What does Paul mean when he says believers cannot partake of **“the table of the Lord” and “the table of demons”**?

In this expository sermon from **1 Corinthians 10:14–22**, we examine Paul’s urgent command to **“flee from idolatry”** and the spiritual reality behind worship, communion, sacrifice, and idolatrous practices.

Paul explains that the Lord’s Table is a true spiritual fellowship (*koinonia*) with Christ and with one another. He then points to Old Testament sacrifices, where those who ate of the sacrifices became participants with the altar. From there, Paul gives a serious warning: although idols themselves are nothing, pagan sacrifices are offered to demons and not to God.

The message is clear: **we cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. We cannot partake of the Lord’s Table and the table of demons.**

This sermon concludes with five practical applications for recognizing and fleeing modern forms of idolatry in our homes, our culture, and our hearts.

Why does Scripture leave no room for human boasting in salvation?

In this sermon from Copper Cove Chapel, we examine 1 Corinthians 1:31 and the biblical truth that neither Jew nor Gentile can be justified by works of the law or by human effort.

We trace the purpose of the Mosaic Law, the promise given to Abraham, and the unfolding plan of redemption through Scripture. From the temporary coverings of the Old Covenant to the finished work of Christ at the cross, the message is consistent: salvation belongs to the Lord.

Eternal redemption is found in Jesus Christ alone—by grace, through faith, apart from human boasting.

In this sermon on John 4:1–42, Elder John Lasoya examines Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well and what it reveals about salvation, living water, true worship, and the sovereign grace of Chris

Jesus crosses racial, cultural, and moral barriers to meet a broken woman exactly where she is. He exposes what she cannot hide, offers her living water, and turns her from an outcast into a witness who runs back to her town declaring, “Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did.”

In this sermon from Copper Cove Chapel, Pastor Matt Martin examines 1 Corinthians 10:13, where Paul assures believers of God’s faithfulness in the midst of temptation. Although temptation is common to all people, Christians are never abandoned to face trials that are unique, hopeless, or beyond God’s control. 

Pastor Matt explains five truths about God during temptation: He does not single believers out, He remains faithful, He limits the trial, He provides a way of escape, and He gives His people strength to endure. The message calls Christians to reject self-reliance, trust God’s sovereign care, and look to the grace of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on the cross. 

In this sermon from Copper Cove Chapel, Pastor Matt Martin examines 1 Corinthians 10:1–13, where Paul reflects on Israel’s wilderness journey as a warning to believers. Although the Israelites experienced God’s presence, deliverance, and provision, many still fell into sin and rebellion. 

Pastor Matt identifies four spiritual dangers Christians must avoid: idolatry, sexual immorality, testing Christ, and grumbling. He explains that these Old Testament events were recorded to instruct believers today. The message calls Christians to examine their hearts, avoid spiritual overconfidence and compromise, and depend on Christ’s grace and faithfulness. 

In this sermon from Copper Cove Chapel, Pastor Matt Martin uses the historical setting of the ancient Isthmian Games to present the Christian life as a disciplined and purposeful race rather than a passive journey. Drawing from the Apostle Paul’s words, he outlines five principles for spiritual endurance: run to win, practice Spirit-led self-control, move forward with clear purpose, discipline the body, and finish with integrity. Paul’s forceful imagery of mastery and submission challenges believers to resist comfort, restrain temporary desires, and bring their lives under the authority of Christ. The message calls Christians to pursue faithful service with their eyes fixed on an imperishable and eternal reward.

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In this sermon, Pastor Matt Martin walks through 1 Corinthians 9:19–23 to explore what it truly means to become "all things to all people" for the sake of the gospel. By examining how the Apostle Paul voluntarily adjusted his cultural approach and laid down his personal freedoms to meet Jews, Gentiles, and the weak exactly where they were, Pastor Matt challenges us to look past our own comfort zones and preferences. It’s a powerful call to faithfully hold onto biblical truth while choosing a life of loving service and flexibility so that more people can share in the blessings of Christ.

In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 9:1–18, Pastor Matt explains how believers are called to give up personal rights and comforts for the sake of the Gospel.

Using the example of the Apostle Paul, this message challenges us to serve others sacrificially and put the work of God’s kingdom above our own preferences.

Using the issue of food offered to idols in ancient Corinth, this message considers how Christian maturity is shaped by more than correct understanding. Paul presses believers to think carefully about how love should govern the way freedom is used. Pastor Matt Martin invites listeners to reflect on the kind of character that builds up the body of Christ rather than merely asserting personal rights.

In this Father’s Day sermon from Elder Jonathan, he walks through Titus 1:6–9 and looks at what the Bible says about godly masculinity.

Using the picture of a deeply rooted tree from Psalm 1, this message shows how a man’s strength starts with being firmly rooted in God’s Word. From there, that strength is meant to show up at home—in the way he loves his wife, leads his children, and serves the people around him.

This sermon challenges men to pursue the kind of character Scripture calls for: humility, self-control, faithfulness, and spiritual courage. Biblical masculinity is not about pride or control, but about using strength to protect, provide, serve, and build up others for the Kingdom of God.