Message 1
And You Think You've Got Problems
We all struggle with problems. And the people in the church at Corinth were no different from us today. In this foundational first message in this series, Pastor Jeff Schreve begins to explores of the problems that were plaguing the Corinthian church and the truths that God wants us to remember so that we can overcome those same problems in our lives and churches today.
Message 2
Praising God for the Positives
In this encouraging message, Pastor Jeff Schreve describes the nature of God and how the gifts He has given us can bring solutions to our problems even in the midst of struggle.
Message 3
Divided We Fall
In this insightful message, Pastor Jeff Schreve explores important issues that cause division within the church and how you can find unity again.
Message 4
It All Comes Down to the Cross
In this faith-defining message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shows three common responses people have regarding Christ’s sacrifice on the cross: foolishness, a stumbling block, or the salvation for all mankind. How do you see it? It all comes down to The Cross!
Message 5
Team God
In this unifying message, Pastor Jeff Schreve calls upon God’s people to remember that God has chosen us to be a part of His team with God as the only “all-star!” He must be first. We need to be ready and willing to follow Him when He calls us up to the plate. Are you ready?
Message 6
Spirit Power
In this encouraging message, Pastor Jeff Schreve helps us to see that while the Christian life may seem difficult and complicated, God has equipped every believer with the power of the Holy Spirit that allows each of us to overcome any obstacle through faith. Do you have that kind of faith?
Message 7
Not of This World
In this challenging message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares key truths about the differences between the Lord’s wisdom and what the world counts as wise. You’ll discover how Christians should live and act when relying exclusively on God’s wisdom and not our own personal desires.
Message 8
Still in Diapers?
In this thought-provoking message, Pastor Jeff Schreve asks Christians to take a serious look at their walk with the Lord to see if they are growing and maturing in their faith or if they are still stuck in the baby phase of the Christian life. Christians need to begin eating meat and stop requiring just milk.
Message 9
Judgment Day for the Child of God
In this eye-opening message, Pastor Jeff Schreve talks about the judgment seat of Christ that all Christians will face in order for their works and deeds to be tested by Jesus. There will be rewards for the good and elimination of the bad. When Jesus looks at your life, will He be able to reward you?
Message 10
Body Building
In this challenging message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares key rules to live by when it comes to building a strong faith in Jesus Christ each and every day. Are you ready to pump up your faith?
Message 11
Oh, Say Can You See?
In this revealing message, Pastor Jeff Schreve walks through the characteristics of a life that honors God and what the world should see in those who are following Christ faithfully.
Message 12
In Living Color
In this inspiring message, Pastor Jeff Schreve asks Christians to examine themselves and see if they are displaying the marks of a vibrant and growing Christian life to the world around them. Are we living according to God’s rules or to man’s rules?
Message 13
Tolerating Sexual Immorality? — Parts 1 & 2
In this serious message, Pastor Jeff Schreve calls believers to take a strong stand on how a church and its members should react and respond according to God’s Word to sexual immorality when it infiltrates the congregation.
Message 14
When Christians Go to Court
In this revealing and practical message, Pastor Jeff Schreve explores what God says about how Christians should and should not handle legal disputes amongst each other.
Message 15
Forgiven to Forgive
In this relevant message for today, Pastor Jeff Schreve explains how forgiveness is so crucial to our walk with Christ and testimony to the world. Christians are forgiven so we can forgive. Can you?
Message 16
But Everybody's Doing It
In this powerful message, Pastor Jeff Schreve boldly shares the truth about living in and dealing with sexual sin. While the world sees no problem with it, God’s Word is crystal clear about the dangers of sexual sins … even if everybody’s doing it.
Message 17
Love and Marriage — Parts 1 & 2
How is your marriage? In this eye-opening and direct lesson from Pastor Jeff Schreve, you’ll learn how to better understand God’s purposes for marriage (yours) and the expectations God places on both the husband and a wife in their relationship.
Message 18
Marriage and Divorce
How is your marriage? Are you considering divorce? All married couples struggle. In this profound message, Pastor Jeff Schreve truthfully explains what God’s Word says about divorce and how Christian spouses should live even when the marriage is not that perfect fairytale that you once imagined.
Message 19
On Being Single
If you are single, you may be right in the middle of God’s will … even though you want to be married. In this encouraging message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares God’s truth on the benefits of being unmarried and how to walk joyfully with God as a single person in a society that expects everyone to have a spouse.
Message 20
What About Gray Areas?
Are you struggling with what to do? Are you unclear what might be the right or wrong decision? The people in the church at Corinth were no different from us today. In this helpful message, Pastor Jeff Schreve explores what the Bible says about how Christians should respond to those situations in life that are less than “clear cut.” What’s the ‘right’ answer?
Message 21
When Liberty Meets Love
In this thought-provoking message, Pastor Jeff Schreve reveals what the Lord desires for His children to do when it comes to defending their rights as believers, but still loving those who fervently disagree.
Message 22
Move Over, Charlie Sheen
The very public questionable lifestyle decisions of actor Charlie Sheen serve as the backdrop for this message from Pastor Jeff Schreve as he shares key principles we need to follow to live a victorious Christian life.
Message 23
Danger, Will Robinson!
That popular sci-fi TV show from the 1960s called LOST IN SPACE serves as an object lesson for the struggles we all face. We can learn a lot from the warnings the church at Corinth failed to hear. In this eye-opening message, Pastor Jeff Schreve calls Christians to heed the warnings God has provided them through the experiences of those who have gone before us.
Message 24
Temptation!
We all struggle with problems. We all struggle with temptations. And the people in the church at Corinth were no different from us today. In this inspiring message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares the truths about temptation that is common to everyone and how believers can be victorious over it through God’s provision and power.
Message 25
Liberty and Idolatry
In this bold message, Pastor Jeff Schreve challenges us to examine the liberties we have in Christ and hold us accountable to the standards God has laid out for His children in His Word.
Message 26
Order in the Church — Parts 1 & 2
In this important message, Pastor Jeff Schreve helps us to see how God is not the God of chaos. He has a good and perfect way that His followers should order themselves so that they can be in alignment with God’s instruction. There should always be order in the church.
Message 27
Losing Sight of Holy Things
Holiness was hard to come by and in this important message, Pastor Jeff Schreve explains the seriousness and sacredness of the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper to make sure every believer does not forget the holiness of this special sacrament.
Message 28
Concerning Spiritual Gifts — Parts 1 & 2
In this helpful message, Pastor Jeff Schreve helps us to understand the importance and types of spiritual gifts given to each believer at salvation and how they should be used in the church. Everyone Christian has at least one spiritual gift and is called to use it wisely in God’s service.
Message 29
Mr. Potato Head Goes to Corinth
Everyone has a spiritual gift. And the people in the church at Corinth were no different from us today. In this enlightening message, Pastor Jeff Schreve reveals the importance of unity and diversity in the church when it comes to exercising each member’s spiritual gift.
Message 30
The Heart of the Problem
In this challenging message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares the truth about the necessary presence of love in the life and heart of a Christian in order for us to be effective for the kingdom of God. Is you’re a heart of love and compassion?
Message 31
The Trouble with Tongues
Speaking in tongues is a controversial subject in the church today. But it has always been that way. The church at Corinth was no different. In this enlightening message, Pastor Jeff Schreve explains the purpose and proper use of the spiritual gift of speaking in tongues. The Bible is clear when understood in context properly.
Message 32
When the Church Goes Mad
Is your church worship in line with Bible teaching? Is Christ being glorified by the chaos? The people in the church at Corinth faced the same problems we do today. In this powerful message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares how God desires for His children to worship Him in an orderly fashion so as not to confuse or repel an unbelieving observer.
Message 33
The Real Gospel: Accept No Substitutes
Is your theology in line with biblical truth? The people in the church at Corinth struggled with correct interpretation of scripture. Without it, theology goes dangerously astray. In this bold message, Pastor Jeff Schreve reminds us of the facts of the true gospel that can’t be twisted or compromised. That is necessary to assure the proper proclamation of the gospel.
Message 34
Getting Off of the Performance Treadmill
We all struggle with performance. And the people in the church at Corinth were no different from us today. In this inspiring message, Pastor Jeff Schreve helps believers see the difference between having a faith rooted in God’s grace and one corrupted when we depend on our own unworthy performance to save us … or keep us saved.
Message 35
The Problem of Liberal Theology
Liberal theology is a killer! And the people in the church at Corinth were fighting against it two centuries ago as they argued about the reality of the resurrection of Christ. In this eye-opening message, Pastor Jeff Schreve boldly shares what scripture says about the resurrection of Christ and the fact that the Risen Savior is the foundational pillar of our faith.
Message 36
The Dominoes of Resurrection
Some people deny the power of the resurrection. They consider it inconsequential to the broader Christian faith. And the people in the church at Corinth were no different from us today. In this revealing message, Pastor Jeff Schreve helps us to understand more fully the matter of resurrection of all people, the importance to the Christian faith and the error of questioning its existence and power.
Message 37
The Resurrection Questions
Have you ever had questions about the resurrection of Christ? Are there doubts in your heart and mind about the reality of resurrection and the literally risen Savior? The people in the church at Corinth were no different from us today. In this defining message, Pastor Jeff Schreve addresses important questions about the resurrection and how God’s Word is clear about its reality and power.
Message 38
Laughing in the Face of the Grim Reaper
We all struggle with the concept of our impending and sure death. And the people in the church at Corinth were no different from us today. In this honest and encouraging message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares the wonderful truth for all believers about the assurance and peace we can have in the valley of the shadow of death. Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection guarantees not harm will come to His children.
Message 39
Your Money Matters
We all struggle with money problems. And the people in the church at Corinth were no different from us today. In this practical message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shows us the importance and blessing of giving in the life of a Christian. Learn to experience the joy and purpose of giving according to God’s Word.
Message 40
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
In this final message in Pastor Jeff Schreve’s study of First Corinthians, he concludes this series with an inspiring message to help us to see the special benefits that enrich our lives when we do the work of the Lord. Doing God’s work in our world is rarely easy, but the blessings are worth it.