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As He Wills – 1 Cor. 12:1-12 [transcript only]

1 Corinthians: Spiritual Realignment
November 17, 2024
Paul introduces spiritual gifts here, emphasizing their purpose - unity - and distribution - all by the Holy Spirit as He wills. Our gifts are divine abilities when exercised in…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 1 year ago

Your Freedom is Not the Issue – Love Through Knowledge is – 1 Cor. 8

1 Corinthians: Spiritual Realignment
July 28, 2024
Paul deals with the question about whether it was right for believers to eat sacrificed to idols or not. But Paul explains it's not about who's right or wrong -…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: 1 Corinthians 8
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 2 years ago

To Marry or Not to Marry – That is Not the Question – 1 Cor. 7:25-40

1 Corinthians: Spiritual Realignment
July 21, 2024
Paul concludes answering questions about marriage in Ch. 7 by answering the question 'Should we get married now that we're Christians?' While Paul commends singleness as a great opportunity to…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 2 years ago

Glorify God with Your Body – 1 Cor. 6:12-20

1 Corinthians: Spiritual Realignment
June 30, 2024
Here Paul confronts the problem of sexual immorality in the church - sad state of affairs! Sadly, the culture was so obsessed with sex that new believers were initially unaware…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 2 years2 years ago

Future Hope Strengthens Present Faith – 1 Cor. 3:10-23

1 Corinthians: Spiritual Realignment
May 19, 2024
Paul continues to confront the Corinthians spirituality immaturity in dividing over preferred Bible teachers when these men (Paul, Apollos, Peter) were united in Christ at their service! When we serve…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 2 years2 years ago

How Mary Helps Women Find Identity – Luke 1:26-55

"In Christ"
May 12, 2024
Looking at the familiar passage of Gabriel's visit to Mary in Luke 1, Luke helps us to see how Mary is valued by God and that this passage encourages women…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: Luke 1:26-55
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 2 years2 years ago

Differences + Humility = Unity, 1 Cor. 3:1-9

1 Corinthians: Spiritual Realignment
May 5, 2024
Paul challenges the Corinthians to stop using their differences as measuring tools of their spirituality! It actually revealed their immaturity. Instead, look at the differences in people and celebrate it…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 2 years ago

What is a Church? 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

1 Corinthians: Spiritual Realignment
April 7, 2024
Using his introduction to the Corinthians, Paul illustrates what for him is what a solid biblical church should look like. The Corinthian church was very problematic and so Paul focuses…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 2 years ago

Godly Boasting – 2 Cor. 10:7-18 (Bible Study)

"In Christ"
February 7, 2024
Paul continues in vv.7-18 to defend his ministry. He does that by declaring how God changes lives through the Word as he shared it. Paul's 'credentials' are the changed lives…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: 2 Corinthians 10:7-18
Service Type: Bible Study
By Olivet, 2 years ago

Draw Near to God – James 4:1-10 (Bible Study)

January 31, 2024
James shows us how we can draw near to God. In this study we expore all the Old testament allusions James was making in his passage.
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: James 4:1-10
Service Type: Bible Study
By Olivet, 2 years ago

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