Sanctus Church Audio Sermons

How to Thrive Week 1 - The Devoted Ones Week 4

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Feb 5, 2018
In this talk, Jon tackles the historical 'meat' debate in Corinth, showcasing how knowledge can lead to pride, while love builds community. He emphasizes that food itself is good, but context matters in protecting weaker believers. Listeners learn about the balance between freedom and love, with cautionary tales about flaunting rights. Jon identifies modern equivalents of divisive issues and stresses the importance of unity in essentials while offering grace in disagreements. He concludes with practical advice for living a faith that prioritizes others.
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Church Divided Over Meat

  • Jon Thompson recounts Corinthians dividing over meat sacrificed to idols and how that sparked conflict in worship practices.
  • He compares ancient food disputes to modern cultural fights like pizza toppings and cilantro to illustrate how trivial issues divide communities.
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Knowledge Without Love Harms Community

  • Paul teaches that correct knowledge without love 'puffs up' and can damage relationships.
  • Jon Thompson emphasizes that winning arguments but losing relationships breaks church unity and can 'shipwreck' someone's faith.
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Core Doctrine Frames The Debate

  • Paul summarizes core Christian doctrine: one God the Father and one Lord Jesus Christ who are creator and sustainer.
  • Thompson points out this doctrine protects believers from idolatry and grounds the discussion about food and freedom.
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