1 Corinthians 13:4-7 The Famous Passage on Love
These verses, used by most clergy in most weddings, are the most concise, and best-loved words ever penned about love. And perhaps the least likely to be lived out. Why? That is what we try to answer in this sermon.
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Without Love, I Am Nothing
With all of the superlative Spiritual gifting the church in Corinth boasted, Paul says that without love it is of no value. These three verses should be memorized by every Christian.
1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Bad Behavior at the Pot Luck
Paul eases into the next problem he needed to address in this church. Bad behavior at the “pot luck/communion service.
1 Corinthians 11:1-16 The Veil
The subject of head coverings in church, and men who wear long hair. Is this such a complex subject? and what are we to make of this in the 21st century? and what do angels have to do with it?
1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1 Flee From Idolatry
Moving from the examples of Israel in the wilderness to the elements of our communion table, Paul demonstrates the real possibility of participating with demons in idolatry. His suggestion: Flee from Idolatry! Live to glorify God above.
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 As An Example
Regarding Christian Liberty and food sacrificed to idols, Paul formulates an argument from the history of the exodus to the current situation in Corinth. In the face of blessings, the children of Israel still chose idolatry. Paul says don’t be like them.
1 Corinthians 9:1-27 Bound by Freedom
Continuing in his discussion of Christian Liberty, Paul demonstrates through a convincing argument how he is bound by his freedom.
1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Christian Liberty and Idolatry
Paul begins a new section here. While we don’t know the exact question he is responding to, it apparently has to do with Christian Liberty regarding former habits and lifestyle choices.
1 Corinthians 7:25-40 An Impending Crisis
Continuing to answer questions from the church in Corinth, Paul turns his attention to the proper arrangement, or treatment, of virgins in light or the “impending crisis.”
1 Corinthians 7:17-24 Living With Intention
We are told, each one of us, to “lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, …” This is the theme of these few verses. Let’s explore them in context.
