May 24, 2026

God Has You Where You Are for a Reason (1 Corinthians: part 15)

Series: 1 Corinthians: A Church in Need of Discipleship Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17–24, Mark 5:18–20

Have you ever become a Christian and felt like everything in your life needed to change? A new job, a new city, a new relationship status — a completely fresh start? If so, you're not alone. The early Christians felt the exact same way. And in 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, the Apostle Paul addresses this head-on with a rule he says applies to *every* church, in *every* era — including ours.

The message is surprisingly simple: **God led you where you are. God saved you where you are. And now, God wants to use you right where you are.** In this sermon, Pastor unpacks one of the most overlooked passages in 1 Corinthians — a passage that on the surface seems random and disconnected, covering topics like circumcision and slavery — but underneath carries a life-changing principle for every believer. Whether you're newly saved or have been walking with Christ for decades, this message will challenge you to stop waiting for your circumstances to change before you start living fully for God.