In light of current events, we're taking a break from 2 Corinthians to talk about racism in America and how the church should respond. Is racism a sin issue? Does it exist in our area? How do we handle it as a church? What are we called to do as Christians?

We will look at the following passages together: Romans 3:9-12, 5:12; James 1;19-21, Ephesians 4, 1 Peter 3:8-9.

Today we are looking at 2 Corinthians 5:18-21. What is the ministry of reconciliation? Who is at fault in our relationship with God? What barriers are there to becoming right with Him once again?

We are studying 1 Corinthians 5:11-15 this morning... and asking ourselves the questions, What has happened to our zeal for the Gospel? What can we do to change it? What does the fear of the Lord have to do with our motivation to Evangelize?

#1. The Last Supper

2. The Scattering of the Disciples

3. Jesus Intercessory Prayer

4. Jesus Prayer for Himself

5. Jesus betrayal and Arrest

6. Pilate declares Jesus innocent but hands Him over for crucifixion

7. Jesus crucifixion

8. Jesus burial

9. The Tomb is guarded

10. Jesus appears to the women

11. The report of the guard

12. Jesus appears to 11 disciples

What is the difference between a relationship with Christ and a religious system? What is the temptation of legalism? How can we make sure that we don't fall into the trap of making rules that aren't found in Scripture?

Join us in Mark 7:1-13 as we finish our short series on legalism. What lessons can we take with us into our relationships with others in the church?

We will be exploring how and why legalism opposes spirituality. What are the dangers of falling into legalism? How should the believer live righteously? Why can't we devise a system of things to follow to achieve greater spirituality?

Join us in Romans 6:1-7, Mark 7:14-23, Hebrews 8:7-13 and Colossians 2:20-23. Open your Bible with us as we study!

Legalism: what is it? Where does the word come from? Is Legalism a term that we find in Scripture?

Join us as we look at a few passages in Galatians and Colossians to build our Scriptural basis for understanding Legalism. What are the consequences of thinking in a legalistic way as a Christian?

Join us for a challenge on corporate prayer as we look at these passages together. What should we pray together about? How does prayer unite us as the body of Christ?

John 17:20-21

Matthew 6:9-13

Acts 1:9-14, 2:41-42, 13:1-3

2 Corinthians 1:8-11

1 Thess. 5:16-18

Colossians 4:2-4

James 4:1-3

As we finish our study of 1 Corinthians, Paul has one last lesson for us. Open your Bible to chapter 16 and read along as we face timely issues of social interaction, quality time, and greeting one another like family.

1 Corinthians 15:50-58 What difference does the resurrection make? What is truth? Where do our affections lie? How does the truth change the way we live from one day to another?