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  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    On Purpose

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,037 views

    Someone asked me on Sunday if we were going to finish the 1st chapter of I Corinthians tonight.

    Someone asked me on Sunday if we were going to finish the 1st chapter of I Corinthians tonight. I said that perhaps we would although I thought it would take another couple of nights to finish. I had the lesson for tonight prepared a couple of weeks ago. If I taught that lesson, we'd get pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Him Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    Paul roots the troubled Corinthian Church in the source of their identity- Him!

    Him January 20, 2001 How many of you are gardeners? This is the time of year when we start to think about gardens. It seems that when the snow is deepest and days are coldest, days are shortest and nights are longest, we get out seed catalogs, if we received them, or start to look longingly at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your First And Highest Calling

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,596 views

    God is faithful. That is, God is true, and constant, and will adhere to his promises. He will not deceive. He will not promise, and then fail to perform; he will not commence anything which he will not perfect and finish.

    Your First and Highest Calling "God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord." -- (1 Corinthians 1:9) God is faithful. That is, God is true, and constant, and will adhere to his promises. He will not deceive. He will not promise, and then fail to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Weakness Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,346 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

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    Don't Hang Up Your Harp

    Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 24,853 views

    Don"t Let Circumstances Dictate Your Praise

    Don’t Hang Up Your Harp We want to open the message with the scripture in Psalms 137:2-4. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For they that carried us away required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying sing us one of the songs of Zion. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Unity Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,931 views

    A Sermon from the what every believer should know series

    LIVING IN UNITY WHAT EVERY BELIEVER SHOULD KNOW 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 I. The believer’s departure from unity. For some members of Chloe’s household have told me about your arguments, dear brothers and sisters. Some of you are saying, “I am a follower of Paul.” Others are saying, “I follow ...read more

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  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    The Unfiltered Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,091 views

    This message is a reflection after the viewing of the film "The Passion of Christ"

    The Unfiltered Cross--A Reflection on the Passion of Christ 1 Corinthians 1:17-18 INTRODUCTION On Saturday afternoon I finally got around to seeing the Passion. I have heard critics dismiss it for various reasons, and I have heard others applaud it—especially Christian leaders. I wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Pharoh Came Near

    Contributed by T Batterson on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,708 views

    When your back is against the wall and there is no where to turn - God has a plan!

    “For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1:5 “And Pharaoh came near. And the sons of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians were marching after them! And they feared greatly; and the sons of Israel cried to Jehovah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cross Part 2: The Symbolism Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
     | 2,942 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
     | 14,332 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

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    Structured For Service Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 15, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,422 views

    In 2004 we began a reorganization process in our church. We are moving to become a “Purpose Driven Church”. This sermon is designed to help the congregation understand our structure and functions. This sermon is for a unique situation.

    Structured For Service “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.” Several months ago I was trying to grasp how our church is organized. How it is to operate. How it is structured. I had a copy of our by-laws in front of me and started drawing a diagram of how our church maintenance is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tony Fox avatar

    Adjusting Our Focus

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    Paul writes to Corinth to get them to focus on the cross of Christ.

    “Adjusting Our Focus” February 12, 2003 (1Cor. 1.17-18) Adult Bible Study We’ve all had the job one time or another of taking pictures. When you do, you want to make sure that the image you are trying to capture is in focus else you get a smeared image. Sometimes we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Enriched Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,337 views

    First in a series on 1 Corinthians focusing on the spiritual position of the believers in spite of their practice.

    Chico Alliance Church September 15, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Enriched” I Corinthians 1:1-9 Introduction to the Book BACKGROUND OF CORINTH--THE CITY Major trade center Entertainment center Two types of games--Olympian/Isthmian. Isthmian held in Corinth. Cosmopolitan population--Greeks, Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Priority Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    Second in a series in 1 Cor focusing on the first of three cures for disunity in the church. Keeping our eyes on Jesus and Him crucified.

    Chico Alliance Church March 2, 2003 Pastor David Welch “The Priority of Christ and the Cross” I Corinthians 1:10-31 OUTLINE Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 B. Reproof concerning disorder ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Doug Henry avatar

    The Church At Corinth Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    Lessons to learn from the church in Corinth.

    Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions: The Church at Corinth 1 Corinthians 1:4 ¡V 15 At 4:30am someone pounded on the door of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd¡¦s home. The physician listened to the man on his doorstep explain how his traveling companion had fallen from his horse en route to Washington and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational