Pastor Carl wraps up the first letter to the Corinthians with a look at giving, making plans that the Lord may change, trusting faithful men to lead, and the import of loving the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:35-58
Jesus was born at Christmas in order to bring us new life at His death. His resurrection was real and sure and as a result believers in Jesus are promised a new resurrected body just as His. And soon believers from the past and present will receive those new bodies in an event called the…
Jeremiah 51 – 52
Cliff Sowa wraps up the study of Jeremiah with the conclusion of God’s judgment on Babylon as well as Jerusalem including a look at the men of war escaping through the gate between the walls when the city was breached.
1 Corinthians 15:1-34
“…Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, He was buried and rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and appeared to over 500 brethren at once.” That is the simple straight-forward Gospel message delivered by Paul the Apostle. God became man to take on the sins of the world. Jesus was…
Jeremiah 48 – 50
“The earth trembles, and the cry is heard among the nations.” God allowed the advances of Israel’s enemies to bring judgment upon her, and yet these nations would experience the wrath of God as a result. Cliff Sowa walks through the judgments on Moab, Ammon and Babylon.
1 Corinthians 14
The topic of the spiritual gift of tongues has been controversial for millennia. The Apostle Paul, a recipient of the gift of tongues, shares his concern over the chaotic use of the gift in their gatherings with many examples including one of a trumpet with an uncertain sound. The focus needs to be a clear…
Jeremiah 44 – 47
Despite the many warnings given to Israel and the surrounding nations, the Lord promises to bring rest to Jacob… but not without punishment.
1 Corinthians 12 – 13
With all the emphasis on spiritual gifts in the Corinthian church, Paul reminds those there that the gifts are temporary but love is forever. Therefore seek after love – in the person of Jesus.
Jeremiah 39 – 43
An attempt to find rest in Egypt actually brings judgment. Jeremiah ends up in Egypt as well and is challenged by others saying, “God did not say…” Cliff Sowa takes us through five challenging chapters.
1 Corinthians 11
God’s roles for men and women in church… a subject not to avoid but understand and celebrate. Pastor Carl navigates that subject as well as the proper attitude toward the Lord’s Supper.