1 Corinthians
32 articles exploring the teachings of 1 Corinthians.
View all sermons from 1 CorinthiansMoses' Parents: The Faith That Formed a Deliverer (Hebrews 11:23)
Before Moses confronted Pharaoh, his parents confronted fear. Hebrews 11:23 reveals how the home became the first school of faith — and why that changes everything for parents today.
Moses' Parents: The Faith That Shaped a Deliverer (Hebrews 11:23)
Before Moses confronted Pharaoh, his parents confronted fear. Hebrews 11:23 reveals a faith that started in a slave's home and ended with a nation crossing the Red Sea.
Who Was the First Person Filled with the Spirit? (Exodus 31)
The first person Scripture records as filled with the Spirit of God wasn't an apostle, prophet, or king — he was a builder. And the reason changes how we think about the Holy Spirit's work.
Exodus 12 and the Blood That Started History Over
God told Israel their history started the night the lamb was slain. Not 400 years of slavery — just the blood. That's still how He counts.
Why God Told Israel Their History Starts Now (Exodus 12)
God told Israel that 400 years of history didn't count. Their real life began the night the lamb was slain. The Passover blood — not their suffering — defined them.
What Nehemiah 5 Reveals About the Fear of God
Nehemiah's secret wasn't willpower or discipline — it was the fear of God. And it produced something most people never associate with that phrase: radical, costly generosity.
What the Fear of God Actually Produces (Nehemiah 5:14-19)
The fear of God isn't just a restraint from evil — it's a stimulus for radical good. Nehemiah 5:14-19 reveals four rewards that only come to those who stand in awe of God.
What the Burnt Offering in Leviticus 1 Teaches About Worship
The burnt offering in Leviticus 1 reveals Christ as the perfect substitute — and a freeing truth about worship that changes how you approach God in every season of life.
Nehemiah 5: When the Greatest Threat Is Inside the Walls
The walls of Jerusalem were going up, but a civil war was brewing inside them. Nehemiah 5 exposes the threat no church expects — and the one most likely to destroy it.
Nehemiah 5: When God's People Become the Enemy
The greatest threat to the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls wasn't Sanballat or Tobiah. It was wealthy Jews exploiting their own brothers. Nehemiah 5 exposes what selfishness does to a community of faith.
What Is the Marriage Supper of the Lamb? (Rev 19:6-10)
The loudest hallelujah in Revelation is reserved for one event — and most Christians can't explain what it actually is. Revelation 19:6-10 reveals a wedding that changes everything.
What Is the Marriage Supper of the Lamb? (Revelation 19:6-10)
The strongest hallelujah in all of Revelation is reserved for one event: the marriage of the Lamb. Most Christians know there's a wedding and a dinner — but miss the truth that should shake us awake.
Can a Woman Be a Pastor? What 1 Corinthians 14 Actually Says
Paul didn't leave room for ambiguity — his instructions about women in pastoral leadership weren't cultural preferences but 'a command of the Lord.' Here's what the text actually says.
What the Gates of Jerusalem Reveal About Your Heart
The gates of ancient Jerusalem weren't just infrastructure — they were mirrors. What the Sheep Gate, Fish Gate, Dung Gate, and Water Gate reveal about worship, money, holiness, and the Word of God.
What the Gates of Nehemiah 3 Reveal About Your Heart
Nehemiah 3 isn't just an ancient blueprint — each gate on Jerusalem's wall exposes something about worship, money, holiness, and the indestructible Word of God.
What Jesus Actually Praised the Dishonest Manager For (Luke 16)
Jesus praised a dishonest manager — but not for his dishonesty. Luke 16:1-13 exposes a sobering gap between how the world invests in what's temporary and how believers invest in what's eternal.
Jeremiah 30-31: Why God Calls an Unfaithful Nation 'Virgin'
God calls an unfaithful, idolatrous nation 'virgin Israel.' That single phrase reveals more about the new covenant — and your standing before God — than most sermons dare to teach.
How the Holy Spirit Guides You (Acts 16:6-10)
God blocked Paul twice before giving him a vision. The reason why reveals how the Holy Spirit actually leads — and it's not what most people expect.
Nehemiah 2:9-20 — Seven Principles for Ministry That Lasts
Nehemiah prayed. God answered. The king said yes. But what happens between the open door and the finished wall reveals seven principles every servant of God needs.
5 Tools That Will Transform How You Read the Bible
You don't need a seminary degree to discover treasures in Scripture. Five practical tools that turn routine Bible reading into genuine discovery.
5 Bible Study Tools That Will Change How You Read Scripture
You don't need a seminary degree to discover what's hiding in plain sight in Scripture. Five practical tools that transform casual reading into genuine discovery.
How to Study the Bible: Types, Shadows & Tools
The New Testament contains thousands of Old Testament allusions most readers miss entirely. Here are the tools that make Scripture come alive.
Jonah 3: Why God Sends Broken Messengers to Hostile Cities
God didn't discard Jonah after his rebellion. He reset the mission. Jonah 3:1-5 reveals what that second chance cost — and what it means for us.
Jonah 3: Why God Sends Imperfect People to Hostile Places
God didn't discard Jonah after his rebellion — He sent him back to the beginning. Jonah 3 reveals why second chances aren't just about us.
Ezra 10:7-17 — Six Truths About Sin Most Believers Ignore
Ezra 10 doesn't just show us repentance — it exposes six truths about sin that most believers never consider, from what it steals to who it hurts beyond you.
Ezra 10: The Man Nobody Knows Who Changed Everything
Before Ezra said a word to the people, God was already moving. And the man who finally got him off the ground wasn't a prophet or a king — he was an obscure name you've never heard of.
Ezra 9: Why Ezra Pulled His Own Hair — And What It Means
When Ezra learned of Israel's sin, he pulled his own hair. When Nehemiah faced the same sin, he pulled theirs. The difference reveals the gospel itself.
Revelation 14: Why the Antichrist Won't Have the Last Word
Revelation 13 ends with the Antichrist conquering the saints. Revelation 14 opens with every single sealed believer standing safe on Mount Zion. Not one lost. That same seal is yours.
What 'Steadfast Love' Really Means in Lamentations 3:22-25
Lamentations 3:22-25 uses the word 'never' instead of 'forever' — and the reason reveals how God meets us in our deepest doubt.
What is Satan's Plan for Israel? Revelation 12:13-17 Explained
When Satan is cast out of heaven, he doesn't concede defeat—he doubles down. Pastor Daniel Batarseh explains the three-wave assault against Israel and the saints, and why God’s 'Eagle’s Wings' are still available for us today.
Ezra 6: Why God is Meticulous About His House
In this study of Ezra 6, Pastor Daniel Batarseh reveals how God sovereignly moves the hearts of secular rulers to accomplish His precise will for His people.
Three Excuses God Refuses: Exodus 4, Isaiah 6, Jeremiah 1
Moses said he couldn't speak. Isaiah said his lips were unclean. Jeremiah said he was too young. God rejected every excuse — and touched each man's mouth.