NMBC Sermon Podcast

Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 14 shows that spiritual gifts—especially tongues and prophecy—must be used in love to clearly build up the church rather than create confusion. This sermon unpacks the biblical purpose of tongues and prophecy, warns against self-centered misuse, and calls believers to communicate the gospel in ways that welcome outsiders and glorify Christ.

In this message on 1 Corinthians 13, we explore how true biblical love is defined and perfectly embodied in Jesus Christ, contrasting it with the Corinthians’ (and our culture’s) self-centered distortions of love. We consider why love is greater than spiritual gifts, success, or sacrifice, and how abiding in Christ’s permanent love transforms our worship, service, and everyday relationships.

This sermon explores 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, where Paul confronts the Corinthian church for allowing self-centeredness and social division to desecrate the Lord’s Supper. It invites believers to rediscover communion as a sacred time to remember Christ’s atoning sacrifice, celebrate their unity as the family of God, and look forward with joy to His return. Finally, the message highlights the necessity of sincere self-examination, reminding listeners that the table is not a reward for the righteous but a feast for repentant sinners.

Our study of 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 explores the biblical concept of headship and the importance of honoring God’s design for gender identity within the church. It challenges believers to lay down personal preferences and cultural agendas to ensure that worship remains focused on the glory of Christ and the unity of the body.

In this study of 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1, we examine the tension between Christian liberty and the responsibility to love our neighbors. When navigating morally neutral issues like consuming meat sacrificed to idols we a called to pursue the good of others and the glory of God.

This message on 1 Corinthians 10:1-22 examines the cautionary history of Israel to warn against spiritual overconfidence and the subtle, consuming nature of idolatry in our lives. It provides practical guidance to flee, forgo, and fight against "counterfeit gods" by resting in God’s faithfulness and the transformative power of the gospel.

In 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 we explore how to move beyond a culture of entitlement toward a "cross-shaped" life rooted in servant leadership. In this message Pastor Jared delves into the essential requirements of a true disciple—cultivating a servant’s heart, a missional mindset, and an eternal focus—to effectively share the gospel and witness the transformation of lives and communities.

**Audio Note - We had to use audio from the camera in the back of the room. The audio quality is the best we could get with removing the background noise.**

In 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 the Apostle Paul addresses the destructive spirit of entitlement within the Corinthian church. We explore how entitlement leads to self-centeredness and disrupts community, and examine the transformative power of the gospel that invites us to lay down our rights and embrace humility, grace, and self-giving love. Discover how the freedom in Christ compels us to serve others, moving beyond the confines of entitlement to experience true joy and purpose in God's kingdom. Join us as we delve into Paul's message of living free and loving well, aligned with God's remarkable grace.

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 addresses the tension between Christian knowledge and Christian love within the church at Corinth. The Apostle Paul confronts believers who were using their theological knowledge and understanding of Christian liberty as a weapon rather than a tool for building others up. The central issue revolves around eating meat sacrificed to idols—a morally neutral practice that was causing weaker believers to stumble in their faith. Paul emphasizes that true Christian maturity is not measured by how much we know or how many freedoms we exercise, but by how willingly we lay down our rights out of love for others.