"Psalm 122" is the fourth sermon in this series. Psalm 122 is a psalm of ascent that Israelites would sing on their way up to Jerusalem for annual feasts. The psalm expresses the joy they had at the opportunity to travel to God’s presence and we reflect on the advent reality that our God has now traveled to us.
"Dad Life" is the twelfth sermon in this series. Paul referred to himself as a father to the Corinthians in a spiritual sense. Being a spiritual father conveyed deep care and concern which led to discipline as well as encouragement.
"Reality Check" is the eleventh sermon in this series. The Corinthians were born again Christians, but longed to live like kings. Their pride produced much of the division within their church and their judgement of one another hurt the ministry. Paul reminds them of the apostles’ suffering so that they could rightfully view themselves as kingdom servants instead of haughty rulers.
"The Wisdom of Fools" is the tenth sermon in this series. We are faced with the reality of our own depravity and our own foolishness. With the realization of our inability, we refocus our eyes on God’s ability. When we rest in our belonging in Christ, we live in completion of redemption.
"Blueprints" is the ninth sermon in this series. Paul reminds the Christ follower of our foundation. It is in Christ alone that we stand and that we labor. As His temple, where He dwells, we must be grounded, firmly planted on an unmovable foundation, exalting the Lord's name and nature.
"Playing Favorites" is the eighth sermon in this series. In their immaturity, the Corinthian believers loved to argue over their favorite preachers. Rivalries were created between followers of Paul or Apollos or others. Paul writes to them and calls them out for their division, urging them to place their allegiance in Christ alone.
"Mind of Christ" is the seventh sermon in this series. In this sermon, Paul closes out chapter two by reminding the church that it is impossible to understand spiritual things without The Spirit of God. Paul also exhorts the church to think with the mind of Christ, that He has freely given to every believer. With this new mind, we see the world in a different light.
"Hidden Wisdom" is the sixth sermon in this series. Heaven’s wisdom has been hidden from the world but revealed to us through the Spirit. Our trinitarian God is at work in us to mature us and use us for His glory. The wisdom revealed to us and through us is centered and grounded in the gospel.