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In chapter 9 Paul carries on with the topic he introduced in the previous chapter: Christian liberty. In this week's text Paul uses himself as an example of a proper use of Christian liberty. Paul highlights that he had every right to be paid by the Corinthians but gave that right up for the sake of the gospel and the sake of the lost. 

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Christians are free to engage in activity that the bible does not clearly forbid. The Lord our God is Lord of heaven and earth, Creator of all that is, and all that exists… “For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof” (1 Corinthians 10:26). In his/her eating and drinking… or whatever the Christian chooses to do, he/she ought to do it to the glory of God - 1 Corinthians 10:31. But what if the activity in question causes another Christian to fall into temptation… by luring him/her back into their former lifestyle with its beliefs and practices? Should a Christian curb his/her freedoms for the sake of those who may stumble? As the Apostle Paul tackles a question regarding “eating food offered to idols” in 1 Corinthians 8, he gives his audience guiding principles on how they are to handle their Christian liberties and freedoms. There is a lot we can learn from what Paul says to the Corinthian believers.

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This message ends a series on I Corinthians 15 with an Easter Sunday message that wraps up Paul's teaching on the resurrected bodies that those in Christ can expect at the return of Jesus. Why are they necessary, when will they be received and what should we be about in the time in between? 

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In this Good Friday message we look at the resurrection bodies received by those in Christ at the return of Jesus. Paul addresses two questions in this text: how are the dead raised and what will our resurrection bodies be like. The message ends with a reminder of what our new bodies cost and what, in turn, makes Friday so good.
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In this passage Paul continues his defense of the resurrection of Jesus and does so by asking three questions: if the dead aren't raised then, 1, why are you getting baptized on behalf of the dead, 2, why are willing to be in danger every hour, and, 3, why are you believing the ideas of those who have no knowledge of God?
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Last week's passage was all about the negatives attached to the belief that those in Christ aren't physically resurrected. This week we move onto the positives and look at how the resurrection of Jesus serves as a firstfruit and how our resurrection serves to usher in the end.  

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What if there is no such thing as a resurrection? There are always cultural pressures that challenge the truth claims of Christianity.  As Paul addresses the pushback around the resurrection he demonstrates how foundational the resurrection is to Christian faith. If its absence makes such a difference in our lives, how much more should its reality.   

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The good news story of the gospel is found in the person and work of Jesus Christ. But what if you only had 30 seconds with someone? What would you tell them about the gospel and what evidence would you point to that bore witness to the gospel. Those are the questions this message addresses.

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We're moving ahead in our series on I Corinthians and in the lead up to Easter teaching a series on chapter 15, what is commonly referred to as "The resurrection chapter." In today's message we are only looking at 2 verses where Paul reminds the Corinthians of the gospel he preached, they received, they stand in, and are being saved by. We end with a warning and encouragement that also comes with the gospel.

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Marriage is to be held in honor by all, Hebrews 13:4 says, Marriage is the first institution God designed and chose to build the nations on. However, marriage is not for all. In this passage Paul lays out the reasons why single people should consider remaining single. However, it's a passage with huge implications for everyone regardless of their relationship status.

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