About this sermon

This sermon examines 1 Corinthians 5 to argue that church discipline is a vital expression of love, necessary for the salvation of the sinner, the purity of the church, and the glory of God. The preacher contrasts the modern church growth movement with the biblical mandate to remove unrepentant sin, emphasizing that the church must mourn sin rather than tolerate it. By using the metaphor of leaven, the message illustrates how persistent sin infects the entire body of Christ, necessitating a deliberate process of correction and excommunication to protect the community's witness. The discourse affirms that while the church exercises authority to judge its members, it does so under the ultimate judgment of God, pointing always to the gospel where Christ cleanses and justifies those who repent. The tone is pastoral yet convicting, urging believers to view discipline not as a rejection of grace, but as a serious response to the cost of Christ's sacrifice.