16-0214: Church discipline is a difficult topic for the church, and not a very popular one in the church today. But when a situation arises, God’s Word has not left us without direction and instruction for how to address open sin from a hardened heart in the church. In this sermon Pastor Lane explains the situation in Corinth that Paul addresses in 1 Cor 5, and what Paul instructed the church to do in response. When the Church faithfully practices church discipline, it applies Jesus’ atoning sacrifice to the fellowship so the church can worship and minister in sincerity and truth. Four applications guide the church today, and three steps direct Christians how to respond in faith. Sermon Manuscript