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1. Praise for Faithfully Obeying God 2. Encouragement to Obey 3. Explanation of What Love is.

text: 1 Corinthians 3:4-17 big idea: Jesus Christ is building His church using faithful ministers of the Gospel main points: 1. Divisions in the church (v. 4-9) 2. The Foundation of the Church (v. 10-15) 3. The Church as God's Temple (v. 16-17)

Big Idea: Believers are to mature spiritually by receiving & the word of God

1 Corinthians 2:6–16 Main Points: 1. Godly Wisdom is Given to Mature believers (v. 6-7a)  2. Godly Wisdom is Revealed by the Spirit (v. 7-13) 3. Godly Wisdom is Not Received by Unbelievers (v. 14) 4. Godly Wisdom Equips Discerning Believers (v. 15-16)

1. Greetings in the Truth 2. Greetings with the Gifts from God

1. Confidence that OVERCOME sin. 2. Confidence in our RELANTIONSHIP with God 3. Confidence in our FAITH 4. Our Last Command

1 Corinthians 2:3-4, “I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,” In your darkest hour or time of need, what kind of person do you want to comfort you? What kind of comfort do you provide others in their times of need. Paul spoke well of his heart for meeting the Corinthians believers in weakness, fear, and much trembling. He did not come to them to kick them while they were down. He came to lovingly be used by the spirit and power of God. Who has God placed in your life today that you can get in the trenches of their sorrow or confusion with? Take the time this week to consider the way in which you approach those whom you serve. Series: 1 Corinthians Title: Motivated Tactics Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Big Idea: We are to minister to others because of who Jesus is and what He has done.