul reduces mankind into two groups. There are those who live according to the Spirit. And there are those who live according to the flesh. There is no third alternative.
From the series - Sudden storms from the outside can cause sudden storms inside our souls. Sometimes, Jesus doesn’t rebuke the outside storm but instead addresses the inner storm.
From the 1 Corinthians: Real Church series - Loving others involves doing what is best for them. Loving God involves showing he is best. This is bringing glory to him, doing all to his glory.
From the 1 Corinthians: Real Church series - There are boundary lines between the territory of faith and the territory of unbelief. Participation in idolatry is absolutely unacceptable.
From the 1 Corinthians: Real Church series - Self-denial is always for a greater goal. When Paul calls Christians to deny themselves by accommodating others and disciplining themselves, he does so for the advance of the gospel.
From the 1 Corinthians: Real Church series - Following in Christ’s footsteps, Paul set an example for the Corinthian church by not insisting on his rights. He did this to advance the gospel and care for others’ consciences.
From the 1 Corinthians: Real Church series - You will honor God and will serve the soul of your brother or sister if you prioritize the protection of their conscience.