Get Away from Sexual Immorality

Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Theme: Get away from sexual immorality

The Corinthian church clearly should have known better. So how will YOU know if you are thinking wrongly?
Read 1 Corinthians 6:12. Can you remember the feeling of bondage to some particular sin? Where does this passage point us to the hope of deliverance?
What are the implications of your body being a temple of the Holy Spirit? How have you applied this?

God's Good Design: Part 6

SermonGuest UserOctober 28, 2018

God's Good Design: Part 5

To Be Saved Means To Be Changed

Text: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Theme: True salvation produces real change.

You are washed. Read Isaiah 1:1-8; then jump to v.18 — This is your story! This is the testimony of every believer!
Regarding your sanctification — read 1 Corinthians 1:30 and Hebrews 10:10.
You are justified: Galatians 2:16; Romans 5:1
How might you clarify the boast “Once saved, always saved”?

God's Good Design: Part 4

Conflict Between Christians

Text: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Theme: Godly wisdom must prevail in Christian conflict.

Do you have a church conflict “horror story”?
Do you often have a mindset of getting what is yours? Are you defensive about being taken advantage of?
In light of our text, how would you answer the question: “Should a Christian ever file a suit in court?”
In what human relationship could you expect conflict this week? How can you prepare to handle it – to disarm it – to prevent it?

God's Good Design: Part 3

The Celebration of Holiness

Text: 1 Corinthians 5

Theme: How the church can celebrate holiness.

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “church discipline”?
Read Luke 15:11-32 regarding the prodigal son.
Read Exodus 12 for the story of the Passover mentioned in 1 Corinthians 5:7-8.
Read 1 Corinthians 5:11. Why do you think many people call themselves Christians, but seem to live in many ways like a non-christian?

God's Good Design: Part 2

Text: 1 Corinthians 4

Theme: Recognize the pride that divides the church.

Have you known (or been) a leader who forgets how 1 Cor 4:1-2 describes leaders? What words are used?
What is the warning light that should go off in your mind when you read 1 Corinthians 4:4?
How can Paul tell others to imitate him? (1 Cor 4:15-17)
Work on answering the question in 1 Cor 4:7. Then read  v.8 and ask yourself if you think you have arrived in some area of the christian life.

Intro to God's Good Design

Text: 2 Chronicles 5-7

Theme: A Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication

With thanksgiving, think back over the details of how God led you to attend Grace Bible Church
What friend(s) has God provided through GBC?
What’s the next step of your spiritual growth? What area of your discipleship needs to be strengthened? What topics do you need to learn more about?
How do you see yourself serving the body of GBC as you continue to grow?