Sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:1-29:

Your Daddy Must Be Crazy

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Anyone who becomes a Christian makes a radical change! Intro.

Thesis: Anyone who becomes a Christian makes a radical change! Intro.: 1. Possible to become a Christian and seemingly not have to change very much at all. a. Might have a few moral adjustments to make. b. If already moral, it would appear nothing changes. 2. We want to challenge that notion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

God's Way Of Coming To Us

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. The greatest birth, perhaps the greatest event that has ever taken place! And yet it was witnessed by but a few shepherds and three wise men.

1. The greatest birth, perhaps the greatest event that has ever taken place! And yet it was witnessed by but a few shepherds and three wise men. Should God not have thought this through a little more? 2. Perhaps He should have contacted some Madison Avenue advertising agency. Perhaps then this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Improve Our Preaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Let the Spirit empower, enable and enlighten your mind so you can be a more effective communicator of His truth

Illustration;In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Kill Your Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" (study of 1 Corinthians). This sermon looks at some of the problems of the church at Corinth and how we must strive to avoid these problems.

Sunday Morning November 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#1] “HOW TO KILL YOUR CHURCH” 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Introduction: [PLAY “RELEVANCE OF THE CHURCH” VIDEO CLIP]. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1. Aren’t you thankful for the church? As Paul was writing to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Christ Is Building. #2

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003

The second sermon shows how we are called to the church that Christ has built.

SERMON #2 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BUILDING. LAST WEEK WE FOUND OUT THAT JESUS IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH UPON THE FOUNDATION THAT HE IS THE SON OF THE LIVING GOD AND HE IS THE CHRIST MATTHEW 16:16. WE THEN LEARNED THAT JESUS WAS THE CORNER STONE OF THAT CHURCH LUKE 20:17. WE ALSO LEARNED THAT HE IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Definition And Biblical Basis Of The Church Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jun 25, 2003

3 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

Definition and Biblical Basis of the Church (NTC4T-3) I. The Church Defined A. What it is not 1. A denomination 2. To be confused with Israel 3. The same as the kingdom of God B. What it is 1. Universal Church 2. Local body II. The Biblical Basis of the Church A. A covenant relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, Romans 11:11-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Let's You And Him Fight Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 2, 2003

Attempting to sow conflict works on the basis of insecurity and the need to compete. But God in Christ is about reconciliation, forgiveness, acceptance.

No doubt we love our children and think they’re wonderful. But if you ever need proof of the perversity of human nature, just watch the children. If you ever doubt the Biblical idea that all sin and come short of the glory of God, just stop at the playground and watch a while. Children fight. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Weakness Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

It can be so difficult to handle our personal weaknesses, but know that God is using them for His glory.

Out of Weakness Purpose Driven Life #35 Cornwall/Montreal May 8, 2004 When children come to Jesus they come knowing they are not particularly strong. This is to their advantage, and this is what Jesus knew when He brought them forward to bless them. Matt.19.13-15- Jesus saw something that others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27, Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stick With The Stumbling Block

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 16, 2006

Paul compares what the Jews and Gentiles sought to what he gave them - Christ crucified. This shows us what is really important in our message and our methods of reaching out.

March 19, 2006 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Lutheran

What's The Meaning Of The Cross

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Mar 23, 2006

After asking several people on the street what the cross meant to them, the answers were astounding, how would we as Christians answer that question? What does the Cross mean to us.

What’s the meaning of the Cross? 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 1. To some a symbol, maybe a religious symbol (like the star of David) a reminder, a crutch, a form of punishment, where some nice Jewish boy died years ago. 2. Bible says it is foolishness to them that perish – If you’re looking for some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Ushering In His Excellence Pt.1

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 25, 2006

The gift of helps is vital! Paul understood his limits, do you? Unless the Sr. pastor sees the gift of helps as important as his role it wll always be down played. Everyone in the body has a servant role to play!

Ushering in His Excellence pt.1 Text: I Corinthians 2:1-5 Paul could have spoken with his great oratorical skills and drawn some attention to himself; he sure had the resume’ to do it. But he had determined that there was One in whom he served that had the ability to give the ...read more

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

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Community Series

Contributed by Jason Freeman on Apr 4, 2006

Building community

The story is told about a man who survived for twenty years on a deserted island. When they found him they were astonished to see all that he had created. Left to his own, he had created a self-sufficient habitat with everything he needed to live comfortably. As they toured the island they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Math Of The Cross

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 10, 2006

A sermon on the cross using basic math symbols. (Title and outline taken from Bobby K. Carden and Robert Laymance)

Sermon for 4/9/2006 The Math of the Cross Introduction: A. Scripture reading from 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 B. I did not do very well in math. It was my worst subject. Thankfully my job doesn’t have much to do with math. C. A boy age ten was doing miserably in math in public school. His parents had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Poder De La Cruz Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Apr 17, 2006

Los pecados más viles que la raza humana a cometido fueron cuando crucificaron al inocente Hijo de Dios, colgándole en una cruz.

EL PODER DE LA CRUZ: 1 Corintios 1:18 I. La Cruz un instrumento de muerte. 1 Corintios 1:18 A. La Cruz un emblema de sufrimiento vergüenza y muerte. 1. Algo que apuntaba y señalaba al culpable. a. La Cruz donde eran crucificados los criminales no estaba en lugar distante, o escondido de la ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christ Crucified

Contributed by Jacob Kutty on Apr 25, 2006

This sermon is basically pointed about the Christ Crucified.

Christ Crucified There are three kinds of people lived in the time of Jesus: 1. Jews: (Israelites) They believed that they are spiritual. They were looking for a Saviour who will save them from the hand of Roman Govt. and set them free. So they cannot accept a man who was crucified can become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22

Denomination: Pentecostal