Because Christ is an unlimited supply of blessing to His people, His people

are endowed with spiritual gifts to exercise for His glory and the

upbuilding of His church. This sermon will seek to begin unpacking this

often controversial truth.

What is the Lord’s Supper and why do Christian churches partake of it? Who

should partake? What is the meaning and significance of the Supper? What

are the consequences of partaking “in an unworthy manner?”

Shall women still wear head-coverings in church today? Why, or why not?

That’s the wrong question. The issue is how shall we best reflect the glory

of our All-glorious God!

Idols of the hands are no worse than idols of the heart. God minces no

words in telling us what to do with anything that seeks to usurp His

rightful place of honor in the hearts of His people.

Christ Jesus owns His people. They have joyfully surrendered all of ”their

rights” to Him. This passage shows us what that looks like.

In Christ you are free to obey God from a heart of love. For some believers

the exercise of these Christian liberties look different than other

believers. But the rule for all believers is love!

Whatever your station of life — married, single, widowed, or divorced — the

Word of God shows how these relationships are to honor the Lord Jesus.

You are more than a glandular animal. Christ deserves preeminence in every

area of your life, including your sexuality. When faced with immorality,

God says “Run!”

Christians will one day judge the whole world, including the angels.

Therefore, it only stands to reason that we ought to be able to sort out

grievances and lawsuits against one another. This passage shows us what God

expects of churches embroiled in personal grievances.

The ethical behavior of the local church is supposed to emulate the holiness of heaven. Therefore, unrepentant sin cannot be tolerated among God’s people. This passage tells us what God expects His church to do with such a person in her ranks of membership.