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Flexing In The Lord: 1 corinthians 1:26-31
May 10th 2026

Ice Breakers: What’s a skill or talent you have that would impress almost nobody, but you’re strangely proud of it anyway?

1. In what areas of life are you most tempted to “flex” or boast in yourself rather than in the Lord?

Think practically: work performance, parenting, appearance, athletic ability, theological knowledge, grades, money, influence, social media presence, or being “the dependable one.” How do those things affect your mood or identity when they are threatened?

Read: Jeremiah 9:23–24, Galatians 6:14

2. Paul says, “not many of you were wise according to worldly standards…” (1 Cor. 1:26). Why do you think God so often uses weak, ordinary, or overlooked people?

Share a time when weakness, failure, suffering, or inadequacy actually drove you closer to Christ or made you more dependent on Him.

Read: 2 Corinthians 12:9–10

3. The sermon pointed out that “the weak know they need saving, the strong often think they only need improvement.”

Where are you most tempted to project self-sufficiency instead of vulnerability and dependence on God? How might this show up in your family life, friendships, work, or school?

Read: John 15:5, James 4:6–10

4. Verse 30 says Christ has become for us “wisdom… righteousness… sanctification… and redemption.”

Which of those truths do you most need to cling to right now, and why?

Wisdom: needing direction or clarity
Righteousness: struggling with guilt or shame
Sanctification: battling sin or discouragement
Redemption: needing hope, freedom, or endurance

Read: Romans 8:1, Philippians 1:6

5. How does the gospel change the way Christians should view other people in the church?

The Corinthians were dividing based on status, eloquence, and influence. What modern forms of this temptation do we face in churches today? How can humility and grace strengthen unity in a church, family, or friend group?

Read: Philippians 2:1–8, James 2:1–5

6. The sermon emphasized that your identity is no longer rooted in your achievements, but in union with Christ.

What would practically change in your daily life if you deeply believed your worth was secure in Jesus?
Consider your reactions to criticism, failure, anxiety, comparison, or the need to impress others.

Read: Colossians 3:1–4, Ephesians 1:3–8

7. Toward the end of the sermon, the question was asked: “Is your real problem that you boast in yourself too much, or that you boast in the Lord too little?”

What are some practical ways we can “boast in the Lord” this week in everyday life?
Think about conversations at home, encouragement in small group, evangelism, gratitude, prayer, worship, or giving God credit publicly for His grace and work in your life.

Read: Psalm 34:1–3, 1 Peter 2:9–10

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