Grapevine's First Baptist Church

1 Corinthians 10:12-14 "An idol is anything more important to you than God, anything that absorbs your heart and imagination more than God, and anything that you seek to give you what only God can give." - Tim Keller, Counterfeit Gods "Idolatry is the most disgusting sin because all other sins come from it. Idolatry is any person, place, thing, or thought we look to as our source. I...

Paul Defends His Apostleship 1 Corinthians 9:1-2 For the Sake of the Gospel: 1. I Limit My Liberty 1 Corinthians 9:3-18 2. I Become a Culturally Sensitive Servant 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 3. I Run the Race to Win 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 With Clarity Hebrews 12:1-2 With Purpose With Self-Discipline Matthew 5:29-30 Romans 8:13 Luke 9:23

Christian Liberty: Liberty of conscious with Holy Spirit guidancewithin the boundary of God’s Word. Live Responsibly: ï      Care for Those who are Weak in the Faith ï      Forgo Your Freedom for the Sake of the Gospel ï      Flee Idolatry for the Glory of God How should Christians handle differences in matters of personal faith and practice, particularly in areas where the Bible does not provide...

Answering the Question About Sex 1 Corinthians 7:1-5 Sexual Fidelity within the Marriage is God’s Design. Sex is an Important Part of Marriage. Sex is a Gift, not a Weapon. Hebrews 13:4 Marriage demonstrates an unending covenant between Christ and His Bride. Singleness demonstrates an undivided devotion to Christ. To the Married 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 Stay Married Choose Commitment over Personal Co...

Causes of Division among the Church of God in Corinth: Openly Sinful Behavior Doctrinal Misunderstanding Unrighteous Behavior fractures the Body. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 The Body is God’s Temple. 1 Peter 2:4-5 The Foundation is Jesus. Filled with the Holy Spirit. Set Apart for God’s Glory. Things We Should Know:            1. Flagrant Sin Must Be Addressed.   1 Corinthians 5:1-...

“Celebrate the Festival” Focal Text: 1 Corinthians 5:6-12 The Passover Feast/Feast of the Unleavened Bread Exodus 12:18-19 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 1. Christ is our Passover lamb! 1 Corinthians 5:7 “We are currently living in an ongoing Feast of Unleavened Bread.” 2. Become who you are in Christ! 1 Corinthians 1:2 1 Corinthians 5:9-12 Paul is writing to the church to pursue their calling! Galatians 5:1...

1 Corinthians 3:18-19 1 Corinthians 1:18 1 Corinthians 2:2-5 1 Corinthians 4:9-10 How much do you value loyalty to Jesus? What price is too much to pay? Faithful Steward 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Foolish Follower 1 Corinthians 4:6-13 Fatherly Example 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 2 Corinthians 11:21-30 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 How much do you value loyalty to Jesus? What price is too much to pay? “He is no fool wh...

Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Extrinsic Motivation: Reward or Loss The Judgment Seat of Christ:  2 Corinthians 5:10 It will be Personal. It will be Comprehensive. Hebrews 4:12-13 What will be gained, and what will be lost? Matthew 16:26-27 Matthew 5:11-12 Matthew 6:20 It will be Merciful. 1 Corinthians 3:14-15 Intrinsic Motivation: Satisfying Relationship Ephesians 1:11-...

Non-Christian – Natural Person is led primarily by natural impulses.  1 Corinthians 2:14 Christian – Spiritual Person is led primarily by the Holy Spirit.  1 Corinthians 2:15 Romans 8:5-11 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 Baby Christians have surrendered to Jesus but need direction on ignoring the way of the flesh and following the Holy Spirit's leadership. Carnal Christians choose to yield to fleshly des...

Message: The Gospel of Jesus Means of Communication: The Holy Spirit Method: Testimony of His People Method: Paul’s Testimony 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 1 Corinthians 1:21 Message: The Gospel of Jesus 1 Corinthians 2:6-9 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Colossians 1:26-27 Colossians 2:2 The Mystery of the Gospel is a mystery of mercy. Jesus came to pardon our sins, reconcile us to God, and restore the brokenness of...

Divisions among the church of God in Corinth: Openly Sinful Behavior Doctrinal Misunderstanding Introduction: An Unfractured Church (Verses 1-9) Sanctified Saints Fully Furnished Rendered Righteous The church is a collection of rendered righteous, fully furnished, sanctified saints of God! A Fractured Church (Verses 10-17) An Unfractured Message: The Cross (Verses 18-25)   Humility Can Help Heal F...

Psalm 1 Two things that shape our choices: Godly Friends Psalm 1:1 Psalm 101:6 Gospel Foundation Psalm 1:2 Galatians 3:24-27 1 Corinthians 3:11 Ephesians 1:17 Ephesians 2:8 What results from a Lifetime of Choices of the righteous and the ungodly?   Contrasting the Righteous and Ungodly Life Psalm 1:3-5 Galatians 6:7-9

Psalm 116:7 Psalm 23:2-3 Matthew 11:28-29 Psalm 116:7 Reminds us to Rest Exodus 20:8-11 Exodus 31:12-15 Rest Restores our Bodies. Rest Realigns our Trust. Colossians 3:23-24 Psalm 116:7 Reminds us to Rejoice Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Is it possible that we are not getting the refreshment we desire because we are not getting the rest we need? Psalm 116:12-18

Psalm 150: From Whisper to Roar: unraveling principles of praise. How do we build our lives with a Crescendo of Praise? Five principles to position your life for praise What is Praise? (Exodus 15-17) PLACE YOUR FULL CONFIDENCE IN GOD. Where do we Praise? (Psalms 150:1)‌ LET YOUR PRAISE SPILL OUT INTO THE WORLD. Why do we Praise? (Psalm 150:2) RECOGNIZE AND REFECT OFTEN ON GOD’S REDEMPTIVE WORK IN...

Psalm 85:1-3 Perpetual Cycle: Rebellion – Retribution – Repentance – Restoration Genesis 12:1-3 God gave His people a place and a promise. Ephesians 2:12-14 & 18-19 Galatians 3:26-29 OT God’s people are the descendants of Abraham. NT God’s people are those who have received Jesus Christ. The Prayer of God’s People: Restore Us! Psalm 85:4 Release Us! Psalm 85:4-5 Psalm 32:1 Revive Us! Psalm 85:...

The Pilgrimage Happy with the Provision of God’s Presence Psalm 84:1-4 Happy with the Supply of God’s Strength Psalm 84:5-7 Zechariah 4:6-7 Ephesians 3:16-19 Ephesians 1:11-14 Philippians 4:13 Happy with the Gift of God’s Goodness Psalm 84:8-11 Psalm 27:13 Isaiah 49:8 Romans 8:28 Philippians 1:6 Hebrews 11:6 I am Happy because I trust in God! Psalm 84:12

Take Away Point: Seeking shelter in God is waiting patiently in His presence as He changes your perspective and reveals Himself to you.  Transitional Statement: Be proactive to seek God as your shelter, letting Him change your perspective and reveal Himself to you. Point 1: Seeking God as shelter changes perspective David experienced personal salvation. God was David’s One Thing. David focused sol...

Taste and See that the Lord is Good!  In 1 Samuel we see where David was running for his life. David was fearful, anxious, and emotionally drained. In response to running for his life, David wrote Psalm 34.  God wants us to not only know Him intellectually, but relationally.  David’s Testimony Psalm 34:1-8 David Sought the Lord! Humility  David Magnified the Lord!  Praised Him. Exalt Him.  David t...

How do you lead with lasting purpose  What: TEXT: Psalm 93 ‌ concept 1: Imagery not theology connect 2: Theomachy ‌ concept 3: God word is Solid‌ So what:  Leading is following God… Leading is following God over the chaos.. Leading is following God over the chaos by trusting his plan. ‌ Now what:  ‌ Pick a side and get off the sidelines. Reach out to the other side. Lead out in storm where you can...

Psalm 46:1 Jeremiah 10:1-7 Our God is the Lord of Hosts (Psalm 46:7&11) The Lord is Our Shelter and Strength (Psalm 46:1-3)  The Lord is with His People (Psalm 46:4-6)  Philippians 3:17-21 Romans 9:27-29           4. Behold the Works of the Lord (Psalm 46:8-9)           5. Chill and know that the Lord is God (Verse 10) 2 Peter 3:9-13 Joshua 5:13-15

Verse One: Desperate for God’s Presence  Psalm 42:1-4 Chorus: Hope in God (Verse 5) Verse Two: Desperate for Relief  Psalm 42:6-10 Chorus: Hope in God (Verse 11) Verse Three: Desperate for Deliverance  Psalm 43:1-4 Chorus: Hope in God (Verse 5) James 4:8-10 Submit – Resist – Draw Near Psalm 42:8

How to let God define this summer: Switch Out your FAME for God’s FAME (vv1-3)                         a. Serious ADVERSITY casts doubt on God’s Power.                         b. Two options: Trust in God, or Trust in Something else!                          c. God’s reputation is STEADFAST and TRUSTWORTH Switch Trust in Idols for Trust in God (vv4-11)                         a. Fundamental princi...

Galatians 2:20 Christians are expected to live by faith in Jesus. Galatians 3:11 Facts for Followers: I Have been Crucified with Christ. Romans 6:6-8 I No Longer Live. Galatians 5:24 Galatians 6:14 2 Corinthians 5:17 Christ Lives in Me. Galatians 3:27 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Romans 13:14 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 1 John 2:5-6 I Now Live by Faith in the Son of God. By faith, we consider ourselves unrespo...

Being a Witness in the Home involves a before and after. John 12:1-3 Lazarus: A witness of the Power of Being Present. John 11:4 and 14-15 John 11:45 Martha and Mary: Luke 10:38-42 John 11:21-27 John 12:1-8 Win the battle of discontentment by believing the truth of God. Win the battle of distraction by focusing on One Thing. Being a Witness in the Home:                             Before          ...

The Time is Coming… 2 Timothy 4:3–4  For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. Where people will not endure sound teaching.  Where people will have itching ears. Where people will accumulate for themselve...