Text Idea: Paul was reminding the Corinthian believers that He chose them for His purposes in a manner consistent with the message of the cross. Sermon Idea: You also were chosen simply by grace and for God’s purposes. Interrogative: In what ways is God’s choosing consistent with the message of the cross?…

Advent Coming Anticipation Why do we need a messiah? Why do we need the cross? Why do we need the Gospel? 10 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.…

Intro about Thanksgiving Someone may have communicated something like the following to Paul: “When the church was gathered at so-and-so’s house for the Lord’s Supper, they had their best friends (other richer families of the church) with them in the triclinium (dining room) where all the food was served…

Illustration: Thanksgiving story Need: Do you ever feel like you have nothing to be Thankful for? Do you ever act like you have nothing to be thankful for? Psalm Background: 105 and 106 serve as a pair of Psalms Explain “hymnal” = Psalter 5 Books 105 and 106 end the 4th book together 105 reminds God’s…