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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Revival Is Life

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    This sermon covers 6 things I need for a revival in my life

    Sun. July 11/93 I Co. 1 & Ps. 85 REVIVAL IS LIFE - Are you happy with the way things are with you? - Do you have enough of what you want? - What would it take to make you content? - How about the things of the Lord, is it good? - Are we as a church where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    255 - Power Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 12,984 views

    What does the "Cross of Christ" represent to us today? Discover 5 "power purposes" for the Cross.

    Sermon Study #255 - POWER OF THE CROSS Key Scripture: (1 Cor 1:17-18) For Christ did not send me (Paul) 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: Baptist

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    The Foolishness Of God

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,408 views

    Paul refers to the "foolishness of God" and the "weakness of God." Is God indeed foolish and weak?

    THE FOOLISHNESS OF GOD Preached At Point Assembly of God on April 20, 2003 By Louis Bartet --- TITLE: The Foolishness of God TEXT: 1 Cor. 1:18, 23-25 TOPIC: Trusting God is better than relying on our own powerless foolishness. --- 18 For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Two Kinds Of People

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 7, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,559 views

    This passage answers one of the most common questions we have. Why can the gospel be life itself to one person, and a laughable joke to another.

    Passage: I Corinthians 1:18-25 Intro: According to Pres. Bush, there are two types of people in the world. 1) terrorists and non-terrorists. 2) For his purposes, he’s right. 3) But terrorists and non-terrorists are really subsets of the only real division in the world, the only one God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Unity In Diversity Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 9, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 19,831 views

    In a Church where diversity is the norm, our unity is of vital importance. Let’s remember to emphasise the centrality of Christ as Lord and of the saving power of the gospel; and the need to look to Christ rather than to human wisdom to determine how to l

    I guess most people would say that we’ve come a long way in the past 2000 years. We’re far better educated. We’re much more sophisticated. We know a whole lot more about the world we live in, the universe around us, the microscopic world within. We have the benefit of 2000 years of thinking, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Radiant King Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,958 views

    1st in 17 week series on 1 Corinthians. Jesus is the source of the light that shines in the darkness. We need to have Jesus in us so that He radiates through us to pierce the darkness…

    The Radiant King Jesus is the source of the light that shines in the darkness. We need to have Jesus in us so that He radiates through us to pierce the darkness… The Radiant King Corinth was a rich city of commerce and culture. It was a town of great diversity with many peoples and religions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Of The Cross

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,157 views

    ...the most important decision anyone will ever make (in their lifetime) centers around whether or not they accept the TRUTH about the death and resurrection of Jesus.

    JESUS OF THE CROSS Text: I Corinthians 1:17 thru 24 Without a doubt the most controversial subject anyone could ever want to discuss with a friend or a family member has to be the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are lots of things people will want to sit and give you their opinion ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Let's You And Him Fight Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,682 views

    Attempting to sow conflict works on the basis of insecurity and the need to compete. But God in Christ is about reconciliation, forgiveness, acceptance.

    No doubt we love our children and think they’re wonderful. But if you ever need proof of the perversity of human nature, just watch the children. If you ever doubt the Biblical idea that all sin and come short of the glory of God, just stop at the playground and watch a while. Children fight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crosswise

    Contributed by Bill Guske on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,399 views

    The message of the Cross contradicts everything people want God to be...it is crosswise to our culture. We should be cross wise too.

    CROSSWISE March 26, 1995 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Pastor Guske Please read the Bible text. This message of the cross contradicts everything that people want God to be. Yet the cross is the ultimate expression of who God is. The cross is contrary to human wisdom and reveals God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Weakness Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,888 views

    What can we say to the world when they try to destroy God?What is Gods weakness?

    The Weakness of God What can we say to the world after it trys to destroy God? 1St Corinthians, 1:18-25. ...and the weakness of God is stronger than men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard McNair avatar

    Look To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    Forrest Gump kept his nose into the waves or the storm would have turned his boat over or ripped it apart. Do you feel like that sometimes? Like your life is in the middle of a storm and you are not sure if you are able to handle it. Look to the Cro

    Ever heard of a “Gumpism”? For example , “Blue clear sky”. Not clear blue sky. That was the theme of a George Strait song, but the movie , “Forrest Gump”, has several fascinating features. Remember when he returned from the war to start the Bubba - Gump shrimp company? “Shrimp cocktail, shrimp ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching Framework Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,488 views

    The Motivated Sequence

    The Motivated Sequence 1Co 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1. Attention 2. Need 3. Satisfaction 4. Visualization 5. Action 1. Attention Creating interest and desire 2. Need a. The development of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Understanding The Passion Of The Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 22,378 views

    Pre-Easter sermon

    Understanding the Passion 1 Cor. 1:17-18 For Christ sent me … to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [18] For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Word, The Spirit, And The Cross Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    The sermon begins a study of 1 Corinthians 12-14 with an overview of the book and the issues behind it.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 The World, The Spirit and the Cross Introduction to 1 Corinthians Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What sank the Titanic? Most of you saw the movie. Many have seen the news reels. What took the gigantic ship to the ocean ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is You Life In The Real Cross

    Contributed by Supreme Joyner on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,595 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