Working on a Building

1 Corinthians 3:10-15

I. Lay a proper foundation v.10-11

II. Erect the structure with quality materials v.12-13

III. The quality of our work has its own consequences v.14-15

Healthy or Unhealthy

I. The symptoms of an unhealthy church v.1-3a

II. The diagnosis of an unhealthy church v.2b-3a

III. The evidence of an unhealthy church v.3b-4

What’s Necessary for Knowing God’s Wisdom?

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Introduction:

I. The world’s wisdom is deficient to understand God’s wisdom v.6-9
II. The Spirit is necessary to know the wisdom of God v.10-16

A True Gospel Ministry

1Corinthians 2:1-5

A true gospel ministry
Introduction:
I. Paul did not promote his own wisdom v.1-2
II. Paul did not promote his own abilities v.3-4a
III. Paul promoted the power of God v.4b-5

1Corinthians 2:1-5A true gospel ministryIntroduction:     I. Paul did not promote his own wisdom v.1-2        II. Paul did not promote his own abilities v.3-4aIII. Paul promoted the power of God v.4b-5

Learning Humility

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Introduction:

I. Humility is learned by considering God’s choice of us v.26
II. Humility is learned by considering God’s purpose in choosing us v.27-29
III. Humility is learned by considering the nature and gracious work of

The Message Preached

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Introduction:

I. The message preached exposes a great contrast v.18
II. The message preached uncovers a great rivalry v.19-23
III. The message preached proclaims a great salvation v.24-25

One Church, Under God, Indivisible

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Introduction:

I. Leaders should address the church when problems arise v.10
II. Leaders should clarify the problems to the congregation v.11-12
III. Leaders should give gospel-centered reasons for repentance v.13-17

Grateful for Grace

1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Introduction:

I. Grace enriches us v.4-6
II. Grace equips us v.7
III. Grace sustains us v.8-9

Greetings to a Troubled Church

1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Introduction:

I. Paul identifies himself and Sosthenes v.1
II. Paul identifies those to whom he writes v.2
III. Paul reminds the Corinthians of the blessings from God through Christ

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