Tag Archives: Corinth

July 26 – A Diverse Church in a Diverse World For a Single Purpose

Posted on 07/26/2019 by rockyfort

1 Corinthians 12; 2 Kings 6; 2 Kings 7:1-2; Jonah 1 “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged all benefit, Corinth, differences of ministries, diversities of activities, diversities of gifts, dives, God, homogeneity, numerous religions, one Spirit, profit for all, same Lord, who we do things for

July 22 – Ready to Give Up Youe Rights?

Posted on 07/22/2019 by rockyfort

1 Corinthians 9; 2 Kings 1; 2 Kings 2; Amos 7 “If others are partakers of this right over you, are we not even more? Nevertheless we have not used this right, but endure all things lest we hinder the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged a living from the gospel, Corinth, criticism, didn't take money, endure al things, gospel of Jesus Christ, hinder the gospel of Christ, Paul, rights, shamed, suffer, tentmaker, ultimate goal, unused rights

July 14 – What Do You Know?

Posted on 07/15/2019 by rockyfort

I woke up this morning (July 15) and realized I didn’t write this yesterday. Sundays are so busy for me, I need to get an earlier start and by mid-afternoon, I forget if I don’t have things in front of … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged apologetics, Athens, belief systems, Corinth, crucifixion, difference, human wisdom, Jesus, Paul, persuasion, power of God, preaching, reasonable, relevant, resurrection, speech, Spirit

July 12 – Totally Called

Posted on 07/12/2019 by rockyfort

1 Corinthians 1:1-17; 1 Kings 12:32-33; 1 Kings 13; Joel 1 “Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged apostle, called, Christians, church of God, Corinth, Damascus Road, God work, Jeroboam, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judah, Judgment, Lord, love of God, opposition, Paul, saints, sanctified, skepticism, will of God

October 19 – You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet!

Posted on 10/19/2018 by rockyfort

Isaiah 56-58 2 Thessalonians 2 “Do not become easily upset in your thinking or afraid if you hear that the day of the Lord has already come. Someone may have said this in a prophecy or in a message or … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged afraid, apostasy, calm, Corinth, Day of the Lord, encourage, evangelize, fool, God, good news, gospel, Grace, letter, lose hope, love, Man of Evil, Man of Sin, message, misinformed, mock, New Testament Churches, Paul, prophecy, sarcasm, setting dates, Thessalonians, things will get a lot worse, turning away from God, upset

September 5 – The Resurrection: the Christian Line in the Sand

Posted on 09/05/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 146-147 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 “And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith has nothing to it; you are still guilty of your sins. And those in Christ who have already died are lost. If our hope in … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged armpit of the world, backwater Jews, Christ, Christians, Corinth, Corinthians, deluded, die for their beliefs, distraction, eternal life, faith, false religions, Good Teacher, Guilty, heresy, History, irrelevant, Israel, Jesus, line in the sand, no hope, Paul, pitied, raised, resurrected Jesus, resurrection, seaport, secularism, sins, skeptical world, sophisticated, witnesses to the resurrection, worthless faith

September 4 – God Brings Order Into Chaos

Posted on 09/04/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 143-145 1 Corinthians 14:21-40 “So, brothers and sisters, what should you do? When you meet together, one person has a song, and another has a teaching. Another has a new truth from God. Another speaks in a different language, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged bad rap, bland, brothers, Corinth, Corinthian, decently and in order, different language, draw people to Christ, exciting, fellowship meal, free for all. benefit the wealthy, God created order, help the church grow strong, interpretation, interruptions, not in the bulletin, order of service, order out of chaos, organization, Paul, prayers and planning, riots, ritualistic, sisters, song, spontaneous, steal my show, strengthen disciples. The Church, teaching, Toby Mac, tongue, truth from God, vibrant, working poor, worship services

August 30 – Stop Telling People to Follow the Example of Christ

Posted on 08/30/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 129-131 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1 NCV) In between Paul’s admonitions on Christian freedom and eating meat sacrificed to demons and a teaching on head coverings, Paul includes … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged be bold, be consistent, bold statement, bold truth, career killer, challenge, Christian freedom, Corinth, do as I say, Follow my example, Gary Hart, Grace, hair coverings, Jesus, living breathing example, not as I do, past life, Paul, relationship with Jesus, scrutiny, the example of Christ, we do wrong

August 19 – The Contrast Between Godly Wisdom and Human Wisdom

Posted on 08/19/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 103-104 1 Corinthians 2 “My teaching and preaching were not with words of human wisdom that persuade people but with proof of the power that the Spirit gives. This was so that your faith would be in God’s power … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Corinth, Corinthians, crucifixion, eternity long change, foolishness, God's power, Godly wisdom, greatness of God, human wisdom, Jesus Christ, Joy, make sense, mold us into the image of God, moral lectures, Pal, persuade people, persuasion, power to change, preaching, proclamation, proof from the Spirit, responsibility, resurrection, teaching

August 18 – What More Could We Want From God?

Posted on 08/18/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 100-102 1 Corinthians 1 “Because of God you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God. In Christ we are put right with God, and have been made holy, and have been set free from … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Athens, Christ, Christ Jesus, compulsion, Corinth, Corinthians, Cross, died, first century church, followers of christ, foolishness of the resurrection, free from sin, God, God the Son, Greeks, holy, imperfect people, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Paul, philosophies, problems, purpose, right with God, set apart, wisdom

Tag Archives: Corinth

July 26 – A Diverse Church in a Diverse World For a Single Purpose

July 22 – Ready to Give Up Youe Rights?

July 14 – What Do You Know?

July 12 – Totally Called

October 19 – You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet!

September 5 – The Resurrection: the Christian Line in the Sand

September 4 – God Brings Order Into Chaos

August 30 – Stop Telling People to Follow the Example of Christ

August 19 – The Contrast Between Godly Wisdom and Human Wisdom

August 18 – What More Could We Want From God?

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