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  • Danny Moss avatar

    The Foolishness Of God

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 25, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,331 views

    This message stresses the importance of preaching the cross.

    "The Foolishness of God" Text: 1st Corinthians 1:18-31 Introduction- I’m preaching today from my favorite passage of Scripture in all of the Word of God. As Paul said in Galatians 6:14-"But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For Style, Or Looking For Substance? 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,296 views

    When listening to someone speak God’s Word, what are you listening for?

    1 Corinthians 1:10-17 LOOKING FOR STYLE, OR LOOKING FOR SUBSTANCE? A woman driving through Oregon over the Cascade Range ran into a snowstorm and became very frightened. Then she peered ahead and saw a snowplow. What luck! She kept as close to the snowplow as she could while it removed snow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Foolish Plan Of Salvation

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 30, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    God’s foolishness is still wiser than our wisest wisdom.

    God’s Foolish Plan of Salvation Andy Griffith - cow thief episode Have you ever met people who were geniuses? They are members of Mensa. They seem to know everything. If they were on Jeopardy or Who Wants to Be A Millionaire, they’d walk away winners. They’re the ones who, after you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "The Wisdom And Power Of God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 30, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    We can only be saved through God’s wisdom and power.

    1 Corinthians 1:18-31 “The Wisdom and Power of God” By: Reverend Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA To start things off, let’s take a peak back at verse 17...in it Paul says that Christ has sent him “to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    God's Foolish Plan

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    Why the cross was foolishness to the Greeks and Weakness to the Jews--and sometimes to us too.

    God’s Foolish Plan Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Introduction Love those old hymns, do you know this one? In a prison far away, stood an old electric chair... At the lethal injection, at the lethal injection where I first saw the light... There’s room in the gas chamber for you... You say that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Bird avatar

    A Fool For Christ And An Idiot For Everybody

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 33,257 views

    This sermon outlines the two main ideas of 1 Cor 1:18-25 as (1) The Cross divides and Unifies; (2) The Cross fulfills God’s plan to outwit human wisdom.

    1 Cor 1:18-25 Introduction [Illustration] I would like you all to play make believe with me for a moment. Pretend that my name is Jose Samblanco and I have just arrived off the boat from Peru and I’m proclaiming to you the good news that a Peruvian peasant by the name Carlos Hernandez was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Division

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,125 views

    Dissension in the Corinthian church was the first problem addressed by Paul. He introduces the thoughts of this passage with an appeal for unity.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Being much concerned about the rise of denominations in the church, John Wesley tells of a dream he had. In the dream, he was ushered to the gates of Hell. There he asked, “Are there any Presbyterians here?” “Yes!”, came the answer. Then he asked, “Are there any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowledge

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,593 views

    The true condition of the Corinthian believers was that they were still engrossed with human, earthly wisdom. We can spend a lifetime accumulating human knowledge and still not learn how to have a personal relationship with God.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Knowledge is exploding at such a rate—more than 2000 pages a minute—that even Einstein couldn’t keep up. In fact, if you read 24 hours a day, from age 21 to 70, and retained all you read, you would be one and a half million years behind when you finished. How can it be, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Popping The Questions Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,662 views

    This is the first sermon of the series, and looks at the Paul’s focus and concern regarding the Corinthian Church

    POPPING THE QUESTIONS OF THE CHURCH 1 Corinthians 1:1-19 Introduction: As we begin a study in First Corinthians, we need to lay a little groundwork so to speak. Paul founded the Corinthian Church during his second missionary journey … Acts 18:1-18 records the founding of the church Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foolish Communication Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,108 views

    the apostle Paul wants us to understand that human wisdom is not the answer to the needs of the church, the cross of Christ is the answer to the needs of the church

    FOOLISH COMMUNICATION 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our study in the book of First Corinthians, we approach a fundamental tenet of Paul’s’ writing, namely the inability to comprehend the wisdom of God through the wisdom of man. Aptly applied to the church, the apostle wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is You Life In The Real Cross

    Contributed by Supreme Joyner on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    IS YOUR LIFE THE CROSS OR YOUR MIND ON SOMETHING ELSE

    IS YOUR LIFE IN THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-1:18 Written By: Supreme Joyner • Is Your Life In The Cross 1 Cor 1:18 I look back on a year gone by and I look forward to the days ahead and then ....I look again.... at the cross. I am convinced the two most important questions I can ask people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    How To Kill Your Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 284 ratings
     | 18,036 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" (study of 1 Corinthians). This sermon looks at some of the problems of the church at Corinth and how we must strive to avoid these problems.

    Sunday Morning November 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#1] “HOW TO KILL YOUR CHURCH” 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Introduction: [PLAY “RELEVANCE OF THE CHURCH” VIDEO CLIP]. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1. Aren’t you thankful for the church? As Paul was writing to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Most Thankful For... Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 13, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 9,023 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" and is also a Thanksgiving sermon. This sermon looks at what I am most thankful for.

    Sunday Morning November 24, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#2](Thanksgiving) I AM MOST THANKFUL FOR… 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Introduction: 1. On this Sunday before Thanksgiving I want to ask you this question, “What are you the most thankful for?” 2. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Petticrew avatar

    Why Does God Choose Left Handed Leaders?

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,379 views

    God uses our weaknesses for his glory.

    Judges 3:12-30 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Judges 3:15 ‘Again the Israelites cried out to the Lord, and he gave them a deliverer, Ehud, a left handed man, the son of Gera the Benjamite.’ Introduction Bean was small and insignificant, or so everyone thought. That was how he got his name. He was a street ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Everette Pafford avatar

    The Power Of The Cross In Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Everette Pafford on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,249 views

    For believers who live with identification of the Cross of Jesus Christ a life of thanksgiving is a natural attitude of life because of the power of God at work in them.

    The Power of the Cross Series – Part 4 “In Thanksgiving” November 24, 2002 10:30 AM Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal