Designed to Grow                    Pastor Jeff Aulisio                                 1.8.2012

Corinth A.D. 51-54

The Society –

Very wealthy, self centered, materialistic, worshipped Aphrodite

“Not for every man is the voyage to Corinth” Greek Proverb

The Church – A.D. 51

Planted by the Apostle Paul – Acts 18:4-5

In the face of opposition – Acts 18:6

In the loving hands of God – Acts 18:9-11

The Letter – A.D. 54

Total disregard for God’s direction – Romans 1:28

Disorder – Society influenced the Church

Abuse and Disunity – Lead to lack of knowledge

Today’s Focus –

Following God’s Order for Strong Spiritual Health

Personally – Infancy to maturity

Family – Individually growing together

Church Family – Putting others needs before our own

Depraved Minds

Selfishness – Putting ourselves first

Insignificance – what we do, who we are doesn’t matter

Believing in vain – 1 Cor 15:2

Warped Image of God – Worldly influence

God’s True Nature – God is Love

1 John 4:8 “Whoever does not know love, does not know God..”

1 John 4:16 “Whoever lives in love, lives in God, and God in Him.”

1 Cor 13:4-8a “Love is patient, love is kind…”

Made in His Image –

1 john 4:17 “In this world we are like Him.”

United by His Spirit –

1 Cor 12:12-27 – The Body of Christ

All roles are equally important, must be filled and have been blessed

Edify each other with our Spiritual gifts – 1 Cor 14:12

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love” 1 Cor 16:13