Week 9Main Point and Overview:    The Apostle Paul used himself as an example of disciplined maturity in chapter 9; now, he uses Israel as an example of spiritual immaturity to avoid. In fact, he wanted the Corinthians to see Israel as a warning, an example to them of what NOT TO DO! How many times have we repeated the same sinful mistakes of people from the past? In “real time,” we vowed never to...  Read More

2 Timothy 2:23-26 My favorite nickname that is floating around our culture is “keyboard warriors.” I don’t doubt that real life faith-based arguments happen in person. But nowadays, a majority of them happen online. People bicker back and forth in Facebook comment sections about hot topics in the church; creation, science, homosexuality, alcoholism, divorce, sexual immorality, legalism, tithing - ...  Read More

Proverbs 12:16 I cannot think of a single person who likes to be insulted. No one likes to hear that they have done something wrong or that someone does not like them or something that they did. All people like to try and defend their actions. The unfortunate thing is that there is always going to be someone who just doesn’t like the way you do things. People are also sinners, meaning that they ca...  Read More

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 In 1976 one of the most iconic motivational movies of all time came onto the scene. Rocky is a well-known story of struggle and determination that shows the potential of an underdog on the rise and with arguably the most recognizable movie theme song. The first sixteen bars of “Gonna Fly Now” are probably playing in your head right now. The infamous training montage has the p...  Read More

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 This year we celebrated the 250th anniversary of America. A country based on a simple concept. Freedom! The Declaration of Independence, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” In America we are free to pursue what...  Read More

1 Corinthians 9:3-12 Just the other day Sarah and I took Paisley to the movies for the first time to see Toy Story 5 (pretty good movie). For our household we have watched the first through the fourth one about 5 times each leading up to this point, as Paisley loves Buzz and Woody. During Toy story 5 Paisley was blown away at all the Buzz Lightyears that started the movie out, so much so that dad ...  Read More