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 Cost of Following Jesus

Luke 9:57-62

1. Following Jesus means prioritizing him far above our desires for the approval of others, safety, comfort, wealth, and other worldly goods.
2. Following Jesus means prioritizing gospel proclamation far above even our most reasonable obligations.
3. Following Jesus means being singularly focused in our discipleship.

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.

Follow Me

A Survey of Luke

Follow me (Luke 5:1-11, 27-31)

1. Show (loving acts) and tell about Jesus (the gospel).
2. Intentionally pursue a few.
3. Invite a few into your life.
4. Imitate and learn from me.

Teach others to do the same! (Luke 9:1-6, Acts 1:8)

1. Train and empower
2. Give them the ministry

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.

Moving Forward as God's Church

Matthew 16:13-20

1. The Church must be rooted in the gospel of Jesus.
2. The Church is people, not a building.
3. The Church belongs to the Lord, not me.
4. The Church should walk with boldness.

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.

How Can We Know God?

John 1:1-18

Why We Can't Let Sin Abound in the Church

Unfortunately, this sermon was not recorded.

1 Corinthians 5:1-13

1. Sin must be dealt with for the sake of the offender
2. Sin must be dealt with for the sake of the church
3. Sin must be dealt with for the sake of our witness to the world

Deflating our Puffiness

1 Corinthians 4:6-21

1. Be reminded of God's grace in your life.
2. Be expectant of suffering, not earthly triumph.
3. Be willing to adopt a teachable spirit.

The Marks of God's Servants

1 Corinthians 3:18-4:5

1. God's servants recognize the dangers of human wisdom
2. God's servants are thankful for one another, but boast in the Lord
3. God's servants are measured by faithfulness to the Lord

Responding Rightly to Christ's Resurrection

Matthew 28:1-10

1. Hear the good news and receive it through faith.

2. Meet Jesus and worship him continually.

3. Go and share the good news of Jesus with others.

Looking Toward the Cross of Christ

John 19:4-30

1. You can look toward the cross with apprehension. (vv. 4-5; 9-11)
2. You can look toward the cross with hatred. (vv. 6-8; 12-15)
3. You can look toward the cross for your salvation. (vv. 16-30)

Celebrating the Entrance of Our King

Mark 11:1-11

1. Praise King Jesus for his divine control.
2. Praise King Jesus for his remarkable humility.
3. Praise King Jesus for his salvation.

Moving From a Messy to a Maturing Church

1 Corinthians 3:1-17

1. We must commit to growing up in the faith.

2. We must commit to faithfully fulfilling our role in God's ministry.

3. We must build on the right foundation.

4. We must seek to preserve God's temple.