Being IN the world and not OF the world (part 2)

Ryan Lowery

1 Corinthians 5:9-11

The final part of the Upper Room discourse is discussed focusing on Jesus' prayer. His prayer is centered on three things: 1.) Jesus and the Father; 2.) the Disciples; and 3.) all future generations of believers. Here we see the call for believers to be both culturally relevant and distinct from the world system.

Giving Up Our Rights for Others

Dennis McCallum

1 Corinthians 9:1-22

This teaching covers giving up your rights to be able to reach others for Christ. It is common that being a Christian puts us at odds with our culture. How can we reach people who are very different than us? Where is it important to draw lines to remain faithful to Christ? This teaching helps cover these questions.

The Questions in Your Letter

Dennis McCallum

1 Corinthians 7:1-24

Over half of all marriages end in divorce. We live in a culture that is struggling to make their marriages work. Is there a way to have a successful marriage? Paul gives some advice to the church in Corinth on if it is good to marry, how to have a successful marriage and much, much more.

Spirituality and Sexuality

Dennis McCallum

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Our cultural view of sex is similar to the views in Corinth. Throughout the Bible we often find that God's view is countercultural. When it comes to sexuality and healthy marriages, God prescribes a very different path.

The Mind of Christ

Dennis McCallum

Ephesians 3:14-18

When we meet Christ, there are many things that become true of us now that we are a child of God. The Bible talks about that we have the mind of Christ. We can understand spiritual truths in a different way. Paul explains more on this topic when he addresses the church in Corinth as they are faced with the wisdom of God versus the wisdom of the world.

Understanding the "Backward Wisdom of God"

Scott Risley

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

The wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God are compared and contrasted. In many cases, the wisdom of God is completely opposite from the common assumptions on how to treat enemies, how to deal with loneliness and how to find meaning in life. The role of the Holy Spirit includes helping us understand the Bible, how to pray and transforming us from the inside out.

Bow Down!

Dennis McCallum

Daniel 3:1-4:37

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are faced with an impossible situation. Either they bow down and worship a golden statue which would go against their God or they will be killed. This passage is an example of amazing faith in God and taking a stand against the cultural norms.

Two Ways to Contribute to Your Church's Health

Gary DeLashmutt

Galatians 3:24

It is easy to develop a consumer mentality when it comes to church. The Bible prescribes a different way. Instead of taking, we can be part of contributing to a church community. This includes properly understanding the role of God's law and also to appreciate God's grace.

Avoiding Indoctrination

Dennis McCallum

Daniel 1:1-20

Daniel and his friends have been displaced from their home by the Babylonians. In hopes of turning Daniel and his friends into Babylonians, the indoctrination begins. Daniel and his friends are faced with tough decisions when they are asked to go against their own God.