Sermons from St Andrews

Sermons from St Andrews

by Gisborne Presbyterian Church

Confidence Based in Grace: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Preached at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Gisborne. Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1. God has called you v.1-3 2. God is at work in you now v.4-7 3. God will finish what He started v.8-9 Head to https://www.gisbornepresbyterian.com.au to find out more.

Who Do You Belong To?: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Preached at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Gisborne. The One who gives grace is the one who reconciles through his crucifixion Text: Psalm 133; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 1. Grace has already made one church. Division denies it. v.10-12 2. Grace given freely can’t be claimed as personal property. v.13-16 3. Grace preached is what sustains the unity Grace created. v.17 Head to https://www.gisbornepresbyterian.com.au to find out more.

True Wisdom: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5

Preached at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Gisborne. Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 The Wisdom of God is Christ Crucified. 1. The Wisdom of the Cross. v.18-25 2. The People of the Cross. v.26-31 3. The Preacher of the Cross. v.1-5 Head to https://www.gisbornepresbyterian.com.au to find out more.

Christ, our Wisdom: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Preached at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Gisborne. Text: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 God’s wisdom is revealed in Christ Crucified. 1. Christ, the Wisdom the world could not find v.6-9 2. Christ, the Wisdom the Spirit alone reveals. v.10-13 3. Christ, The Wisdom we now possess v.14-16 Head to https://www.gisbornepresbyterian.com.au to find out more.

Christ, Our Foundation: 1 Corinthians 3

Preached at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Gisborne. Please note, audio is a bit poor for the first 14 minutes. Text: Job 5:8-13; 1 Corinthians 3 On what - or on whom – should God’s people build their life? 1. It’s not about you v.5-9 2. You are God’s building and the foundation is laid. v.10-17 3. Because You are Christ’s, all things are yours v.18-23 Head to https://www.gisbornepresbyterian.com.au to find out more.

Christ, Our Judge: 1 Corinthians 4

Preached at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Gisborne. Christ alone judges; stop reaching for the verdict yourself. Text: Jeremiah 17:5-11; 1 Corinthians 4 1. Christ alone is Your Judge v.1-5 2. You have Nothing to Grasp with. v.6-13 3. A Father’s voice, not a judge's sentence v.14-21 Head to https://www.gisbornepresbyterian.com.au to find out more.

The Love That Won't Let Go: 1 Corinthians 5

Preached at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Gisborne. NOTE: broadcast was cut short.. The Cross frees us to deal with Sin and to Save. Text: Exodus 12:12-20; 1 Corinthians 5 What does it mean for love to hold on? 1. Expose: sin is something to weep over, not boast about v.1-5 2. Explain: When you boast over sin, you mock the Cross v.6-8 3. Apply: the Cross judges us, God judges the world v.9-13 Head to St Andrews to find out more. Music by Chalvera

Settled Accounts: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

“But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God” (1 Corinthians 6:11) Christ has given us everything-we can afford to lose. Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-7; 1 Corinthians 6 If we’re to judge the world, why can’t we judge ourselves? 1. Remember who you are v.1-3 2. Give up your rights v.4-8 3. Remember what Christ has done v.9-11

Whose Body is it? 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Preached at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Gisborne. “You were bought at a price. Therefore honour God with your body” (1 Corinthians 6:20) Since God has bought us with his love, we’re free to belong to Him, mind and body. Text: Exodus 12:12-20; 1 Corinthians 5 1. The Excuse v.12-14 2. The Union v.15-17,19 3. The Price v.18-20 Head to https://www.gisbornepresbyterian.com.au to find out more.

Faithful Where You Are: 1 Corinthians 7:1-24

Preached at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Gisborne. How should Christians live in their present circumstances? 1. In our relationships v.1-7 2. In difficult circumstances v.8-16 3. In the calling we’ve received v.17-24 We should honour Christ, no matter our situation. Head to https://www.gisbornepresbyterian.com.au to find out more.

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