This is the second part of an overview of the book of First Corinthians to analyze 12 reasons why disunity arises in the Church. We will see how to fight against these temptations to disunity by focusing on the Gospel of Christ.  In doing this, we will deal the final death blow to Satan, the provoker of Disunity.  For we must see that…Disunity is the destroyer of God’s New World in Christ.  So stop the bomb before it goes off in your church.

Today and next week, we will do an overview of the book of First Corinthians and analyze 12 reasons why disunity arises in the Church. We will see how to fight against these temptations to disunity by focusing on the Gospel of Christ.  In doing this, we will deal the final death blow to Satan, the provoker of Disunity.  For we must see that…Disunity is the destroyer of God’s New World in Christ.  So stop the bomb before it goes off in your church.

You need to know WHO and what you are fighting and HOW to fight them. Human problems are NOT the ULTIMATE problem.  Our biggest fight is against Satan and his minions and their relentless attacks on our soul. We have a defense system to protect from and arm us against the enemy. Utilize it!

Don’t ignore the War.  Fight!  For the Enemy is certainly not ignoring you.

When you see clearly that God is GOOD and perfectly just, you will put away bitterness and in its place will be the blessedness of true faith!

Beat bitterness and build faith by seeing God and reality rightly.

when things are stacked against you, in particular when you feel like you are under attack, take your fears and sadness to God. Like David in Psalm 3, we can be assured that in the face of a world where it looks like righteousness will never reign, we can be assured through Christ that our enemies will be dealt with permanently.

when things are stacked against you, in particular when you feel like you are under attack, take your fears and sadness to God. Like David in Psalm 3, we can be assured that in the face of a world where it looks like righteousness will never reign, we can be assured through Christ that our enemies will be dealt with permanently.

Where will you turn?  When you are going through suffering, who can you cry out to IF NOT JESUS??  Will you cry out to a politician?  A parent?  Yourself??  There is ONLY ONE who can legitimately hear and respond to our pleas. 

In all of the emotions expressed throughout the Psalms, one thing is always made clear: GOD IS KING. This fact alone helps us process our emotions and glorify God in ALL seasons of life. In today's sermon on Psalm 2, we look at God's Kingship and how we can react to it.