JESUS CHANGES EVERYTHING (2023)

Paul’s first letter to Corinthians can be broken up into five major sections, and in each section, Paul is going to address a problem that has been reported about the church. And he is going to respond, every single time, with the same solution: the message of the gospel. Now, you may have never heard the word “gospel” and have no idea what it means or why it’s important. I’m excited for you, because you get to hear that every time you walk through the doors of Creekside church. If you have not yet heard the euangellion, the announcement of King Jesus, it’s good news for you. It is for me. And it will change everything you know about life, goodness, beauty, love, contentment, happiness, and peace.‌

Maybe you have heard about the gospel, and you don’t think you need it anymore. Because when I say “gospel,” you hear “salvation message,” because that’s how it was explained to you at one time. You were given an invitation, you walked up or raised your hand, you prayed the prayer, and now you are good to go! And you don’t want to hear that message anymore, you’re ready to talk about the next thing, five steps to a better marriage or a more fulfilling job or something like that. I am excited for you too, because you get to hear how the gospel is better than any self-help guide you could ever hear. The message of Jesus is not a one-time announcement. It is the answer, the corrective, that aligns your desires and your actions with the king of heaven. Jesus is not kid stuff. He’s not an additive, a special aside in the story of your life. Jesus’ story is THE story, and you have been graciously written into the narrative. We don’t just revisit the gospel. We live it everyday.