Follow the Leader (1 Corinthians 4:14-21)
The mature church follows its God-given biblical authority. We examine what that looks like and how to respond when the spiritual authority is not following Christ.

The mature church follows its God-given biblical authority. We examine what that looks like and how to respond when the spiritual authority is not following Christ.
What is faithfulness? What should we be faithful to? These questions are essential if we want to be successful in ministry. 1 Corinthians 4:6-14 gives three keys to faithfulness for our lives and ministries.
What is the measure of success in the church? Is it numbers, conversions, or programs? Or is success something different? According to 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, faithfulness is the measure of success in ministry.
How can the church grow in spiritual maturity? 1 Corinthians 3 answers this vital question. In part 3 of this series, we learn to become mature in Christ- we need godly wisdom.
How can the church grow in spiritual maturity? 1 Corinthians 3 answers this vital question. Christians need to take responsibility in the church. In part 2 of this chapter, Paul gives two responsibilities to every church member.
Everything we need is found in our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ. In Hebrews 13:20-21, we're reminded of this amazing truth. Because Jesus is alive, we can confidently trust in Him.
"It's time to grow up." Does this sound familiar? We've all probably heard this phrase before. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul effectively tells the Corinthian church to grow up. The church needs to become mature in Christ.
Today, our lives are swamped with an excess of information. The question is, who can you trust? How do you know who is wise? In 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, Paul gives us three ways to discover godly wisdom.
What matters when the church gathers to worship God? 1 Corinthians has taught us that the church and the Gospel are not about us. So, our worship should be all about Christ and His Gospel. The church must point to Christ.
Sometimes, Christians fall into the trap of self-centeredness. We make life, the church, and even the Gospel all about us. But this thinking is dangerous and contrary to Scripture. In 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Paul attacks this sinful behavior.
Culture continually rejects Christianity and the gospel for the same reason that the church and the gospel are not about us. The gospel is all about the cross! So let us glory in and rejoice in who God is and the cross of Christ.
Unity is essential to the health of a church. The local church must be united under the Gospel, or it will face catastrophe. In 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Paul gives us three steps to becoming united under the Gospel.
Individualism is a major problem in the church today. 1 Corinthians teaches us that living the Gospel is a corporate activity. Christians must live out their faith in and with the local church. In this week's sermon, Pastor Dave starts our new series in 1 Corinthians - "Living the Gospel in the Church."
How can we raise godly children in this turbulent age? As we face the onslaught of the world, parents and grandparents need to ask this question. We find the answer to this vital question in Ephesians 6.
As we think about modern issues, we must talk about the issue of abortion. This topic is all around us. So, what does the Bible say about abortion? In this week's message, our guest speaker, Bryce Asberg, gives us a biblical perspective on this modern issue. Listen here:
The LGBTQ+ movement is one of the most controversial issues of our day. This ideology has taken over in our culture. As Christians, we need to answer the question: "What does the Bible say about LGBTQ?" This week's message seeks to answer this crucial question.
It seems as though society has reached a tipping point into evil. Any thought to argue against the LGBTQ agenda cannot be tolerated. Cultural leaders cannot believe people are still arguing about it because that ship has sailed. The political sphere is as divisive as it has ever been. Young people are seen as completely out of place if they maintain their purity. The drug problem continues like a flash flood across our county. Violence, deceit, immorality, death, destruction, and hardship are al...
Why is prayer important? In James 5:13-20, we find the final mark of genuine faith. True believers will communicate with God in prayer. Listen to this week's sermon- "The Power of Prayer:"
Christmas is here! It's the most wonderful time of the year. However, the world's view of Christmas is shallow and mistaken. We need to remember the true meaning and purpose of Christmas. Find it in this week's sermon:
"Where is the peace on earth?" Do you find yourself asking this question as we celebrate another Christmas? We sing about peace, joy, and hope, but these ideas feel like a dream. In Revelation 5, we find a glimpse of hope in the Throne Room of Heaven.
As Christians, we eagerly wait for the return of Christ. But this expectation is not an excuse for laziness. So, how can we glorify God while we wait? James 5:7-12 gives the answer.
Our world is obsessed with wealth. Sadly, many Christians fall into the trap of living for money. But James 5 warns us about the dangers of living for wealth.
What do your actions reveal about your purpose in life? Are you living for wealth, success, or comfort? Don't fall into the trap of thinking that you can control your life. James 4 rebukes such foolish thinking. Instead, we need to submit to God's sovereignty.
Why is slander an acceptable sin? It's common in politics, entertainment, and even our homes and churches. The truth is, God hates slander. James warns against this sin in James 4:11-12.
Conflicts come from our own sinful hearts. So, what is the solution? We find the answer to all our conflicts in James 4:7-10. Listen to part 2 of the sermon- "Why Can't We Get Along?":
We live in an angry world. Everyone has opinions and preferences, so there's no lack of conflict. So, where do these conflicts come from? James 4:1-6 gives the simple answer.
How can you spot a fake? The best way to spot a counterfeit is to be familiar with the real version. In James 3:13-18, we learn about real wisdom and its counterfeit. True wisdom comes from God, while fake "wisdom" comes from this world.
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words shall never hurt me." Many of us were taught this little rhyme as kids. But the fact is, this cute phrase is not accurate. Words are powerful and can be very hurtful. In James 3, we learn about the power of our words:
We all know people who talk a big game but can't back it up. Actions often speak louder than words. In James 2:14-26, we learn that true faith will produce action. Faith will result in good works. Listen to this week's message- "Faith Works":
For many of us, new places are challenging and frightening. We get anxious about new things. The cause of this fear is the reality of favoritism. In James 2, we learn that favoritism has no place in the church.