We sometimes think about how hard we work, how much we have, or where we are in life and rank ourselves against others. In a culture that is more divided than ever, you don’t have to buy into this lifestyle. The moment you tell yourself “I’m better than…” you begin to live a life contrary to scripture.

Message Notes:

1. Let Grace Replace Your False Sense of Superiority with Humble Gratitude (v. 7-9)

2. What is seen as Worldly Weakness can Often Be Christian Strength (v. 9-13)

1 Corinthians 4:1-5 / November 11th, 2018 / Dr. Todd Gray ** Public opinion is becoming increasingly important, sometimes outweighing actual facts. Some people put more importance on their social media presence than they do their real-life character. As Christians, we’re called to live for Christ - even when it conflicts with the values of those around us.

Message Notes:

1. Follow Jesus as a Faithful Servant and Steward (v. 1-2)

- Exclusive Ownership

- Complete Submission

- Total Dependence

- Singular Devotion

- Accountability to the Master

2. Ultimately You are Accountable to God for your Service (v. 3-5)

1 Corinthians 3:16-23 / November 4th, 2018 / Dr. Todd Gray ** The Old Testament Temple was a place you went to. The New Testament Temple is who you are. Today, believers must be more intentional than ever to bring unity to the church rather than division.

Message Notes:

1. We Are the Temple of God (1 Cor. 3:16-17)

2. Stop Being Deceived by Human Wisdom and Become a Fool for God (1 Cor. 3:18-20)

3. Stop Boasting in Men (1 Cor. 3:21-23)

1 Corinthians 3:10-15 / October 28th, 2018 / Dr. Todd Gray **Our Ellis County soil is pretty bad for builders. If you live in the area you know that a good foundation almost always leads to cracks in your home’s walls. If you’re home is built with a bad foundation, you’re going to have major issues. If the foundation is bad, a homeowner might spend a of time and money on hiding the cracks, but they will always come back. As a church, our foundation must be on the truths of Jesus found in scripture and nowhere else. If we build our church on something else, our church will crack.

Sermon Notes:

1. Our Firm Foundation Must Be Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 3:10-11)

2. Build Upon the Gospel Foundation with Sound Biblical Materials (1 Cor. 3:12-17)

1 Corinthians 3:1-9 / October 21st, 2018 / Dr. Todd Gray ** Even a baby doesn’t want to stay a baby. Babies don’t learn to walk and then stay sitting the rest of their lives. Sometimes in our faith, we begin a relationship with Jesus, then sit back down. At best, this is an indication of immature christians who live for themselves...at worst, it is an indication that the person has not truly accepted Christ. So what are the signs and how can we make sure we are willing workers and not carnal Christians?

Sermon Notes:

1) Recognize and Reject the Traits of a Carnal Christian (1 Cor. 3:1-5)

- Carnal Christians are Genuine Believers Who Act Like Unbelievers (v. 1)

- Carnal Christians Lack Spiritual Maturity (v. 2)

- Carnal Christians Promote Disunity (v. 3-4)

2) God Wants Willing Workers Who Serve Him for His Glory

- A Willing Worker Knows His Role and Does It (1 Cor. 3:6-7)

- The Willing Worker Will Receive Their Reward (1 Cor. 3:8)

1 Corinthians 2:6-16 / October 14th, 2018 / Kody Alvarez

This passage can be one of two things for the Church. It can be a battle cry, or a eulogy. The churches that rely on the wisdom of God to go out into the world will stay passionate and close to the heart of the Great Commission, but churches that try to impress people into faith will slowly fade away.

Sermon Notes:

1. The Holy Spirit of God Reveals the Wisdom of God

2. The Holy Spirit of God Brings Understanding

3. The Holy Spirit Of God Illuminates the Message of God and Enables the Messenger of God

1 Corinthians 2 / October 7th, 2018 / Jeff Stapleton

The problem is, in an attempt to be relevant and wow the crowd, we can easily fall into idolatry. We make wowing the crowd our goal. We make our image the goal. We make ourselves the most important thing. When you do this in relation to others, its selfish. But When you do this in relation to God, the stakes are much - much higher.

Sermon Notes:

1. Make the Message of Jesus Central to Your Life

2. Share Your Faith Regularly

3. Let God Create the Wow Factor

1 Corinthians 1 / September 30th, 2018 / Dr. Todd Gray

God uses our weakness to reveal His strength so we don’t depend on ourselves but instead trust in Christ.

1. Take a Long Hard Look at Yourself (1 Corinthians 1:26-29)

2. Take a Long Hard Look at Jesus (1 Corinthians 1:30-31)

1 Corinthians 1 / September 23rd, 2018 / Dr. Todd Gray

In the first century world, a savior who died on a cross was not an easy thing to trust. The Jews expected a military leader who would overthrow Rome. The Roman world couldn’t understand how death meant victory, and certainly didn’t believe the resurrection. For those who don’t follow God, the premise of Jesus saving the world on a cross is not easily understood or believed. What does the cross mean to you?

Message Notes:

1. Is the Cross as a Stumbling Block?

2. Is the Cross a Joke to You?

3. Is the Cross the Power that Fuels you Life?

What would it look like if we prayed "Lord, do anything in me you need to do in order to do everything through me you want to do"? We need to approach God with more confident boldness, but we don't always know how. This week, Dr. David L. Allen guides us through Hebrews 10:19-25 as we discuss this very topic.