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Focused on Christ is dedicated to exalting Christ and equipping the church. Hosted by Mike Crump and Dr. Nathan Smith, Focused on Christ looks at topics and issues facing the Christian church and filters them through the Word of God.
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Ep. 173: Should I Sue my Brother in Christ? (opens the original)
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Ep 174: Should I Sue my Brother in Christ? In this episode of Focused on Christ , host Mike Crump and Pastor Nathan Smith examine 1 Corinthians 6 to unpack Paul's instructions regarding lawsuits among believers. They discuss how internal church discipline relates to civil legal matters, why believers should settle grievances within the church rather than before secular courts, and how the reality of the gospel reshapes our understanding of personal rights, forgiveness, and glorifying God with ou
Ep. 172: Sexual Immorality in the Church (opens the original)
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Ep 172 - Sexual Immorality in the ChurchIn this episode of Focused on Christ, host Mike Crump and Pastor Nathan Smith walk through 1 Corinthians 5 to examine Paul's direct confrontation of sexual immorality within the church. They discuss how the church must hold a tension between confronting the destructive nature of sin and extending grace to those struggling, the biblical context for God-given gifts like sexuality, and what it truly means to exercise church discipline and practice bold, lovin
Ep. 171: What are the Mysteries of God? (opens the original)
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Ep 171: What are the Mysteries of God? | Focused on ChristHosts Mike Crump and Pastor Nathan Smith dive into 1 Corinthians 4 to explore what Paul means by "the mysteries of God" and how church leaders are called to steward them. They discuss human intrigue with the unknown, counteracting pride through the Gospel, and the posture of biblical stewardship.
Ep. 170: Is Carnal Christianity a Thing? (opens the original)
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Is Carnal Christianity a Thing? | Focused on Christ Ep. 170 In this episode of Focused on Christ, host Mike Crump and Pastor Nathan Smith walk through 1 Corinthians Chapter 3. Together, they tackle the difficult questions surrounding church division, spiritual maturity, and the true role of pastors and leaders within the body of Christ. When is it appropriate to leave a church, and how should it be handled? What is the difference between an embattled Christian wrestling with the flesh versus som
Ep. 169: The Foundational Message of the Church (opens the original)
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Join Pastor Nathan and Mike as they open up 1 Corinthians 2 to discuss the foundational message of the church. What did Paul mean when he said he "decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified." Does that mean we can't teach anything else? How does that correspond to instructing the church about marriage, family, work, government, etc?
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