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Parting Words From Paul | Sermon 11/30/2025

1 Corinthians 16:13-24 The sermon reflects on Paul’s final exhortations to the troubled yet beloved Corinthian church, urging them to stay spiritually awake, stand firmly in the gospel, show courage, find strength in the Lord, and do everything in genuine Christian love. Paul then highlights faithful servants like Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus—men who refreshed and strengthened the church—and calls believers to honor and submit to such devoted leaders who labor for the saints. His closing greetings underscore the global unity of the growing early church, the warm affection of friends like Aquila and Priscilla, and the need for believers to cultivate sincere, joyful fellowship symbolized by the “holy kiss.” With his own handwritten signature, Paul gives a sober warning that those who do not love the Lord are under a curse, followed by the hopeful cry “Maranatha—our Lord, come!” and a final blessing of grace and love.