Preacher: Chris Ritter

Big Idea: What are the consequences if Jesus was or was not resurrected?

1. If Jesus was not raised... Gospel preaching is pointless and preachers are liars (vv.14-15)

2. If Jesus was not raised... Believing in Jesus is vain and futile (v.14,17)

3. If Jesus was not raised... There is no forgiveness of sins (v.17-18)

4. If Jesus was not raised... Christians should be pitied by others (v.19)

5. But since Jesus was raised... He represents our eternal hope (v.20)

Preacher: Chris Ritter

Big Idea: How can I be sure the Gospel is of first importance in my life? 

1. Remain standing in what you received (v.1-2)

2. Keep the work of Christ central (v.3-8)

3. Magnify the grace of God (v.9-11)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

To behold the true Christ of Christmas is to behold...

1. The invisible God (v. 14)  

2. A visible glory (vv. 14b-15)  

3. A vicarious grace (vv. 16-18) 

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: The true Light came to make way for the receiving of rejecters.

1. The incarnated intrusion of God 

2. The deep darkness of our depravity

3. The remarkable reception of His rejecters 

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: A revived wonder leads to a reinvigorated witness.

1. Lessons from an unanticipated reversal

2. Lessons from an unexpected revealing

3. Lessons from an empowered return

Preacher: Chris Ritter

As the Word, Jesus is...

1. Eternally God

2. Creator of All 

3. Possessor of True Life 

4. An Overcoming Light

Preacher: Chris Ritter

Big Idea: A full appreciation of the Word of God leads us to see...

1. God's glory displayed in creation

- Psalm 19:1-6 | Romans 1:18-23

2. God's glory revealed in the written Word

- Psalm 19:7-14 | 2 Timothy 3:15-17

3. God's glory shining in the face of Jesus Christ

- 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

1. Recover the right response to grace 

2. Recover the proper extent of thanksgiving 

3. Recover the clear call for all Christians 

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

1. The Cascade Argument

2. The Definitional Approach

3. The Why Question

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Edification is lost in confusion unless... 

1. Gift usage is regulated (vv. 27-33a)

2. God’s character is magnified (v. 33a)

3. God’s Word is obeyed (vv. 33b-38)    

4. Gatherings are orderly (vv. 39-40)