1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 What we want to see is people coming to Christ! Our God is so good, and He has given us a way to know Him! This is something that we want to share with all people of the world! Paul is saying in these verses not to cause anyone to stumble. Do not think so highly of yourself that you cause those around you to not be able to find Christ. What matters is not our glory, but th...  Read More

1 Corinthians 10:23-30 1 Corinthians 10 was one of those beautiful chunks of scripture that was repeatedly talked about with our children. It’s filled with valuable life lessons. Verse 13 was so helpful in helping us teach our kids to navigate peer pressure and to help them make wise choices even when no one is watching. This verse reminds us that no temptation is inescapable and that God is faith...  Read More

1 Corinthians 8:8-13 I love this time of year. The weather, outdoor activities, and firing up the smoker to cook some BBQ ribs or chicken. During Michigan summers, many of us will attend a cookout or open house to gather for a meal and fellowship. In Corinth they would do similar types of gatherings, but these gatherings were based on idol worship. Meat would be sacrificed and “blessed” by false p...  Read More

1 Corinthians 8:4-7 I think it's safe to say that we all know how to ride a bicycle. Most people were taught at a young age with a parent or sibling to lovingly show us. Thinking back on your experience of learning to ride a bike, how well would it have gone if someone never took the time to show you, let alone explain it? How often do we as believers do this very same thing in our walk with Jesus...  Read More

1 Corinthians 8:1-3 One of our DNA Values is JOURNEY OF FAITH: Everyone is at a different stage in their journey of faith. We embrace that reality. Our gatherings have you in mind. Each week we offer a message that is both understandable and “apply-able.” We also offer class options in our growth process that will meet you where you are. We are a church filled with people struggling with different...  Read More

Week 7Main Point and Overview:    As people were coming to Christ in Corinth, there were so many backgrounds and upbringings to overcome. Unfortunately, that was not happening in an expedient manner. One such background involved meat that was offered in sacrificial worship to pagan gods. Meat that was bought in the marketplace was likely to have been symbolically offered to an idol in one of the m...  Read More