Sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:30-2:5:

"unlocking The Power Of Spiritual Gifts And The Five-Fold Ministry”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 23, 2022

The word declares the five-fold ministry was bestowed upon the church until it attained the fullness of Christ's stature. It is imperative for the upcoming confrontation with the kingdom of darkness, and the church must ensure that it is in place to face any challenges with confidence.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Joel 2:28) “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-14, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Joel 2:28, Romans 12:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chosen For Glory

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 24, 2022

Paul quotes Jeremiah 9:24, Thus says the Lord: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom; Let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, That I am the Lord"

Paul’s begins this letter to the Corinthians with a call to the holy, the sanctified in Christ Jesus (1:1–3) and expresses his thanks for the strengths they exhibit (vv. 4–9). But the apostle quickly turns to the first of a series of serious problems that keeps the church from reaching its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Ordinarythe Common.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 28, 2022

Moses had a pretty, ordinary occupation, tending sheep. Most of us have ordinary lives. Can you imagine a more routine existence?

The Ordinary. Exodus 3:1-5NIV Moses had a pretty, ordinary occupation, tending sheep. Most of us have ordinary lives. Can you imagine a more routine existence? Moses must have felt like he had been put out to pasture. He once dreamed of delivering the people of Israel out of captivity. He had the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2-4, Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

4th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022

FEBRUARY 1st, 2026.

Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12. A). THE LORD’S CONTROVERSY. Micah 6:1-8. It is tragic when God has to serve a summons upon His own people. The “prisoner in the dock” is Israel herself, and the LORD is ready to submit His case. The witnesses are the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022

FEBRUARY 8th, 2026.

Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Matthew 5:13-20. A). THE NATURE OF TRUE FASTING. Isaiah 58:1-12. Surprisingly, the only place where the law of Moses commands fasting is in the “affliction of soul” associated with the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:29-31; Leviticus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Is A Foolish Message Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

In this series we will be exploring aspects of what the Cross of Christ means for us. Both the blessings and the curses.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - We are beginning a new series on the Cross of Christ this morning. FOOLISH CROOKS Donald Murray’s fifteen minutes of fame began December 2019 when he showed up on an episode of the TV show Live PD. As cops pulled him over for driving without headlights, he crashed into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beliefs As Boundaries Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021

This is the first in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers.

Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week One – “Beliefs as Boundaries” Pastor john Bright – delivered 7/14/19 Revelation 2:12-17 “12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 10:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Boasting In The Cross

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

By the resurrection Jesus overcame sin and death; but the cross is where He made atonement for sin. It was the cross in which Paul boasted, and the cross was central to his missions and preaching; therefore, it should be important to us.

In Galatians 6:14, the apostle Paul declared, “God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” The resurrection is the power behind the Christian’s faith, for it was by the resurrection that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Are Here

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 10, 2021

I read an article recently about church planting and the author talked about all of the humanitarian things that result from doing so. It got me to thinking: is church planting what Jesus really wants if it’s going to following the humanitarian model?

The message today is titled “Why we are here.” I’m not asking a question, as you can see, but making a statement of purpose. Now I’m not talking about why we are here at this church. Well, at least not directly. I’m talking about why those of us who call ourselves Christian, who are born again and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 4:17-25, Mark 1:17, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why People See Christians As Weak Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Boasting or bragging is excluded because it elevates you to the pinnacle of importance. It’s sad to say this, but religion is a great place to do just this – to brag about one’s morality

“For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Simple Way To Discredit The Gospel Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Benjamin Franklin, who never professed faith in Christ, would attend church on occasion. After attending a Presbyterian church, Franklin stated that he was “disgusted” with the sermon that morning had nothing to do with the Scripture text that was read.

Susan Magdalane Boyle (born 1 April 1961) is a Scottish singer who came to international public attention when she appeared as a contestant on reality TV program Britain’s Got Talent on 11 April 2009. It was there that she sang “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables. Her first album was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Deep Things Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 13, 2021

You cannot study your way to knowing God deeper you must have a personal revelation. The reason so few have a deep intimate knowledge of God is because they try to know Him with their head instead of with their heart.

The Deep Things of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. My Heart: - Several months ago a friend of mine I grew up with contacted me. His name is Bishop Neal Smith from Akron, Ohio. During our conversation and several conversations, we have had since literally re-connecting in over 30 years he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Psalm 25:2

Denomination: Apostolic

4 Areas Of Growth In Life Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Jun 17, 2021

The ultimate goal for every believer is to become mature and be transformed into the Image of our Lord Jesus. From the time we get saved, we start to grow. But growing spiritually alone is enough? What about the other areas in life? Let us learn the lessons from the life of our Lord!

Luke 2:52 says that Jesus increased in Wisdom and stature and in Favor of God and men Here we see 4 areas of growth: 1. "In Wisdom" which is about Phycological Growth: - Jesus had shown His Wisdom all His life through His Words and Actions. He Himself is Wisdom! - What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 5:15, James 3:17, Proverbs 1:7, 1 John 1:7, 3 John 1:2, 1 Corinthians 1:30, John 2:13, 1 Timothy 4:11, James 1:5, Romans 12:17, Ecclesiastes 2:1, Galatians 5:16, Isaiah 40:31, John 10:10, Hosea 4:6, Titus 3:8, Luke 2:52  (view more)  (view less)

Paul Preaching The Cross Series

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Mar 16, 2022

May God add His blessing to the reading of His inspired and inerrant Word! I want to preach to you today about “the preaching of the cross of Jesus.”

1. PAUL’S DECLARATION He came declaring the mystery of God. The word testimony means mystery. Now, what does he mean by a mystery? We will see this word again in this letter. A mystery means “something that had not been revealed before.” The mystery of God which Paul preached was that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 18, 2022

To repair your broken relationship(s), remember what you were before you came to know Christ and realize who you are in Christ.

The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts, 33 miles north of Boston, is the oldest independent boarding school in the United States. Samuel Moody founded the school in 1763, which includes Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, John Quincy Adams, and Booker T. Washington Jr. as part of its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free