Paul emphasizes the importance of prophecy as a spiritual gift that should be desired and valued. He explains to the Corinthians how prophecy has the power to build up the church body in more understandable ways than speaking in tongues. Unlike uninterpreted tongues, which benefit only the speaker, prophecy serves the entire community. He highlight…

In possibly the most famous passage in the whole New Testament, Paul urges the Corinthians, who were using spiritual gifts selfishly and for their own benefit, to adopt a radically different approach. He wants them to use spiritual gifts to serve others and not for personal gain, to shift from selfishness to selflessness to mirror Christ's love. He…

Paul longs for the church to use the gifts of the Spirit, given graciously by God, for the unity and upbuilding of the church. He highlights God as a gracious gift giver and the Spirit as the one who exalts the name of Christ. Though there are many different kinds of gifts, they are from the same Spirit and are given for the common good of the body…

As communion became a source of division and inequity at the Corinthian church, Paul reminds the believers of the meaning behind the meal, how Christ has given himself, and how we are to examine our sin as we come to the cross.The Hallows Church

As we continue to dive into 1 Corinthians, we explore the challenging-to-interpret message in chapter 11 on the relationship between husbands and wives and see how the gospel turns the idea of headship upside down.The Hallows Church

In 1 Corinthians 10, Paul concludes his three-chapter discourse on idol worship with a stern warning to "flee from idolatry," addressing the questions of what idolatry is, why avoid it and how to do so. Paul recounted Israel's failures from Exodus as a caution and advises believers to exercise their freedom responsibly.…

Paul uses his own life as an example of how as Christ-followers, we can follow the example of Jesus, and be free in Christ while choosing to lay down that freedom out of love for others.The Hallows Church

This week we return to our study of the 1 Corinthians and look at Paul's teaching on sex in relationships, walking a tightrope between shunning nor idolizing sex and marriage. We look at how Paul roots sex and relationships in the gospel message, as in every other area of life.The Hallows Church

For this week's Summer Series, we welcome back Wes Walls from the Dwelling Place Church in Magnolia.The Hallows Church

This week's Summer Series guest speaker is a longtime friend of the Hallows Church Stephen Searles.The Hallows Church

This week's Summer Series guest speaker is Daniel Englehart from the Mountain Church in Des Moines.The Hallows Church

This week's Summer Series guest speaker is Wes Walls from the Dwelling Place church in Magnolia.The Hallows Church

Paul turns his attention to fornication in the church and once again, rather than zooming in on the sin itself, he zooms out, showing them the foundational gospel truths that will help them to rightly understand sex, their bodies, and how it all relates to their faith.The Hallows Church

How should the church, God's holy people, respond to sins within the Body? Paul addresses sin openly committed within the Corinthian church and their complacency and urges them to live their new lives in Christ, getting "rid of the old yeast".The Hallows Church

Paul addresses the arrogance of the Corinthians head-on, rebuking their judgmentalism, boasting, and rejection of correction. Paul challenges the Corinthians to leave the judging to God, putting themselves last, and humbly seek discipleship with gladness.The Hallows Church

What does it mean for our minds to be renewed by the Spirit? How does that transform how we think about the world and ourselves? What prevents us from being receptive to the Spirit’s work to renew?The Hallows Church

What is "true" wisdom? In this message, we explore the differences between the wisdom of the world, and the wisdom revealed to those who are called. Hear how Paul challenges the Corinthians to see that God uses human frailty and weaknesses to demonstrate his power and strength.The Hallows Church

Paul dives into the heart of the issue of divisions in the Corinthians church, reminding us of the power of the Gospel to unite us all and the beauty that comes from being one in Christ.The Hallows Church

We're kicking off a new series on 1 Corinthians to discover the difference Jesus makes in all of life.The Hallows Church

Chapter 13 is the finale of Nehemiah’s efforts to reconstruct not only physical walls but also the identity of God's people. But instead of ending on an expected triumphal note, it candidly recounts human shortcomings and failures. What is the message behind this ending? How does it connect to Christ's work of redemption and restoration today?…

Nehemiah 12 marks the day of great celebration and dedication of the wall of Jerusalem by the whole community.The Hallows Church

Nehemiah 10 marks a critical turning point in the spiritual life of the Israelites. The whole community came together to renew their covenant with God, demonstrating their commitment to God’s laws and communal responsibilities.The Hallows Church

Nehemiah 9 reminds us that is God is faithful to his covenant promises even when his people are unfaithful. Summary: Nehemiah 9 describes a day of confession and solemn worship just 24 days after the joy of Nehemiah 8. The Levites pray a prayer which might as well be a sermon. They skillfully condense the whole O.T narrative down into a few paragra…

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