Life brings pressure, division, and temptation, but the gospel calls us to something deeper and stronger. In this sermon on I Corinthians 16:13-14, we look at Paul’s words to the young, struggling church in Corinth imploring them to "Stand Firm", and are reminded timeless those words are for us today.
- Be on your guard.
- Stand firm in the faith.
- Be courageous.
- Be strong.
- Do everything in love.
Standing firm doesn’t mean standing still. It means staying alert to sin and opportunity, rooting ourselves in the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection, growing up in faith, relying on God’s strength through prayer, and living out Christ-like love in all we do.
Just as Paul came alongside the Corinthians, God places mature believers alongside us, walking together, encouraging one another, and growing in faith.
May we be a church that stands firm, watches faithfully, grows courageously, and loves deeply, all for the glory of Christ.