Serve Each Other in Love - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24
Many people view church as a "well-run event" to attend, much like a visit to Disney World where everything happens smoothly behind the scenes. But as this message from 1 Corinthians 16 explains, the church is not an event—it is a people who serve one another in love.
In the final chapter of his letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul provides a blueprint for what this service looks like in action. We are called to move beyond passive attendance and into a lifestyle of courageous, generous, supporting, and thankful love. From standing firm in the face of spiritual dangers to planning for radical generosity, this message challenges us to see our local church not as a place we go, but as a family we serve for the glory of God.
Key Topics:
The "Disney World" Trap: Why viewing church as a service to be consumed hinders our growth and mission.
Courageous Love: Understanding the imperatives to be watchful, firm, and strong, while wrapping everything in love.
Generous Love: The practical and spiritual importance of systematic, planned giving for the needs of others.
Supporting the Workers: How we serve the body by supporting those who lead and labor among us.
The Resurrection Preview: Why this conclusion sets the stage for a deeper look at the hope of the resurrection in the coming weeks.