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Gratitude Before Rebuke-ATude: 1st Corinthians 1:4-9
March 8th 2026

Ice Breakers: What is one gift or ability you have that might not seem impressive to the world but has actually helped other people?

1. Where do you tend to focus more on people’s failures than on God’s grace in their lives?

Think about a relationship in your life right now (spouse, child, coworker, fellow church member). What evidence of God’s grace might you be overlooking?
Related Scripture: Philippians 1:3–6

2. When was the last time you verbally encouraged someone by pointing out God’s grace in them?
What might it look like this week to tell a family member, friend, or coworker something like Paul says in verse 4: “I thank God for the grace he has given you”?
Related Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up.”

3. Paul reminds the Corinthians they are “not lacking in any gift” (v.7).
Do you tend to feel spiritually under-equipped or inadequate? What gifts, resources, or opportunities has God already given you that you may not be using?
Related Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3 — “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness.”

4. Think about a place in your life where you are frustrated with slow spiritual growth (either in yourself or someone else).
How does remembering that God is faithful and will sustain believers to the end (v.8–9) change the way you think about that situation?
Related Scripture: Philippians 1:6

5. The sermon talked about how Christians often see others’ sins in “4K resolution” but minimize God’s grace in them.
Why do you think we tend to do that? What practical habits could help you train your eyes to look for grace instead?Related Scripture: Romans 15:7

6. Verse 9 says believers are called into fellowship (koinonia) with Christ.
What does “real fellowship” with other Christians look like beyond small talk? How can your family, small group, or friendships grow toward more Christ-centered conversations?
Related Scripture: Acts 2:42

7. Paul begins with gratitude before he offers correction later in the letter.
How might that pattern change the way you handle conflict or correction in your home, workplace, or church? Can you think of a situation where beginning with gratitude could make a difference?
Related Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

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