Living Worthy with D.J. Horton

Taming Tongues: The Right Approach

1 Corinthians 14:1-12

How do we Approach the subject of Tongues as a church and as God’s People?

1. We begin with the Pursuit of Love v.1a

2. We continue to Positive about Spiritual Gifts. V.1b, 5a, 12

Worship Litmus Test:

• Does it serve in love OR love on self
• Does it lead to clarity OR confusion
• Does it build up OR break down
• Does it correct OR corrupt
• Does it bond together OR break apart

Let His Word and Spirit speak clearly to you.

Speak clearly to Him.

Speak clearly about Him.

What Is A Woman: A Survey of Scripture

If we are committed to Christ and His Word...

1. We do not attack anyone for their beliefs or behaviors
2. We do not affirm everyone’s beliefs and behaviors
3. We do not assume our beliefs and behaviors are understood and thus we continue to establish, teach, encourage, and celebrate the good news of God’s design for our lives.

What is a woman physically, spiritually, sexually, maternally, missionally, and relationally?

1. A woman Physically is an adult female made in the image of God.

2. A woman Spiritually is a sinner in need of salvation which is fully available to her through faith in Christ.

3. A woman Sexually is uniquely made to either live a life of singleness and celibacy or commit her life to a man in covenant marriage.

4. A woman Maternally is wonderfully designed to nurture as a mother.

5. A woman Missionally in Christ is expected and equipped to strengthen the church and make the gospel known.

6. A woman Relationally is to bless other women and be respected, cherished, and protected by men.

Not In Vain: One Moment, One Death, One Life

1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Law, sin, and death? Because of the law, sin is known. Because of sin, death is known.

I'll tell you this...

1. There is a Moment Worth Remembering v. 50-53

2. There is a Death Worth Celebrating v. 54-57

3. There is a Life Worth Living v.58

Because Jesus lives, your life has meaning.  

So, mean to life.

Not In Vain: Two Important

1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Live with the End in Mind

Objections to the resurrection are answered with...

Two Movements v. 35-38

1. Disintegration

2. Continuation

Two Models v. 39-41

1. Earthly Bodies

2. Heavenly Bodies

Two Moments v.42-44

1. Burial

2. Resurrection

Two Men v. 45-49

1. Adam

2. Christ

Not In Vain: Get It Right

1 Corinthians 15:29-34

You need to understand your "why"

3 Questions if the dead are NOT raised

1. Why symbolize something mysterious for the Gospel v. 29

2. Why suffer for the mission of the Gospel v. 30-31

3. Why stand for the Message of the Gospel v. 32-33

3 Commands if the dead ARE raised

1. Look Up! v. 33  Do not be deceived doctrinally

2. Wake Up! v.34a Do not be drunk doctrinally

3. Straighten Up! v.34b Do not be deviant doctrinally

Not In Vain: A Better Man

1 Corinthians 15:20-28

He is...

1. First Man Standing v.20

2. Best Man Standing v.21-22

3. Last Man Standing v.23-28

In Royal Rumble of Eternity Christ is The Last Man Standing

Order of things to come:

1. Return of Christ (23a)

2. Resurrection of Christians (23b)

3. Reign of Conquest (24-26)

4. Return of the Kingdom (27-28)

The end of all things...

Gives TODAY meaning & Makes TODAY matter

Not In Vain: If Christ Was Not Raised

1 Corinthians 15:12-19

"If Jesus is still in the grave nothing really matters. If Jesus came out of the grave nothing else really matters."

If Christ was not raised...

1. Our Message is Meaningless v. 12-14

2. Our Leaders are Liars v. 15

3. Our Faith is Futile v. 16-17a

4. Our Forgiveness is Fiction v. 17b

5. Our Dead are Damned v. 18

6. Our Hope is Heartbreaking v. 19

Does Jesus matter most in your life?

Not In Vain - Palm Sunday

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

It matters that your belief is not in vain which requires...

1. Knowing how to believe v. 1-2

2. Knowing what to believe v. 3-8

3. Knowing Why to believe v. 9-11

In a sense, Paul's journey belongs to all of us...

From Unsaved and Unworthy to Unashamed and Unwavering.

Church Matters: Eternally Great

1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Love is...

1. Eternally Permanent v. 8a

2. Eternally Preeminent v.8b-11

3. Eternally Personal v.12

Faith, Hope and Love

Why is love the greatest?

Love encompasses faith and hope.  Love is eternal. Love describes God's essence.

Live in the more excellent way.

Church Matters: A More Excellent Way

1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Are you living the more excellent way?

1. The Necessity of Love v.1-3

2. The Identity of Love v.4-6

3. The Activity of Love v.7-8

Some would say love is a passion, a pursuit, a pattern, or even a principle to live by.  But love is a PERSON and His name is Jesus!