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1 Corinthians #18: Veiled Customs (1 Cor 11:2-16) Jessica Bunnell & Rob Woodrum (10/27/24) Download This Sunday we are going to be doing a deep dive into what is arguably the most puzzling sections of Scripture we find in the New Testament. We’ll be reading 1 Cor 11:2-16 in our continuing study of that book. It’s Paul’s instructions for the Corinthians on how they are practicing their public worsh...

1 Corinthians #17: Freedom That Honors God (1 Cor 10:23-11:1) Rob Woodrum (10/20/2024) Download This Sunday we’ll be finishing up chapter 10 in our study of 1 Corinthians, reading ch 10:23-11:1 . Much of what Paul will be doing in this passage is a recap of what he’s been encouraging since chapter 8. It all centers around our freedom in Christ and how we manage that in the best way possible. Verse...

1 Corinthians #16: Freedom In Relationship (1 Cor 10:1-22) Rob Woodrum (1013/2024) Download I know we’re all waiting for this hurricane season to conclude…but God alone controls these things, so we’ll put it in His hands. In the meantime, we will be praying for those who suffered loss in the last hurricane, and let’s stay alert as to how we can assist. This Sunday we’ll be continuing on in our stu...

1 Corinthians #15: Uncompromising Passion (1 Corinthians 9:19-27) Janelle Greene (10/6/24) Download This Sunday we are going to continue our study in the book of 1 Corinthians (Chapter 9:19-27) and we will be reading some fairly famous verses that Paul wrote. The verses start with a statement from Paul where he juxtaposes his freedom , (“with no master”), and his slavery (“to all people”). Those a...

1 Corinthians #14: A Greater Love (1 Corinthians 9:1-18) Rob Woodrum (9/29/24) Download I am equal parts grateful that Hurricane Helene did not damage our area and heartbroken for the people who are now suffering the aftermath of this terrible storm. We certainly want to be praying for those east of us, and keep our eyes, ears, hearts and hands ready to assist as we are able. This Sunday we’ll be...

1 Corinthians #13: Love and Liberty (1 Cor 8:1-13) Janelle Greene (9/22/24) Download This Sunday we’ll finally be moving past what were arguably the most uncomfortable passages to publicly talk about…so that’s a relief. That being said, the principles that were being set forth in the previous chapters will still be carried over into our text this Sunday. We’ll be reading 1 Cor 8:1-13 in our study...

1 Corinthians #12: Undistracted Service (1 Cor 7:25-30) Rob Woodrum (9/15/24) Download This Sunday we’ll be continuing our study in 1 Corinthians, wrapping up our examination of chapter 7. We’ll be reading 1 Cor 7:25-40 . As we’ve stated multiple times, we have to always take care in reading an ancient text like this – ancient Corinth was very different, civilly as well as culturally, from our mod...

1 Corinthians #11: Contentment (1 Cor 7:17-24) Rob Woodrum (9/8/24) Download We live in a society that has schooled us from birth to be discontent. That’s what makes a consumerist culture go ’round. You can’t be satisfied with your life if you don’t have the latest phone, and you certainly can’t be complete if you use the wrong air freshener. We are coaxed day and night to want more and not be sat...

1 Corinthians #10: Marital Integrity (1 Cor 7:1-16) Rob Woodrum (9/1/24) Download I heard at least one person had to have the “talk” with their child after last Sunday’s message…so, fair warning: if you’re not prepared to do the same, exercise discretion when it comes to younger children being in the service during the teaching this Sunday (and don’t blame me, it’s Paul who won’t change the subjec...

1 Corinthians #9: The Importance of the Body (1 Cor 6:12-20) Rob Woodrum (8/25/24) Download This Sunday we’ll be continuing our study in 1 Corinthians, and once again, (actually, this warning will hold true until we get to chapter 8), we will be considering topics that are for mature ears – so plan accordingly with your kids. We’ll be reading 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 . Paul continues his corrections...

1 Corinthians #8: A Life Prompted By Love (1 Cor 6:1-11) Rob Woodrum (8/18/2024) Download So, I again want to let you know that we’ll be dealing with some mature content in our teaching this Sunday – for the next few Sundays, actually. That’s just a heads up so you can plan accordingly. This Sunday we’ll be reading 1 Cor 6:1-11 in our continued study in that book. The first 8 verses of this chapte...

1 Corinthians #7: The World Is Watching (1 Cor 5:1-13) Rob Woodrum 8/11/24) Download At the opening of some TV shows or movies, you’ll often see a warning that the subject matter of that particular program isn’t suitable for younger audiences. I need to make that same disclaimer for our study on Sunday. It’s not that we’ll be covering anything graphic by any means, but there’s the possibility of a...

1 Corinthians #6: Learning the Family Dynamic (1 Cor 4:1-21) Rob Woodrum (8/4/24) Download This Sunday we’ll be covering 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 in our ongoing study of Paul’s letter. The theme of the first four chapters of 1 Corinthians deals with division in the church, and Paul’s challenge to unify. Chapter 4, in many ways, serves as a recap of all that’s gone before it. As you read the chapter, h...

1 Corinthians #5: Grow Up! (1 Corinthians 3:1-23) Rob Woodrum (7/28/24) Download “You’re acting like a baby!” If someone were to direct that statement to us, we’d know that it’s not a compliment. I mean, most people like babies – they’re cute and sweet and vulnerable and we instinctively want to protect them. There is, however, a threshold where humans are expected to move beyond the helpless, sel...

1 Corinthians #4: God's Plan Revealed (1 Cor 2:1-16) Rob Woodrum (7/21/2024) My grandson lost one of his water shoes at our house the other day. We looked everywhere for it – outside, inside, in drawers, under couches…no place left unturned. It appeared to have a yearning to be free because it never showed up. Until a few weeks later, when we weren’t looking for it, it was resting in plain view in...

1 Corinthians #3: The Wisdom Paradox (1 Cor 1:18-31) Janelle Greene 7/14/24) Download “Wisdom shouts in the streets.     She cries out in the public square. She calls to the crowds along the main street,     to those gathered in front of the city gate.” ~Proverbs 1:20-21 I don’t know about you, but when I think of wisdom, I don’t often imagine it calling out...

1 Corinthians #2: The Weight of Unity (1 Cor 1:10-17) Janelle Greene (7/7/2024) Download Has anyone ever had a job that would require regular inspections from outside sources? When I (Janelle) worked in the children’s program at the navy base we were regularly inspected by government officials to make sure our practices complied with their standards. Sometimes the inspections were planned and some...

1 Corinthians #1: Introduction To A Messy Church (1 Cor 1:1-9) Rob Woodrum (6/30/24) Download So, we finished up Genesis last week, and this Sunday we’ll begin a new series, working our way chapter by chapter, verse by verse, through another book of the Bible. However, instead of just telling you what we’re going to be studying, I’m inviting you to figure it out for yourself. Follow this LINK , an...

Genesis #13: The Pattern (Gen 1-5) Rob Woodrum & Janelle Greene (6/23/24) Download Join Janelle Greene and Rob Woodrum as the bring the Genesis series to a close with a great teaching/discussion that covers the main themes from our studies in the first 5 books of Genesis. Click here for a pdf of the teaching slideshow.

Genesis #12: The Two Roads (Gen 4:17-26) Rob Woodrum (6/16/2024) Download There is no way around it, the Bible presents us with a dualistic worldview. We are continually presented with two paths, two choices, two loves. Middle ground is hard to come by in Scripture. As the Didache says in it’s opening: “There are only two paths; one leads to life and the other to death and there is a world of diff...

Genesis #11: Outside of Eden (Gen 4:1-14) Rob Woodrum (6/9/24) Download One of the intriguing puzzles of the Biblical narrative is the amount of detail that is afforded some elements of the story, and the shocking lack of detail given to others that feel like they deserve more. Part of that, I believe, is intentional. There is no better way to draw your readers in than to push their minds to fill...

Genesis #10: God's Response To Human Failure (Gen 3:8-24) Rob Woodrum (6/2/24) Download We’re coming to the most tragic part of the Biblical narrative this Sunday – we’ll be reading Genesis 3:8-24 in our continued study in that book. It’s a tragedy that sets up a pattern that gets set on repeat throughout the whole Hebrew Scriptures, leading right up to the Gospel. As you read about God’s response...

Genesis #9: The Ruin (Gen 3:1-7) Rob Woodrum (5/26/24) Download Have you ever done a diet, say restricting carbs or something? I don’t know if it’s your experience as well, but the moment I decide to cut out carbs the only food I ever think about is full of carbs. “Just don’t think about it, Rob.” – Heh….for me, the moment I’m told not to think about something the only thing I can think about is w...

Genesis #8: The Rescuing Counterpart (Gen 2:18-25) Rob Woodrum (5/12/24) Download This Sunday is Mother’s Day and coincidentally enough, in our study we’ll be reading about the very first mother, the creation of Eve. We’ll be continuing our study in Genesis, reading ch 2:18-25 . Once again, I want to remind us to manage our expectations when we come to a study like this. Remember, Genesis isn’t a...

Genesis #6: Origin & Destiny in Eden (Gen 2:8-17) Rob Woodrum (5/5/24) Download Do you remember the old Mad Magazines, how the inside back page was an Al Jaffe cartoon that had an image on it which, if you folded it in, created another image which was a commentary on the first. I used to love those things. In many ways, the book of Genesis, if we metaphorically folded it to touch the book of Revel...