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  • Joe Durai avatar

    Preaching Series

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,728 views

    Know the value and power of good old fashioned preaching!

    There is a cutting power in preaching. Preaching is a heart cry, a bold declaration. It is not an explanation. Preaching is a heralding, a proclamation and a declaration. It is not an apology. It is the urgency of the Master Himself ringing out through His yielded vessel. It is an outpouring ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Foolishness Or Stumblingblock?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 424 ratings
     | 23,336 views

    Many people today want a God who doesn’t require any changes in us, & who places His stamp of approval on whatever way we want to live.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Turn with me to 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. I want us to read some of the most meaningful words in the N.T. Paul writes, "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Weakness Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,305 views

    You must make a choice of alignment- either with the weakness and foolishness of God- or the supposed strength and wisdom of the world.

    Weakness January 27, 2001 Strength is a ‘big deal’ anymore. It shows up in many guises and in many different situations. Just a week or so back, there was a lot of advertising from the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) encouraging people not to miss the wonderful wrestling by the world’s strongest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are You Wisely Foolish Or Foolishly Wise?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 72 ratings
     | 6,948 views

    An exhortation to seek true wisdom from God’s Word.

    Are You Wisely Foolish or Foolishly Wise? 1 Cor 1:17-21 A very wise man came up with a concept of taking the wild, wonderful world of computers and breaking down the esoteric terminology and protocols into common language. He is very rich now, I am sure. All because of books like "DOS for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    The Power Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 64,307 views

    A MESSAGE ABOUT THE POWER OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST

    THE POWER OF THE CROSS 1 COR 1:17-24 I. THE CONDITION OF THE RELIGIOUS WORLD A. All religions are not the same, they are not different ways to the same God -ill of the Christian fish with the Buddha in the center -the one thing that sets us apart from all others is the cross B. The world is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Glory Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 220 ratings
     | 17,539 views

    GOD TRANSFORMED AN INSTRUMENT OF SHAME INTO ONE OF GLORY

    THE GLORY OF THE CROSS 1 COR 1:18-25 (24) & GAL 6:14 I. THE CROSS - SHAME TURNED TO GLORY A. Of all the forms of death that are conceivable, crucifixion has been most feared throughout history B. Death on a cross was saved for the worst of criminals and those committing treason C. Death on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Divided We Fall

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 8,470 views

    Church conflict dishonors the Lord and can do great damage to people's souls

    RYAN: Oh, don't give me that, Andy! Anyone with half a brain knows that I am right. ANDY: Are you saying I am stupid? Listen, Ryan, you better take back what you said or I'll throw you halfway across the room! RYAN: Yeah? You and what army? ANDY: Don't get me mad, Ryan. These hands are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Foolishness Or Wisdom?

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    April Fool’s Day sermon. Is it foolish or wise to become a follower of Jesus. It’s the wisest decision in the world.

    It was a sunny morning on the sea of Galilee. The team of fishermen were about their usual business. Some were throwing their nets out into the lake to try to catch a few more fish before the day got too hot. A couple of others were sitting in their boats carrying out the daily chore of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steve Pilon avatar

    Which Do Have, Christ Or Religion?

    Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 3,629 views

    There is a difference between Christianity and religion and the difference is important to God.

    Title: Which do you have? Christ or religion? 483 years ago an event took place in Europe that would forever change the face of the Christian church. This event began when a German monk by the name of Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg and as a result of that action ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foolishness Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,004 views

    I’m a fool for Christ! Who’s fool are you?

    I feel sometimes that we in the church get too serious. I know that most of the time it’s a serious matter-a matter of life and death literally. But its ok to smile in church! Its ok to laugh in church! Its ok to tell jokes in church! Years ago the popular pass-time was telling jokes. This ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Recognising Things As They Really Are.

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,664 views

    By recognising our dependence on God, and our own limitation without Him, we can move on to the unlimited possibilities with God.

    RECOGNISING THINGS AS THEY REALLY ARE. I RECOGNISE OUR DEPENDENCE ON GOD II Chronicles 20:12 [NLT] O our God, won’t you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help." One of the primary needs in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,007 views

    The cross is the centerpiece of history. We should be able to understand and articulate the implications of what happened on Golgotha Hill 2000 years ago.

    TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18 TITLE: “THE MEANING OF THE CROSS” OPEN: A. A university student was seen wearing a T-shirt with a large “K” printed on it. Someone asked him what the “K” stood for and he replied, “Confused.” The person who asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rob Culler avatar

    The Cross Part 2: The Symbolism Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
     | 2,902 views

    The cross is a powerful symbol of God’s power.

    The Symbolism of the Cross I. Introduction Show a set of symbols and have people tell me what they represent. II. Transition III. Text—1 Corinthians 1:17-18 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    At The Cross

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,234 views

    The cross must be in the center of our lives, because it is the power of God in our lives.

    At The Cross TCF Good Friday Sermon April 6, 2007 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 (NIV) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Jones avatar

    Take Me To Your Leader Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,270 views

    Paul addresses the divisions in the Corinthian church.

    TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 I. The Divisions of This Church. A. The word division means to “rip” or “tear” (v. 10). B. We might sum up the divisions in this way: 1. I follow Paul—This group may have taken the attitude that Paul started this church and he will always be our leader. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist