June 14, 2026 | Week 7 of Foolish Church (1 Corinthians 4:6-21)

June 21, 2026 | Week 9 of Foolish Church (1 Corinthians 6:1-11)

Seeing With Heavenly Perspective... At the root of most conflict is a perspective problem, where trivial earthly matters are treated as monumental. Rather than settling grievances internally, believers in Corinth are mimicking broken cultural patterns by dragging each other into public, secular courts. This behavior publicly advertised their spiritual immaturity and damaged the church's collective witness. Scripture shows us a better way to resolve conflict: direct, private, humble, and with our eyes on what's ahead of us, not behind us. Conflict is inescapable, dysfunction isn't.

June 14, 2026 | Week 7 of Foolish Church (1 Corinthians 4:6-21)

A Little Leaven... Deep love for the church and for Christ requires taking sin seriously rather than ignoring destructive choices. In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul calls the church to be proactive in confronting unrepentant sin. Church discipline isn't about spite or rejection, it is an act of grace to humble a hardened heart, rescue a stumbling believer, and restore them safely back to fellowship. Because Jesus gave His life as our spotless sacrifice, we honor Him by pursuing a sincere, holy, and repentant church where Christ is honored.

June 7, 2026 | Week 7 of Foolish Church (1 Corinthians 4:6-21)

The Foolishness of Christian Pride Spiritual pride is a destructive, creeping force that fractures church unity and positions believers in direct opposition to God. Defeating this subtle sin requires absolute submission to the boundaries of the Scriptures and regular, honest self-assessment. If we are to experience the fullness of following Jesus, it will require us embracing an example of sacrifice and looking like a "fool for Christ" to the world, rather than chasing comfort or social prestige. Ultimately, God offers each of us the choice between the rod of divine discipline or the grace of a gentle Savior.

May 31, 2026 | Week 6 of Foolish Church (1 Corinthians 3:18-4:5)

Wisdom: seeing reality as God defines it

May 24, 2026 | Week 5 of Foolish Church (1 Corinthians 3:5-17)

Building Beautifully With God Human labor yields nothing of eternal value unless it partners with God to build His church. Leaders are merely assigned servants—waiters delivering a meal or farmhands watering seeds—while God alone produces spiritual growth. The church is God’s holy temple, a collective people built exclusively upon the unshakeable foundation of Jesus Christ. Daily acts of faithfulness and good works serve as beautiful materials like gold and silver, adorning the gospel. Because God fiercely protects His dwelling place, destructive division brings severe judgment, while laboring to build up people ensures an enduring, purposeful reward.