Doxa Church
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Weekly sermons from Doxa Church in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
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*Main Point: The gospel is of first importance, and Christ’s resurrection is essential to it.
*Main Point: Proper and orderly public worship edifies the church and honors God.
Main Point: Proper and orderly public worship edifies the church and honors God.
*Main Point: In love, desire, use, and develop spiritual gifts that spiritually edify the church community. I. Paul explains why prophecy is better than tongues, though tongues do have value (vv. 1-5). II. Paul describes the problem with tongues by themselves: they are unintelligible and therefore of no benefit to the church (vv. 6-12). III. Paul gives a solution to that problem, which is to seek interpretation (vv. 13-19). IV. In a rebuke, Paul further explains why prophecy is better than tongues, including the benefit to unbelievers who may be present (vv. 20-25).
Let us embrace God’s design of the church and his allocation of gifts within it.
1. Reality behind baptism (6:1-4) 2. Released from the Old Self (5-7) 3. Raised up with Christ (8-11) 4. Resisting and Refusing to sin (12-14)
*Main Point: As members of Christ’s body, we are by God’s good design diverse, interdependent, and interconnected. I. Though we are one, we are different, and that’s good (vv. 12-14, 17-20, 27). II. We need each other (vv. 15-16, 21-24). III. We are interconnected and should act that way (vv. 25-26).
*Main Point: The Holy Spirit sovereignly empowers and distributes a variety of grace-gifts to his church for its common good. I. The proper starting point is the Holy Spirit and his goal of glorifying Jesus (vv. 1-3). II. Spiritual gifts are characterized by diversity in distribution and expression (vv. 4-11). III. Spiritual gifts are characterized by unity in source and purpose (vv. 4-11).
*Main Point: Unity in the church and honor for Christ must dictate how we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. I. A Criticism: Their disunity delegitimizes their celebration (vv. 17-22). II. A Reminder: It’s the Lord’s Supper, which should honor him (vv. 23-26). III. A Warning: Of the consequences of taking the Supper wrongly, and An Admonition: To examine oneself to help take it rightly (vv. 27-32). IV. A Correction to Their Practice: Pursue loving unity in celebrating the Supper (vv. 33-34).
I. As in the Godhead, there is God-ordained structure of authority in marriage and life (v. 3). II. In worship, we need to honor that authority (vv. 4-5a). III. One’s appearance can carry a message. Our message should be fidelity and honor (vv. 5b-6). IV. In creation God ordained different and complementary roles for men and women (vv. 7-10). V. However, men and women are interdependent and equal in worth (vv. 11-12). VI. Culture and custom can help us determine what’s appropriate (vv. 13-15). VII. Biblical teaching must be upheld (vv. 2, 16). Main Point: God-glorifying worship joyfully confor
*Main Point: Paul gives two biblical principles to govern all of life, including disputable matters: I. Live for the good of others (vv. 23-30). II. Live for the glory of God (10:31—11:1).
*Main Point: Israel’s disobedience and God’s judgment warn us against spiritual arrogance and carelessness toward sin. I. Spiritual blessings don’t guarantee spiritual obedience (vv. 1-5). II. Learn from negative examples in the Bible to avoid sin (vv. 6-11). III. Beware of spiritual pride and self-sufficiency. Instead, look to God in order to stand (vv. 12-13).
Gospel freedom and faithfulness mean: I. Living like a servant to win people to Christ (vv. 19-23). II. Living like an athlete to win the (imperishable) prize (vv. 24-27).
*Main Point: For the sake of the gospel, we may be called on to give up our God-given rights. I. Paul affirms the right of gospel workers to earn a living from the gospel (vv. 1-14). He argues from: II. Paul waives his rights for the sake of the gospel (vv. 12b, 15-18). III. Application.
*Main Point: Love must govern our choices in disputable matters. I. Love is more important than knowledge (vv. 1-3). II. There is only one God, so idols are nothing (vv. 4-6). III. However, for those with a weak conscience, eating idol-meat can be a sin (v. 7). IV. Loving, spiritual responsibility for others must supersede personal freedom (vv. 8-13).
*Main Point: There are spiritual advantages to singleness, but to marry or not marry is a case of Christian freedom, situational wisdom, and proper biblical perspective, the last of which must extend to all of life. I. A gospel understanding of time and reality should inform all of life, including marriage (vv. 25-31). II. Marriage can distract from devotion and service to the Lord (vv. 32-35). III. We should consider our calling and gifting from God (vv. 36-38). IV. Application to widows (vv. 39-40).
*Main Point: Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven are characterized by storing up the right treasure and not worrying about tomorrow. 1. Where is your treasure and who do you serve? (vv. 19-24) 2. God wants us to trust Him rather than worrying (vv. 25-34)
I. Jesus displayed great faithfulness (vv. 30-35). II. Jesus experienced great sorrow (vv. 36-39). III. Jesus responded with passionate prayer (vv. 39-44). IV. Jesus moved forward in obedient resolve (vv. 45-46).
*Main Point: Bloom for Christ where God has planted you. I. Trust: God is sovereign over circumstances and salvation. II. Motivation: Spirituality doesn’t depend on circumstances. III. Focus: Seek and serve Christ; leave your circumstances to God.
