Category: Sermons
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Love Above All | 1 Corinthians 8
November 14, 2021
The people of Corinth had a question about whether or not they should eat food sacrificed to idols. Paul teaches them that there is freedom and knowledge in Christ, but neither of those are as important as love. We should love louder than our knowledge, and our freedom should be selfless instead of selfish. We…
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Identity | 1 Corinthians 7 Part 2
November 7, 2021
Paul shifts focus from sex and marriage in the beginning of Chapter 7 to more of an issue of identity. He brings up religious practices, slavery status, and relationships. The reoccurring phrase “remain as you are” is teaching the people of the church at Corinth that they should not find their identity in their temporary…
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Marriage | 1 Corinthians 7 Part 1
October 31, 2021
The city of Corinth was surrounded by sex. It was a big part of their culture and even religion in the area. So new believers had some questions about the role of sex in the Christian life. Paul answers the question by giving instructions to husbands and wives about how they should act in marriage.…