Sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:1-16:

Restoring Unity

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 2, 2003

The Corinthians church had some unity issues. Paul gives them some help here in rediscovering the unity that was their’s, but that had become a thing of the past.

Passage: I Corinthians 1:10-17 Intro: There has been an atmosphere of division in our land for decades 1. abortion, fiscal policy, size of government, morals,…you name it! 2. election troubles in FL, Pres. Bush comes in under a cloud 3. but all that has changed now, and there is a spirit of unity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Are You?

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 2, 2003

Paul’s introduction to 1 Cor gives us insight about who we are.

I. INTRODUCTION: How many of you have seen Disney’s Lion King? Remember when Samba couldn’t decide whether or not he should go back to the Pride Lands? He had some pretty heavy baggage he was carrying around. His father had taught him a lot about his role in life and how he should act. But when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For The Church!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

Introduction to 1 Corinthians

Imagine a church wracked with divisions. Powerful leaders promote themselves against each other, each with his band of loyal followers. One of them is having an affair with his stepmother, and, instead of disciplining him, many in the church boast of his freedom in Christ to behave in such a way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

United In Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

Paul addresses the problem of church division

It is said when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, was told to anchor outside Quebec. He was given orders to wait for the British land forces to arrive and then support them when they attacked the city. Phipps’ navy arrived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 28, 2008

Where is your hope this Christmas? If your hope is in Jesus, you’ll never be disappointed. The true hope of Christmas is for yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Well, Thanksgiving is over. The table is cleared and everything’s gone except the leftovers. You know what that means, don’t you? I know what it means in my house. It means Christmas time is in full swing. Miranda loves Christmastime. For years, if it was up to her, we would have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who Leads The Church? (Christ Leads The Church)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

Sometimes, we get too tied up with thinking that the Pastor is our leader and our guide. The truth is, Christ is the true leader of the church!

1 Corinthians 1:10-18 (p 1772) I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Church's Medical History Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 12, 2009

Introduction and overview to a study of 1 Corinthians using the Body and medical analogy to understand what it means to be a healthy and holy church.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today I. A CHURCH’S MEDICAL HISTORY (Intro., 1:1-9) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 11, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: It’s 2009 and what a world we have made for ourselves! Given the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What The Household Holds, Potential Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Feb 15, 2009

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What does the Household of ECC Hold? I want to Reminded us of the kind of Household God has called us to build here at ECC. A household where people are loved valued and considered vital to the Household of God. God wants us to be a Household of People who know their Purpose in Christ, people who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fellowship - Union With God Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 23, 2009

We have been confirmed, given courage, cleansed and called into fellowship, union with Almighty God through Jesus Christ His Son forever.

Fellowship - Union with God 1 Corinthians 1:8-9 Introduction We are in the midst of difficult times in this country and others. Financial crises are rampant around the globe. Some are even talking about economic collapse in many nations. It is a gloom and doom scenario. Everyone seems to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Be United Not Divided" 1 Cor. Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2008

We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God!

“Be united not divided!” Thesis: We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God! Introduction to the book of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Spirit's Wisdom" 1 Cor. 2 Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2008

The Spirit’s wisdom is the too lead our lives not our human intellect or another person’s human intellect. Why? So that we can witness the power of the Spirit and see lives transformed.

"The Spirit’s Wisdom" Summary of the series on Corinthians and of chapter 1 Thesis: The Spirit’s wisdom is the too lead our lives not our human intellect or another person¡¦s human intellect. Why? So that we can witness the power of the Spirit and see lives transformed. Scripture Text: 1 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Troubled Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 28, 2008

Paul begins dealing with the many problems in the carnal Corinthian church

Someone: “The church is like Noah’s Ark: If it were not for the storm on the outside, no one could stand the stench on the inside.” The message of First Corinthians is written to a troubled church. Corinth was full of problems. Paul is writing to that church in order to deal with all of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

The Glory Of God In Community Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009

The great thing about God is that He is communal. Even before time began He existed in three persons. God is not just a creator to us, He is a Father who seeks a relationships with us.

Glory of God SERIES May 11, 2008 The Glory of God in Relationships The Roman orator Cicero once said: “We were born to unite with our fellow men, and to join in community with the human race.” Community is a part of who we are. There is a base need in the human condition for a certain degree ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: *other

How To Kill A Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2009

The angel at the tomb said, ‘why seek the living among the dead?’ And many are finding it true as they seek a church. Corinth was a defiled, divided, and thus disgraced place, but there was hope! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

How to Kill a Church I Corinthians 1:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KillChurch.html “Jesus, yes! The church, no!” That was a popular slogan in the 60s...or so I’m told. And it seems to be a revived notion today as many are put off by organized religion. I believe that could have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Be United In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Oct 20, 2008

Unity in the church, No Christianity without the cross!

In our reading of 1 Corinthians Ch 1 we read of the Apostle Paul writing to the Church at Corinth, in difficult times and in difficult circumstances. The passage is about the divisions caused by certain individuals within the Church. So Paul again seeks to set forth the message of a Crucified and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Methodist