1 Corinthians - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org Helping people become Fully Alive in Christ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:20:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://liferoads.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-cross-100x100.jpg 1 Corinthians - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org 32 32 Bless The Lord O My Soul – Week 1 https://liferoads.org/sermons/bless-the-lord-o-my-soul-week-1/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5180 In response to Easter last week (Jesus victory over death) we worship (⁠Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20⁠). It is important to accept that everybody worships, it is a matter of what/who you worship. Worship can be misdirected or misguided, there are plenty of examples in the old testament, and plenty of examples today. That which we worship transforms us (⁠Psalm 115:1-8⁠). Let us be transformed into the image of God (⁠2 Corinthians 3:18⁠). Sing truth into your hearts.

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]]> In response to Easter last week (Jesus victory over death) we worship (⁠Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20⁠). It is important to accept that everybody worships, it is a matter of what/who you worship. Worship can be misdirected or misguided, there are plenty of examples in the old testament, and plenty of examples today. That which we worship transforms us (⁠Psalm 115:1-8⁠). Let us be transformed into the image of God (⁠2 Corinthians 3:18⁠). Sing truth into your hearts.

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]]> Abide – Week 4 https://liferoads.org/sermons/abide-week-4/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:32:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5114 There are several metaphors used to describe the Church. The most common description used in the Bible is a family. But, Paul also used the image of living bricks, and members of a body (⁠1 Corinthians 12:12-27⁠). We all desire to belong. People are always forming clubs and groups and teams. We build community to support each other and encourage each other. The Church differs in that Christ is the head of the body of the Church (⁠Ephesians 4:14-16⁠). This […]

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]]> There are several metaphors used to describe the Church. The most common description used in the Bible is a family. But, Paul also used the image of living bricks, and members of a body (⁠1 Corinthians 12:12-27⁠). We all desire to belong. People are always forming clubs and groups and teams. We build community to support each other and encourage each other. The Church differs in that Christ is the head of the body of the Church (⁠Ephesians 4:14-16⁠). This is unique. It is where we can be with our Creator like no where else on earth. We belong to Christ, and so we belong to each other. In that, we rejoice together and we suffer together. Jesus did. We are like the literal hands of Jesus. This is a spiritual disciple, a habit that changes lives.

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]]> Down to Earth – Week 2 https://liferoads.org/sermons/down-to-earth-week-2/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:13:20 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5041 Our culture has this strange pattern of the ‘humble brag,’ where we act as if we are humble—all the while we are boasting. Paul warned of such pride. C.S. Lewis called pride “the great sin.” It is sin curved inward on ourselves. God opposes the proud (⁠James 4:6⁠), Paul presents this plainly in ⁠1 Corinthians⁠. He surrenders any self-judgment. Only God is the judge. Paul stated in ⁠1 Timothy 1:15⁠ that he was the chief sinner. His goal was to […]

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]]> Our culture has this strange pattern of the ‘humble brag,’ where we act as if we are humble—all the while we are boasting. Paul warned of such pride. C.S. Lewis called pride “the great sin.” It is sin curved inward on ourselves. God opposes the proud (⁠James 4:6⁠), Paul presents this plainly in ⁠1 Corinthians⁠. He surrenders any self-judgment. Only God is the judge. Paul stated in ⁠1 Timothy 1:15⁠ that he was the chief sinner. His goal was to fully honor God. Humility is the disappearance of self and the vision that God is all.

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]]> Following Jesus – Week 17 https://liferoads.org/sermons/following-jesus-week-17/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:09:36 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5026 The Great Commission: these words are not actually used in the Bible. But Jesus gave his disciples (and us) a task, a mission; and He gave us the authority to spread the great news of His coming – and His resurrection. This is the fundamental event of history (⁠1 Corinthians 15:17-19⁠). Central to Christianity. Jesus showed His authority in teaching. He showed His authority over disease, nature, sin and death. He calls us to participate in sharing this news. Go, […]

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]]> The Great Commission: these words are not actually used in the Bible. But Jesus gave his disciples (and us) a task, a mission; and He gave us the authority to spread the great news of His coming – and His resurrection. This is the fundamental event of history (⁠1 Corinthians 15:17-19⁠). Central to Christianity. Jesus showed His authority in teaching. He showed His authority over disease, nature, sin and death. He calls us to participate in sharing this news. Go, make disciples of all nations (⁠Matthew 28:1-20⁠). The more we live transformed lives, the more natural the mission is for us.

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]]> Following Jesus – Week 16 https://liferoads.org/sermons/following-jesus-week-16/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 21:43:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5024 All history points to the crucifixion and subsequent resurrection (⁠Matthew 27:27-54⁠). The cross is a scandal (⁠1 Cor 1:18⁠); it makes no sense to invent such a thing – to use a device of torture as a symbol of grace. This idea of sacrifice is alarming (especially the sacrifice of Jesus); could there be another way? Even Jesus asked this question. The night of His death, He prayed; “Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me,” but […]

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]]> All history points to the crucifixion and subsequent resurrection (⁠Matthew 27:27-54⁠). The cross is a scandal (⁠1 Cor 1:18⁠); it makes no sense to invent such a thing – to use a device of torture as a symbol of grace. This idea of sacrifice is alarming (especially the sacrifice of Jesus); could there be another way? Even Jesus asked this question. The night of His death, He prayed; “Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me,” but concluded, “Your will be done.” Justice is required for the history of sin. It is here that God’s love and justice ‘kiss’ (⁠Psalm 85:10⁠). Seven hundred years after Isaiah wrote about the suffering Messiah’s redemption of the world (⁠Isaiah 53:1-12⁠), it finally came to pass. Love overwhelming, love manifest (⁠1 John 4:9-10⁠), love in action, the act of history. Jesus’ act of love is enough to redeem the entire world (⁠John 3:16⁠).

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]]> Following Jesus – Week 15 https://liferoads.org/sermons/following-jesus-week-15/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 02:13:40 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5020 The night of Jesus’ imminent betrayal and arrest, He shared Passover with His disciples (⁠Matthew 26:17-35⁠). During this meal, Jesus aligned the historical reminder of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt with a new covenant, one of His blood and His body instead of the sacrificial Passover lamb. Some people may see this exercise as an empty ritual. But it is a deeply meaningful tradition. Communion brings the identity of God’s people from the past to the present. It ties the experience […]

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]]> The night of Jesus’ imminent betrayal and arrest, He shared Passover with His disciples (⁠Matthew 26:17-35⁠). During this meal, Jesus aligned the historical reminder of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt with a new covenant, one of His blood and His body instead of the sacrificial Passover lamb. Some people may see this exercise as an empty ritual. But it is a deeply meaningful tradition. Communion brings the identity of God’s people from the past to the present. It ties the experience of Israel’s deliverance from slavery to His promises of our redemption: forgiveness, grace and love. It is both a communal event and a very personal introspective event (⁠1 Corinthians 11:17-34⁠). There is a future component as well. Communion is a partially finished meal. We look forward to the marriage feast with Jesus (⁠Revelation 19:9⁠).

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]]> Following Jesus – Week 9 https://liferoads.org/sermons/following-jesus-week-9/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:07:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4999 Jesus described how people receive the word of God like soil receiving a seed. Our hearts respond to Christ’s message by being — hard, shallow, crowded, or receptive. The Parable of the Sower is a well-known story found in ⁠Matthew 13:1-23⁠ that is asking us how we hear God’s word. Do we have a tinge of resistance, or are we distracted? What does it look like to be receptive to the message of God’s kingdom? The seed sprouts in good […]

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]]> Jesus described how people receive the word of God like soil receiving a seed. Our hearts respond to Christ’s message by being — hard, shallow, crowded, or receptive. The Parable of the Sower is a well-known story found in ⁠Matthew 13:1-23⁠ that is asking us how we hear God’s word. Do we have a tinge of resistance, or are we distracted? What does it look like to be receptive to the message of God’s kingdom? The seed sprouts in good soil and grows and multiplies into abundant fruit in our lives.

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]]> Following Jesus – Week 8 https://liferoads.org/sermons/following-jesus-week-8/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:11:24 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4990 When John the Baptist was in prison, he sent some of his disciples to ask Jesus if he truly was the Messiah (⁠Matt 11:1-11⁠). Jesus honored John — then He pointed to the signs that were prophesied in Isaiah. Jesus has grace for those who wrestle with doubt. He knows that there will be a day where faith becomes sight, hope is fulfilled, and love is eternal (⁠1 Cor 13:12-13⁠). Then, there will be no doubt. But, while we are […]

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]]> When John the Baptist was in prison, he sent some of his disciples to ask Jesus if he truly was the Messiah (⁠Matt 11:1-11⁠). Jesus honored John — then He pointed to the signs that were prophesied in Isaiah. Jesus has grace for those who wrestle with doubt. He knows that there will be a day where faith becomes sight, hope is fulfilled, and love is eternal (⁠1 Cor 13:12-13⁠). Then, there will be no doubt. But, while we are here on earth, we need to be active in faith as to not drift or become discouraged. Jesus warns, don’t become complacent (⁠Matt 11:16-24⁠). He knows it is a hard task to be human, and He welcomes the weary, offering rest for your souls (⁠Matt 11:25-30⁠).

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]]> Walk Wisely – Week 6 https://liferoads.org/sermons/walk-wisely-week-6/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 01:39:58 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4928 We are social creatures. We need friends (⁠Proverbs 18:24⁠). Though we may have many acquaintances and FB friends, these are not the friends we’re talking about. We need friends that give good advice and challenge our foolish wanderings (⁠Proverbs 13:20⁠). Sure, you are influential, but more importantly, you are influenced. Be aware of the influences around you (⁠1 Corinthians 15:33⁠)(⁠Proverbs 27:6, 17⁠). That doesn’t mean we expect perfection in our friendships; we all stumble from time to time. There is […]

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]]> We are social creatures. We need friends (⁠Proverbs 18:24⁠). Though we may have many acquaintances and FB friends, these are not the friends we’re talking about. We need friends that give good advice and challenge our foolish wanderings (⁠Proverbs 13:20⁠). Sure, you are influential, but more importantly, you are influenced. Be aware of the influences around you (⁠1 Corinthians 15:33⁠)(⁠Proverbs 27:6, 17⁠). That doesn’t mean we expect perfection in our friendships; we all stumble from time to time. There is only one perfect friendship, and that is our unique relationship with Jesus. He came to earth and suffered so that we can have a one-of-a-kind friendship with Him (⁠John 15:12-15⁠), what a beautiful invitation!

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]]> Firstfruits https://liferoads.org/sermons/firstfruits/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4890 What difference does the resurrection make in our lives beyond Easter Sunday? This message explores the reality, power, and hope of the resurrection as revealed in ⁠1 Corinthians 15⁠. Through eyewitness accounts, transformed lives, and the rapid growth of the early church, we affirm the historical and transformative truth of Jesus’ resurrection. The resurrection offers the power to change us now and the promise of a bright future, as Jesus is the firstfruits of the new creation.

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]]> What difference does the resurrection make in our lives beyond Easter Sunday? This message explores the reality, power, and hope of the resurrection as revealed in ⁠1 Corinthians 15⁠. Through eyewitness accounts, transformed lives, and the rapid growth of the early church, we affirm the historical and transformative truth of Jesus’ resurrection. The resurrection offers the power to change us now and the promise of a bright future, as Jesus is the firstfruits of the new creation.

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