Sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:28:

We Can Boast

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jan 10, 2010

We find much in our lives that do not live up to God's standard. Yet we can boast in Christ - who for us is God's wisdom, righteousness, holiness and deliverer

Concordia Lutheran Church Epiphany 1 - January 10, 2010 You Can Boast, in and of Christ ! Corinthians 1:26-31 & Joshua 3 † IN JESUS NAME † May you realize your place in Christ, the place where God has called you to. A place of mercy, and of peace, where His love is so incredible, it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Divisions In The Church Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 3, 2011

First sermon of the series "One Body...many Members" on 1 Corinthians Chapter 1. This Sermon focus on what causes divisions in the Church. The preference of preaching style can cause lack of power in the Church

Divisions in the Church Today we start studying the book of 1st Corinthians. Corinth’s importance in the ancient world was considerable. It was the densely populated capital of the Roman province of Achaia (a prefecture within contemporary Greece bears the name still), a busy commercial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Servant In Christ -B.a.s.i.c. Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 8, 2009

A series on the basics of being a believer. Looking into and reaffirming our faith.

B.A.S.I.C. Becoming A Servant In Christ Introduction- 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 I want to be up front and honest about what I am seeing with believers that I have been in contact with lately. After talking to a women that wanted me to marry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Fully Known

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2009

Healthy self-knowledge means that in Christ we know enough to be functional, and indeed our ignorance is the vehicle through which God conveys wisdom, for in Him we are fully known.

Charley Brown says to Lucy, still dispensing sage wisdom for the pre-inflationary price of five cents, "Nobody likes me, Lucy. Everybody hates my guts. Do you see that plane up there, Lucy? It’s a plane full of people going somewhere else. That’s what I’d like to do. I’d like to go somewhere else, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

Outreach: To Whom Are We To Go? Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 19, 2009

Only God has the right to decide who is going to believe. We need to go & share with everyone possible. The Spirit of God will convict, and there will be fruit! But we must go!

Outline for CBF October 18, 2009 Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Review Matthew 28:18-20 "Go" 1. Last week’s message in a capsule: "Go" means You & I get out and touch the lives of those who need Jesus! 2. It takes an effort to "go." 3. Church stuff can actually stifle the great commission. a. We should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Weakness Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 27, 2009

The current church seems so obsessed with the power of God. What kind of power is it? Is it after all a power that comes from weakness?

It has been my habit for many years to read through the Bible each year. As I continue this practice I am increasingly amazed at how absurd God’s plan for the world and his kingdom is — that is, in human terms. God seems to delight in abuse and rejection, for he receives plenty of it. He seems, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2009

What does the cross DO for mankind?

THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 * The story is told of a little girl who was seen wearing a beautiful gold cross around her neck. One day a Man walked up to her and said, “Young lady, I don’t believe the cross that Jesus died on was that pretty.” Her response, “I know, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Explaining Mark 6:1-13

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jul 6, 2009

A look at the undercurrents in the passage, to see what was really going on

Introduction As we look through the gospel reading today, I am going to pick on a number of words and phrases to try to give a better picture of what was going on. Marks’ Gospel is a fast moving text. It could be called "What Jesus Did Next". It is easy to get caught up in the story and miss ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 7:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:20-30

Denomination: Anglican

Three Things God Can Use

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

God uses certain things so that He might get the glory and not man. Here’s a scripture outline of three things that are in His tool box.

*****Sermon Outline****** God’s Tool Box: 3 Things That God Can Use... 1) Foolish Things.... 1Co 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; 2) Weak Things.... 1Co 1:27...and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 3) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-29

Nothing To Add

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 2, 2010

You can't add anything to the cross that would improve your relationship with God.

Title: Nothing to Add Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Truth: You can’t add anything to the cross that would improve your relationship with God. Aim: to pursue Christ alone in order to know God. INTRODUCTION I asked last week if there was something our church could learn from the Democrats as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2010

1) The Pre-eminence of God’s Wisdom 2) The Permanence of God’s Wisdom 3) The Power of God’s Wisdom 4) The Paradox of God’s Wisdom & 5) The Purpose of God’s Wisdom

1 Corinthians 1:18-31. [18] For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. [19] For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart."[20] Where is the one who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Other

Choosing Nobodies Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 1:26-31 regarding the foolishness of the choice of the Corinthians to carry out the gospel in the eyes of the world, and how God promises to use them to bring to nothing all the things that the world values

Text: 1 Cor 1:26-31, Title: Choosing Nobodies, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/18/10, AM A. Opening illustration: How many of you were the last to be picked dividing up teams in school. Could you imagine someone who deliberately chose all the worst players on the team? What if this team captain had the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Little Is Much When God Is In It

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

The world always says bigger is better; smaller is not good. The ungodly believes that more is better and less is not good; there is strength in numbers and the few becomes unimportant; that the rich and famous are more important than the poor and insigni

Intro: The world always says bigger is better; smaller is not good. The ungodly believes that more is better and less is not good; there is strength in numbers and the few becomes unimportant; that the rich and famous are more important than the poor and insignificant. This is the way of the world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:25-29

Denomination: *other

Foolish Or Not?

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

Justin - Let Us Remember Series

Contributed by Phil Smith on Jan 19, 2009

Using the "Justin" story to illustrate simple Christianity. Christians forget where they came from. Evidence? I give three (there are more).

I. Introduction Last week I read a story to you in an attempt to clearly illustrate our position before God. In the next few weeks I will continue to use that story to illustrate in more detail how our relationship with God should work. This process is important because the gospel can become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ