Date: 9/6/26

Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus

Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:1-12

Description:

What is Jesus worth to you?

In 1 Corinthians 16:1–12, Paul calls the church to support believers who are suffering and to give toward the spread of the gospel. But beneath these practical instructions is a deeper challenge: when we see Christians willing to suffer and sacrifice for Christ, we are reminded of just how worthy Jesus is.

In this sermon, “All for Christ,” we look at the persecuted church, the cost of following Jesus, the importance of supporting missionaries and church planters, and the need to remain focused on the mission of the gospel rather than being distracted by petty disagreements.

The witness of persecuted Christians challenges us to ask whether we see Jesus as worth sacrificing for. Their faith reminds us that following Christ may be costly—but Christ is worth it.

We are called to support our persecuted brothers and sisters, participate in the spread of the gospel, embrace the open doors God gives us, and keep the mission of Jesus at the center of our lives and our church.

Main Idea: We ought to support the persecuted church and the spread of the gospel because it reminds us of the worth of Christ.

Key Takeaways:

- Jesus is worth following even when following Him is costly.

- The persecuted church reminds us of the worth of Christ.

- We are called to support Christians who suffer for their faith.

- An open door for ministry does not necessarily mean an easy ministry.

- The church must remain focused on gospel clarity, caring for those in need, and missional urgency.

- Petty disagreements should never distract us from the mission of the gospel.

- The gospel has global implications—we are called to participate in taking it to people who have not heard.

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Chapters:

00:00 — Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 16:1–12

01:57 — Introduction: All for Christ

03:00 — Polycarp and the Cost of Following Jesus

06:20 — Supporting the Persecuted Church

10:35 — The Witness of Persecuted Christians

12:40 — Why Following Jesus Is Worth the Cost

17:00 — Supporting Christians Through Prayer, Giving & Service

20:00 — Supporting Missions and the Spread of the Gospel

23:01 — An Open Door Doesn’t Mean an Easy Ministry

25:15 — Embracing the Open Doors God Gives Us

28:12 — Staying Focused on the Mission

29:15 — Don’t Let Petty Things Distract You

31:26 — Gospel Clarity, Care & Missional Urgency

34:22 — The Gospel Has Global Implications

37:06 — What Are You Willing to Sacrifice for Jesus?

39:27 — Conclusion: Christ Is Worth It

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Reflection Questions:

1. Do I see Jesus as worthy of my whole life, or only the parts of my life that are comfortable?

2. What does the faithfulness of persecuted Christians reveal about the worth of Christ?

3. What am I currently unwilling to sacrifice in order to follow Jesus more faithfully?

4. Where might God have placed an “open door” for ministry in my life, even though walking through it may be difficult or uncomfortable?

5. Am I allowing fear, inconvenience, awkwardness, or opposition to keep me from sharing the gospel?

6. Are there petty disagreements or secondary issues distracting me from the things that matter most to Jesus?

7. How am I currently participating in the care of Christians who are suffering around the world?

8. How am I participating in the spread of the gospel—through prayer, giving, serving, going, or sharing?

9. Who is one person in my life who may not yet understand the biblical gospel, and how can I intentionally move toward them?

10. If Jesus is truly worth everything, what is one concrete step of obedience He may be calling me to take this week?

Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.

Date: 8/30/26 Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Series: Ratchet & Righteous ——————————————— What will happen to our bodies when Jesus returns? What does the Bible mean by the resurrection of the dead? And why should the promise of resurrection change the way we live today? In this sermon, we explore 1 Corinthians 15:35–58 and Paul’s teaching about the resurrection body. Scripture gives Christians a hope that goes far beyond simply going to heaven. When Christ returns, the dead will be raised, believers will be transformed, and our corruptible, mortal bodies will be clothed with incorruptibility and immortality. The resurrection means that everything broken by sin and death will ultimately be made new. Our weakness will give way to power, corruption to incorruption, and dishonor to glory. Through our union with Jesus Christ—the risen and life-giving Savior—we have the hope of sharing in His resurrection life. This hope also changes how we live now. Because the resurrection is coming, our labor for the Lord is not in vain. We can remain steadfast, endure suffering, serve others, share the gospel, and follow Jesus even when obedience is difficult because we know that what is coming is worth it. ——————————————— In this message, we explore: - What the Bible teaches about the resurrection body - What it means to be raised in incorruption, glory, and power - The connection between Adam and Jesus, the “last Adam” - Why Christ’s return is the completion of our salvation - What glorification means for Christians - How Jesus removes the sting of death - Why Christians can have hope in the face of suffering, sickness, and death - Why the promise of resurrection should motivate us to serve the Lord today ——————————————— Chapters: 00:00 — 1 Corinthians 15:35–58: The Resurrection Body 03:32 — Why Jesus’ Return Is Good News 07:26 — What Will the Resurrection Body Be Like? 10:22 — The Resurrection Is Beyond Our Understanding 11:30 — Raised in Incorruption, Glory, and Power 16:00 — Our Connection to Jesus Guarantees Resurrection 18:44 — The Resurrection and Eternal Life 21:42 — When Do We Receive the Resurrection Body? 22:39 — Glorification: The Completion of Salvation 24:42 — Jesus Has Defeated the Sting of Death 27:54 — Believe and Repent 28:58 — Our Labor for the Lord Is Not in Vain 30:01 — Why Following Jesus Is Worth the Cost 33:21 — Hope for Suffering and Sickness 36:32 — Serve the Lord Because the Resurrection Is Coming 37:51 — Communion: Remembering Christ and Anticipating His Return ——————————————— Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.

Thank you for listening. We continue in our series in 1 Corinthians.

Date: 8/23/26

Speaker: Pastor Jarrian “JayWill” Wilson

Passage: 1 Cor 15:20-34

Series: Ratchet & Righteous

Sermon Summary:

The resurrection of Jesus isn’t simply a truth Christians celebrate once a year at Easter—it changes how we live every day. Because Christ has been raised from the dead and now reigns, those who belong to Him have a future beyond death, sin, shame, and suffering. The resurrection gives believers hope, but it also calls for a response: to turn away from sin, resist the influences that pull us away from God, confess what is happening in our hearts, and live Monday through Saturday as people who genuinely believe that Jesus is risen and reigning.

Key Takeaways

1. The resurrection changes everything.

Jesus is described as the “firstfruits” of those who will follow Him. Just as the first fruit gives an indication of what is to come from the harvest, Christ’s resurrection points toward the future resurrection and life of those who belong to Him.

2. In Christ, death is no longer the end of the story.

Death came through Adam, but resurrection and life come through Christ. For those who belong to Jesus, sickness, broken relationships, suffering, shame, and even death do not get the final word.

3. Jesus doesn’t merely rise — He reigns.

The resurrection points toward Christ’s present and future reign. He has conquered death, and there is coming a day when every power and authority will be brought under Him and creation will be renewed.

4. If the resurrection is true, it demands a response.

Paul’s argument in 1 Corinthians 15 is essentially this: if there is no resurrection, none of this matters. But if Christ really has been raised, then our lives cannot remain unchanged. We are called to come to our senses, turn from sin, and live as people who believe the resurrection is real.

5. Confession and examination help us live in light of the resurrection.

Pastor JayWill offers a simple practice of examining the day before going to bed:

- Where did I see God’s hands today?

- Where did I hear God’s voice today?

- In what ways did I disobey God today?

The goal isn’t shame, but bringing our hearts honestly before the resurrected Savior.

6. Our identity isn’t ultimately defined by our shame or our past.

Because of Christ, believers are called sons and daughters and are being made glorious through the work of the Spirit. Our past, our shame, and our failures don’t have the final word about who we are.

Reflection Questions:

1. If I truly believe that Jesus is risen and reigning, what should look different about the way I live Monday through Saturday?

2. What area of my life am I currently living as though the resurrection isn’t powerful enough to change me?

3. Are there relationships, habits, influences, or patterns that are pulling me back toward the life Christ has called me to leave behind?

4. What shame, guilt, or part of my past do I need to bring honestly before Jesus rather than allowing it to define me?

5. As I reflect on today, where did I see God’s presence, where did I hear His voice, and where did I resist or disobey Him?

Put It Into Practice:

Before going to bed each night this week, spend a few minutes examining your day. Thank God for where you saw His presence, consider where you heard His voice, and honestly acknowledge where you disobeyed Him. Bring those things to Christ in confession and prayer.

Thank you for listening. We continue in our series in 1 Corinthians.

Date: 8/16/26

Speaker: Pastor Charlie Wulff

Passage: 1 Cor 15:12-19

Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.

What happens when you grow up hearing about Jesus but don’t see the life-changing power of the gospel around you?

In this episode of Reconcile Stories, Sebastian shares his journey from growing up in church and becoming angry at God after moving overseas, through a season of substance abuse, brokenness, and spiritual searching, to discovering forgiveness, faith, and ultimately a calling to ministry. Sebastian talks honestly about the questions that shaped his view of God, including why suffering and injustice made him angry and how a difficult season in his life eventually led him to seriously consider what he believed. He also shares how a mentor helped him begin pursuing truth and understanding forgiveness, and how God used brokenness to draw him toward a deeper faith.

The conversation then turns toward Sebastian’s experience at Reconcile Community Church and what he has learned about ministry in a community that is different from the one he grew up in. What does it actually look like to serve people outside the Christian bubble? Will and Sebastian talk about why ministry takes time, why success can’t always be measured by numbers, and why simply being present and building relationships can be more important than trying to immediately fix someone’s problems. They also discuss the tension between cultural assumptions and biblical values, the importance of learning from people with different backgrounds, and why getting outside of your comfort zone can give you a fuller picture of how God works.

Finally, Sebastian shares what he wishes other churches and people in Greenville understood about Reconcile—including the ways economic and cultural assumptions can unintentionally make people feel like the gospel isn’t for them.

This is a conversation about brokenness, forgiveness, faith, calling, relationships, ministry, and what it means to bring the gospel into the real world.

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In This Episode:

- Growing up in church and struggling to see genuine excitement about God

- Moving to Thailand as a child and becoming angry at God

- Wrestling with suffering, injustice, and the goodness of God

- A season of substance abuse and spiritual searching

- Returning to church and realizing he actually missed it

- A traumatic experience that forced Sebastian to confront deeper questions

- The role of a mentor in his journey toward Christ

- Learning about forgiveness

- Recognizing brokenness and the need for spiritual zeal

- Discovering Reconcile Community Church

- Leaving the Christian bubble

- Why ministry moves at the speed of relationships

- Why ministry success can’t always be measured by numbers

- Learning to listen instead of assuming you already know what people need

- The importance of simply being present

- Choosing a ministry calling over money and comfort

- Why Christians should expose themselves to different walks of life

- Learning to distinguish cultural values from biblical values

- How different communities can expand our understanding of God’s work

- Why churches can unintentionally create cultural barriers

- Communicating the gospel in ways people can actually understand

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Key Takeaways:

- Ministry isn’t about fixing people or manufacturing results.

- It’s about faithfully showing up, building relationships, listening, sharing the gospel, and trusting God to do what only He can do.

- Ministry moves at the speed of relationships.

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Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.

Thank you for listening. We continue in our series in 1 Corinthians.

Date: 8/9/26

Speaker: Tom Dudley

Passage: 1 Cor. 15:1-11

Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.

Thank you for listening. We continue in our series in 1 Corinthians.

Date: 8/2/26

Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus

Passage: 1 Cor 14:26-40

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Thank you for listening. We continue in our “Ratchet & Righteous” series in 1 Corinthians.

Date: 7/26/26

Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus

Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

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Thank you for listening. We are back to our series in 1 Corinthians.

Date: 7/19/26

Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus

Passage: 1 Corinthians 13

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Thank you for listening. We are continuing in our summer series in Psalms.

Date: 7/12/26

Speaker: Demond Criss

Passage: Psalms 40

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