The Open Word (Audio)

In today’s message, Pastor David explores the correlations of Paul’s message to the Corinthians with our current time. The battle we have with sin can either build our strength and endurance or rob us of joy and peace in the Lord. It is not safe for us to play with fire and not take our vulnerability to sin seriously. God’s wisdom and instruction reminds us that no temptation comes our way that is not common to others, and God did not leave us without a way through our battles.

In today’s message, Pastor David explores the correlations of Paul’s message to the Corinthians with our current state of affairs. Paul taught that living for Jesus Christ has current and future awards, but life is an ongoing battle with sin. Are you submitting to God or sin? If one surrenders to sin rather God, they will miss out on the rewards that God has for them now and in eternity. The only way to survive this battle is by the truth of God which leads us and gives us life!

In today’s message, Pastor David teaches about Paul’s message to the Corinthians regarding their support of his ministry. Paul emphasized that they needed to support that which matters most in this world; therefore, they need to uphold the message of the gospel so that many more people will hear God’s incredible message. This means we must prop up our fellow believers, especially those providing leadership for the church. You are God’s church and God can use you today!

In today’s message, Pastor David teaches about Paul’s message to the Corinthians regarding their support of his ministry. Paul’s message to the Corinthian church was that they need to provide for the needs of those overseeing the ministry of the gospel. Now, Paul did not depend solely on their help because he was a tentmaker, but he intended to instruct the church about their willingness to support God’s ministry. God offers an opportunity for us to uphold His work through our involvement in the church.

In today’s message, Pastor David teaches about Paul’s message to Corinthians regarding their support of his ministry. Paul was instrumental in starting the church in Corinth because he preached the gospel there and introduced them to Jesus Christ. Some in the church were complaining about Paul’s need for financial support. The Bible, however, teaches that the priests who facilitated worship for the people received support for their God given vocation. How can you support your church today?

In today’s message, Pastor David teaches about the pressures the Corinthians Christians found within their church. There was a debate about the best practices for interacting with their pagan culture. Paul emphasized that following God is more than rituals, rules or food that we eat, for living the Christian life is about building up the body of Christ and being a light to this world. To do this, we may need to set aside our own preferences to prevent others from stumbling.

In today’s message, Pastor David teaches about the pressures the Corinthians Christians had in their church. In their church, some Christians had a conviction over eating meat dedicated to idols while others did not. Pastor David encourages us to live freely in Christ; however, it benefits the body of Christ when we are sensitive to the convictions of others and not cause others to stumble. Walking with others in love is as important as living by our convictions, and we need God’s wisdom to do this well.

In today’s message, Pastor David teaches about the pressures the Corinthians Christians had in their church. In their culture, pagan religion was everywhere, and in the church, Jewish believers were insisting upon religious rituals to be saved. Today, we may face pressures from the world around us or even within the church. Life in Jesus Christ, however, brings freedom from sin and rules or rituals, and that freedom brings life to ourselves and others around us!

In today’s message, Pastor David explains Paul’s teaching on marriage and singleness found in 1st Corinthians. According to Paul, there are physical and spiritual advantages and disadvantages for both marriage or being single. What matters most is an eternal perspective that looks beyond this world and is transformed by God. What is the greatest way you can honor and serve God to the best of your ability within the circumstances where you find yourself today?

In today’s message, Pastor David explains Paul’s teaching on marriage and singleness found in 1st Corinthians. Whether single or married, our place in life is a calling from God; therefore, may you seek to serve God to the best of your ability. In order to follow Jesus, you do not have to change your circumstances first, and do not think that changing your circumstances will make it easier to serve the Lord. The things of this earth are passing and what we do for the Lord matters most!