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What Outsiders Need To Hear
Are we ready for when outsiders start coming in? This is part of a year-long focus on the heart of the Christian faith so that we can share with our neighbors the faith of a Christian heart.
The sermon today is titled "What Outsiders Need To Hear." This sermon is the second third and final installment in our series "Back To The Basics." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 14:22-25 and Acts 15:19 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 18, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing The Kingdom.
Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.
Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):
- For background on 1 Cor 14 and the unbeliever, see especially:
- C. K. Barrett, The First Epistle to the Corinthians. Harper’s New Testament Commentaries, 1968.
- Craig L. Blomberg, 1 Corinthians. NIV Application Commentary.
- David E. Garland, 1 Corinthians. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the NT.
- Paul Gardner, 1 Corinthians. Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament.
- For material on creating a welcoming environment to the unchurched, see the following:
- Andy Stanley, Deep & Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend (Zondervan, 2012, 2016).
- Jonathan Storment, “Local Church Outreach.” Dear Church Podcast with Chris McCurley, Episode #254.
- Matt Chandler, “Preaching to the Unchurched,” New Churches Nov 17, 2023.
- Matt Smethurst, “How To Become an Evangelist: 7 Ways To Be Evangelism Ready.” The Gospel Coalition. August 4, 2021.
- Thom Rainer Interview. “Is This the Real Difference Between Growing and Declining Churches? Thom Rainer on What Reaches The Anxious Generation.” Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, Episode 765.
- Shauna Pilgreen interview. Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, Episode 640.
I'd love to connect with you!
- Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.
- Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.
- Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)
- Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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Are we ready for when outsiders start coming in? This is part of a year-long focus on the heart of the Christian faith so that we can share with our neighbors the faith of a Christian heart.
The sermon today is titled "What Outsiders Need To Hear." This sermon is the second third and final installment in our series "Back To The Basics." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 14:22-25 and Acts 15:19 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 18, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing The Kingdom.
Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.
Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):
- For background on 1 Cor 14 and the unbeliever, see especially:
- C. K. Barrett, The First Epistle to the Corinthians. Harper’s New Testament Commentaries, 1968.
- Craig L. Blomberg, 1 Corinthians. NIV Application Commentary.
- David E. Garland, 1 Corinthians. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the NT.
- Paul Gardner, 1 Corinthians. Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament.
- For material on creating a welcoming environment to the unchurched, see the following:
- Andy Stanley, Deep & Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend (Zondervan, 2012, 2016).
- Jonathan Storment, “Local Church Outreach.” Dear Church Podcast with Chris McCurley, Episode #254.
- Matt Chandler, “Preaching to the Unchurched,” New Churches Nov 17, 2023.
- Matt Smethurst, “How To Become an Evangelist: 7 Ways To Be Evangelism Ready.” The Gospel Coalition. August 4, 2021.
- Thom Rainer Interview. “Is This the Real Difference Between Growing and Declining Churches? Thom Rainer on What Reaches The Anxious Generation.” Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, Episode 765.
- Shauna Pilgreen interview. Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, Episode 640.
I'd love to connect with you!
- Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.
- Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.
- Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)
- Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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