1 Corinthians 12:1-11 - David Olshine (6/17/18)

The Gifts that Keep on Giving
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 
G.I.F.T.S  
G. _______________ is the giver and dispenser of the gifts. 
I. _______________ is not bliss
F. _______________ drives the use of these spiritual gifts
T. _______________ and examine the spiritual gifts
S. _______________ gifts are supernaturally given to every Christ-follower
a. Insight Gifts
Wisdom - Ability to make wise decisions and supernaturally impart wisdom to others  
Knowledge - Supernaturally know some insight or issue about a situation. To warn, protect 
Discernment - Discern between truth and falsehood, to supernaturally discern what God is doing
b. Power Gifts
Faith - Supernatural ability to trust God during the most unbearable situations 
Miracles - Gift that combines faith and prayer to alter the natural outcomes 
Healing - Prayers of healing for body, soul and mind 
c. Speaking Gifts
Prophesy - Foretell (future) and forth-tell (present) God’s Word  
Tongues - Prayer language from God and/or ability to speak cross-culturally and pick up the language without ever formally studying it  
Interpretation of Tongues understands and explains what the tongues mean   
Take Away
1. Take the SHAPE inventory on our website  
2. Recognize that God gives you at least one spiritual gift.
3. Find - Use - Don’t snooze 
 
 

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 - Jeff Philpott (6/10/18)

A Problem in the Church
1 Corinthians 11:2-16 
1. _______________ of the Problem
What is Paul talking about when he refers to the “head”?
2. _______________ of the Problem
In the Corinthian culture, what was appropriate for women to wear when going out in public?
What does it mean to “prophesy"?
How might a wife today demonstrate submission to her husband?
3. _______________ for the Solution
According to verse 10, we need to do this "because of angels.” To what might this refer?
After much discussion about hair, is this really about hair?
Questions we need to Ask:
 
 

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 - Jeff Philpott (6/3/18)

The Lord’s Supper and Church Potlucks
1 Corinthians 11:17-34 
1. Party _______________
What kind of divisions were likely in the church?
It was not uncommon for the early church to gather for a _______________, then celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
In their culture, contempt for the _______________was common.
2. The Lord’s _______________
What’s the difference between…
Sacrament:
Ordinance:
What is the meaning of "Eucharist”?
3. _______________ in the Lord’s Supper
How we judge others shows our _______________.
What is a description of all people who gather at the Lord’s table?
4. The Church _______________ is Born
What elements would be new to this type of meal?
How can we apply this teaching?

1 Corinthians 11:1 David Olshine (5/27/18)

Voices at the Table
1 Corinthians 11:1 
“Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.”
How did Apostle Paul know the example of Jesus to follow?
We follow and lead by people’s _______________. (not primarily by what they say)
What “example” is Paul specifically talking about? Paul is going to apply the method of Jesus.
Missing ingredient in the church: This model/ example is called _______________. (Mark 3:13; Matt. 28:18-20; 2 Tim. 2:2) 
To live the example of a godly Christ-filled life, we need to avoid _______________ and take some initiative.
Consider three models from Scripture.
1. _______________ for an older mentor. (Paul) 
Jesus and Paul’s model of ministry should also be our method of ministry.
2. __________ out a peer. (Barnabas) Acts 9:26-28; Acts 13: 2-4
3. __________ into someone younger. (Timothy) Acts 16:1-4
Why do we need these voices at our table?
We need this up-close and personal relationship to model a godly lifestyle and hold us _______________.
Mentors are examples of growth and _______________.
Discipleship can be either structured or _______________.
It must be _______________.
Do you have other voices at your table? Who is it? Who knows you? 
Take away ...Pray today for at least one: Paul (older) Barnabas (peer) Timothy (younger) 
Expect God to answer!
 
 

1 Corinthians 10:23-33 - Jeff Philpott (05/13/18)

Personal Freedom - To the Glory of God
1 Corinthians 10:23-33
1. _______________ Freedom
Are “all things” really lawful for the Christian?
According to verse 24, I need to seek the _______________ of others.
The quote in verse 26 comes from _______________
2. Personal Freedom _______________
In verse 28 we discover that _______________ is important.
The connection of food to an idol matters when it _______________  _______  _______________
What is the difference between:
Legalism:
Licentiousness:
3. Personal Freedom to the _______________  _______  _______________
How does verse 31 apply to life?
How might verse 31 apply to motherhood?
According to verses 32 and 33, why do we try not to offend others?
 

1 Corinthians 10:1-22 - Jeff Philpott (05/06/18)

True Happiness
1 Corinthians 10:1-22
1. _______________ from History (vv. 1-5)
To what do the references “under the cloud” and “passed through the sea” refer?
What was the spiritual food and drink?
What did the people believe regarding these "spiritual experiences”?
2. _______________ from History (vv.6-13)
How do we keep someone from desiring evil?
What is idolatry?
When we become comfortable participating in things that God is against, we are _______________  _______________.
The people of Israel took God’s provision _______________  _______________.
3. Lesson in the _______________  _______________
Idol food is not a _______________ thing, just like _______________ isn’t neutral.
False religions actually worship _______________.
What are the BIG Warnings?
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
Your happiness is tied to your _______________.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - David Olshine (3/18/18)

Marathon Miracle
 
Everybody wants to be known for something. What do you want to be known for?
BIG IDEA: 
Jesus-centered life isn’t a  _______________, rather a marathon. Therefore isn’t about _______________ - It’s about endurance.
1.The marathon   _______________ (v 24) “I run to win.”
2.The marathon _______________    (v 25)
  “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training” (verse 25)
3.The marathon _______________ “I myself will not be disqualified for the prize” (v 27)
“Run with perseverance the race that is set before us….Fixing our eyes on Jesus who endured the cross…who endured such opposition.”  (Hebrews 12:3)
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me in Christ Jesus.’’ (Philippians 3:14)
TAKE AWAY: 
Ever felt like quitting? Throwing in the towel? Felt disqualified? What if I have no motivation to start? Where have I stopped running? Where do you need sustainability? Pick one area of your life that needs a kick-start…
 

1 Corinthians 9:1-23 - Erich Wiegner (3/11/18)

What is Best?
 
Have you ever given up __________ __________ for something you wanted more?
Paul had __________ and so do __________. (1 Cor. 8:9-9:6)
What are your rights?
- __________ rights
- __________ rights
What is my __________? vs. What is __________? (v 7-14)
1 Cor. 9:12  -  “…we __________ __________…”
There’s something __________ for you,
than what’s better for __________,
because it’s not __________ you. (v 15-23)
 
 
Bottom Line:
What’s __________ for you is what’s best for the __________.
What to do?
1. Identify one __________ that you might need to __________ __________.
2. Ask God to help you __________ __________ as what is __________.
 

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 - Jeff Philpott (3/4/18)

Knowledge, Freedom & Love
 
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
 
1. _______________
What likely is this “knowledge” in verse 1?
In verse 2, Paul refers to "imagined knowledge." Who might he be implicating?
2. _______________
What does the “therefore” indicate in verse 4?
What was an important cultural issue of the day?
3. _______________
Some people are ignorant or confused about the Christian faith.  What does Paul fear for them?
What is a Christian principle found in verse 9?
What is a warning we need from verse 9?
4.  Knowledge, Freedom and Love _______________ 
What is it that Paul seems to fear the most?
What is a modern day application for today’s church?

1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Jeff Philpott (2/11/18)

Understanding God’s Will in Marriage and Singleness
 
1.  _______________ God’s Will in Marriage
To what is Paul responding?
It is unhealthy to withhold from your spouse except for this reason:
Why does Paul mention Satan in verse 5?  
How might he influence in a situation like this?
2.  Understanding God’s will in _______________
What is the "gift of singleness"?
What are warnings we need to remember when interacting with people who have this gift?
 
3.  Understanding God’s will in _______________
Marriage is not a “___________ ___________” option.
What “order” does Paul give to married couples in v.10?
What might be a benefit of remaining with a spouse who doesn’t share our faith (see verse 16)?