Sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:6:

How We Grow

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 27, 2015

Most folks want their church to grow, but what are the practical steps to make that happen? This message addresses three areas that need to be prepared if we are going to see growth in our churches.

Growing the Church You ever think about Church Growth? You ever wonder about whether or not Cornerstone is growing? Does it every cross or mind, is it even relevant in your life? There are some folks at Cornerstone who honestly never think about church growth, they attend, they enjoy the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living Thankful

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 5, 2015

We should be thankful because when we are in Jesus, we are presented to a just and righteous God without blemish. Paul reminds the church of Corinth (and us as well) that living for Christ is a matter of thankfulness.

Living Thankful 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Introduction - This evening, we are going to take a short break from our normal pattern - Thankfulness is a calling that each of us has for one purpose: To remember -- In the good times and the bad, God calls us to live lives of thankfulness -- To remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers' Resources Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 28, 2015

Paul encourages the Corinthians believers and reminds them of God's gifts and grace that He bestowed on them.

The name Jesus Christ is mentioned ten times in the first ten verses of 1 Corinthians. I think Paul did this because he wanted the minds of the Corinthian believers to be immediately centered upon Jesus Christ. He knew that the answer to the Corinthian problems didn’t lay in his ability ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Gifted For A Purpose

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2015

In Paul's opening remarks to the Corinthian Christians, he reminds them that they have been given spiritual gifts for a purpose.

Gifted For A Purpose 1 Corinthians 1: 4-9 Intro: During the depression there was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ranch. With little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Confounding Worldly Strengths Through The Weaknesses Of God

Contributed by David Tack on Jun 25, 2014

Are you properly sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise . . . If not, it could have catastrophic consequences . . . . You might be separated from a loving God for a time-frame of eternity!

SHOW VIDEO: Find a You-Tube video that gives a vivid picture of the Space Shuttle tragic explosion. It is with this picture the following sermon will generate it's focus from. INTERESTING DATA “The commission's report cited the cause of the disaster as the failure of an “O-ring” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Become A Saint? Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #2 in the series. The fact that God no longer sees a Christian as a sinner ought to turn us tuward what sainthood means.

I. Introduction A. Review Paul’s introduction -Last week we looked at the first part of Paul’s introduction to the church at Corinth. -Even though the letter contains several areas of chastisement, or correction, Paul begins by encouraging the church at Corinth. -He reminds them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Trouble In The Life Of A Christian

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 11, 2021

One of the hardest questions to find answers to is why do Christians have trouble in their life?

1. One of the hardest questions to find answers to is why do Christians have trouble in their life? 2. A word of caution, judge not. John 9:1-3 a. Who sinned? b. Why the birth defects? 3. We can take all the verses on suffering, add them all together and divide them into three areas. 4. Three men ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, 1 Corinthians 1:3-11, James 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

La Prioridad De Amor

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 16, 2021

Este material fue preparado como una pregunta de discusión de estudio bíblico sobre la prioridad del amor. Pero pensé que se puede desarrollar un sermón usando este material como esquema. También incluí las respuestas cuando correspondía a las preguntas.

1 Corintios 13:1-3 Prioridad de Amor Si hablo en lenguas humanas y angelicales, pero no tengo amor, no soy más que un metal que resuena o un platillo que hace ruido. Si tengo el don de profecía y entiendo todos los misterios y poseo todo concocimiento, y si tengo una fe que logra ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 1:4-7, 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Tweets On Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Not only is the forgiveness of your sins by God’s grace, but the entire Christian life is by the grace of God.

I have one simple hope for you today: to convince you that you need the grace of God. My aim is to persuade you that you that God’s grace is a big deal. Many of you have consciously experienced the grace of God at your conversion… and I hope to deepen your God-given appreciation for it. The back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Deliberate Church Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

One law professor said that without lying and bragging, half the pickup lines in bars across the country wouldn’t exist. Churches are deliberately places where bragging is non-existent (about ourselves) and where grace is paramount.

Today is Super Bowl Sunday. CBS is hoping for more than 100 million people watch the game today. The Super Bowl represents the best two teams and the best 106 players competing for bragging rights. There is little humility on the field today. They’ll talk about thankfulness and offer moderate words ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Principle Assets(2023)-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 6, 2023

1 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those spiritual assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-I—1Corinthians 1:1(:1-9) Attention: Back-in-the-day, when we lived in Savannah, GA, before children, we frequented Hunting Island, SC. Hunting Island had a ‘bone-yard’ beach-Tidal pools-Swimming-Light house-Snack Shop- & was Secluded... For us, Hunting Island was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Principle Assets(2023)-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 10, 2023

2 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those spiritual assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-II—1Corinthians 1:2-?(:1-9) ATTENTION: Congaree National Park is located around 10 miles southeast of Columbia SC. It’s a little over a 2 hr. drive from here.—We have plans to go there sometime in the near future. There are certain aspects of the park that are appealing to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Principle Assets(2023)-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 20, 2023

3 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-III—1Corinthians 1:3(:1-9) ATTENTION: After I got saved by Jesus Christ, I lost interest in my job as a marine biologist. But before God could convince me to pastor, I had to pick up a ‘bread route’ with Flowers Baking Co. I ran the route in Rowan & Cabarrus County, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Principle Assets(2023)-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 1, 2023

4 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-IV--A—1Corinthians 1:4-5(:1-9) ATTENTION: WILD VINES—At the pastor’s house we are in the midst of a battle with Wild Grape vines & Carolina Jessamine vines. They are so prolific that they especially ‘wreak havoc’ on tree seedlings, pulling the young trees to the ground ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-5, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Principle Assets(2023)-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 8, 2023

5 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-V—1Corinthians 1:6-7(:1-9) ATTENTION: Pizza Hut’s ‘Pan Pizza’—I haven’t eaten at a Pizza Hut in years. Like most pizza places, Pizza Hut has a few different types of crust. But for me, the ‘Pan Pizza’ crust used to be, or possibly still is, hands down, unbeatable! It is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist