Sermon20101128

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This is a combined service with the Valley Bible Church, our Korean Brothers and Sisters.
Sermon20101121

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Sermon20101114

Instructions: Read the verses and then prayerfully answer the following questions (you may need a separate sheet of paper)

1. In verse 12, Paul gives two general principles for the Christian life; complete each of the following questions you should ask yourself, before engaging in a given activity, based on this verse (see the translation of this verse in KJV or NKJV if necessary).

A. Is this _________________________ for me?
B. Is this going to bring me __________________________________________?

Based on this verse, is there any activity (or activities) in your life that is not profitable, though it may be lawful? Is there anything by which you have been brought under control? List as many as you can think of (Hint: this could be a hobby, a non-sinful habit, a food or drink you really enjoy, etc.)

2. In the illustration Paul provides on food in verse 13, what is his conclusion? Why do you think he uses food to illustrate this? How might food and immorality be related in regards to the body?

3. What is the Christian’s future hope given in verse 14? Should this influence how you use your body in this life? Why or why not?

4. What should the Corinthians have already known according to verse 15? In light of this, why is it so unthinkable for a Christian to consort with a prostitute?

5. What should the Corinthians have already known according to verse 16? If the nature of sexual intercourse is to become “one flesh” (cf. Gen. 2:24) does this mean that every illicit sexual union is equal to the marriage bond? Why or why not?

6. In contrast to joining one’s physical body to a prostitute, what results from Who the Christian has been joined to? How should this impact how we use our body?

7. What is the command to believers in verse 18? Why is immorality such a serious sin? Have you experienced this consequence in your own life? If so, briefly explain the consequences you experienced (not in detail) and how God brought you through it?

8. What should the Corinthians have already known according to verse 19? What was so unique about the temple in Jerusalem? (cf. 2 Sam. 7:13; 2 Kings 21:4, 7; 23:27) What was the price with which they were bought according to verse 20? (cf. 1 Pet. 1:18-19) How are you commanded to use your body in light of this? List 3 ways you might use your body to glorify God.

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Action Step #1 Confirm that the sin is taking place vv. 1-2

Action Step #2 Commence the discipline process vv. 3-5

Can you identify the violation of scripture ?
Are more mature Christians convinced the action taking place is sin ?
Is the sinner irrationally defensive when approached about the sin ?

Action Step #3 Correct wrong perceptions of the sin taking place vv. 6-8

Are we prepared to do our part?
Why do we allow sin to continue ?

The fear of man!
We have a low view of Gods’ holiness!
We have a low view of sins destructiveness?

Accept – responsibility for sin
Confess – sin to God
Turn – away from sin

Mind your Peas and Qs
Pray for courage, grace, patience, wisdom and understanding.
Examine yourself for the same sin, take log out of your own eye.
Avail yourself to help the person.
Study the scripture.
Question the person so you can have a right understanding of the situation.

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Sermon20100926

Action Step #1 Confirm that the sin is taking place vv. 1-2

Action Step #2 Commence the discipline process vv. 3-5

Action Step #3 Correct wrong responses to the sin taking place vv. 6-8

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Sermon20100912

Theme: Five helpful principles for spiritual correction so you might maintain a gospel focus in confronting sin.

I. Direct confrontation of the sin is necessary vv.6-7

II. Discriminate use of irony may be helpful v.8

III. Dedication to the point of sacrifice is required vv.9-13

IV. Dynamics of the relationship should be reaffirmed vv.14-16

V. Determine the proper course of action vv. 17-21

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