“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already...
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.“ Key Points: – Pride...
“I hope you will put up with me in a little foolishness. Yes, please put up with me! 2 I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might...
“ By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! I beg you that when I come I may not have...
“ 2 Corinthians 8:7 – See that you also excel in this grace of giving.” Key Points: God calls us to radical generosity Jesus is the ultimate example of radical generosity There are lots of...
“ 3 We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. 4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; 5 in beatings, imprisonments and...
Ice Breakers If you won the Lottery, what would you do with the money? Read: 1 Corinthians 16:1-12 Discuss 1. Is Paul’s advice about money applicable today? 2. If it is, why does the Christian...
Icebreaker If you woke up tomorrow as an animal, what animal would you be, and why? Read 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 Discuss Principle 1: Determine before God what your personal standard will be and why on...
Listen Now Speaker: John Bond Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. No one should...
Icebreaker Is there a place you go to, or are drawn to, when you need refreshment and rest? Share with the group. Read As a group read through Mark 6, swapping at each change in paragraph. Discuss The...