KEEPING THE CHURCH ON ITS FEET
1 Corinthians 1.10-17
1 Corinthians: Unified By The Crucified – Part 2 of 11
Matthew 12.25 “… no … house divided against itself will stand.” (esv)
COMMITMENTS THAT KEEP THE CHURCH STANDING:
PURSUE A Unified Culture THAT Brings Life
v. 10 “I appeal to you, brothers … that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.” (esv)
John 3.3 & 6 “No one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again ... Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.” (niv)
AVOID A Divisive Attitude THAT Produces Strife
vv. 11–12 “… there is quarreling among you … each one of you says, ‘I follow Paul’ …” (esv)
Acts 17.21 “The Athenians … spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.” (niv)
PROCLAIM A Saving Message THAT IS Full of Christ
v. 17 “For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” (esv)
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