Somewhere along the way, the word "submit" got subverted. It became a 4-letter word (sort of). We'll look at Paul's words about submission and discover the context which shows how submission is a powerful thing, rather than something to be afraid of.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on October 25th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Am I willing to put my faith filter above my political filter? That's a tough but necessary question. Paul helps us answer it through his writings to the church in Corinth and in a couple of other letters.  This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on October 18th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Have you ever been able to learn a lesson from someone else’s bad example? I sure have. Sometimes not soon enough, though. Some lessons are still learned the hard way. Paul talks honestly to the church in Corinth about lessons they should have learned from Israel's history. He cares enough about them to warn them so that they don't suffer similar consequences to their forefathers.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on October 11th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Paul tells us in 1st Corinthians 9:24-27 that we’re all running a race.  However, are we in it to win? What’s our motivation and what are we willing to give up? This passage has valuable lessons on self-discipline and devotion that should characterize the life of the believer.  This message was given by Dr. Steven Pipe virtually for Living Water Community Church on October 4th, 2020.    Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Paul seemed willing to flex his methods in order to reach different subcultures. How could he do this without being "wishy washy?" This message explores Paul's motives and objective behind his flexible methods.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on Sept 27th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

What was the "nerve" that Paul's critics struck? It's clear that Paul ramps up his passion level in this chapter. Why is that? We'll find out that it's not what we might think.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on Sept 20th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

What could food sacrificed to idols possibly have to do with modern Christians? A lot more than we might think. This message explores the type of attitude that results in unity and community, especially when we think more highly of someone else that we do ourselves.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on Sept 13th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Sometimes things just don't seem to make sense. Then you discover what the intended purpose is and the light bulb goes on over your head. That can be true for certain scriptures as well. This message looks at the purpose of marriage, as designed by the God who wants the very best for married couples and for society.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on Sept 6th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Paul addresses the Greek mindset that people should feed their physical appetites (all their appetites) since our souls are separate from our bodies. But Paul shows our freedom in Christ doesn't provide license to dishonor Him.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on Aug 30th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Paul gives some stern advice to the church in Corinth regarding their suing one another over civil matters. Why was this such a big deal? What should they do instead? This message addresses these matters and shows how important it is for believers to become reconcilers within their own congregations.