In the ancient, near Eastern world, there were several well-known churches that are highlighted throughout the Bible - most notably, those found in the letters written by Paul, an apostle of Jesus and one of the leaders of the early Church. The church in Corinth was fractured, full of disagreements and discord, and far from perfect.In this series, “Messy,” we'll take a look at Paul's letter to the Corinthians highlighting six core issues: unity, ethics, marriage, spiritual practices, worship, and resurrection. Join us to discover how Paul's wisdom can guide us through our own messy lives.Referenced Verses: (I Corinthians 11:4-6, 13-15, 17; 14:34-35, NLT)(I Corinthians 12:1, 4-7, NLT)(I Corinthians 14:18-19, 22-25, Msg)(I Corinthians 9:19-23, Msg)Why Don't You Go to Church?1. There is no value in attending2. Churches have too many problems3. I don't have the time4. I'm simply not interested5. Churches ask for money too much6. Church services are usually boring7. Christian churches are irrelevant to the way I live8. I don't believe in God, or I am unsure that God existsHermeneutics 101:1. Don't take a verse/passage out of context2. Let the Bible interpret the Bible3. Determine what was cultural, and what is universalCultural/Biblical Background:1. Christian women were newly emancipated2. Women were teaching in other churches with Paul's approval3. Women could speak with Paul's approval4. Women were leading in other churches with Paul's approval5. Paul wasn't after a particular dress code6. The cultural significance of the “head”7. The cultural background of the city of Corinth8. The significance of women “speaking” in public9. Key universal issues: authority and respectSpiritual Gifts:1. Every Christian has been given at least one spiritual gift.2. A spiritual gift is a supernatural ability to develop a particular capability for the cause of Christ and the building of His church.3. There are all kinds of spiritual gifts4. Not everybody has the same gift or gift mix5. No one gift is better than another6. Gifts exist to serve the mission of the churchThe Corinthian Mess:1. They focused on a particular kind of gift and made it everything2. They were misunderstanding what that gift was for and how it was to be used3. It was freaking out spiritual explorers4. Paul told them to stop itFour Takeaways:1. Our new life in Christ should never prevent someone from evaluating their new life in Christ2. Spiritual gifts are not given for personal fulfillment but for the fulfillment of the mission3. We are to open the front door of the church as wide as possible by removing every barrier except the scandal of the cross4. That's how much you matter to GodIn Person:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m.(8335 Browne Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269)Online:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1:30, 5:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m. EST.Tuesdays | 12 and 7:30 p.m. EST.(Online Campus)

In the ancient, near Eastern world, there were several well-known churches that are highlighted throughout the Bible - most notably, those found in the letters written by Paul, an apostle of Jesus and one of the leaders of the early Church. The church in Corinth was fractured, full of disagreements and discord, and far from perfect.In this series, “Messy,” we'll take a look at Paul's letter to the Corinthians highlighting six core issues: unity, ethics, marriage, spiritual practices, worship, and resurrection. Join us to discover how Paul's wisdom can guide us through our own messy livesReferenced Verses: (I Corinthians 8:1-13, NLT)(I Corinthians 10:23, NLT) (I Corinthians 10:24, NLT) (I Corinthians 10:23-11:1, NLT) (I Timothy 5:23, NIV)(Psalm 104:1, 14-15, NLT)(Ecclesiastes 9:7, NIV)(John 2:6-10, NIV)(Luke 7:33-34, NIV)(Mark 14:25, NIV)(Proverbs 23:29-35, NLT)(Proverbs 23:29-35, Msg)(Romans 14:13, 20-21, NLT)In Person:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m.(8335 Browne Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269)Online:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1:30, 5:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m. EST.Tuesdays | 12 and 7:30 p.m. EST.(Online Campus)

In the ancient, near Eastern world, there were several well-known churches that are highlighted throughout the Bible - most notably, those found in the letters written by Paul, an apostle of Jesus and one of the leaders of the early Church. The church in Corinth was fractured, full of disagreements and discord, and far from perfect. In this series, “Messy,” we'll take a look at Paul's letter to the Corinthians highlighting six core issues: unity, ethics, marriage, spiritual practices, worship, and resurrection. Join us to discover how Paul's wisdom can guide us through our own messy lives.Referenced Verses: (I Corinthians 7:1, NLT)(I Corinthians 7:1-5, NLT)(I Corinthians 7:1-2, 6-9, NLT)(I Corinthians 7:32-38, NLT)(I Corinthians 7:10-11, NLT)(Matthew 5:31-32, NIV)(I Corinthians 7:12-13, 15, 24, NLT)(I Corinthians 7:39-40, NLT)Questions About Marriage:1. Questions About Sex2. Questions About Singleness3. Questions About Divorce and Remarriage4. Questions About Faith and Marriage5. Questions About Death and MarriageIn Person:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m.(8335 Browne Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269)Online:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1:30, 5:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m. EST.Tuesdays | 12 and 7:30 p.m. EST.(Online Campus)

In the ancient, near Eastern world, there were several well-known churches that are highlighted throughout the Bible - most notably, those found in the letters written by Paul, an apostle of Jesus and one of the leaders of the early Church. The church in Corinth was fractured, full of disagreements and discord, and far from perfect. In this series, “Messy,” we'll take a look at Paul's letter to the Corinthians highlighting six core issues: unity, ethics, marriage, spiritual practices, worship, and resurrection. Join us to discover how Paul's wisdom can guide us through our own messy lives.Referenced Verses:(I Corinthians 5:1-6, 9-13, NLT) (I Corinthians 5:6, NLT)(I Corinthians 6:1-8, Msg)(Matthew 18:15-17, NLT)(I Corinthians 6:9-11, Msg)Sexual Moral Disorder:1. Case in Point: Incest2. Their Reaction: *Pride, Freedom, Grace*Grieve, Flee, Freeze3. Paul's Judgment4. A Word About Judging5. Paul's Reasoning6. Don't MisunderstandRelational Moral Disorder:1. Case in Point: Civic Lawsuits2. Paul's Judgment3. Paul's Reasoning*courts aren't based on God's ways*the church is to act like a family*we are called to deal with such things*it will make suing the norm4.Don't MisunderstandIn Person:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m.(8335 Browne Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269)Online:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1:30, 5:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m. EST.Tuesdays | 12 and 7:30 p.m. EST.(Online Campus)

In the ancient, near Eastern world, there were several well-known churches that are highlighted throughout the Bible - most notably, those found in the letters written by Paul, an apostle of Jesus and one of the leaders of the early Church. The church in Corinth was fractured, full of disagreements and discord, and far from perfect. In this series, “Messy,” we'll take a look at Paul's letter to the Corinthians highlighting six core issues: unity, ethics, marriage, spiritual practices, worship, and resurrection. Join us to discover how Paul's wisdom can guide us through our own messy lives.Referenced Verses:(I Corinthians 1:10-4:21)(I Corinthians 1:1-9, NLT)(I Corinthians 1:10, NLT)(John 13:35, NLT)(John 17:23, NLT)(I Peter 3:8, NLT)(I Timothy 5:1-2, NIV)(I Timothy 3:1, 4-5, NLT)(I Corinthians 1:11-12, NLT)(I Corinthians 1:13, NLT) (I Corinthians 3:1-4, Msg)(I Corinthians 3:5-9, NLT)(I Corinthians 3:21, 4:1, NLT)Messy Church – Division:1. Paul's Pastoral Introduction2. Importance of Unity in the Church3. Nature of the Division4. Real Nature of the Divide: Spiritual Immaturity5. The Foolishness of Such DivisionFacing Messy Division:1. Re-establish the Value of Unity2. Elevate the Non-Divided Jesus3. Expose Immaturity4. Keep the Big Picture in Front of YouIn Person:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m.(8335 Browne Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269)Online:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1:30, 5:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m. EST.Tuesdays | 12 and 7:30 p.m. EST.(Online Campus)

Do you ever find yourself doing a Google search to ask "Is it okay for a Christian to...?" In this eight week series, we'll tackle a number of topics that both Christians and those exploring the Christian faith alike will ask. The answers may be surprising, even shocking; but what may be most challenging of all is how we can think biblically about each one. For many, thinking Christianly across the broad spectrum of life and culture is a completely new enterprise. Even then, we may find that thoughtful, committed Christians may disagree on how best to employ the biblical principles for their life. In Person:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m.(8335 Browne Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269)Online:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1:30, 5:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m. EST.Tuesdays | 12 and 7:30 p.m. EST.(Online Campus)

Do you ever find yourself doing a Google search to ask "Is it okay for a Christian to...?" In this eight week series, we'll tackle a number of topics that both Christians and those exploring the Christian faith alike will ask. The answers may be surprising, even shocking; but what may be most challenging of all is how we can think biblically about each one. For many, thinking Christianly across the broad spectrum of life and culture is a completely new enterprise. Even then, we may find that thoughtful, committed Christians may disagree on how best to employ the biblical principles for their life. In Person:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m.(8335 Browne Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269)Online:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1:30, 5:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m. EST.Tuesdays | 12 and 7:30 p.m. EST.(Online Campus)

Do you ever find yourself doing a Google search to ask "Is it okay for a Christian to...?" In this eight week series, we'll tackle a number of topics that both Christians and those exploring the Christian faith alike will ask. The answers may be surprising, even shocking; but what may be most challenging of all is how we can think biblically about each one. For many, thinking Christianly across the broad spectrum of life and culture is a completely new enterprise. Even then, we may find that thoughtful, committed Christians may disagree on how best to employ the biblical principles for their life. In Person:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m.(8335 Browne Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269)Online:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1:30, 5:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m. EST.Tuesdays | 12 and 7:30 p.m. EST.(Online Campus)

Do you ever find yourself doing a Google search to ask "Is it okay for a Christian to...?" In this eight week series, we'll tackle a number of topics that both Christians and those exploring the Christian faith alike will ask. The answers may be surprising, even shocking; but what may be most challenging of all is how we can think biblically about each one. For many, thinking Christianly across the broad spectrum of life and culture is a completely new enterprise. Even then, we may find that thoughtful, committed Christians may disagree on how best to employ the biblical principles for their life. In Person:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m.(8335 Browne Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269)Online:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1:30, 5:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m. EST.Tuesdays | 12 and 7:30 p.m. EST.(Online Campus)

Do you ever find yourself doing a Google search to ask "Is it okay for a Christian to...?" In this eight week series, we'll tackle a number of topics that both Christians and those exploring the Christian faith alike will ask. The answers may be surprising, even shocking; but what may be most challenging of all is how we can think biblically about each one. For many, thinking Christianly across the broad spectrum of life and culture is a completely new enterprise. Even then, we may find that thoughtful, committed Christians may disagree on how best to employ the biblical principles for their life. In Person:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m.(8335 Browne Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269)Online:Sundays | 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1:30, 5:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m. EST.Tuesdays | 12 and 7:30 p.m. EST.(Online Campus)