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  • Gospel Giving | 1 Cor. 16:1-4

    Gospel Giving | 1 Cor. 16:1-4
    Jan 22 2026
    Biblical giving and financial stewardship are essential topics for Christian spiritual growth and discipleship. This comprehensive guide explores what the Bible teaches about money, tithing, and generous giving based on First Corinthians 16:1-4 and other key Scripture passages. Learn why God addresses money in the Bible and how financial stewardship impacts your relationship with Christ. Discover the biblical principles of systematic giving, proportionate generosity, and sacrificial worship through your finances. Understanding biblical stewardship helps believers grow in spiritual maturity while supporting church ministry and missions. Paul's instructions to the Corinthian church reveal universal expectations for Christian giving that apply to all believers today. Explore how regular, planned giving differs from sporadic donations and why first fruits giving matters more than leftover generosity. Church accountability and transparency in handling offerings are crucial for maintaining trust and proper stewardship. The spiritual benefits of giving include proving genuine love for Christ, growing in righteousness, and reflecting the Gospel through sacrificial generosity. Biblical giving is not about earning God's love but responding to the love already shown through Christ's sacrifice. Whether you're new to faith or seeking to deepen your understanding of Christian stewardship, these biblical principles provide practical guidance for honoring God with your finances. Learn how proportionate giving based on prosperity differs from legalistic tithing requirements and discover the spiritual transformation that comes through generous, cheerful giving.
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    50 min
  • The Death of Death - 1 Cor. 15:50-58

    The Death of Death - 1 Cor. 15:50-58
    Jan 15 2026
    Discover what the Bible reveals about our future resurrection bodies and why they are essential for eternal life. This comprehensive study of First Corinthians 15 explores Paul's teaching on resurrection, glorification, and what happens when Jesus returns. Learn why our current flesh and blood bodies cannot inherit God's kingdom and what makes our future bodies different. Understand the mystery of instant transformation that will occur in the twinkling of an eye when Christ comes back. Explore how our glorified bodies will be both physical and spiritual, like Jesus' resurrection body after He rose from the dead. Find out why some believers won't die before receiving their new bodies and what this means for Christian hope. Discover the difference between our gradual sanctification now and our instant glorification then. Learn about the clothing imagery Paul uses to describe putting on immortality and imperishable nature. Understand why death still stings now but has no ultimate power over believers in Christ. Explore how God's law serves as a mirror to show our need for salvation rather than a checklist to earn heaven. Learn why Christianity is unique among world religions in teaching salvation by grace through faith rather than good works. Discover practical applications for how understanding resurrection should change daily priorities and eternal perspective. Find answers to common questions about heaven, eternal life, spiritual bodies, physical resurrection, and Christian eschatology. This biblical teaching addresses fears about death, provides hope for grieving believers, and explains the Gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ alone.
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    44 min
  • 1 Cor. 15: 29-49 - December 28th, 2025

    1 Cor. 15: 29-49 - December 28th, 2025
    Jan 15 2026
    Join us as Pastor Nick brings us a message about the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ...and of us.
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    48 min
  • Christmas: Joy with Jesus - December 21st, 2025

    Christmas: Joy with Jesus - December 21st, 2025
    Jan 15 2026
    Join us as Pastor Nick brings us the message for our Christmas Service.
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    44 min
  • Firstfruits of the Future | 1 Cor. 15:20-28

    Firstfruits of the Future | 1 Cor. 15:20-28
    Dec 11 2025
    Discover the profound meaning behind Christ's resurrection and why it changes everything about how we live today. This powerful exploration of 1 Corinthians 15:20 reveals why Jesus is called the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep and what this means for every believer's future hope and present calling. Learn how Old Testament first fruits offerings provide the perfect picture of Christ's resurrection as both dedication to God and guarantee of our own resurrection victory.Understand the crucial connection between Christmas and Easter - why both events were absolutely necessary for our salvation. Explore how death entered through Adam's rebellion and why Christ needed to be both fully God and fully man to serve as humanity's substitute. Discover the shocking truth that Christ is reigning right now, not waiting until his second coming to begin his kingdom rule.This biblical teaching examines how Christ's enemies are being gradually placed under his feet through the spread of the gospel over the past 2,000 years. See how Christianity has transformed world history by eradicating human sacrifice, elevating women's dignity, and advancing humanitarian causes wherever the gospel takes root. Learn why death is called the last enemy and what it means to live in the already but not yet period of kingdom victory.Find out how understanding Christ's present reign should radically transform your perspective from passive waiting to active participation in his ongoing victory. Discover your role as part of Christ's body in exercising his authority in this world and spreading his kingdom influence into every area of life and society. This message challenges defeat mentality thinking and calls believers to live with confidence that Christ is already King and his kingdom is advancing.Perfect for anyone seeking to understand resurrection hope, kingdom theology, biblical eschatology, Christian victory, gospel transformation, and practical Christian living. Whether you're struggling with defeat mentality or want to understand your role in God's kingdom purposes, this teaching provides biblical foundation for victorious Christian living and active gospel participation.
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    50 min
  • If Christ Isn't Raised | 1 Cor. 15:12-19

    If Christ Isn't Raised | 1 Cor. 15:12-19
    Dec 6 2025
    Discover why the resurrection of Jesus Christ is absolutely essential to Christianity and what happens if it's not true. This powerful message explores one of the most challenging questions believers face: What good is a dead Jesus? Learn why the apostle Paul argued that without the resurrection, Christian faith becomes completely worthless and believers would be the most pitiful people on earth.Explore the devastating consequences if Christ wasn't really raised from the dead: all Christian preaching becomes meaningless, faith becomes futile, and people remain dead in their sins. Understand why the resurrection isn't just a nice addition to the gospel message but the very foundation that makes everything else meaningful. This biblical teaching examines 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 and reveals how Greek philosophy influenced some early Christians to deny the resurrection of the dead. Discover why Paul's response was so direct and uncompromising, and what it means for believers today.Learn about the complete gospel message that includes both Christ's death for sins and his resurrection to new life. Find out why the resurrection serves as our guarantee that Christ's payment for sin was accepted by the Father and that death has been ultimately defeated.This message challenges viewers to examine their lives honestly and stop living in spiritual neutrality. Discover how believing in the resurrection should transform daily decisions, priorities, and willingness to share faith with others. Understand why Christians aren't actually pitiful people and how the reality of the resurrection changes everything about how we should live.Perfect for anyone questioning the importance of the resurrection, struggling with doubt, or wanting to understand the foundational truths of Christianity. This teaching provides clear biblical answers about why the resurrection matters and how it should impact every aspect of life.
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    48 min
  • Grace of God Gospel | 1 Cor. 15:1-11

    Grace of God Gospel | 1 Cor. 15:1-11
    Dec 5 2025
    Discover why the gospel is more than just your entry point into Christianity in this powerful exploration of 1 Corinthians 15. Learn how the Apostle Paul reveals three crucial dimensions of the gospel in every believer's life and why even mature Christians need constant gospel reminders. This message explores the true meaning of salvation, sanctification, and the ongoing work of Christ in our lives. Understand what it means to hold fast to the gospel and why Paul calls it of first importance above all other Christian doctrines. Get a clear, biblical definition of the gospel message including Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, plus discover the overwhelming eyewitness evidence for the resurrection that convinced early Christians to die for their faith. Learn from Paul's dramatic conversion story how God can transform anyone's past, no matter how dark, into a powerful testimony of grace and redemption. This teaching addresses common misconceptions about Christian maturity and challenges believers to live in the gospel's present reality rather than just its memory. Perfect for anyone seeking to understand the foundation of Christian faith, the nature of salvation, or how to apply gospel truth to daily life. Whether you're a new believer or have been following Christ for years, this message will deepen your appreciation for the gospel's ongoing work in your life and equip you to share it clearly with others.
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    1 h et 5 min
  • Decently and In Order - 1 Cor. 14:26-40

    Decently and In Order - 1 Cor. 14:26-40
    Nov 13 2025
    Discover biblical guidelines for practicing spiritual gifts in church worship services. This comprehensive study of 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 addresses common questions about tongues, prophecy, and church order that many Christians face today. Learn how to balance spiritual sensitivity with biblical structure in your congregation. Key topics covered include proper use of speaking in tongues during worship services, guidelines for prophetic words and how to test them against Scripture, understanding women's roles in evaluating prophecy, and maintaining order without quenching the Holy Spirit. These biblical principles provide essential guidance for unity and edification. Many churches today struggle with spiritual gifts - some embrace charismatic expressions without structure while others avoid gifts like prophecy and tongues entirely. Paul's instructions offer a balanced approach that honors both the Spirit's work and biblical authority. Discover how to create space for spiritual gifts while maintaining proper oversight and leadership authority. This teaching explores what it means to do all things decently and in order, how to weigh prophetic words, the difference between modern prophecy and Scripture, and practical steps for implementing these guidelines in your local church. Learn why order matters in spiritual gifts and how proper structure actually enhances rather than hinders the Spirit's work. Perfect for pastors, church leaders, small group studies, and anyone seeking biblical wisdom on spiritual gifts, church order, prophecy, tongues, women in ministry, and creating unity in diverse congregations. Based on solid biblical exegesis with practical application for modern church life.
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    52 min