
Come On, Somebody
1 Corinthians 1:4-10 (NLT)
A Stand Alone Message | Tricia Chapman | executive pastor | first aired on 08.29.2021
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I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus. Through him, God has enriched your church in every way—with all of your eloquent words and all of your knowledge. This confirms that what I told you about Christ is true. Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose. —I Corinthians 1:4-10
1 ) Paul is addressing the church in Corinth. His message in the first chapter is one of unity and humility. Paul reminds them that true power and salvation can only come in the message of Jesus Christ.
2 ) Verses 4-10 - Paul is grateful for the church in Corinth and he commends the host of gifts that God has given the Christ-followers in Corinth. He encourages them to stay strong, use their gifts for kingdom impact. Paul reassures them that God will provide for their needs and that God is faithful. Paul also reminds the Church of Corinth to be unified together.
I.
- 1 Peter4:10 - God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. In order to lead in anything, you have to serve in something.
Key Point: The only thing that will go into eternity is what you do for the Kingdom of God.
- Be somebody that does something for someone that points them to Jesus.
II.
- Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. When we encourage, it softens a person’s heart for God.
Key Point: It’s impossible for us to influence when we are not in the conversation.
- Be somebody that does something for someone that points them to Jesus.
III.
- John 15:1-5. I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. Remain in me,and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. God calls us to remain so that we can produce fruit… even when it gets tough.
Key Point: The world needs the light that shines within you, along with the gifts God gave you.
- Be somebody that does something for someone that points them to Jesus.
IV.
- John 16:1 – All this I have told you so that you will not go astray. Can we run a race for God so someone else can experience God?
Key Point: Run a race for God that points people to Jesus.
- Be somebody that does something for someone that points them to Jesus.
V.
- Ephesians 6:18 - Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. Will you dedicate your lives to bring others into the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ?
Key Point: Your prayer life is a direct reflection of your intimacy with Jesus.
- Be somebody that does something for someone that points them to Jesus.
Call to Action:
1. Take the Spiritual Gifts Assessment
2. Volunteer to serve in a KCC ministry
3. Participate in the upcoming Multiethnic Conversations Class
4. Commit to pray daily for KCC
5. This week, be somebody that does something for someone that points them to Jesus! Share here how you did that!
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