A Fresh Look at the Church
I Corinthians 1:4-9
1. Examining my attitude towards the church
A. V. 4 - Are you grateful for what God is doing?
B. V. 4 - Can you see God's grace at work?
C. V. 5 - Do you communicate positive things about your church?
2. Examining the realities about the church
A. V. 5 - Every church is uniquely enriched by Christ
*Knowledge cp. 8:1
*Speech cp. 14:26
B. V. 6 - The testimony of Christ was confirmed in them
C. V. 7 - No lack of spiritual gifts
D. V. 8 - Their faith would persevere
3. Examining the destiny of the church
A. It is a hope filled destiny - v. 7
B. It is a blameless destiny - v. 8
Conclusion: Stand back and watch God do this
