Sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5:

The Cross

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 1, 2003

There can be no preaching apart from the cross. The preaching of the cross is the power of God unto salvation. This sermon reminds the believer that ultimate knowledge is knowing Christ and Him cruicified.

Introduction: The greatest event in human history is the death of our Saviour upon that old rugged cross. I didn’t say the cross of Christ because the cross was the sinner’s cross and Christ had none. In our text, the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, "I resolved to know nothing while I was ...read more

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

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

"From The Garden To The City" Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Mar 15, 2003

This sermon takes you on a trip from the garden of Eden, to the New City Of Jerusalem. It seeks to explain we should read & study the prophetic scriptures.

Prepared For Lexington Church Of God For Sunday Morning March 16th, 2003 “From The Garden To A City” TEXT: 1 Cor 2:4-13 (KJV) 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4-13

Denomination: Church Of God

God Can Use What You Have

Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon encourages every believer to use the talents/abilities God has given them to serve Him.

INTRO: Imagine being called up by the President of the United States and being asked to come serve on his cabinet. The future of the entire country is on the line, and he wants your assistance. What would you do? What would you say? In our text, we see that we are called by God and are asked to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Exodus 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional Versus Progressive Outlooks In Cr

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism Introduction - Throughout the world there is a growing trend towards more effective - contextual evangelistic approaches. Increasing evidences of God using preaching that draws from people’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas - Love Divine

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

I wonder what Christmas means to the little man in Zimbabwe, 80 years old, living in a hut, who knows nothing of shopping malls or Christmas trees? What does Christmas mean to him?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Slightly Revised: 2014) A. I wonder what Christmas means to a mother who has lost her husband, who must take care of 3 or 4 children, working every day, never quite getting everything done, never making ends meet? What does Christmas mean to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, 1 Corinthians 1:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey To Bethlehem Part 2 Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2001

The second part of our Journey takes us into the town of Bethlehem, to the Inn and finally to the stable where Jesus was born.

Disclaimer: 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. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resolutions For Life

Contributed by Chris Oswald on Jan 2, 2002

A message dealing with biblical resolutions

There are a lot of resolutions I would like to make...I need to lose some weight, stop drinking so much espresso, even keep my office cleaner. I am starting to realize that with issues of personal purity and devotion to the Lord, I need to see the forest from the trees. It seems to me that if I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:3, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Resolved To Know Nothing Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Jan 10, 2002

The first in a series from Corinthians challenging the congregation to have the resolve to know Christ and his ways.

- Have you ever been somewhere and you didn’t know anybody? Not one person. You were a total stranger, and everybody around you was totally strange to you. That’s happened to me a few times. Like my first day at Ozark Christian College. I had decided many months before that I was going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

A Word To The Wise

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Obtaining Godly wisdom will help enhance your walk in Christ.

I. A Word to the Wise A. Text: I Corinthians 1:30 “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God – and righteousness and sanctification and redemption…” B. There are several things we have received through redemption in Christ Jesus. 1. II Corinthians 5:21 says, “For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:30

Concentrating On Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 10, 2002

Nothing should be more important in your life than to concentrate on Christ – Who He is and what your relationship to Him is. He is so important that He is the central theme of Scripture, the supreme message of the church, and the solitary song of the sou

Concentrating on Christ I Corinthians 2:2 INTRODUCTION: Spurgeon said, “Christ is the great central fact in the world’s history; to Him everything looks forward or backward.” Paul declared “For I decided to concentrate only on Jesus Christ and his death on the cross.” Nothing is more important in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Mi Debilidad, Mi Mayor Recurso

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Dec 12, 2002

Todos tenemos debilidades en nuestras vidas. Mas sin embargo, muchos especialmente en la iglesia, tratan de esconder sus debilidades como si Dios se avergonzara de ellas. Se ponen la mascara de la religión para hacer que los demás piensen que son fuertes

Mi Debilidad, Mi Mayor Recurso 1 Corintios 1:23-28 “23 mientras que nosotros predicamos a Cristo crucificado. Este mensaje es motivo de tropiezo para los judíos, y es locura para los gentiles, 24 pero para los que Dios ha llamado, lo mismo judíos que gentiles, Cristo es el poder de Dios y la ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-28, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift That Last Forever Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 13, 2002

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This is also the 2nd sermon in this "Christmas Series". This sermon looks at the gift that last forever.

Sunday Morning December 15, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ (#4)[Christmas #2] THE GIFT THAT LAST FOREVER 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Introduction: 1. According to the commercial what is, ¡§The gift that last forever¡¨? Diamonds. For those of you that are like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Resting On God's Power

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Revival comes by resting on God’s power alone

Resting on God’s Power (1 Corinthians 2:1-5) I. How Paul Came A. Not… 1. Eloquence 2. Superior wisdom B. For I resolved… 1. To know nothing 2. Except Jesus Christ and Him crucified C. I came to you… 1. In weakness 2. In fear 3. With much trembling II. Paul’s Message and Preaching A. Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance