A Healthy Church – 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Vs. 12-14 A Healthy Body With Direction

Vs. 15-19 A Healthy Body With Diversity

Vs. 20-26 A Healthy Body With Discernment

Vs. 27-31 A Healthy Body With Discretion

Application:

1. Don't desire to be a different part of the body

2. Don't think I am not a part of the body

3. Do work together for the body

4. Do desire the greater gifts for the body

A Gifted Church – 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Vs 1-3 How The Gifts Are Derived

Vs 3-6 How The Gifts Are Distinguished

Vs 7-11 How The Gifts Are Dispersed

Application:

1. By discovering your gifts you, clarify God's will for your life

2. By discovering your gifts, you benefit the whole church

3. By discovering your gifts, you glorify God

A Remembered Church – 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Vs. 17-22 We Must Deal With Problems When We Come

Vs. 23-26 We Must Honor The Last Supper When We Come

Vs. 27-34 We Must Examine Ourselves When We Come

Application:

1. Our approach to communion is an indicator of our regard for the Lord

2. Our treatment of others shows our love for the Lord

3. Our celebration of the Lord's supper should always be special

A Covered Church – 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Vs. 2-3 The Principal Of Authority

Vs. 4-6 The Principal Of Expectation

Vs. 7-10 The Principal Of Creation

Vs. 11-12 The Principal Of Dependence

Vs. 13-16 The Principal Of Customs

Application:

1. We should carefully interpret scripture

2. We should never be too lax

3. We should focus on fulfilling our God given roles

A Liberated Church – 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1

Vs. 14-22 The Wrong Use Of Christian Liberty

Vs. 23-11:1 The Right Use Of Christian Liberty

Application:

1. Use your liberty to edify

2. Use your liberty to engage

3. Use your liberty to exalt

An Educated Church – 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Vs. 1-5 Spiritual Blessings Do Not Guarantee Us God's Pleasure

Vs. 6-10 Spiritual Blessings Do Not Insulate Us From Judgment

Vs. 11-13 Spiritual Blessings Do Not Protect Us From Temptation

Application:

1. To learn from the past we need to study the past

2. The sins of others can easily happen to us

3. Each person has to make a decision on Jesus

4. Past experiences are in the past

Rewind Sunday – Habakkuk 2:2

Remember The Vision

Rewind 2024

Flash Forward 2025

The Principled Church – 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Vs 1-3 Principle On Christian Love

Vs 4-6 Principle On Christian Worship

Vs 7-13 Principle On Christian Reverence

Application:

1. We must always obey scripture

2. Listen to your conscience

3. We should consider the conscience of others