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2024.08.04 But We Have the MInd of Christ | I Corinthians 2:12-3:4 | John Wood by EP Church Annapolis

The occasion of Paul's opening remarks in I Cor chapters 1-4 came by way of distorted views of the nature of the church and her leadership. Many in Corinth had a corrupted view of the identity of church influencers and the relationship between these men and the church generally speaking. In writing to correct these errors, Paul is provided opportunity to expound and apply elements of the Gospel that will address these challenges and many others that may present themselves. In the providence of God, we can be thankful for problems arising in the early church which redound to our benefit as we eavesdrop on practical instruction underscored by apostolic authority. In chapter 4, Paul gives his closing arguments on the issue of membership/leadership church relationships before moving on to address other matters of concern in his letter.

Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...    Doctrines of Christ:   I Corinthians 10   16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?   17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.   (Bread is food.  The food from God is the Word of God which we eat and drink, doing that word of God which comes down from heaven.)   18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?   19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?   20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.   21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.   We put our trust in God.  We go to dinner with Gentiles and they raise their drink glass to their gods and click their glasses together "for luck".   When I am at their table, I don't make any effort to raise my glass to their wishes.  They see me just sit there and they know I do not wish to participate with them and they ignore me and go on with their good luck wish and click their glasses together worshiping the "god" , but I don't join them.   In the USA, there is a "saying" that for good luck you eat black eyed peas on New Years Day.   I want my "luck" to come from God.  I do not seek luck from things I eat on a feast day.  So I do not join them in this pagan thinking.   At many Christian churches, they have what they call "communion" which is eating a piece of cracker and drinking some grape juice.  But I know the Lord's Supper, the communion with God, is the eating and drinking of the Word of God and has nothing to do with crackers and grape juice.   I do not participate in eating of crackers and drinking of grape juice at a church service, because I know this is not the Lord's Supper but is a tradition set up by men and has no real power of God.   The proper eating and drinking of the Word of God is eating the food God provides for the church,the WORD, and has great power.   I Corinthians 11   18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.   19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.   20 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper.   21 For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.   22 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.   23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which HE was betrayed took bread:   24 And when HE had given thanks, HE brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is MY body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of ME.   25 After the same manner also HE took the cup, when HE had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in MY blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.   (Jesus is speaking of the bread that comes from God, the word of God during the gathering of the church.  And Jesus speaks of the New Testament in HIS blood, the Word of God that comes from God, the New Testament for the New Testament church.  We examine ourselves to see how we are partaking of HIS Word.  And by the Word HE gives us we examine the way we are going on this earth and make proper corrections as needed.)   26 For as often as ye eat this bread (the word), and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till HE come.   27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread (the word), and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.   28 But let a man examine himself (by the Word), and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup (examining himself by the Word).   29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.   (For example:  We read, "Flee fornication,"  I Cor. 6:18  And some go out and commit fornication, "eating the word unworthily" and they bring upon themselves damnation by wrongfully eating and drinking the Word of God.)   30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep (die).   31 For if we would judge ourselves (by the Word of God), we should not be judged.   32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.   33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.   (Be patient for one another for someone may need to hear that word while you have heard that word many times.  Be patient in repetitions, "tarry one for another.")

Preached on March 31, 2024 by Matthew Tilley at North Beaver Baptist Church, West Jefferson, NC. Part of the "Power of His Resurrection" sermon series.

Preached on March 31, 2024 by Matthew Tilley at North Beaver Baptist Church, West Jefferson, NC. Part of the "Power of His Resurrection" sermon series.

On this podcast of Sonshine USA our Bible study teacher Warren Landis expounds from I Corinthians Chapter 8. Here we study about the importance of maturing in Christ! In Paul's day, eating meat that had first been offered to idols was a big deal. Paul personally saw nothing wrong with eating meat that had been first offered to idols because idols don't really exist We as Christians worship and serve the one true and loving God! But, Paul said he would give up his right to eat meat if it would cause a weaker brother or sister in Christ to stumble. Mature Christians focus on God! Legalistic Christians focus on what others think. The way to mature in Christ is to spend more time in a DEEPER study of God's Word, which is what Sonshine USA is all about! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warren-landis4/support

Section II: God We believe in one triune God, existing in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit; co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, co-equal in power and glory, Who possess the same attributes and perfections yet carry out distinct offices (Deuteronomy 6:4, II Corinthians 13:14, I Peter 1:2, Matthew 28:19). We believe that God the Father is the absolute omnipotent ruler of the universe, sovereign in creation, providence, and redemption, a perfect Spirit in Whom is perfect holiness, and infinite wisdom (Psalm 99:6; 103:19, 139:7-12, 147:5, Isaiah 44:24, Malachi 3:6, Matthew 7:7-8, John 4:24, I John 4:8, Romans 11:36). We believe that Jesus Christ is the divine (John 1:1, 10:30, 38, Colossians 2:9), eternal (John 1:2), Son of God (Matthew 3:17, 8:29, 11:27, 16:16, 17:5, Mark 1:1, I John 5:9-12), that He was miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 1:34-35, Galatians 4:4), that He perfectly revealed and accomplished the will of God, taking upon Himself the demands and necessities of human nature (Philippians 2:5-8); that He identified Himself completely with mankind (John 1:14, Romans 1:3-4) yet was and remains without sin (I Peter 2:21-23, Hebrews 4:15), that He literally and vicariously died, was buried and raised from the dead (Romans 6:4, 9, I Corinthians 15:4, 20, I Thessalonians 1:10), and that He ascended to heaven (Acts 1:9), and is now exalted at the right hand of God, where, as our High Priest, He fulfills the ministry of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 9:24, I John 2:1-2). We believe that the Holy Spirit is a divine Person, that He convicts the world of sin (John 16:8-11), helps (John 14:16-17, 26) and baptizes all believers into the body of Christ (I Corinthians 12:12-14). We believe that He is the divine Teacher (John 14:26, I John 2:27) who guides believers into truth (John 16:13), and that it is the privilege and duty of all the saved to be filled and controlled by the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18, I John 2:20). PURPOSE: A Doctrinal Series for Heritage Bible Chapel's Sunday School, under the premise that it is vital to review and teach through our Statement of Faith (Doctrine Essentials) with some regularity to avoid “theological amnesia and spiritual myopia.” The subjects are taught using a scripture-first approach to feature highlights of our confession in a 30-minute teaching setting. Teachers are encouraged to focus on main points, work in discussion and application as appropriate, and supplement with HBC's Constitution, church history, and other resources. Care must be given to isolate the main points due to time constraints. LOCATION & TIME: This class will be located in the Sanctuary. Attendees are encouraged to begin arriving at 9:00 a.m. Teaching will start by 9:10 a.m.

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked (Galatians 6:7).” Scripture calls us to examine ourselves before we receive the body and blood of Christ (I Corinthians 11:28). Understanding the serious of our sin and the need for repentance, Luther gave catechumens and all Christians a list of questions to help us examine our faith, trusting in His grace by the blood of Christ. These questions are a blessing not only to those receiving the sacrament for the first time, but also for us every time we come before His Altar. “Just as I am without one plea; But that Thy blood was shed for me; And that Thou bidst me come to Thee; O Lamb of God, I come, I come.” LSB 570. Rev. Dr. Steve Schave, Executive Director of Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots (LAMP), joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Luther's Christian Questions with their answers. Find LAMP at lampministry.org. Find your copy of the Book of Concord - Concordia Reader's Edition at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org. Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations. Do you have questions about this program? Email Andrew.Bates@kfuo.org or call at (314) 996-1519. It's Sharathon 2023, and we need YOUR support! By God's grace and with your generous support, we've been sharing the Gospel for close to 99 years to millions of listeners worldwide. Our Bible studies help to explain and deepen your understanding of God's Word. Our worship services proclaim salvation in Christ and give you the words that the church has always used to proclaim the Gospel. And our hymns—the sacred music of the church—are the joyous exultation of God's people that explain, proclaim, and announce the joy of salvation in Christ alone. In short, your gift makes it possible for the listener-supported Broadcast Ministry of KFUO Radio to continue filling our world with God's Word. Start, sustain, or strengthen your partnership with KFUO Radio during Sharathon 2023. Give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

The Word of God Devotional and Evangelical Ministries The Word for Today Podcast Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Perfection through the Body of Christ I Corinthians 2:15

The Word of God Devotional and Evangelical Ministries The Word for Today Podcast Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Perfection through the Body of Christ I Corinthians 2:15

Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...  Doctrine of Christ:   I Corinthians 11   1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. 3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. 4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. 5 But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. 6 For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. 7 For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. 8 For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. 9 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. 10 For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. 11 Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord. 12 For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God. 13 Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? 14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? 15 But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. 16 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.  

Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...  Doctrines of Christ:   I Corinthians 10   16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. (Bread is food.  The food from God is the Word of God which we eat and drink, doing that word of God which comes down from heaven.)   18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? 19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? 20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.   We put our trust in God.  We go to dinner with Gentiles and they raise their drink glass to their gods and click their glasses together "for luck".   When I am at their table, I don't make any effort to raise my glass to their wishes.  They see me just sit there and they know I do not wish to participate with them and they ignore me and go on with their good luck wish and click their glasses together worshiping the "god" , but I don't join them.   In the USA, there is a "saying" that for good luck you eat black eyed peas on New Years Day.   I want my "luck" to come from God.  I do not seek luck from things I eat on a feast day.  So I do not join them in this pagan thinking.   At many Christian churches, they have what they call "communion" which is eating a piece of cracker and drinking some grape juice.  But I know the Lord's Supper, the communion with God, is the eating and drinking of the Word of God and has nothing to do with crackers and grape juice.   I do not participate in eating of crackers and drinking of grape juice at a church service, because I know this is not the Lord's Supper but is a tradition set up by men and has no real power of God.   The proper eating and drinking of the Word of God is eating the food God provides for the church,the WORD, and has great power.   I Corinthians 11   18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. 19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. 20 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. 21 For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken. 22 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. 23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which HE was betrayed took bread: 24 And when HE had given thanks, HE brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is MY body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of ME. 25 After the same manner also HE took the cup, when HE had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in MY blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.   (Jesus is speaking of the bread that comes from God, the word of God during the gathering of the church.  And Jesus speaks of the New Testament in HIS blood, the Word of God that comes from God, the New Testament for the New Testament church.  We examine ourselves to see how we are partaking of HIS Word.  And by the Word HE gives us we examine the way we are going on this earth and make proper corrections as needed.) 26 For as often as ye eat this bread (the word), and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till HE come. 27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread (the word), and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself (by the Word), and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup (examining himself by the Word). 29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.   (For example:  We read, "Flee fornication,"  I Cor. 6:18  And some go out and commit fornication, "eating the word unworthily" and they bring upon themselves damnation by wrongfully eating and drinking the Word of God.) 30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep (die). 31 For if we would judge ourselves (by the Word of God), we should not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. 33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.   (Be patient for one another for someone may need to hear that word while you have heard that word many times.  Be patient in repetitions, "tarry one for another.")

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭15‬:‭57‬

"Most people perceive Jesus Christ as a passive personality. But a closer look reveals His life example and teachings to be assertive. With reference to the “Passive-Assertive-Aggressive” continuum and chart on page 2, the person of Jesus is centered and balanced in the assertive realm. Indeed; if the core intent of assertiveness is “to communicate”, then Jesus truly is the Teacher. For the Christian this difference; Jesus being an assertive person rather than passive, is of the utmost importance. This is particularly true when successful, permanent behavioral modification is necessary. As the Apostle Paul commands: “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ” (I Corinthians 11:1). The depth of this imitation is described in a letter by Paul: “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life that I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God...” (Galatians 2:20). For the Christian, self is put to death so the character of Christ can be developed in the individual. In another passage the Scripture speaks of God's pre-determined purpose for the believer “to become conformed to the image of His Son” (Romans 8:29). Therefore, the goal and orientation of the follower of Christ would be to strive toward an assertive, rather than a passive (or aggressive), life style as his behavioral norm. Assertiveness Passive Assertive Aggressive Consider the following chart Nonassertive Assertive Aggressive Characteristics of the behavior Does not express wants, Ideas and feelings, or Expresses them in self-deprecating way. Intent: to please. Expresses wants, ideas, and feelings in direct and appropriate ways. Intent: to communicate Expresses wants, ideas and feelings at the expense of others. Intent: to dominate or humiliate Your feelings when you act this way Anxious; disappointed with yourself. Often angry and resentful later. Confident; You feel good about yourself at the time and later. Self-righteous; superior. Sometimes embarrassed later. Other people's feelings about themselves when you act this way. Guilty or superior Respected, valued Humiliated, hurt Other people's feelings about you when you act this way. Irritation, pity, disgust. Usually respect. Anger vengefulness. Outcome Don't get what you want; anger builds up. Often get what you want. Often get what you want at the expense of others. Others feel justified in “getting even” Payoff Avoids unpleasant situation, conflict, tension, confrontation. Feels good; respected by others; improved self-confidence; relationships are improved. Vents anger; feels superior." Link: https://hischurchnorthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Character_of_Jesus_Paper.119142420-1.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/support

On this podcast of Sonshine USA our Bible study teacher Warren Landis expounds from I Corinthians Chapter 14. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/warren-landis4/support

On this podcast of Sonshine USA our Bible study teacher Warren Landis expounds from Romans Chapter 3. Paul stresses Unity in the Church! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/warren-landis4/support

True spirituality is not a matter of race, gender, or marital or slave status but rather solely a matter of total devotion to Christ as His slaves.

God, through Christ, graciously and abundantly enriched the Corinthians in every spiritual way, and He has done the same for all believers, including us. Are you, Christ Memorial Church, thankful for His gracious work in you?

“Your Place, Power, Purpose In the Body of Christ”I Corinthians 12:13-251. Your Placement in the Body I Corinthians 12:13 Romans 6:1-4Ø It is PassiveØ It is PersonalØ It is Permanent 2. Your Power in the BodyI Corinthians 12:14-24Matthew 16:183. His Purpose in the BodyI Corinthians 12:25I Corinthians 1:10Acts 4:32-33Colossians 3:14 Support the show (https://onrealm.org/washingtonbaptistchurch/-/give/now)

Here's an outline to help you follow my thinking in this message! - Pastor Kevin The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (I Corinthians 15:1-4) I. The ________________ of the Resurrection A. ______ Testament Prophecies 1. Psalm 16:8-11 2. Jonah 1:17 (Matthew 12:38-40) 3. Isaiah 53:8-11 B. ____________ Own Prophecies 1. Mark 8:31; 9:31; 10:34; 14:28 2. John 2:19 II. The __________ of the Resurrection A. Believers already have sufficient ______________ to believe in the Resurrection of Jesus. B. But, we can not only KNOW, but also ________ that the Resurrection of Jesus took place in history! III. The ______________ of the Resurrection A. He was raised for our __________________________. B. He was raised to declare His __________. C. The Resurrection of Jesus assures us of our ________________________. IV. The __________ of the Resurrection A. The same power that raised Jesus will __________ us. B. The same power that raised Jesus will ______________ us toward clean living.

Who is the Builder of your house? Are you relying on your own wisdom, understanding, and knowledge to build it? Is its foundation something solid, or shifting and sinking sand? Who is your architect, designer, and craftsman? God is the source of all wisdom, and wisdom comes through knowing God. Notice I didn’t say knowledge about God. Knowing God comes through time spent in connection and communication with Him, just like you come to know a new friend or build an intimate relationship. Reverence for the Lord is the natural outflow of knowing God and another source of wisdom. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10). Reverence for God is recognizing God’s holiness, and responding with appropriate humility and awe in His presence. As Proverbs 22:4 states, “Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.” God offers to build our house with beautiful materials – love, holiness, reverence, humility, honor, wisdom – the stuff of His Kingdom, making us a lovely dwelling place for His Spirit. But we have a choice. We can choose instead to build our house with the stuff of the world. Paul draws a sharp contrast between the so-called wisdom of the world and God’s wisdom, saying, “God made foolish the wisdom of the world” (I Corinthians 1:20), and, “Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become ‘fools’ so that you may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight” (I Corinthians 3:18-19). For Paul, the only true wisdom is belonging wholly and completely to Christ (I Corinthians 3:23).Read the full devotion at https://devotableapp.com/daily-devotion-proverbs-24-3-4-wisdom-of-god

The Body of Christ: I Corinthians 12-13 - 2/3/19 by New Life Fellowship Church

The Crowd on the day of Pentecost were perplexed when they heard the 120 (Spirit Filled) Disciples praising God in the Languages of the foreigners visiting in Jerusalem for the feast. Holy Spirit had not only filled the town with the sound of a Hurricane or Tornado, Sent Tongues of Fire from heaven upon the believers in the upper room, but now He had given them the foreign languages of men and Angels with which to glorify and worship Jesus. The promise of the Father that Jesus had told His disciples about, would be poured out on those who waited and tarried until they would receive the Holy Spirit into their lives in Pentecostal Fulness. Jesus had told them that the Spirit that had empowered them to witness and serve the King, would not only be "with" them, but would be "in" them. There was definitely an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that John said Jesus would bring upon all who believed. This outward (with) baptism/anointing, would come into them and "fill" them with His Presence. From that moment on, the Pentecostal Experience would no longer be called just an anointing or Baptism, but would be referred to as the Infilling of the Holy Spirit. 33 years after this day of Pentecostal outpouring, Paul would ask the Christians in Ephesus if they had RECEIVED (in not on) the Holy Spirit since they believed. Their answer was that they had not even heard about the Holy Spirit. However we know that they could not have even been saved unless the Holy Spirit had baptized them into the body of Christ (I Corinthians 12:13). The anointing of the Holy Spirit, the "with" of the Holy Spirit, the baptism of the Holy Spirit is present for every one who comes into the body of Christ. However the Holy Spirit that was "With" them had not come "into" them until Paul explained, laid hands on them and they were "received" and were "filled" with the Spirit and began to speak with Other Tongues just as on the day of Pentecost, just as had happened in Samaria, when Simon the sorcerer tried to buy this Matter/"Logos" (speaking in other tongues) that was evidenced when the believers were filled, or just as it was in Cornelius' home when the disciples heard them all speaking in tongues as Peter preached about Jesus. In every case in Acts, when believers were baptized or anointed with Holy Spirit and they "received/ were filled" with the Spirit, they all spoke with Tongues as the Spirit gave them the utterance. This sermon is a celebration of this initial gift of Glossolalia (praying, worshiping, singing, speaking in tongues). Why does this seemingly strange gift hold such importance and how do we receive or become filled with Holy Spirit?

The Crowd on the day of Pentecost were perplexed when they heard the 120 (Spirit Filled) Disciples praising God in the Languages of the foreigners visiting in Jerusalem for the feast. Holy Spirit had not only filled the town with the sound of a Hurricane or Tornado, Sent Tongues of Fire from heaven upon the believers in the upper room, but now He had given them the foreign languages of men and Angels with which to glorify and worship Jesus. The promise of the Father that Jesus had told His disciples about, would be poured out on those who waited and tarried until they would receive the Holy Spirit into their lives in Pentecostal Fulness. Jesus had told them that the Spirit that had empowered them to witness and serve the King, would not only be "with" them, but would be "in" them. There was definitely an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that John said Jesus would bring upon all who believed. This outward (with) baptism/anointing, would come into them and "fill" them with His Presence. From that moment on, the Pentecostal Experience would no longer be called just an anointing or Baptism, but would be referred to as the Infilling of the Holy Spirit. 33 years after this day of Pentecostal outpouring, Paul would ask the Christians in Ephesus if they had RECEIVED (in not on) the Holy Spirit since they believed. Their answer was that they had not even heard about the Holy Spirit. However we know that they could not have even been saved unless the Holy Spirit had baptized them into the body of Christ (I Corinthians 12:13). The anointing of the Holy Spirit, the "with" of the Holy Spirit, the baptism of the Holy Spirit is present for every one who comes into the body of Christ. However the Holy Spirit that was "With" them had not come "into" them until Paul explained, laid hands on them and they were "received" and were "filled" with the Spirit and began to speak with Other Tongues just as on the day of Pentecost, just as had happened in Samaria, when Simon the sorcerer tried to buy this Matter/"Logos" (speaking in other tongues) that was evidenced when the believers were filled, or just as it was in Cornelius' home when the disciples heard them all speaking in tongues as Peter preached about Jesus. In every case in Acts, when believers were baptized or anointed with Holy Spirit and they "received/ were filled" with the Spirit, they all spoke with Tongues as the Spirit gave them the utterance. This sermon is a celebration of this initial gift of Glossolalia (praying, worshiping, singing, speaking in tongues). Why does this seemingly strange gift hold such importance and how do we receive or become filled with Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit enables us to think with Christ.

Join me as we continue studying the history of the early church in the Book of I Corinthians and follow up on the Mars Hill Institute 21 Days to Knowing Jesus Christ Bible Study. This is a personal reading of I Corinthians Chapter 12. I hope you enjoy it. Have a GREAT and Blessed Day! Visit our website at marshillinstitute.com Check us out and LIKE our page on Facebook at facebook.com/themarshillinstitute

Join me as we continue studying the history of the early church in the Book of I Corinthians and follow up on the Mars Hill Institute 21 Days to Knowing Jesus Christ Bible Study. This is a personal reading of I Corinthians Chapter 4. I hope you enjoy it. Have a GREAT and Blessed Day! Visit our website at marshillinstitute.com Check us out and LIKE our page on Facebook at facebook.com/themarshillinstitute

This week we launch our new series: Love Letters. This weeks message is titled "United in Christ.” Begin in chapter one verse 10 Paul gets to the heart of the issue to this and every church when he asks the question, Is Christ divided? The reader must realize that, if we are in Christ, then we cannot live or act like there are divisions between those of us who are called by His name. This is a challenging true and we are going to explore its meaning together.

One of the biggest challenges in identifying goals for combatting the effects of codependency is to be active without accepting false guilt or distorting how you allocate responsibility for change again. It is easy to think if there is something I can do that would be more effective than what I have been doing, then if I had been doing it all along everything would be fine. In order to help you avoid this mindset, we will order the strategies for relating more healthily in a progression that builds from intrapersonal strategies (inside of you) to interpersonal strategies (between you and the other person). The intent is to reinforce the idea that you can get healthier even if the other person does not and that their possible resistance to change does not have to be interpreted as your personal failure. Gaining PerspectiveBuilding Resilience Alleviating Emotional TriggersGrowing Positive Influence As you learn from and practice each strategy, pray that God will use it for restorative purposes in the life of your loved one. Ask God to soften their heart towards their need to change and provide them the courage to vocalize their need to change. But, just as fervently, pray that God will give you the strength to continue on your journey towards healthier relational patterns whether your loved one is cooperative or not. If distance is created by your healthier choices, that is not “turning your back” or “leaving them behind.” Instead, it is you removing your cooperation with their dysfunction and pioneering a healthier life as an invitation for them to follow your example as you follow the example of Christ (I Corinthians 11:1). Note: The relational restoration methods advised in this step presume that safety has been restored to the relationship. Until your loved one has taken the steps to acknowledge their destructive patterns and evidence change, then you should (a) only seek to implement those components of this chapter that pertain to your personal-emotional well-being, or (b) apply the interpersonal strategies to relationships that were unduly harmed by the mistrust developed because of your abusive-addictive relationship. Until safety is honored, then restoration is not wise or possible. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christ, the second Adam, came to restore all that was lost in the first Adam's disobedience. Often, the Gospel is limited to saving souls. Christ came to redeem the whole created order. The disobedience of the first Adam introduced the curse of death throughout God's good creation. Since through Christ, all things were made, in Christ all things shall be restored (healed). Jesus was anointed by the Holy Spirit and power and “went about doing good, and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him” (Acts 10:38). He announced his ministry as the coming of God's Kingdom. "But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you" (Matthew 12:28). The Kingdom of God on earth is currently considered "already – not-yet" until the final coming of Christ (I Corinthians 15:27). The Kingdom of God, says Jesus, suffers violence and forceful ones lay hold of it (Matthew 11:12). We do this by living in Christ, through prayer, fasting and advancing the Gospel amid adversity. Jesus himself modeled this and told his disciples that some strongholds won’t move apart from prayer and fasting (Matthew 17:21).

Sermon August 28, 2016 Dr. Ralph Holt    "The Cross of Christ"  I Corinthians 1-18-21; Galatians 6:14

Who am I? Brent Phillips – Encounter Houston How many of us are living in a constant state of spiritual amnesia? We go to church on Sunday and the next day we have already forgotten who we are. As long as we continue to forget who we are we will constantly be robbed of the things that we are suppose to have. If you don’t know who you are, you open yourself up to the danger of allowing other people to tell you who are. If you don’t know what you’re supposed to be doing you are in danger of allowing others to tell you what is that you’re suppose to be doing, and chances are it wont be the direction that you are to be going. John 16:7-11 "Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged." The Holy Spirit’s job in us is to do what Jesus did with his disciples while on earth. The Holy Spirit lives inside of us to tell us who we are, and what it is that we are supposed to be doing. You should never come away reading the word of God feeling condemned. If you are having a moment of condemnation then you can guarantee that is it is the voice of the enemy. Romans 8:1 "So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus." It is he enemy who is wanting to condemn us. There is no condemnation for those in Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit’s job is to remind us that there is no condemnation once we are in Christ. Galatians 5:1 and 7 "So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. 7 You were running the race so well. Who has held you back from following the truth?" Christ has set us free, but it is possible for us to get tangled up in the law by trying to do everything right by ourselves. Listen to The Holy Spirit as he calls out the righteousness we have through Jesus Christ. Stop allowing the enemies voice to count you out; Keep on running the race because it is in our weaknesses that Christ is made strong. I am faithful (Ephesians 1:1) I am God’s child (John 1:12) I have been justified (Romans 5:1) I am Christ’s friend (John 15:15) I belong to God (1 Corinthians 6:20) I am a member of Christ’s Body (1 Corinthians 12:27) I am assured all things work together for good (Romans 8:28) I have been established, anointed and sealed by God (2 Corinthians 1:21-22) I am confident that God will perfect the work He has begun in me (Philippians 1:6) I am a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20) I am hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3) I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7) I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me (1 John 5:18) I am blessed in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3) I am chosen before the creation of the world (Ephesians 1:4, 11) I am holy and blameless (Ephesians 1:4) I am adopted as his child (Ephesians 1:5) I am given God’s glorious grace lavishly and without restriction (Ephesians 1:5,8) I am in Him (Ephesians 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:30) I have redemption (Ephesians 1:8) I am forgiven (Ephesians 1:8; Colossians 1:14) I have purpose (Ephesians 1:9 & 3:11) I have hope (Ephesians 1:12) I am included (Ephesians 1:13) I am sealed with the promised Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13) I am a saint (Ephesians 1:18) I am salt and light of the earth (Matfthew 5:13-14) I have been chosen and God desires me to bear fruit (John 15:1,5) I am a personal witness of Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8) I am God’s coworker (2 Corinthians 6:1) I am a minister of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:17-20) I am alive with Christ (Ephesians 2:5) I am raised up with Christ (Ephesians 2:6; Colossians 2:12) I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6) I have been shown the incomparable riches of God’s grace (Ephesians 2:7) God has expressed His kindness to me (Ephesians 2:7) I am God’s workmanship (Ephesians 2:10) I have been brought near to God through Christ’s blood (Ephesians 2:13) I have peace (Ephesians 2:14) I have access to the Father (Ephesians 2:18) I am a member of God’s household (Ephesians 2:19) I am secure (Ephesians 2:20) I am a holy temple (Ephesians 2:21; 1 Corinthians 6:19) I am a dwelling for the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:22) I share in the promise of Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:6) God’s power works through me (Ephesians 3:7) I can approach God with freedom and confidence (Ephesians 3:12) I know there is a purpose for my sufferings (Ephesians 3:13) I can grasp how wide, long, high and deep Christ’s love is (Ephesians 3:18) I am completed by God (Ephesians 3:19) I can bring glory to God (Ephesians 3:21) I have been called (Ephesians 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:9) I can be humble, gentle, patient and lovingly tolerant of others (Ephesians 4:2) I can mature spiritually (Ephesians 4:15) I can be certain of God’s truths and the lifestyle which He has called me to (Ephesians 4:17) I can have a new attitude and a new lifestyle (Ephesians 4:21-32) I can be kind and compassionate to others (Ephesians 4:32) I can forgive others (Ephesians 4:32) I am a light to others, and can exhibit goodness, righteousness and truth (Ephesians 5:8-9) I can understand what God’s will is (Ephesians 5:17) I can give thanks for everything (Ephesians 5:20) I don’t have to always have my own agenda (Ephesians 5:21) I can honor God through marriage (Ephesians 5:22-33) I can parent my children with composure (Ephesians 6:4) I can be strong (Ephesians 6:10) I have God’s power (Ephesians 6:10) I can stand firm in the day of evil (Ephesians 6:13) I am dead to sin (Romans 1:12) I am not alone (Hebrews 13:5) I am growing (Colossians 2:7) I am His disciple (John 13:15) I am prayed for by Jesus Christ (John 17:20-23) I am united with other believers (John 17:20-23) I am not in want (Philippians 4:19) I possess the mind of Christ (I Corinthians 2:16) I am promised eternal life (John 6:47) I am promised a full life (John 10:10) I am victorious (I John 5:4) My heart and mind is protected with God’s peace (Philippians 4:7) I am chosen and dearly loved (Colossians 3:12) I am blameless (I Corinthians 1:8) I am set free (Romans 8:2; John 8:32) I am crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:20) I am a light in the world (Matthew 5:14) I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37) I am the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21) I am safe (I John 5:18) I am part of God’s kingdom (Revelation 1:6) I am healed from sin (I Peter 2:24) I am no longer condemned (Romans 8:1, 2) I am not helpless (Philippians 4:13) I am overcoming (I John 4:4) I am persevering (Philippians 3:14) I am protected (John 10:28) I am born again (I Peter 1:23) I am a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17) I am delivered (Colossians 1:13) I am redeemed from the curse of the Law (Galatians 3:13) I am qualified to share in His inheritance (Colossians 1:12) I am victorious (1 Corinthians 15:57) The video to this Podcast @ http://www.neverjustexist.org/who-am-i-brent-phillips/