CrossWay Church
November 17, 2024: 1 Corinthians 14
These are the Bible passage and sermon notes for our Sunday morning worship services.
Locations & Times
CrossWay Church Battle Ground
311 N Parkway Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
1 Corinthians 14:1-40: Prophecy
I) The Situation in Corinth
A) Paul is addressing ___________ raised by the Corinthians in a letter they sent to him.
B) It appears that the Corinthians placed a huge ___________ on speaking in tongues.
C) Paul did not approve of the Corinthians' __________- worship services.
II) Christian Views of “Apostolic Gifts” today.
A) ________________ believe that some spiritual gifts ceased after the apostles died or when the scriptural canon was closed.
B) _______________ believe these sign gifts are still active and that all mature believers can receive a baptism of the Spirit that enables them to speak in tongues.
C) ______________ believe that all gifts are active, and the Spirit distributes them as He pleases.
III) Paul Encouraged All Believers to Prophesy
A) Definition of Prophecy: The Spirit of God gives individuals the ability to receive and convey messages from God to ________ and encourage believers and convict unbelievers.
1) The Spirit may bring a Scripture passage to someone’s mind and help them _____________ its application to a particular situation.
2) The Spirit might reveal someone’s ____________ for service.
3) The Spirit might provide insight into ___________ events.
B) Purpose of Prophecy
1) Prophecy is not about the prophet; its goal is to build up (strengthen and encourage) believers.
2) Prophecy ____________ non-believers of their sin.
C) ___________ can prophecy!
IV) Paul's Guidance for Prophecy Today
A) Prophecy should be delivered in an __________ manner.
1) In a public setting, only _______ prophet should speak at a time.
2) Prophets should exhibit self-control and _______________ of mind.
B) Modern prophecy is ______ equivalent to the Bible (“Prophets”).
C) Prophecy should always be evaluated.
1) All prophecy must __________ with Scripture.
2) Paul encourages men to take the lead in this ____________. Paul could also be asking wives to stop interrupting their husband’s prophecy.
3) Prophecy should resonate with what God is revealing to you ______________.
V) Paul's challenge to us today!
A) We should ___________ the gift of prophesy.
B) We should create ____________- in our lives to develop this.
I) The Situation in Corinth
A) Paul is addressing ___________ raised by the Corinthians in a letter they sent to him.
B) It appears that the Corinthians placed a huge ___________ on speaking in tongues.
C) Paul did not approve of the Corinthians' __________- worship services.
II) Christian Views of “Apostolic Gifts” today.
A) ________________ believe that some spiritual gifts ceased after the apostles died or when the scriptural canon was closed.
B) _______________ believe these sign gifts are still active and that all mature believers can receive a baptism of the Spirit that enables them to speak in tongues.
C) ______________ believe that all gifts are active, and the Spirit distributes them as He pleases.
III) Paul Encouraged All Believers to Prophesy
A) Definition of Prophecy: The Spirit of God gives individuals the ability to receive and convey messages from God to ________ and encourage believers and convict unbelievers.
1) The Spirit may bring a Scripture passage to someone’s mind and help them _____________ its application to a particular situation.
2) The Spirit might reveal someone’s ____________ for service.
3) The Spirit might provide insight into ___________ events.
B) Purpose of Prophecy
1) Prophecy is not about the prophet; its goal is to build up (strengthen and encourage) believers.
2) Prophecy ____________ non-believers of their sin.
C) ___________ can prophecy!
IV) Paul's Guidance for Prophecy Today
A) Prophecy should be delivered in an __________ manner.
1) In a public setting, only _______ prophet should speak at a time.
2) Prophets should exhibit self-control and _______________ of mind.
B) Modern prophecy is ______ equivalent to the Bible (“Prophets”).
C) Prophecy should always be evaluated.
1) All prophecy must __________ with Scripture.
2) Paul encourages men to take the lead in this ____________. Paul could also be asking wives to stop interrupting their husband’s prophecy.
3) Prophecy should resonate with what God is revealing to you ______________.
V) Paul's challenge to us today!
A) We should ___________ the gift of prophesy.
B) We should create ____________- in our lives to develop this.