Book: 1 Corinthians

The Lord’s Supper has been something Christians have practiced for centuries. It’s meaningful. It’s powerful. But it can become like wallpaper: we just don’t notice its significance. Join us as we dive back into one of the primary texts of Scripture that teach us what this ordinance is all about. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks…

“Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head, but every wife who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, since it is the same as if her head were shaven” (1 Corinthians 11:4-5). Say what?!?! Head coverings. Long hair. Shaved head. What is this about? Bizarre! That…

What do tattoos, electric guitars, and reproductive technologies have in common? Conscience is involved in using or not using them. Join us as we learn how to “read the room.” Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 and our conscience: 1) What it is 2) How to calibrate it June 9, 2024 To…

The Christian life is compared to a marathon. Even if you’ve never run a marathon, this comparison makes sense. It feels like that. Some days are good days. Some days are bad days. The greatest threat is not finishing. The greatest joy is making it across the finish line. So what will it take to…

Ever wonder why most 21st century preachers don’t speak using Elizabethan English? Or why churches use instruments such as guitars and drums? Have you ever wondered why missionaries wear clothing that looks different from the rest of us? Sorting out what is necessary for the gospel and what is a cultural form are important matters…

“Be true to yourself.” “You do you.” “Me, myself and I.” But what happens when these aren’t good for someone else? Our culture may not value how one’s choices impact other people, but Christians are called to live with consideration for other believers. Join us as we continue in our series on 1 Corinthians. Brian…

There’s no shortage of marriage books, conferences, counseling, or other miscellaneous resources available to married couples. In this surplus of media, unintended consequences can emerge: singleness is devalued and too high a premium is placed on marriage. Today’s text will help us reach an equilibrium on these topics. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at 1…

How many of us are wearing clothes we bought ten years ago? How many are using computers we bought five years ago? How many of us are driving vehicles more than fifteen years old? Very few of us would answer ‘yes’ to those questions. The air we breathe is designed to agitate us against the…

One of the top 5 “sticky wickets” in the church surrounds the complexities of divorce and remarriage. When is it permissible? When is it not? How does one handle an unbiblical divorce and remarriage? None of these are easy matters, but God has spoken and today we’ll listen to him. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks…

In a book dedicated to promoting the holiness of God’s people, did you ever think one of the topics Paul would bring up is “marital intimacy?” Even this part of our lives needs to be done God’s way. Join us as we continue our “sub-series” on the Christian sex ethic. Brian Dainberg, Lead Pastor, looks…