When we notice a need in our church or community, it’s easy to assume that someone else will handle it. But on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we learn service is not just a spiritual gift for some, it’s a call for every believer!
From the Sermon
June 25, 1995
A Call to Service
1 Corinthians 16:5-12Series: Firm Foundation, Volume 8
Sermon • Includes Transcript • 53:43 • ID: 1805
Firm Foundation, Volume 1
Paul helped to establish the church in Corinth, but by the time he wrote his first letter to them, the church had already wandered from its foundation. Novel ideas were favored over solid biblical teaching, resulting in confusion, division, and spiritual infancy. Desiring that the church might be presented mature in Christ, Paul addressed a number of practical elements of faith. Noting striking resemblances between the Corinthian church and the Church today, Alistair Begg walks us through the warnings and exhortations of 1 Corinthians. In volume one of this series, we meet a prideful, divided church whose people had divorced belief from behavior, preferring self-promotion over service. In contrast to such spiritual darkness, Paul taught that the light of God’s wisdom, faithfulness, and power exposes hypocrisy, reminding us that the Church’s only firm foundation is in the finished work of Christ.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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The Church in Corinth
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God is Faithful
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Dealing with Division, Part One
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Dealing with Division — Part Two
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Wisdom vs. Wisdom
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The Power of God
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Testimony of a Preacher
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Understanding God's Wisdom
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A Matter of Spiritual Maturity
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The Paradox of Christian Freedom
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Building with Care, Part One
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Building with Care, Part Two
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One True Judge
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A Biblical Self-Image
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A Warning to the Church, Part One
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A Warning to The Church, Part Two
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Firm Foundation, Volume 2
Paul helped to establish the church in Corinth, but by the time he wrote his first letter to them, the church had already wandered from its foundation. Novel ideas were favored over solid biblical teaching, resulting in confusion, division, and spiritual infancy. Desiring that the church might be presented mature in Christ, Paul addressed a number of practical elements of faith. Noting striking resemblances between the Corinthian church and the Church today, Alistair Begg walks us through the warnings and exhortations of 1 Corinthians. In volume two of this series, we consider 1 Corinthians 5-6, in which Paul confronts sexual immorality and lawsuits within the church. Exploring the biblical meaning of Christian freedom, Alistair Begg reminds us that once we become believers, we are not merely patched up versions of our pre-converted selves. Instead, we are brand new creations and should live in light of our redeemed nature.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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Immorality in the Church, Part One
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Immorality in the Church, Part Two
ID: 1626
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Forbidden Lawsuits
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New Life, New Lifestyle — Part One
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New Life, New Lifestyle — Part Two
ID: 1631
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Bought At A Price
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Freedom With Limits
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Firm Foundation, Volume 3
Paul helped to establish the church in Corinth but by the time he wrote his first letter, the church had already wandered from its foundation. Novel ideas were favored over solid biblical teaching, resulting in confusion, division, and spiritual infancy. Desiring that the church might be presented mature in Christ, Paul addressed a number of very practical elements of faith. Noting striking resemblances between the Corinthian church and the Church today, Alistair Begg walks us through the warnings and exhortations of 1 Corinthians. In Volume Three we examine God’s plan for marriage and singleness, Christian contentment and what it means to have freedom in Christ, and the rights and responsibilities of pastors and churches. We’re reminded that adaptability and discipline are necessary as we strive to reach others and run the race of life. In all, we must remain focused on eternity and compelled by the love of Christ.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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We Two Are One
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Marriage and Divorce
ID: 1638
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Bloom Where You're Planted
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To Marry or Not to Marry? — Part One
ID: 1642
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To Marry or Not to Marry? — Part Two
ID: 1644
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The Nature of Christian Freedom, Part One
ID: 1659
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The Nature of Christian Freedom, Part Two
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Rights and Responsibilities
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A Sacred Responsibility
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A Lesson in Adaptability
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Running to Win
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Firm Foundation, Volume 4
Paul helped to establish the church in Corinth, but by the time he wrote his first letter to them, the church had already wandered from its foundation. Novel ideas were favored over solid biblical teaching, resulting in confusion, division, and spiritual infancy. Desiring that the church might be presented mature in Christ, Paul addressed a number of practical elements of faith. Noting striking resemblances between the Corinthian church and the Church today, Alistair Begg walks us through the warnings and exhortations of 1 Corinthians. It’s said that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. In 1 Corinthians 10–11, Paul warned the church that they were flirting with the same issues that had tragic consequences for their ancestors. These messages review Paul’s warnings and ground rules for Christian freedom, biblical headship, and communion. In all things, love and God’s glory must take precedence over selfish indulgence.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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Examples and Warnings, Part One
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Examples and Warnings, Part Two
ID: 1676
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Can't Have It Both Ways, Part One
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Can't Have It Both Ways, Part Two
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Ground Rules for Christian Freedom, Part One
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Ground Rules for Christian Freedom, Part Two
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Ground Rules for Christian Freedom, Part Three
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Ground Rules for Christian Freedom, Part Four
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Man and Woman in Biblical Perspective, Part One
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Man and Woman in Biblical Perspective, Part Two
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Divisions and Differences
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Observing Communion Correctly
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Firm Foundation, Volume 5
Paul helped to establish the church in Corinth, but by the time he wrote his first letter to them, the church had already wandered from its foundation. Novel ideas were favored over solid biblical teaching, resulting in confusion, division, and spiritual infancy. Desiring that the church might be presented mature in Christ, Paul addressed a number of practical elements of faith. Noting striking resemblances between the Corinthian church and the Church today, Alistair Begg walks us through the warnings and exhortations of 1 Corinthians. In volume five of this series, we examine spiritual gifts: What are they? What purpose do they serve? Are some better than others? In Corinth, misguided answers to these questions produced discrimination and pride rather than unity in purpose and spirit. Paul, however, taught that when we use our gifts and fulfill our roles, the Church can most effectively reflect Christ to the world.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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“Now Concerning Spiritual Gifts” — Part One
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“Now Concerning Spiritual Gifts” — Part Two
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“Now Concerning Spiritual Gifts” — Part Three
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Unity in Diversity — Part One
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Unity in Diversity — Part Two
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Firm Foundation, Volume 6
The 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians may be one of the most beloved and most widely recognized portions of Scripture, but it also may be one of the most misapplied. When it is taken in isolation, this chapter becomes vulnerable to all kinds of interpretations, many of which are incomplete or misleading. In the first part of this volume of Firm Foundation, Alistair Begg connects Paul’s description of love to the immediate concern that the apostle had for the church in Corinth. By doing so, he gives us a richer and more faithful understanding of what Christian love should be like. In the second half of this series, we see that the God of love is also the God of order. Paul continues his challenge to the Corinthian church in chapter 14 by giving them specific instructions on how to conduct themselves in worship. Since the function and focus of the church has not changed since the writing of this letter, Paul’s words on love and the gifts of the Spirit remain equally applicable to us today.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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The Church in the Mirror
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Characteristics of Christian Love — Part One
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Characteristics of Christian Love — Part Two
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Characteristics of Christian Love — Part Three
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Love Is Forever
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Building Up The Church, Part One
ID: 1728
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Building Up The Church, Part Two
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Building Up The Church, Part Three
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Firm Foundation, Volume 7
Paul helped to establish the church in Corinth, but by the time he wrote his first letter to them, the church had already wandered from its foundation. Novel ideas were favored over solid biblical teaching, resulting in confusion, division, and spiritual infancy. Desiring that the church might be presented mature in Christ, Paul addressed a number of practical elements of faith. Noting striking resemblances between the Corinthian church and the Church today, Alistair Begg walks us through the warnings and exhortations of 1 Corinthians. What does the Bible have to say about life after death? What will happen to our bodies? Do believers go immediately to be with Christ? In volume seven of this series, we turn to Paul’s teaching on Christ’s death and resurrection to discover the significance of these events for the Christian. Because Jesus conquered death, we no longer need to fear it.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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This is What We Preach
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The Good News of the Resurrection
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Held and Holding Firmly
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The Resurrection: Eyewitness Accounts
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Testimony of the Apostle Paul
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If Christ Has Not Been Raised, Then What?
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A Matter of Death and Life, Part One
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A Matter of Death and Life, Part Two
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Our God Reigns
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How Are the Dead Raised?
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If There Is No Resurrection...
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Total Transformation
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Standing Firm
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Firm Foundation, Volume 8
Paul helped to establish the church in Corinth, but by the time he wrote his first letter to them, the church had already wandered from its foundation. Novel ideas were favored over solid biblical teaching, resulting in confusion, division, and spiritual infancy. Desiring that the church might be presented mature in Christ, Paul addressed a number of practical elements of faith. Noting striking resemblances between the Corinthian church and the church today, Alistair Begg walks us through the warnings and exhortations of 1 Corinthians. In closing his letter to the Corinthians, Paul taught that the reality of Christ’s resurrection has a direct impact upon ordinary life. Some consider the study of doctrine a “Sunday only” activity, but Paul’s final words challenge such a mindset. In volume eight, we learn that if our faith is to be believable, our behavior must reflect our beliefs.| Message | Buy | Free | |
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Giving: A Matter of the Heart
ID: 1802
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A Call to Service
ID: 1805
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Stability, Maturity, and Charity
ID: 1807
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Family Ministry
ID: 1809
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Final Greetings
ID: 1810
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