Godly Wisdom for Gospel Living: Session 32 - Let All Be Done Decently and in Order

Series: Godly Wisdom for Gospel LivingTitle: Let All Be Done Decently and in OrderScripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-40Speaker: Pastor Ben JenningsDate: August 3, 2025 (Sunday Morning Worship Service)The way that we should participate in corporate worship in principle can be seen in how Paul commanded the Corinthian church to regulate 2 spiritual gifts when they came together.Regulation #1- For tongues. (v. 20-28)a. Maturity prioritized.b. Tongues purpose.c. Understanding prioritized.d. Two to three at most.e. Always interpreted.Regulation #2- For prophesy. (v. 29-36)a. Two or three at most.b. Defer to the person hearing from the Lord.c. One at a time.d. Confirmed by others with that gift.e. Lead by men.3. Regulations Summarized.a. Commanded by the Lord.b. Prophecy prioritized over tongues.c. Order, not chaos.4 Principles for Our Church Today1. We come together to understand God’s Word. (v.20-25)2. We come together to be edified. (v.26-28)3. We come together to worship God. (V.25, 29-33)4. We come together to love each other, not ourselves. (v.28, 34-35, 1 Corinthians 13)Trinity Baptist ChurchFindlay, Ohiotrinitybaptistfindlay.com