Now What?

1 Corinthians 16:1-24

How Can I Stay Faithful?
Five Principles for Staying Faithful in Living for Christ, His Church, and His Mission:

1. Discipline yourself to give (for the sake of the Church and Her mission)

2. Invest your life into people

3. Don’t give up living for Jesus

4. Submit to and respect servant-leaders

5. Treasure Christian friendships

Resurrection Realities

1 Corinthians 15:35-58

1. The resurrected body will be both familiar and unique

2. The resurrected boy will be both new and improved

3. The resurrection promise means the coming death of death

4. The resurrection promise means powerful living until then

Resurrection: This Changes Everything

1 Corinthians 15:12-34

1. If Jesus didn’t rise then all is lost… (vv. 12-19)

   1. Faith in Christ would be worthless

   2. Jesus and the Apostles would be liars

   3. Our sins would remain

   4. There would be no hope beyond the grave

   5. We would labor in vain

2. But He is risen and brings cosmic change… (vv. 20-28)

3. So set sin aside and live for Jesus. (vv. 29-34)

The Transformative Gospel

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

1. The Gospel is proclamation received

2. The Gospel must take first priority

3. The Gospel changes lives

Order in the Church!

1 Corinthians 14:26-40

1. Worship participation must also bring edification

2. Worship must be orderly

3. Worship should be balanced

Sign Gifts: Aiming for Edification

1 Corinthians 14:1-25

1. We should seek spiritual gifts, especially those that edify the body with truth

2. Tongues have communal value only when interpreted

3. Seeking tongues is not a sign of spiritual maturity; seeking gifts that serve and build up others is

4. Tongues are a sign, but prophecy changes hearts

We Are One

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Spiritual Body Building

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

1. Gifts of the Spirit will point to Jesus.
2. Gifts of the Spirit are meant to be used.
3. Gifts of the Spirit build up the Body of Christ.
4. Gifts of the Spirit are diverse.
5. Gifts of the Spirit don't make you extra spiritual.

Godly Manners for a Meaningful Meal

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

1. Approach God's meal with love for the Body of Christ.
2. Approach God's meal with remembrance for the comprehensive work of Christ on your behalf.
3. Approach God's meal with a spirit of introspection.

Honoring God's Design for Worship

1 Corinthians 11:2-16

1. We should honor the Lord through our practical understanding of headship.
2. We should be willing to limit our use of freedom so as to not dishonor, distract, or offend in worship.
3. We should humbly focus on fulfilling our role in worship and family, instead of fighting it.

A Godly Path for the Christian Life

1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1

1. Be devoted to Christ with your affections while still outward focused in your friendships.
2. Be focused on what is truly good for others, not what is simply permissible.
3. Be free of legalism, but guided by conscience.
4. Be faithful in using your freedom for God's glory.
5. Be an example of Christ for others to imitate.

Sidestepping the Landmines of Spiritual Pride

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

1. Don't dabble with idolatry.
2. Don't test the Lord.
3. Don't let freedom lead to engaging immorality.
4. Don't begin to grumble.
5. Don't let your spiritual guard down.
6. Don't believe that temptation has ultimate power over you.

Run To Win

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

1. Eternal life hangs on the way we run.
2. We run to obtain because we have been obtained.
3. Our running is on the basis of what God did on our behalf.
4. How do we run?
   • Run like a winner.
   • Give it all you got.
   • Run with self-control.
5. How does this relate to the mission of the Church?

Redeeming Your "Rights"

1 Corinthians 9:1-23

Recognize your particular rights...

So that you can relinquish those that might hinder your individual calling...

And hamper your effectiveness to contextually win all kinds of people to Christ.

The Loving Limitation of Christian Liberty

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

1. True spirituality is evidenced by love, not knowledge.
2. True spirituality is evidenced by empathy for others.
3. True spirituality is evidenced by a willingness to sacrifice personal liberty for others.

Being "Single" Minded

1 Corinthians 7:25-40

1. Embrace your present calling.
2. Be focused on the right priorities.
3. Maximize your time for God's glory.
4. Don't fret finality.

Marriage Matters

1 Corinthians 7:10-24

1. Reconciliation is always our aim in marriage.
2. Remaining with an unbelieving spouse is best.
3. Responsibility to the Lord is what matters most, so be faithful where you are.

To Marry or Not to Marry?

1 Corinthians 7:1-9

1. Sex is meant for marriage only.
2. Marriage is meant, in part, for sex.
3. Marriage and singleness are both gifts from God, so trust in God's gift for you.

Pleasing God With Your Body

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

If you are to please God with your body, then you must...

1. Learn to exercise freedom in a righteous manner.
2. Understand that God has a plan for your body.
3. Understand the serious nature of sexual sin and take precautions.
4. Embrace God's ownership of your body and commit to use it for His glory.

We Must Be Better Than This...

1 Corinthians 6:1-11

When in dispute with a fellow Christian...

1. Take civil disputes to the church, not the court.
2. Remember who you are and how greatly you've been forgiven.