Sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:31:

A Strange Way To Save The World

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005

In contrast to what we would do, God didn’t send a superhero to save the world, he sent His Son, the humble, gentle, loving Christ.

A Strange Way to Save the World Scripture: I Corinthians 1:27-31 Theme: God’s ways are not our ways. He chose to save the world in a way that would bring glory to himself and not to us. Seed: Song “A Strange Way to Save the World” Purpose: To help people understand that God’s view of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Should I Answer His Call

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on May 2, 2006

Helpful encouragement to those who question should I answer His call.

Answering His Call What does “the call” feel like and is He really calling me? Two questions rolled into one that many people ask themselves. I can share with you what the feeling of the call to teach the Bible felt like to me. Early in my Christian walk God gave me a hunger for His Word. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

La Locura De Dios

Contributed by Michael Durst on Mar 2, 2006

Dios ofrece algo a nosotros, salvación gratuito, que es una tonteria al mundo que siempre se fija en si mismo. Esta es una demostración del reino al revez de Dios.

1 Corintios 1:18-31 v. 18 La salvación que Dios ofrece es una locura para el mundo. No sé si recuerden, pero hace algunas semanas hablé de cómo la petición del ladrón al lado de Jesús que se le salve era una tontería. Un hombre que esta muriendo no pide a otro señor que esta muriendo en el ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Foolish Gospel

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 6, 2006

Ever wonder why, in a world of mega structures and information superhighways, the cross is the message that we have to preach? Well Pual makes it very clear...

I don’t know if you have noticed, but our society has become more and more saturated with knowledge, more so than any other generation before it. Most children, by the age of 8 or 9 know more about computers than their parents. Currently more new information is being created and revised on Web ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

God's Human Resources Policy

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jun 3, 2005

A comparison of God’s Human Resources policy with that of worldly employers

Our society is obsessed and fascinated by celebrities. People who are talented at singing or acting or sport. People who look good, who are impressive, who have a ‘presence’ about them. They are seen as the cream of society. The very best, envied, but also desired. We cannot get enough of them, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Recognising Things As They Really Are.

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 2, 2006

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Boasting In The Lord

Contributed by Joe Garza on Sep 15, 2006

The first step in the basic fact of experiencing that humans want something to boast in, but not God

BOASTING IN THE LORD Holy Ground Spirit Filled Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 3-19-06 Text: 1 Corinthians 1:31 1 Corinthians 1:31 (AMP) So then, as it is written, Let him who boasts and proudly rejoices and glories, boast and proudly rejoice and glory in the Lord Jeremiah 9:24 (NIV) But let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:31

Denomination: Christian Church

Look To The Cross Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

From No Account To Significance

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 1, 2006

Goliath-sized giants sometimes challenge small congregations, but God can work through us even though we are small.

T he Old Testament records the confrontation between David and Goliath. The giant, over nine feet tall, stood as a formidable enemy. But, in the end, with God’s strength, David prevailed. You may be up against giants in your own personal life such as addictions, economic realities, or doubts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Brethren

Who Does God Use?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 7, 2007

The secret of reaching men is to know the secret of reaching God. The most powerful ongoing Christian witness has always been the speaking of God’s Word by one who is living in God’s Word.

Who does God use? Whom does God use? Those who are willing to be used by Him. All believers are candidates for Kingdom service. Your ability is not the issue, but your availability. Why use a shoe? A recent U. S. census revealed that a majority of Americans used a shoe to drive a nail into a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Plan

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 16, 2007

God uses many different types of people that we would never choose - He can use you!!

God’s Plan It never ceases to amaze me the people that God chooses to do His work. We would choose “the wise, the mighty, the noble”.Vs 26 1 Corinthians 1:27 – 31 We often think that God cannot use us. We have no talents that God can use. We have no ability We have no education. We have no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help Us When We Have A Tendency To Boast?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Guidelines for overcoming prideful tendencies

Some Biblical guidelines for overcoming a tendency to boast: 1. Remember that everything we have comes from the Lord. Paul writes, "Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord." (I Cor. 1:31) When you consider how much the Lord has given us we really have little to boast about other than what we have in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wisdom Of God's Foolishness

Contributed by Don Carpenter on Oct 18, 2000

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 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 Corinthians 1:18-31 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. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gorify God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

Belshazzar died because he did not glorify God. Be sure this doesn’t happen to you!

Glorify God Let us think back to one fateful night in 539 BC- a night quite a long time before any of us was born, despite what our children might think or say, sometimes. Something very significant happened that night, which gives us a lesson that is vital for this period of time for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:23, 1 Corinthians 1:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational