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The church is the reflection of Jesus. His heart, his focus, his purpose – all of him is to be lived out among the people who call themselves his children. In no area is that more true than a selfless life. The Bible tells us when Jesus died on the cross he emptied himself; poured out all of himself for the benefit of others. But when that character trait is reversed in his family, it is the worst of reflections. Selfishness gives the wrong impression to the world and that which we must constantly guard against.
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In this week's message, we see Paul address a serious issue of sin within the church at Corinth—sexual immorality that even non-believers would find shocking. Paul is clear: the church cannot ignore or tolerate open, unrepentant sin. Instead, believers are called to lovingly correct one another and maintain the purity of the church.
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One of the greatest signs that we love Jesus is when we love each other in the family of Jesus. You can feel it when you walk into a church and it’s there. You can also feel when it’s not! The church in Corinth had a hard time with this. Camps were divided. Sometimes those camps became divisive. It’s no mistake that the apostle Paul said this issue had to be addressed first. Coming together in beautiful relationships of unity is at the very heart of God’s love for the world.
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As we have learned through this teaching series, very few events are covered by all four gospel writers. But that all changes as we arrive at Friday of Holy Week. From the arrest in the garden all the way through the resurrection there is a consistency in the gospel accounts. The ultimate purpose of each author was to share the good news, that Jesus died for the world and rose from the dead to prove who he was. Each writer passionately covered this main point of the story of Jesus’ life.
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The days leading up to Friday of Holy Week must have been emotionally draining for Jesus. He knows what is coming soon – He knows the reason behind it all (the love of the Father) – but He has to face the people who just don’t get it. And they are among the closest to him, the ones who should have known better. But Jesus presses on, because his love for us supersedes our failures.
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As Jesus enters his last week on this earth, pre-resurrection, things start to get intense. He encounters the highest of praise and lowest of opposition. He comes face-to-face with friends and enemies. Without question, he is intent on accomplishing the purpose to which His Father sent him. There is a strong life lesson: stay focused on what is most important even though you might encounter many distractions.
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This week we're talking about faith in action, the power of community, and the impact of giving in our modern world, where often we feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of global issues. The disciples remind us that miracles of kindness, generosity, and faith can still happen today.
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Someone once said the ultimate purpose of our lives is like the center of a bullseye. This is why God put you on this earth. It’s your uniquely created space for who you are and what you do. You might think of it as your calling. Sadly, few people ever find that center circle. One of the stories that all four gospel writers recorded was the selection of men who were to be Jesus’ closest disciples. Perhaps their calling might spur you on to find yours.
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It is fascinating that one of the very few events that all gospel writers recorded was the baptism of Jesus. Think about that for a second. Something that Jesus did not need to do was written down for those who did need it! As we look at this critical moment in historical time we will discover the reason for our own baptism.
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Have you ever been to the beach? Personally, I enjoy the beach, but the ocean can be intimidating. Yeah, walking around the shoreline is peaceful and nice, but the more you go out into the water, the more uncomfortable it gets. As Christians, it’s easy to just stay on the seashore out of fear or comfort, but what if I told you, when it comes to your spiritual life, God wants you to go so far out that all you can do is swim? In this message we will look at the prophecy of Ezekiel, the challenge for us to go all in with our faith, and how the next generation is counting on us to “go all-in.”
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