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As Paul exhorts the Corinthians in the cultural custom of head coverings and hairstyles, we see a divine framework; an equaled order meant to bring us into His blessing.

The conclusion of Paul's directives regarding idols gifts us with ample grace along the complex path of decision making with wisdom. 

So far, Paul has zeroed in on the core of the Gospel: Jesus laying his life down for others. This Sunday, Paul turns the gospel-focus from others to self. Using the story of the Exodus, Paul warns Christians about the dangers of toying with idolatry.

We're called to love your neighbor as yourself. Sometimes it's easier said than done - in fact, it involves sacrifice at times. As we continue in our series, Idols Among Us, Paul teaches us how we can be all things to all people and that we can sacrifice to win more for the Kingdom.

The longings of our heart have expressions, outcomes and consequences that are often unintended - like in the creation of idols. But this is not the only thing Paul has to say in this new section of his letter to the church at Corinth. Come join us as we begin a new series that will engage our idol-factory hearts further into life-changing truths about community, freedom and more. 

As we continue our new series in 1 Corinthians, Idols Among Us, Paul tells the story of how he planted the church in Corinth, and that even our glorious freedoms in Christ are worth sacrificing for our brothers and sisters to receive the Gospel and mature in love. Discover freedom from the idolatry of money by embracing the call to joyful sacrifice and generosity.

As a conclusion to our Beautiful Gift series we will take a look back on the major points of truth and application from previous texts as well as examine the last section of First Corinthians 7. 

Often, we hear “calling” and picture a future version of ourselves. Yet as Paul speaks identity and calling over the Corinthians, we see a beautiful and simple invitation from our Father, unfolding around us right now.

With a tone of positivity and balance, Paul finishes his discussion on marriage by answering specific questions the church had on singleness, divorce, and remarriage.

Interim Teaching Pastor Scot Pollok shares responses to many questions that have been submitted in our series, including extended comments on this past Sunday's sermon, "Married Sex"0:00 Extended comments on June 4 sermon from 1 Corinthians 7:1-714:29 Can you define "willful sin" as opposed to sinning and repenting?17:18 If someone asks me to use specific pronouns, is it loving to do so or enabling?20:05 What should a believer do if they are invited to a same sex wedding ceremony?23:58 Can two believers truly become one flesh in marriage if one or both of them have a sexual past?

After two chapters of addressing specific problems and test cases, Paul now turns to the positive ideals of sex inside of marriage. His comments are still corrective, instructive, and serve to protect hearts and set people free today. And although his primary target is clearly married couples, there is within these short verses a powerful and liberating word for singles, a subset of the church family that is often forgotten and overlooked.

The Corinthian Christians believed that God cared deeply for the souls and spirits, but had no concern for their physical bodies. In Paul’s correction, we get a glimpse of the tremendous plans and purpose God has for our bodies.

Wrapped in a statement about God's Kingdom, Paul identifies a host of wayward paths that many of the Corinthians formerly walked. And this ancient collection of pointed statements, properly understood and applied, remains vital truth for us today. Three short verses of text will allow us to dive into a timely conversation that has existed for thousands of years. And rather than a one-sided tirade, we will keep it a conversation… with God Himself.

Interim Teaching Pastor Scot Pollok shares responses to many questions that have been submitted in our series, particularly in regards to this past Sunday's sermon, "The Truth About Change"01:30 What version of bible does Scot use on Sundays?02:55 Can someone who is single fully image God?07:01 What about sincere Christians who willfully sin without conviction or repentance?10:50 What is asked of those in a same sex marriage before they can become a Christian?13:13 Can you offer some apologetic, relational and conversational help for talking with people who are hostile to Christians?17:10 What do I do as a public school teacher when I am asked to present things against my beliefs?20:57 Tell me more about the controversy around the Greek word for homosexual?25:18 What about Jonathan and David's relationship in the Old Testament?

Few things are as desperately needed today as the recovery of the ancient practice of Sabbath — a full day, every week, set aside to stop, rest, delight, and worship.

Within Paul’s discussion of Sex and Sexuality — God’s Beautiful Gift — he drops a powerfully instructive and timely word on the distinctive of the local church that is perhaps the most dismissed, and at times the most abused. In doing so he builds on Jesus’ powerful words and offers a brilliant guide for the church’s response to church sin. And it’s way better than mere conflict resolution.

We arrive at the second great subject in 1st Corinthians; a layered discussion of how the church in Corinth is facing corruptions of God’s Beautiful Gift: sex within the marriage of husband and wife. Join us for a timely and very personal conversation on this powerful topic.

A Gospel-survey identifying our need for a Good Shepherd to embark on a rescue mission to welcome us back home.

A Gospel-survey identifying our need for a Redeemer to liberate us from bondage to sin.

Unimaginable shock and despair lingered over a silent Sabbath day. But the dawn of Sunday morning brought with it an equally unimaginable truth. Jesus has risen from the dead. Come see Him. Behold His scars. Everything has changed.