“Church Discipline” – 1st Corinthians 5 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The idea of church discipline is a foreign concept to most churches in our day. Paul’s teaching in this chapter shows us that this is a problem that needs to be rectified. In part 2 of the message, we gin in verses 3 through 5 where Paul teaches what he will do as an Apostle to help the church restart proper church discipline. He will then teach how each on of us and a member of the body of Christ has the responsibility to speak and live in such as way as to encourage righteousness in our fellow members.

This message was preached on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

“Church Discipline” – 1st Corinthians 5 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The idea of church discipline is a foreign concept to most churches in our day. Paul’s teaching in this chapter shows us that this is a problem that needs to be rectified. The Church at Corinth was puffed up with their many gifts and good preaching. So much so, that they neglected to fulfill one of the church’s biggest responsibilities – teach and encourage righteous living. In this lesson, we see that the moral law of God declared in the Old Testament is still valid. We see that each church and each member of the church has the responsibility to live for Christ and encourage others to walk like Him as well. Finally, we see that church discipline is never to be done for punitive reason but to encourage repentance and holiness. 

This message was preached on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

“Apostolic Authority” • 1st Corinthians 4:8-21 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – In Part 2 of this message, we will hear the final part of Paul’s sufferings for the sake of the preaching of the gospel. We will also see that Paul sets up the standard or perpetuity of truth by sending Timothy to remind the church at Corinth of everything that Paul said and did.

This message was preached on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

“Apostolic Authority” • 1st Corinthians 4:8-21 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – The Apostle Paul uses a series of Ironic statements and concessions to shock the divided parties at the Church of Corinth into repentance. He reminds them that they are believers in Christ because He first peached to them, and that they should continue following him as he follows Jesus. He ends this section with a question, “I am coming to visit with you. Would you like me to come with a chastening rod or in tender love?”

This message was preached on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

“A Proper View of the Ministry” • 1st Corinthians 4:1-7 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – Part 2 of this message begins with a detailed look at the required humility and stewardship of the preacher and concludes with the congregant’s responsibility in recognizing the blessing of God upon the pastor and being humble and obedient to his teaching.

This message was preached on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

“A Proper View of the Ministry” • 1st Corinthians 4:1-7 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – The Church at Corinth was divided into several factions. This was caused by an improper view and loyalty to the various preachers who had spoken there. Today’s message will explore the role of perspective of God’s ministers of the gospel. They are the “under-rower” which is an unseen servant position that simply does the will of the Master. They are also stewards of God’s word. This means whatever understanding they have been given about the Bible it is to be dispensed to God’s people not to gain fame or reward.

This message was preached on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

“FOR the Church” • 1st Corinthians 3:16-23 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – Part 2 of this message continues with the theme of humility in the church of God. Church is not about us, it is about worshipping Jesus Christ and being a blessing to others. Our focus should not be on a single preacher or on our personal needs. We are called out the world to worship as a single body – The Bride of Christ.

This message was preached on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

“FOR the Church” • 1st Corinthians 3:16-23 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – Not only is each individual child of God the Temple of the Holy Spirit, the church collectively is the place where God dwells! Knowing this, we ought to understand the purpose of ministers of the gospel as servants to the church. Preachers should not exalt themselves and members should not exalt preachers because the most important thing in the church is Jesus Christ and the church is His Bride.

This message was preached on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

“Being Spiritually Minded” • 1st Corinthians 3:1-15 Part 2– Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – The church at Corinth was more interested in competing for their favorite preacher than serving God. This caused divisions and great spiritual decline. Part 2 of this message continues to focus on how to fix this problem. The remedy of the problem in divisions in church is to focus on humble service to one another.

This message was preached on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

“Being Spiritually Minded” • 1st Corinthians 3:1-15 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – The Apostle Paul now begins to address the specific problem with the Church at Corinth. They were not growing in grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. The fact that they were divided into various parties was evidence that they lacked spiritual maturity. The remedy to this problem begins with a proper understanding of the role of gospel ministers. They are not lords over the church, they are servants with the same job. The focus in worship should not be on the abilities of the preacher but the glory and power of God.

This message was preached on Sunday, January 8, 2023.