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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Word To The Wise

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 7, 2015
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    The wisdom of the wise versus the foolishness of preaching.

    A WORD TO THE WISE. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. The common consensus in the world of Paul’s day was that God exists. The Jews knew the identity of the true and living God from their past encounters with Him; but the Greeks were floundering about in the dark, seeking ways of access to God through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not The Brightest Bulb In The Room?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 26, 2015
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    The people God chooses may be flawed, but we are living, breathing examples of the grace and scope of God's power.

    Title: Not the Smartest Bulb in the Room? Text: Mark 1:14-20 (I Corinthians 1:24-31) Thesis: The people Jesus chooses may be flawed, but we are living, breathing examples of the grace and scope of God’s power. Introduction… This morning we read from Mark 1:16-20 about how Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2013
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    3 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

    The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-III—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: Song: 'Same Love' by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis topped out as one of Billboard’s #1 song in the summer of 2013. Portions of it were Written by Mary Lambert(a known lesbian) as 'She Keeps Me Warm.' A sampling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2013
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    2 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

    The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-II—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: My work at Skidaway Institute of Oceanography—Brilliant minds at work there. Their work was recognized around the globe. Yet it all left me empty. I needed God & for all their wisdom, there was no fulfillment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2013
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    4 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

    The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-IV—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: A cowboy rides into town & stops at a saloon for a Sasparilla. Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on strangers, which he was. When he finished his drink, he exits the saloon only to find that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Message Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2008
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    The remedy for division rooted in pride is the proper appreciation for the Cross.

    Introduction: A. I love the story of the two men were digging a ditch on a very hot day. 1. One said to the other, “Why are we down in this hole digging a ditch when our boss is standing up there in the shade of a tree?” 2. “I don’t know,” responded the other. “I’ll ask him.” 3. So he climbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We’re All On The Same Team

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Feb 4, 2012
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    God has called us to work as a team like the early church

    We’re all on the same team Team Spirit Day    Today is team spirit day and as a Church or should I say as the Body of Christ we are a Team, Team Jesus.  “ Give me a J” We can look around and see many different teams represented here with the different Jerseys we have on, but in the Body of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Foolish Or Not?

    Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011
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     | 5,695 views

    The Gospel seems foolish to non-believers but it turns out to be very wise.

    Jan. 30, 2011 1 Cor. 1:18-31 C & Z “Foolish or Not?” I think that memories are great things. I was reading this week about a pastor named Wayne Major who was remembering a stunt they pulled when they were in high school. One of the two guys would get into the back of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Wisdom Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2017
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    God's wisdom is far superior to the wisdom of this world.

    The Wisdom Of The Cross Text: 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus Christ is the only who lived who claimed to be God and proved to be God. When I compare this to all other claimants of all other religions, it is like the poet who said, 'The night has a thousand eyes and the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sunday Night-The Wisdom Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 4, 2017
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    The wise seek the foolishness of the cross. Meant to be preached Palm Sunday Night.

    Sunday Night-The Wisdom of The Cross Place: BLCC Date: 4/9/17 Text: 1 Corinthians 1.18-25 CT: The wise seek the foolishness of the cross. FAS: Historian Garret Fagan summarizes how the Romans—the culture encountered by the early church—viewed the values of strength and weakness: Ideas of universal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Truth About Truth

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,989 views

    It may take a crucified church to bring a crucified Christ before the eyes of the world. Christ’s cross makes foolish human wisdom. The cross insults our intelligence (too simple), ability (nothing to do), and ambition (not glory for self).

    Opening illustration: When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae —“Truth for Christ and the Church.” Its crest showed three books, one face down to symbolize the limitation of human knowledge. But in recent decades that book has been turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    Introduction To 1st Corinthians Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2018
     | 7,791 views

    Paul had been brought up in Jewish learning; but the plain preaching of a crucified Jesus, was more powerful than all the oratory and philosophy of the heathen world. This is the sum and substance of the gospel. Christ crucified is the foundation of. . .

    JULY 15, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Introduction to 1st Corinthians Chapter 1 A SALUTATION AND THANKSGIVING. 1:1-9 All Christians experience the new birth and by baptism are dedicated and devoted to Christ, and are under strict obligations to be holy. But in the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Richards avatar

    The Foolishness Of Life Without God Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Aug 8, 2014
     | 9,946 views

    The messages focuses on what we are called to be as God's church.

    Introduction: 1. Russell Christoff is not a familiar name. He was an unknown actor and model whose only success in the modeling industry was his image years ago on cans of Taster’s Choice instant coffee. He was the guy smelling the aroma. If you’re old enough you probably remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2013
     | 4,339 views

    1 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is worldly wisdom limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

    Attention: Three guys were pulled out of detective training for special attention, because they were not very bright. The police chief was interrogating them to determine if they were smart enough to become detectives. If not, they would be released from training. Things had not gone well so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 12, 2014
     | 7,328 views

    Message of the cross

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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