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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    A Crucified Christ Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
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    God has determined to save people in a way that appears foolish to the wisdom of man: through the message of the cross.

    I’m trying to decide what picture to put on my gravestone. I was hoping you would help me decide. How about a picture of a noose to represent a hanging? How about a flame to represent a burning at the stake? How about a sword to represent a beheading? How about a stone to represent a stoning? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preaching Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
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    Paul reminds the Corinthians of his manner of preaching when he came to their city. His example is an excellent one for all present-day preachers.

    “The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom” (1:25). Of course God is never foolish. But to the human mind, He appears to be foolish. Man says, “The God of the Bible does not follow our wisdom; therefore He must be foolish, He must not be believed.” · That God saves people who put their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wisdom Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
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    Paul explains in these verses how some have come to reject the world’s opinion of the cross and see in it the wisdom of God.

    These verses are a continuation of the argument Paul began in 1:18: “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Paul is still talking about the cross in chapter 2. This fact is essential to a proper understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revealer Of God's Wisdom

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
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    The Holy Spirit reveals to people the wisdom of God in the cross.

    · THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS IS ETERNALLY SIGNIFICANT (v. 6). · THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS WAS ONCE HIDDEN FROM THE MIND OF MAN (v. 7a). · THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS WAS DESTINED FOR OUR GLORY BEFORE TIME BEGAN (vv. 7b-8). · THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS IS REVEALED TO MAN ONLY BY THE HOLY SPIRIT (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Division

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005
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    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
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    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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    Nobodies

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005
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    Generally speaking, God has chosen His servants from those the world calls "foolish". It seems that he often takes those whom the world considers "nobodies" and works in their lives in such a manner as to produce heroes of faith.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The saintly Scottish pastor Robert Murry McCheyne one day gave a gospel tract to a woman, and she was greatly offended. “You must not know who I am!” she said in an offended manner. “Madam,” McCheyne replied, “there is coming a day of judgment, and on that day it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simplicity

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005
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     | 3,605 views

    From all indications Paul was a brilliant scholar and could have overwhelmed his listeners with intellectual arguments, but he shared the simple message of Jesus Christ by allowing the Holy Spirit to guide his words.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One man who was on the path of true simplicity was, according to the Talmud, a certain Rabbi Zusya. He once said, “In the coming world, they will not ask me: “Why were you not Moses?” They will ask me, “Why were you not Zusya?” (Reader’s Digest, March, 1980). In this ...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
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     | 3,469 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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    Essentials Of The Church- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 27, 2005
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     | 2,537 views

    In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul is clear that we’re not to be over-awed by the world and the physical, but to focus on Christ.

    Essential of the Church- 1 Cor. 2 Townships December 12, 2004 The Corinthian church was an unusual church, yet not so much different, in many ways, from a church of this century might be. It had grown up in an environment of deep questing for excellence. People sought to know, to understand, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Foolish Communication Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,957 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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    Homiletics 101 -- "What Preaching Should Be” Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,365 views

    Paul wants us to understand that preaching is not based on the contribution of the preacher, but on the message being communicated. Preaching, in the mind of Paul is to be valued in the core truth, not in the charisma of the speaker!

    Homiletics 101 “What Preaching Should Be” 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this passage of Scripture, and in doing so leave the first chapter of the letter, it is important that we understand what it is we are leaving behind. Chapter 1 has Paul laying foundation concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirt Led Helps In Managing Conflicts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,595 views

    Wearing a mask that shows everything’s fine Says that life’s struggles are not God’s design; But when we’re open, transparent, and true, People will trust God to meet their needs too

    Spirt Led Helps In Managing Conflicts I Cor 2:7-10 - "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." Illustration: We were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Imperfect Called Perfect" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,139 views

    When God calls something that which it is not, it eventually becomes that.

    In Romans chapter 4 the faith that saved Abraham is defined as that which believes that God gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist. (vs. 17) Throughout the scriptures, no matter the specific accomplishments of men and women of God, whenever we are given any ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Word Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,368 views

    God’s Word will do God’s work, in you, and through you.

    “For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside”. Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox