Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

1. Think like a Christian

2. Act like a Christian 

a. Pray

b. Love

c. Preach

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: Gender distinction and roles are by divine design and meant to be upheld in the church.

How do we make sure this is upheld in the local gathering?

1. Understand the theological principle of authority and submission (vv. 2-3)

2. Maintain the beauty of our God-appointed gender distinctions (vv. 4-6)

3. See the defense for this distinction is creation (vv. 7-10)

4. Recognize the interdependence between man and woman in God’s design (vv. 11-12)

5. Let nature affirm for you these culturally transcendent distinctions (vv. 13-16)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: True liberty is living for the glory of God.

Glory seekers... 

1. Seek for what builds others up (vv. 23)

2. Seek for what brings others good (vv. 24-30)

3. Seek for what brings others to Christ (vv. 31-11:1)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: Christian liberty isn’t about how near can I be but how far can I flee idolatry. 3 reasons to flee idolatry...

1. Idolatry is partaking in a different communion (vv. 16-18)

2. Idolatry is a participation in the demonic (vv. 19-21)

3. Idolatry provokes the Lord’s jealousy (v. 22)

Preacher: Chris Ritter

Big Idea: Take heed of these tales to avoid your own spiritual fails

1. Understand Israel’s wilderness tale (v. 1-5)

2. Consider the outcome of Israel’s fails (vv. 6-10)

3. Apply these tales & fails to yourself (vv. 11-12)

4. Avoid your own fails by trusting in your faithful God (v. 13)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: The Christian gladly gives up rights wherever they can to win souls for Christ.

1. A self-denying servanthood (vv. 19-23)

2. A self-denying discipline (vv. 24-27)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: An unhindered Gospel is worth restricting my rights for in order to reach more people. What’s an unhindered Gospel worth to you?

1. Strengthening my convictions (v. 15)

2. Stewarding my calling (vv. 16-17)

3. Surrendering my rights for a greater reward (v. 18)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: Ministers deserve to make a living by their ministry. 3 reasons why:

1. The logic of all natural jobs must be applied (vv. 1-7) 

2. The Law of God demands we not muzzle our ministers (vv. 8-12)

3. The Lord has commanded it (vv. 13-14)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: The fence around your freedom is love!

Without love... 

1. Knowledge is egotistical, not edifying (vv. 1-3)

2. Good theology becomes a defense for others defilement (vv. 4-7) 

3. Sacrifice is set aside for self, which is sin (vv. 8-13)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

That Jesus' resurrection happened and matters to you is clear if you...

1. Consider the prophecy

2. Consider the proofs

3. Consider the proclamation