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Paul Answers Questions Concerning Marriage • 1st Corinthians 7 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Elder Bryce continues a series of messages looking at the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the church at Corinth. Brother Bryce considers Paul’s instruction in chapter 7 regarding marriage, divorce and remarriage, noting that Paul mentions a “present distress” (v.26) for which the advice was primarily given. Brothe...

“A Misunderstanding of Christian Liberty” • 1st Corinthians 6:12-20 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The church at Corinth was guilty of misunderstanding and misapplying Paul’s teaching regarding Christian Liberty. They believed that, since they were saved by grace, they could partake in and enjoy any sin they wished without any consequences. Paul corrects them by telling them their liberty in Christ does...

“A Misunderstanding of Christian Liberty” • 1st Corinthians 6:12-20 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The church at Corinth was guilty of misunderstanding and misapplying Paul’s teaching regarding Christian Liberty. They believed that, since they were saved by grace, they could partake in and enjoy any sin they wished without any consequences. Paul corrects them by telling them their liberty in Christ does...

“Church Discipline” – 1st Corinthians 5 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The idea of church discipline is a foreign concept to most churches in our day. Paul’s teaching in this chapter shows us that this is a problem that needs to be rectified. In part 2 of the message, we gin in verses 3 through 5 where Paul teaches what he will do as an Apostle to help the church restart proper church discipline. He will...

“Handling Offenses Within the Church” – 1st Corinthians 6:1-11 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The Apostle Paul continues to point our how the arrogance and pride of the members of the Church at Corinth has moved them to neglect their duties within the church. In this case, when brethren have a disagreement, they have been going to the courts of the world rather than following the instructions of the Lord...

“The Word Dwelt Among Us” • John 1:1-18 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Elder Bryce begins with the prophecy that God would dwell among men found in Isaiah, Chapter 7. He then shows the eternal nature and sonship of Jesus Christ in John 1. This is an important fact in order to fully understand what it means when Christ “took on flesh and dwelt among us.” This message was preached on Sunday, December 24, 2...

“Church Discipline” – 1st Corinthians 5 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The idea of church discipline is a foreign concept to most churches in our day. Paul’s teaching in this chapter shows us that this is a problem that needs to be rectified. In part 2 of the message, we gin in verses 3 through 5 where Paul teaches what he will do as an Apostle to help the church restart proper church discipline. He will...

“Church Discipline” – 1st Corinthians 5 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The idea of church discipline is a foreign concept to most churches in our day. Paul’s teaching in this chapter shows us that this is a problem that needs to be rectified. The Church at Corinth was puffed up with their many gifts and good preaching. So much so, that they neglected to fulfill one of the church’s biggest responsibilitie...

“Apostolic Authority” • 1st Corinthians 4:8-21 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – In Part 2 of this message, we will hear the final part of Paul’s sufferings for the sake of the preaching of the gospel. We will also see that Paul sets up the standard or perpetuity of truth by sending Timothy to remind the church at Corinth of everything that Paul said and did. This message was preached on Sunday, Februar...

“Apostolic Authority” • 1st Corinthians 4:8-21 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – The Apostle Paul uses a series of Ironic statements and concessions to shock the divided parties at the Church of Corinth into repentance. He reminds them that they are believers in Christ because He first peached to them, and that they should continue following him as he follows Jesus. He ends this section with a question,...

“A Proper View of the Ministry” • 1st Corinthians 4:1-7 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – Part 2 of this message begins with a detailed look at the required humility and stewardship of the preacher and concludes with the congregant’s responsibility in recognizing the blessing of God upon the pastor and being humble and obedient to his teaching. This message was preached on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

“A Proper View of the Ministry” • 1st Corinthians 4:1-7 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – The Church at Corinth was divided into several factions. This was caused by an improper view and loyalty to the various preachers who had spoken there. Today’s message will explore the role of perspective of God’s ministers of the gospel. They are the “under-rower” which is an unseen servant position that simply do...

“FOR the Church” • 1st Corinthians 3:16-23 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – Part 2 of this message continues with the theme of humility in the church of God. Church is not about us, it is about worshipping Jesus Christ and being a blessing to others. Our focus should not be on a single preacher or on our personal needs. We are called out the world to worship as a single body – The Bride of Christ. This...

“FOR the Church” • 1st Corinthians 3:16-23 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – Not only is each individual child of God the Temple of the Holy Spirit, the church collectively is the place where God dwells! Knowing this, we ought to understand the purpose of ministers of the gospel as servants to the church. Preachers should not exalt themselves and members should not exalt preachers because the most impor...

“Being Spiritually Minded” • 1st Corinthians 3:1-15 Part 2– Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – The church at Corinth was more interested in competing for their favorite preacher than serving God. This caused divisions and great spiritual decline. Part 2 of this message continues to focus on how to fix this problem. The remedy of the problem in divisions in church is to focus on humble service to one anothe...

“Being Spiritually Minded” • 1st Corinthians 3:1-15 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance – The Apostle Paul now begins to address the specific problem with the Church at Corinth. They were not growing in grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. The fact that they were divided into various parties was evidence that they lacked spiritual maturity. The remedy to this problem begins with a proper understand...

“Received” • 1st Corinthians 2:9-16 Elder Bryce Lowrance. In part 2, Elder Lowrance finishes the rest of chapter 2 in the message focusing on the word “received.” We receive the new birth and the gift of faith by a direct operation of the Holy Spirit without any help from us. Having been given faith, we are now able to receive the message of the gospel with joy and assurance of hope. This message...

“Received” • 1st Corinthians 2:9-16 Elder Bryce Lowrance. Continuing his message on the miracle of the preaching of the gospel, Elder Lowrance finishes the rest of chapter 2 in the message focusing on the word “received.” We receive the new birth and the gift of faith by a direct operation of the Holy Spirit without any help from us. Having been given faith, we are now able to receive the message...

“The Miracle of Preaching the Gospel” • 1st Corinthians 2:1-10 Part 2 Elder Bryce Lowrance. The Apostle Paul explains why some people believe and rejoice in the gospel message while others do not. It is not because that believers are smarter, more-learned, more righteous or more noble. The conversion of believers is also not based on the speaking or persuasive abilities of the preacher. Part 2 of...

“The Miracle of Preaching the Gospel” • 1st Corinthians 2:1-10 Elder Bryce Lowrance. The Apostle Paul explains why some people believe and rejoice in the gospel message while others do not. It is not because that believers are smarter, more-learned, more righteous or more noble. The conversion of believers is also not based on the speaking or persuasive abilities of the preacher. Believers are onl...

Glory & Shame • 1st Corinthians 1:26-31 – Part 2 of this message continues to explore the idea that seeking peace through success is a vain effort. The only way to find peace in our lives is to faithfully follow the God Wo was faithful to save us and redeem us. The true source of peace is fully understanding that Jesus really did finish the work! This message was preached on Sunday, November 2...

Glory & Shame • 1st Corinthians 1:26-31 – God’s sovereign grace in the salvation of His elect is an unquestionable truth taught in the Bible. However, many think that the message of salvation by grace plus nothing does not give enough credit to the will of man. The Apostle Paul in this passage teaches us that the only One to be celebrated in the scheme of salvation is God Himself. Therefore, m...

The Foolishness of God • 1st Corinthians 1:21-25 – Elder Bryce Lowrance To the world God and salvation by Christ alone seems foolish, but to us who are already saved, it is the power of God and gives us peace. Part 2 of this message begins with a look at Jesus’ statement in Matthew 21 where there are two distinct groups described. One stumbles at the cross of Christ, but the other is crushed by Hi...

The Foolishness of God • 1st Corinthians 1:21-25 – Elder Bryce Lowrance continues in the expository series on Paul’s first letter to the Church at Corinth. To the world God and salvation by Christ alone seems foolish, but to us who are already saved, it is the power of God and gives us peace. In this sermon, we see the importance of belief. It is an objective fact that Jesus Christ is the Son of G...

“The Cross of Christ Is Enough” • 1st Corinthians 1:17-24 Part 2 – Elder Bryce Lowrance In the confusion of this message, we return to Isaiah Chapter 29 and learn that looking for confidence in ourselves or in things of the world will always disappoint us. And so it is with our salvation. If we trust in the work of Christ and our faith, we will be ashamed. However, if we trust in Christ alone, we...