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1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” —John 3:1-250 Nicodemus, who had gone to him before, and who was one of them, said to them, 51 “Does our law judge a man without first giving him a hea...

12 There is a way that seems right to a man,  but its end is the way to death. —Proverbs 14:126 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. —John 14:630 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the So...

Part of 2022 Q2 - Kingdom Culture1 Corinthians Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. 3 And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to...

Part of 2022 Q2 - Kingdom Culture1 Corinthians August 28, 2022 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers a...

Part of 2022 Q2 - Kingdom Culture - 1 Corinthians August 18, 2022 We need a definition of love  Love is of eternal importance  We should desire spiritual gifts and pursue love  Takeaway: Use your gifts to build up the church in love 4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does n...

Understanding Spiritual Gifts Tim Nay Part of 2022 Q2 - Kingdom Culture1 Corinthians August 14, 2022 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can sa...

Part of 2022 Q2 - Kingdom Culture1 Corinthians Speaker :** Dylan Austin 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 APPETIZERS (History of Communion) For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you. —1 Corinthians 11:23a Communion Seder = order’ The Lord’s Supper We were bought at a price Jesus is the fulfillment of Passover. How do we go from routine to real. ENTREES (I Corinthians 11:17-34) But in the foll...

Proper Motivation Derek Murphy Part of 2022 Q2 - Kingdom Culture 1 Corinthians July 31, 2022 What we learn about motivaiton in 1 Corinthians 9-10 1.Low Motivation leads to being DQ’d (9:24-10:5) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get...

Situational Awareness (For The Gospel)1 Corinthians 8-9 July 24, 2022 Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. 2 If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. 3 But if anyone loves God, he is known by God. —1. Corinthians 8:1-3 From the LifeSpring Christian Chruch Website...

Honoring God with Our Bodies 19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. —1 Corinthians 6:19-20 1.Your body is not your own, honor God with it. Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a...

Getting Along Christians need to learn to settle disputes among themselves. Christians need to not always demand justice. Christians need to keep in mind their own past to be humble in disputes.

Kingdom Culture  “A Little Leaven”  1 Corinthians 5-7 A little sin affects the whole body Your body belongs to the Lord Repentance is a choice to change course TAKEAWAY: Evaluate your life, elimninate your sin, put on Christ

I’d Rather Be a Fool  1 Corinthians 1:18-2:15 “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us whoo are being saved it is the power of God.” —1 Corinthians 1:18 The world thinks believers are foolish. “20 Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God,...

A Spirit of Unity June 16, 2022 Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, ‘Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.’ —Matthew 12:254 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, 5 that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge— 6 even as the testim...

Intro to Corinthians. 

Winning Through Losing 20 Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24 Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a gra...

Notes from James 4:1-12 Toward the scorners he is scornful,  but to the humble he gives favor. —Proverbs 3:3418 Pride goes before destruction,  and a haughty spirit before a fall. —Proverbs 16:1812 Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty,  but humility comes before honor. —Proverbs 18:12What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within...

Wisdom for Fools Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly,  or he will be wise in his own eyes. —Proverbs 26:4-5 ESV Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. —Proverbs 1:8Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him. —Prover...

Stronger When Weak 7 So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefo...

Paradox: Servant To All 35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36 And he said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?” 37 And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” 38 Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able t...

“You have heard that it was said, ‘ You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ —Matthew 5:43You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. —Leviticus 19:18 Love your neighbor is law 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, —Matthew 5:448 Finally, all of you,...

Today’s Paradox: The first will be last, the last first Rich Young Man 16 And behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” 17 And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” 18 He said to him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “You shall not murder, You shall no...

LAW - Awareness of Sin CURSE - Consequences to Sin REDEMPTION - Price paid for Sin FREEDOM - No longer enslaved to Sin

“Why did God send the Holy Spirit?” 1) To have a relationship with you 2) To embolden us to preach the gospel 3) To bring life Takeaway : What sin do I need to give up?

1.Undoubtedly believing God loves us is life changing. 2.The past helps us understand God’s love in the present 3.God gives us practical ways to demonstrate our belief in His love. 4.Those who believe in God’s love can enjoy life. Take Away: My joy in life is directly tied to my belief in God’s love.