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Preached at Lubumba Community Church on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

In this episode, we study 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. Chapter 12 focuses on correct information and perspective for believers on the topic of spiritual gifts. In the Ugandan church, the Holy Spirit is often abused and blasphemed by people claiming to do something in his name that contradicts the revealed word of God. Some people are told that they aren't true Christians unless they have certain gif...

In this episode, we study 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, a passage that gives believers instructions for the celebration of the Lord's Supper. Some churches rarely observe the Lord's Supper, while others practice it as a "necessary work" for salvation, regardless of a person's acceptance of the gospel and obedience of faith. These are a couple of reasons why some Christians are unce...

Preached on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Lubumba Community Church

In this episode, we study the beginning to Paul's instructions on the Lord's Supper in 1 Corinthians 11. Before explaining the purpose and importance of the Lord's Supper, Paul rebuked church members at Corinth for their behavior in fellowship meals. It seems some people were completely focused on themselves. They didn't want to share their food with anyone else. Some even went to...

In this episode, we begin by looking at God's instructions to parents in Deuteronomy 6:6-9. God says that parents are to teach their children by continuously relating life back to the instructions and commandments of God. Sometimes today, even professing Christians make comments about scripture like it's not really applicable today. It's an old book that's difficult to make interes...

In this episode, we study 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, a passage which describes the God's leadership structure in the Godhead and in the church with men and women. Feminism has caused much disobedience and difficulty within the church, especially in Western culture. Satan has tried to eliminate the concept of what is distinctly male or female. This has led to much tentative teaching around passages...

In this episode, Holden joins the podcast once again to ask this question - "How do we know Christianity is true and all other religions are not?" This is an important question for Christians to be able to dialogue with people about. Oftentimes, opponents make simplistic statements like "all religions are fundamentally the same and only superficially different." This statement...

Preached at Lubumba Community Church on Sunday, May 25 2025.

In this episode, we study 1 Corinthians 11:1, a verse where the Apostle Paul famously states "imitate me as I imitate Christ." What is the most influential, and therefore, most important part of leadership? Are people more likely to follow a leader's words or example? What then is an essential quality for every Christian leader? Find out in another study of transforming our thinking...

In this episode, we consider the Apostle Paul's example of life described in 1 Corinthians 10:33. One of the most frustrating realities in the world is human selfishness. There are rich people who have more wealth they can possibly spend who will take advantage of poor people to become even wealthier. The Bible testifies that "all the labor of a man is for his mouth." We can understa...

Preached at Lubumba Community Church, Sunday May 18, 2025.

In this episode, we study 1 Corinthians 10:31-33, a passage which exhorts believers to do everything they do "to the glory of God." Much of life's duties can feel mundane and unprofitable. This can cause Christians to feel like many things aren't important, which can cause us to indulge ourselves in laziness and/or selfishness. But if the Bible says that Christians are even to ea...

In this episode, we study 1 Corinthians 10:23-30, a passage which gives us instructions for a situation where an unbeliever invites us to attend an event that might include ungodly practices. How does a Christian navigate this situation to honor the Lord through obedience, but also preach the gospel to the unbeliever? Find out in another study of transforming our thinking through the power of God&...

In this episode, we study 1 Corinthians 10:14-22, a passage which exhorts believers to "flee idolatry." In a previous lesson, we defined idolatry as any behavior or thing that takes a place in our life that belongs only to God. Today, many professing believers are cohabitating with the world's content and the world's ideologies. This manifests itself in many ways, even in people&...

In this episode, we study 1 Corinthians 10:11-13, a passage which explains to us that each person is tempted by sin. Sometimes, we think sins we struggle with our unique to us, but the Bible says temptation to sin is common to all people. Understanding this, how should Christians guard themselves against falling into temptation? Find out in another episode of transforming our thinking through the...

Recorded for Impact and UBC Radio broadcasts week of May 12, 2025.

Sunday, May 11th 2025 Mother's Day service at Lubumba Community Church.

In this episode, we study 1 Corinthians 10:6-11 and discuss the Bible's warnings about Christians engaging in idolatry. When we think of idolatry, we often think of people bowing down to statues representing false gods, but how does the Bible actually define idolatry? How then can even genuine Christians be guilty of this rather than having a pure devotion to their Lord? Find out in another st...

In this episode, we study 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, a passage which describes the revelation from God the Israelites had in the wilderness and their failure to respond to that revelation with true faith in God. Several times in the New Testament, God exhorts people to examine their profession of faith to see whether it is genuine or not. Is it possible to experience the truths of God and even the work...

In this episode, we study 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, a passage where the Apostle Paul describes our need for spiritual discipline. The word sacrifice describes a choice to give something up. Typically, when people choose to sacrifice something, they do so because even though the sacrifice might hurt them, there is something more important to them they are seeking to gain. How does this apply to our Ch...

In this episode, we examine 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, a passage which tells us how a Christian can have success in evangelism and discipling followers of Jesus Christ. Many times, people look for ways to simplify things in their life. We want a simple rule we can always use to ensure we do things efficiently and successfully. What rule does the Bible give us that gives us the platform in people's...

Recorded for Impact and UBC Radio broadcasts week of May 5, 2025.

In this episode, we study 1 Corinthians 9:7-14, a passage which gives the church principles for supporting ministers who are devoted to full time ministry for the church and the gospel. What does God command believers to do for their pastors in this area? What should a pastor's perspective be when teaching and thinking about this issue? Consider these questions in another study of transforming...

In this episode, we study the Apostle Paul's description of the rights he gave up to serve others. What things in your life are "must haves" for you? What would you struggle with if God demanded that you change, or even completely eliminate something for your life? Are your actions self-oriented, or oriented towards the needs of others and the glory of Christ? Consider these question...