Corruptions & Questions in the Church
Pastor Lee takes us through an extensive study of the Apostle Paul's first letter to the church at Corinth.

Intro: We will talk about Corinth and how, as a city and culture it is not that dissimilar to ours. We will also talk about how the call on the church at Corinth is the same call that is on us. Grace and Gifts: Because of God's grace He has blessed us in many ways, including spiritual gifts. Leaders?: Sometimes we can get so enamored with a leader, that we forget who we are following. Foolishness: If you REALLY think about it, the message of the DBR is fantastic, it is incredible, it is, even implausible for many. For many the cross is a crazy idea.  Paradox: God will accomplish His will by using those that would frequently get passed by in the world. Spiritual Wisdom: We may say we believe that God's wisdom is greater than our weakness, but do we trust God to use us anyway? Floundering: The "celebrity" of leadership can take our focus off Christ.  Spiritual Building: We must be careful what we or anyone else builds on the foundation of Christ. True Servants: As we serve God, He puts great trust in us. He also expects us to be faithful to that trust. Our job is to be faithful to Him and not worry what others think. Sexual Immorality: Sexual immorality is not to be tolerated in the church. We are to make a biblical judgment about it and discipline the offender. Lordship: Instead of applying biblical judgment to disputes between Christians; we wrong one another in front of the world and act as wickedly as those who do not know Christ. Marriage Advice: Married people should meet one another's needs and stay married. Those who are unmarried should consider staying unmarried if they can control their physical desires. Marriage Advice (Part 2): Balancing marriage and a vibrant faith; it's easier said than done for most couples. Knowledge: It is one thing to have spiritual knowledge. It is another thing to apply it to our own lives and within relationships. Freedom: If the exercise of our "rights" might in any way negatively affect someone weaker in the faith, we should be willing to give up our rights so as not to harm their faith. Unfaithful: God will come alongside us and help us, but let us be careful that we don't get too prideful in our faith, thinking we have "arrived." Order: God has established principles of order and propriety in the church. Lord's Supper: Is the Lord's Supper merely a memorial or is it something more significant? Whether it is or isn't, we are certainly to approach it with the reverence it deserves. Spiritual Gifts: This message talks about the person and work of the Holy Spirit (as part of the trinity) and how the Spirit determines what gifts are to be given. The Human Body: The body of Christ is much like the human body. Each part has a unique function and each part is to work in harmony with each other part. Love: It is so easy for us to get off track on what is important. The greatest gift is that attribute that most defines God . . . love! Build Up: Use your knowledge of the Word and your love of Jesus to attract others to the Word and to Him. Order and Peace: Paul's theme is . . . build up the church. Conduct your meetings in a fitting and orderly way. The Gospel: What is the gospel? Although it is a very deep, theological teaching with many aspects, it is a very simple message. But a hard message for many to accept. Christ's Resurrection: If Jesus did not rise from the dead our faith is futile. Many people over the centuries have tried to disprove the resurrection because it is the linchpin of the Christian faith. Effects: This resurrection of Jesus, which has already happened should absolutely impact our lives today, but it also guarantees events in the future. Body, Part 1: Have you ever really wondered what happens to our body at resurrection? Body, Part 2: Do we have a physical body or are we “ghostly?” I am very afraid of death, is there anything that can take my fear away? Giving: How are we to give? What are the principles? Final Comments: How do I know what God wants? There are some really important elements that go into understanding what God may want from us in certain situations.