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"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man
of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."
-- 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:1-31)

9/1/2019

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Gifts
1 Corinthians 12:1-31

I. Intro 
Big Idea: We demonstrate Christ’s love by using our gifts in unity.

II. The Difference  
A. God’s Spirit makes a difference. 1 Corinthians 12:1-3
B. God’s Spirit creates a diverse unity. 1 Corinthians 12:4

III. Manifest
A. God gives gifts to benefit others for His glory. 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; 14:25, 40
B. Our worth is found in honoring Christ’s body. Romans 12:10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

IV. Belong
A. Every believer has a gift. 1 Corinthians 12:15-20
B. Everyone’s gift matters. 1 Corinthians 12:21-26

V. Excellence
A. Consider what moves you. 1 Corinthians 12:27
B. Think about your role. 1 Corinthians 12:28
C. Ask the community. 1 Corinthians 12:29-31
 
 Things to Consider
  • What’s something from 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 you found challenging or encouraging? Why do you think God makes the church so diverse in its gifts? 
  • What’s the difference between spiritual gifts and human aptitude? In what ways can they overlap? What’s a burden you have for others? 
  • Do you see yourself as more of a teacher/leader, a counselor/helper, or an administrator? How have people encouraged you in your gift(s)? 
  • Who’s someone you can support or encourage to use his or her gift? 
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Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-11)

4/21/2019

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Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:1-11

I. Intro
Big Idea: The resurrection proves God loves us. 1 John 4:8

II. To Remind
A. We get love wrong. 1 Corinthians 15:1
B. God’s love saves. 1 Corinthians 15:2

III. First Importance
A. God’s love was planned. Psalm 22:14-16; Isaiah 53:3-6; 1 Corinthians 15:3
B. God’s love changes everything. Psalm 16:9-11; Matthew 12:40; 1 Corinthians 15:4

IV. He Appeared
A. God’s love was witnessed. Mark 3:21; John 19:34; 1 Corinthians 15:5-7
B. God’s love is underserved. 1 Corinthians 15:8-9
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V. Grace
A. God’s love moves us. 1 Corinthians 15:10; 1 John 4:19.
B. God’s love must be trusted. 1 Corinthians 15:11

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
  • What were the lows and highs of your Easter celebration?
  • If you were telling a friend, who didn’t know anything about Christianity, why the resurrection is important what would you tell him or her?
  • What’s a reason to believe in the resurrection that you find compelling?
  • Why, in 1 Corinthians 15:8, did Paul described himself as one “abnormally born”?
  • How has God’s grace inspired you to persevere in faith lately?
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Christ-Centered (1 Corinthians 1:18-31)

9/3/2017

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Christ-Centered 
1 Corinthians 1:18-31

  • Big Idea
    • Being Christ-centered means we find our righteousness and wisdom in Him.
  • Frustrated                                                                                                                                             
    • Are we willing to become really messy? Proverbs 14:4; 1 Peter 2:9
    •  Healthy order occurs by focusing on the primary message of the church. Isaiah 29:14; 1 Corinthians 1:18-19
  • Foolish                                                                                                                                               
    • There's nothing a "wise person" can teach us that compares to what Christ has done for us on the cross!  1 Corinthians 1:20, 25          
    • We can end up a long ways away from the Shepherd. Isaiah 53:6; Matthew 12:39-40; Romans 1:18-20; 1 Corinthians 1:20-21; Philippians 4:12
  • Called                                                                                                                                    
    • The power of God draws us, and the wisdom of God leads us! 1 Corinthians 1:23-24; Galatians 2:20
    • The weakness of God confronts the insanity of our rebellion against Him. 1 Corinthians 1:25; 1 John 4:18
  • Think Of…                                                                                                                             
    • Christ frees us from fear so that we can love. 1 Corinthians 1:26-28                                                                                                         
    • Let's be show offs of Jesus. Jeremiah 9:24; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 1:28-31
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The Foolishness of God (1 Corinthians 1:18-25)

4/16/2017

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Christ Crucified Is God’s Power and Wisdom
18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19For it is written:
“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”19 Isaiah 29:14
20Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. 22Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 23but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

The Foolishness of God
1 Corinthians 1:18-25

  • Big Idea
    • Our wisdom only takes us so far, but by God's foolishness we are saved. Genesis 1:1; 3:1-24; 12:1-3; 1 Corinthians 15:6; Hebrews 10:14
  • Our Foolishness                                                                                                                                      
    • The message of the cross isn't something we find immediately attractive or useful.                     1 Corinthians 1:18
    • We all have a sense of right and wrong – but we fail to be consistent even with our own personal codes. 1 Corinthians 1:19-20
  • Our Wisdom                                                                                                                                    
    • People look for answers in different ways. Matthew 12:39-40; Mark 8:11; John 6:30
    • What can a guy dying on a cross teach us about life? 1 Corinthians 1:23
  • God's Wisdom                                                                                                                                
    • Coming to understand God's wisdom is something that happens to us. 1 Corinthians 1:24
    • God loves us. 1 Corinthians 1:21
  • God's Foolishness                                                                                                                         
    • Receive God's grace. 1 Corinthians 1:25  
Be a bold fool. 1 Corinthians 1:30-31 ​
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