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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2013
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    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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    Wisdom, Wisdom, Everywhere

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2013
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    Is there any value to using worldly wisdom to present the gospel to the unbeliever?

    Wisdom, Wisdom, Everywhere I Corinthians 1:18-25 The television world is full of philosophers and pop psychologists. Oprah, Dr. Phil, and many others have their shows filled with guests who will try to tell you what the meaning of life is, how to live the good life, gain wealth, raise good kids, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Only Wise God

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2013
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    A sermon on the wisdom of God (Outline and some material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell in his book, God the Ruler; last point adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/the-great-work-of-the-only-wise-god)

    HoHum: Who were the Wise Men in the long ago? Not Herod, fearful lest he lose his throne; Not Pharisees, too proud to claim their own; Not priests and scribes whose province was to know; Not money changers running too and fro; But three who traveled, weary and alone, With dauntless faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Monty Newton avatar

    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

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    What Do U Say When U Feel U Have Nothing To Say?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 23, 2015
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    So many times we find ourselves in a position where we just don't feel we can share the message of Jesus because of something we have done or situations/circumstances this world can place upon us that we feel we just CANNOT say anything!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 20, 2015 Date Preached: February 22, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: What Do U Say When U Feel U Have Nothing to Say? Text: 1 Cor 1:17-25 (ESV) ETS: Paul’s message was that the power of the Gospel is greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Folly Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 2, 2012
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    What the cross means.

    Introduction We return to our letter this morning. Paul has been addressing the matter of divisions in the church (v. 10). It was bad enough that they were identifying themselves under the names of church leaders, but even worse was that Christ was being treated as just another leader with these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Cross Country

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2012
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    The cross is a constant reminder of what we have in Jesus.

    Plus Sign Little Zachary was doing very badly in math at school. His parents had tried everything…tutors, mentors, flash cards, special learning centers. In short, everything they could think of to help him with his math work and nothing was working. Finally, in a last ditch effort, they took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Call To Boast?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 8, 2016
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     | 8,397 views

    Consider your calling. Glory in nothing but the Cross!

    A CALL TO BOAST? 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. The Apostle Paul has established that the preaching of the cross was considered foolishness by this world’s wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18). Yet God has rendered foolish the wisdom of this world by the ‘foolishness’ of preaching (1 Corinthians 1:20). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Look What God Chose"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2014
     | 6,840 views

    A sermon about the wisdom and power of the Cross.

    "Look What God Chose" 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There's an old story about a woman named Ruby Turpin. Ruby was obsessed with status and class. In the story, Ruby was in a doctor's waiting room, sizing up everyone there in the room according to their class. In fact, at night Ruby would spend ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Cross: Foolishness, Fantasy Or Freedom? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 10, 2014
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    The message of the Gospel and how God chose to bring about redemption is one that many question, doubt and mock b/c they believe it to be senseless, but those of us in Christ understand it fully and we are called to live it out and proclaim that message!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 7, 2014 Date Preached: February 9, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Foolishness, Fantasy or Freedom? Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:18-25 [ESV] – Read v22-25 here 22For Jews demand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christ Crucified Is God's Power!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 22, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,103 views

    Why did that accident happen? If God is so good why didn't He step in & keep it from happening? God has the power to do it, doesn't He? If He has the power, then why didn't He? Does God really care about us?

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 A. I thank God for this congregation for what you mean to me & for the privilege I have of serving here. I hope that you realize what a special blessing we have to be with each other, & to worship the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The World Views A Failure Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 2, 2016
     | 5,962 views

    The Cross, God's Plan, Wisdom, Faith

    4 Views from the Cross – The World Views a Failure 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (p. 793) March 6, 2016 Introduction: Suppose I showed up one day from a foreign country and said I’ve got an amazing story I want to share with you... A Peruvian peasant by the name of Carlos was put to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Who Needs Theology? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,310 views

    Knowledge is important, but insufficient. Man’s wisdom is folly compared to God’s. So, what good is knowledge if faith is all that we need?

    The word theology comes from two Greek words: Theos (God) and logos (study, research). Thus, theology is the study of God. I am richly blessed to be a graduate of Evangelical Theological Seminary. My course of study (Master of Divinity) included five semesters in systematic theology, among the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Archie Norman avatar

    I Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 3, 2015
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     | 6,394 views

    I Corinthians

    I Corinthians 1:10-31 1. Identify the division in the church - vs. 10 - 17 A. Identify the objective - v. 10 B. Identify the obstacle - v. 11 *Christians gravitate to personalities - v. 12 *Christians grapple with pride - v. 12 2. Clarify the doctrine of the cross A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne du Toit avatar

    Is Good, Good Enough?

    Contributed by Wayne Du Toit on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,986 views

    When is being good not good enough? How would you define being Good? (Not being as bad as the person next to you?)

    Listen: http://www.wayneamydutoit.com/Wayne/is-good-good-enough/ {Desire – to change, motivating factors / consequences / benefits} I have heard people say that that are “good” people. That if there is a God and He is a God of love that He would not throw them into hell, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal