Sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:2:

A Troubled Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 28, 2008

Paul begins dealing with the many problems in the carnal Corinthian church

Someone: “The church is like Noah’s Ark: If it were not for the storm on the outside, no one could stand the stench on the inside.” The message of First Corinthians is written to a troubled church. Corinth was full of problems. Paul is writing to that church in order to deal with all of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Setting Some Things Straight Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

Before a church can grow and mature, there are some things that need to be set straight.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-9 TITLE: “SETTING SOME THINGS STRAIGHT” INTRODUCTION: A. Someone: “The church is like Noah’s Ark: If it were not for the storm on the outside, no one could stand the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Ye May Be Blameless

Contributed by David Rogers on Oct 5, 2005

To often in our day to day life we forget about living for God and we do things that we should not do. This sermon reminds us of who we serve.

That Ye May Be Blameless 1 Cor. 1:1-9 1 Paul, called as an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and our brother Sosthenes: 2 To God’s church at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus and called as saints, with all those in every place who call on the name of Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Building Community Series

Contributed by Jason Freeman on Apr 4, 2006

Building community

The story is told about a man who survived for twenty years on a deserted island. When they found him they were astonished to see all that he had created. Left to his own, he had created a self-sufficient habitat with everything he needed to live comfortably. As they toured the island they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Hindrance To Vision - Division

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 29, 2005

How to have unity in the local church.

No matter how much a local church has going for it, division can negate it’s vision. The word division is constructed of the word vision with the prefix "di", which means, "double". Double vision can be dangerous. If you are seeing two of everything you need to make a trip to the eye doctor. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Ushering In His Excellence Pt.1

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 25, 2006

The gift of helps is vital! Paul understood his limits, do you? Unless the Sr. pastor sees the gift of helps as important as his role it wll always be down played. Everyone in the body has a servant role to play!

Ushering in His Excellence pt.1 Text: I Corinthians 2:1-5 Paul could have spoken with his great oratorical skills and drawn some attention to himself; he sure had the resume’ to do it. But he had determined that there was One in whom he served that had the ability to give the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2011

Because God is faithful to us, we must remain faithful to Him.

I Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 / Faithful? Intro: A man swims from his sinking ship and arrives on a beach. He discovers that he is completely alone. 2 years later he flags down a passing ship. The rescue crew arrives and their first question is, “Where is everyone else?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Correction For A Corrupt Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 26, 2012

Paul teaches the Corinthians and us that our position in Christ should have a practical impact on our daily lifestyle.

Intro: The culture of the Corinthians – sexual immorality and cultural diversity. The context (occasion of the letter) – The immoral conduct of the Corinthians was reflective of the culture instead of Christ. (Our culture and context isn’t much different) 1) Paul wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher And The Church Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 23, 2012

The introduction to a series through 1 Corinthians.

Introduction We begin this morning a new book. We have completed two NT books – 1 Peter and the Gospel of Mark – and have dipped into another – Proverbs. We will return to Proverbs from time to time to glean the wisdom of those ancient sayings. Why 1 Corinthians Why 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Compromise

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013

Psalm 1 teaches us that abundance of joy is the result of uncompromising purity and a righteous walk with God.

COMPROMISE Psalm 1 THEME: Abundance of joy is the result of uncompromising purity of a righteous walk with God. INTRO: What do you think of when you hear the word: compromise? Is compromise bad? Is it always bad? Well, if two porcupines, want to snuggle, a little compromise here and there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Do not allow the enemy to trap you in the “why me?” Just remember who you are.

If you remember, last week I mentioned that on occasions the believers tend to fall in the enemy’s trap; on occasions, the believer tends to fall in the trap of self pity, which in almost all instances causes them to deviate from God’s path. This was certainly the case with the prophet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honey, We've Got Problems Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Dec 31, 2011

We will learn the praise for the Corinthian church, the things that were right, but also learn the problems of the Corinthian church, the things they got wrong.

1 Corinthians Sermon Series Part One Hello Dear, We've Got Problems 1 Corinthians 1: 1-17 Introduction This Letter Written By The Apostle Paul To The Corinthian Church Was Written Somewhere Around A.D. 54 To 56, From Ephesus During Paul's Third Missionary Journey. This church had three well-known ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17, 1 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Bother To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Robert Glass on Aug 29, 2011

Why go to the trouble to be a Christian?

Why Bother To Be A Christian? Christians were stoned to death Acts 7:59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. They were beheaded. (John the Baptist) Mark 6:24.The Apostle Paul was beheaded. Peter was crucified, upside down. And, of all the Apostles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Salutation Of 1 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 1, 2011

In today's lesson, I want to examine the salutation of 1 Corinthians.

Scripture Today is the first Sunday of 2011. It is also the first Sunday of a new series of sermons on The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. I plan to preach at least 50 sermons on 1 Corinthians. I regard it as an extraordinary privilege to study and teach the Word of God. There are times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2011

A sermon intended to help people see that they are not here just to be saved, but to serve. We have a purpose that needs to be fulfilled in this present world.

Called 1Corinthians 1:1-9 Broadway play: Spider Man: Green Goblin has Spider Man in his grip as they fight atop the Chrysler Building in NYC. It is hundreds of feet to the ground. The Goblin says to Spider Man, “Look down there Spider Man. What do you see? Look at all those people. They look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist