1 Corinthians 1:18-30 The Foolish Power of God

1 Corinthians 1:18-30 The Foolish Power of God

Our world prides it’s self on knowledge and power. Faster computers and more information. These are things that the Greeks and Romans of Corinth also valued. Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control. The world we live in truly has different values. Look at who we seek as leaders for our country and evaluate them with those words from Galatians 5.

You are created and accountable

Confessing your sins

A God who forgives for free

A ruler who gives the best things He has away

A king who washes feet

Valuing serving more than being served

God picking up the check

If we are going to experience the wisdom and power of God we must follow Jesus down instead of following the world up. We never achieve the things of God standing on others shoulders but by helping others stand on ours. Dare to be foolish.

1 Corinthians 1:10-17 “A House Divided”

1 Corinthians 1:10-17 “A House Divided”

Chloe’s people have come to visit Paul and tell him of the situation in Corinth. People have been quarreling over who is better, whose ideas are right or wrong. They quarrel over the right way to pray; which spiritual gifts are more spiritual. Should they sing hymns or praise songs? Which translation of the Bible was the right, King James or the NIV? While they are fussing the work of God does not get done.

1.       Who is better
a. Paul
b. Apollos
c. Peter
d. Christ

2.       Everyone has a way
a. no book of order
b. no liturgy
c. some are readers, some prayer’s, some meditators and thinkers, some busy bee’s
d. all want the church to look a certain way?
e. Each ministry competes for budget money.
f. Jesus said “A house divided cannot stand”.

3.       Common goals
a. Bring people to Jesus
b. Teach people to be disciples of Jesus
c. use your gifts to serve the rest of the church.
d. not to look and act the same but to have a common goal
e. celebrate all our victories.