August 24, 2025 - When The Church Must Mourn: The Pain and Purpose of Church Discipline | 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 - Baptist Bible Church, Sparta MI

When the Church Must Mourn: The Pain and Purpose of Church Discipline — 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 Few topics are as sobering—or as necessary—as church discipline. In this passage, Paul confronts the Corinthians not only for tolerating unrepentant sin but for failing to grieve it. He reminds us that sin is not a private matter; it wounds the sinner, grieves the church, and offends a holy God.In this message, we’ll see how:The church is called to mourn and act when sin remains un-repented ofMembership provides the framework for meaningful accountabilityDiscipline serves three purposes: the restoration of the sinner, the protection of the church from sin’s spread, and the preservation of purity in worshipSin always costs more than we think. But when the church loves enough to act, even in painful ways, it reflects God’s holiness, mercy, and care for His people.