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Tongues, Prophecy and Women Speaking in Church (1 Corinthians 14:1-40)

Some churches claim that the gifts of speaking in tongues and prophecy no longer exist. However, others embrace these things as part of their worship. In this passage Paul also forbids women from speaking in the church. Was that command based on local culture, or does it still apply today? In this message we tackle

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Bethlehem

Throughout Scripture, significant events took place at Bethlehem. As we remember the details of our Lord's birth, we see how this event was foretold in various times, places and events that took place centuries before. May this give us even more reason to rejoice and stand in awe at the birth of our Savior! Teaching

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The Greatest of These is Love (1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13)

After discussing the various gifts in the church, Paul makes a powerful, memorable point that love is the greatest of them all. He then goes on to describe the characteristics of true Christ-like love. To start: love suffers long! While we are all familiar with this passage, do we live as if this is the most

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Gifts of the Spirit and Unity (1 Corinthians 12:1-26)

Paul now begins to address problems related to the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to the church, foretold in the Old Testament Scriptures. What was their purpose? Where did they come from? Paul then paints a beautiful picture of Christian unity: a vibrant, functioning body composed of members with diverse roles and gifts. This

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The Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)

The Corinthians' observance of the Lord’s supper exposed major problems in the church. We take this opportunity to explore the basis for the Lord’s supper and to consider questions that have divided Christians for centuries. When Jesus said, “this is my body…this is my blood”, did He mean for us to take that literally or

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Head Covering and Uncovering (1 Corinthians 11:2-16)

For over nineteen and a half centuries, there was little confusion in the church as to Paul's straightforward instructions to women to cover their heads when they pray (and to men to uncover when they pray). However, most churches today have relegated this passage to the dustbin, claiming it addresses only an ancient Corinthian custom.

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Instructions to Future Rulers (Deuteronomy 17:14-20)

The Lord knew that His people would ask for a ruler in the future. Therefore, He gave Moses specific instructions regarding those rulers. In these we find wonderful insight into the character of God, a preview of tragic events that will follow, and valuable life lessons for us today. Teaching Notes Deuteronomy 17:14-20 - Lesson

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Idols and Demons (1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1)

In a discussion on meat sacrificed to idols, Paul confirms all food is from God (therefore good), and that idols are nothing. However, he also mentions demons, which are a real danger. In this message we explore what we know about demons from Scripture, how they can impact our world today, and what we should

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Run to Win the Prize (1 Corinthians 9:24-10:13)

Paul urges us to pursue the Christian life with the intensity of a runner training to win a race. He then turns to the story of Israel’s journey out of Egypt to warn us about the dangers of sin. In the ‘Exodus Map’ we can see a scale model of the Christian spiritual journey. Warning:

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Church-Supported or Self-Supported Ministers? (1 Corinthians 9:1-23)

Is it better to have church leaders financially supported by the church, or self-supported through secular work? It depends! Paul makes the case for church-supported ministers, then explains why he personally chose the other way. In this lesson we explore the advantages of both alternatives. We also consider what Paul meant when he called us

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