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Am I willing to put my faith filter above my political filter? That's a tough but necessary question. Paul helps us answer it through his writings to the church in Corinth and in a couple of other letters.  This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on October 18th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Have you ever been able to learn a lesson from someone else’s bad example? I sure have. Sometimes not soon enough, though. Some lessons are still learned the hard way. Paul talks honestly to the church in Corinth about lessons they should have learned from Israel's history. He cares enough about them to warn them so that they don't suffer similar consequences to their forefathers.   This...

Paul tells us in 1st Corinthians 9:24-27 that we’re all running a race.  However, are we in it to win? What’s our motivation and what are we willing to give up? This passage has valuable lessons on self-discipline and devotion that should characterize the life of the believer.  This message was given by Dr. Steven Pipe virtually for Living Water Community Church on October 4th, 2020. &nb...

Paul seemed willing to flex his methods in order to reach different subcultures. How could he do this without being "wishy washy?" This message explores Paul's motives and objective behind his flexible methods.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on Sept 27th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

What was the "nerve" that Paul's critics struck? It's clear that Paul ramps up his passion level in this chapter. Why is that? We'll find out that it's not what we might think.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on Sept 20th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

What could food sacrificed to idols possibly have to do with modern Christians? A lot more than we might think. This message explores the type of attitude that results in unity and community, especially when we think more highly of someone else that we do ourselves.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on Sept 13th.   Musi...

Sometimes things just don't seem to make sense. Then you discover what the intended purpose is and the light bulb goes on over your head. That can be true for certain scriptures as well. This message looks at the purpose of marriage, as designed by the God who wants the very best for married couples and for society.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Wa...

Paul addresses the Greek mindset that people should feed their physical appetites (all their appetites) since our souls are separate from our bodies. But Paul shows our freedom in Christ doesn't provide license to dishonor Him.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on Aug 30th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Paul gives some stern advice to the church in Corinth regarding their suing one another over civil matters. Why was this such a big deal? What should they do instead? This message addresses these matters and shows how important it is for believers to become reconcilers within their own congregations.

Dealing with an immoral church member when the Church congregation itself is boastful and arrogant. Paul corrects both in this difficult chapter.  This message was given by Mark Elwell virtually for Living Water Community Church on August 16th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Paul exhorts the Corinthians to “imitate me” and in turn to imitate Christ, showing us what it means to be a father, how we model to our children, how we as children imitate our fathers, and the ultimate example as seen in Jesus Christ.  This message was given by Dr. Steven Pipe virtually for Living Water Community Church on August 9th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

How do you maintain hope when your circumstances seem completely out of control? Paul addresses this question and we can see abundant evidence that his counsel is more applicable now than ever.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on August 2nd.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Paul goes into more detail in this section of his letter about what those "corruptible materials" are that he mentions a few verses earlier. He contrasts human wisdom and God's wisdom and shows why God takes seriously those who make it their mission to tear apart what's being built up on the foundation of Christ through the gospel message.  This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtu...

A lot of people are wondering a lot of things these days. We'll see how, through Paul's letter to Corinth, we can anchor our faith to something tangible and immovable so that our hope turns to faith.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on July 12th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Paul gets behind the division caused by people choosing one leader over another. Envy! But how can we tell if we struggle with the kind of envy that wants to be the boss of us? This message helps us find out.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on July 12th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Paul talks about a mystery revealed. What's the mystery? How is it revealed? Do we play a part in the great reveal?  This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on July 5th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Some people hear the gospel and think it's foolishness. Others see it as the power of God resulting in their salvation. How can it be so different?

Since this is Father's Day it's a good time to look at Paul's advice to people in Corinth who had developed a form of "Team Politics" within the church. He reminds them who their real leader should be. When we're focusing on Christ as the Head of the Body, all the power struggles and team associations disappear because we're too busy outdoing one another in showing honor. This message was given by...

2nd message in this series on 1st Corinthians. Paul had reason to be angry with the "messed up" church in Corinth. Instead he begins his letter with grace and gentleness. Why is that? At the beginning of this message Pastor Clark lays out plans for #sacklunchsaints , a vision to share hope around the world. This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church...

This message begins a new series as we work our way through Paul's first letter to the church at Corinth. It comes at a time in our nation's history that reflects many of the same cultural tensions that existed in Corinth. We address the events in America as part of the Worship Exhortation and in the message itself. How can we effect change in this kind of atmosphere? The Apostle Paul will help us...

Psalm 145 God is good to all, Patient to all, Near to all who call upon him.   In this Psalm of praise we see all kinds of positive attributes in a God who cares for everyone. But we also have pesky verse 20 that some people might get bent out of shape over. We'll see why this too is an attribute for which we can really praise God. He is not only loving, but, fortunately for us, He is al...

Psalm 95 Sing for Joy! (But first, soften your heart and open your ears.) It seems like there's an abrupt shift in tone in the middle of Verse 7. This message shows why and explains how we can recognize our own need to soften our hearts so that we can hear more clearly God's voice and then we'll be ready to sing for joy to the Rock of our Salvation!  This message was given by Pastor Clark Cot...

How can the nations rejoice when there are so many enemies all around? This psalm points ahead in history to some events that will make it possible for everyone who trusts in our Deliverer to praise God and be glad.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually for Living Water Community Church on May 17th.   Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")

Today we’re looking at The Title Track of the Psalms, the very first Psalm. You could consider this the prologue to the album. This contains foundational principles that set the stage for all the rest of the Psalms. We'll see what's different about the truly, deeply contented person and someone who is not consistently content.   This message was given by Pastor Clark Cothern virtually fo...

Have you ever wished that God would speak to us?  He has. And one way He has spoken (and continues to speak), is through His creation.  We'll see how, in Psalm 19, God pours forth speech without even saying a word! This Message was give virtually by Pastor Clark Cothern on May 3rd 2020 for Living Water Community Church Music: Bensound.com ("Energy")