Sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:17-24:

The Cross: Where Jesus Died

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2009

Has the cross become too cultural. Is it more popular than powerful. The cross is where jesus died.

Intro: Is it possible that we have become too familiar with the cross? Is it possible that it has become more popular than powerful? Is it possible that the cross is more cultural than critical to the salvation of people separated by from the life of God? The cross doesn’t seem to be as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Preaching Of The Cross

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 8, 2009

“foolishness of preaching” does not mean foolish preaching, the meaning here is, --to the minds of the so called intelligent thinkers, it was “foolishness” God is not calling it foolishness, He is pointing out that these great thinkers said it was foolish

THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 4-11-09 Today I want to talk for a little while about “the preaching of the cross”, about the crucifixion of Jesus there on the cross of Calvary, so I want you to pay close attention. Listen as I read today’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

La Locura De Dios

Contributed by Michael Durst on Mar 2, 2006

Dios ofrece algo a nosotros, salvación gratuito, que es una tonteria al mundo que siempre se fija en si mismo. Esta es una demostración del reino al revez de Dios.

1 Corintios 1:18-31 v. 18 La salvación que Dios ofrece es una locura para el mundo. No sé si recuerden, pero hace algunas semanas hablé de cómo la petición del ladrón al lado de Jesús que se le salve era una tontería. Un hombre que esta muriendo no pide a otro señor que esta muriendo en el ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Holiness

Human Verus Divine The Sin Of Unbelief

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 3, 2006

The cross gives life real meaning

HUMAN VERUS DIVINE the sin of Unbelief 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 How is your Determination in what God has given us to do? Do you have an excuse? Johnny Fulton was run over by a car at the age of three. He suffered crushed hips, broken ribs, a fractured skull, and compound fractures in his legs. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Foolish Gospel

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 6, 2006

Ever wonder why, in a world of mega structures and information superhighways, the cross is the message that we have to preach? Well Pual makes it very clear...

I don’t know if you have noticed, but our society has become more and more saturated with knowledge, more so than any other generation before it. Most children, by the age of 8 or 9 know more about computers than their parents. Currently more new information is being created and revised on Web ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

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

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

A Letter To Fallen Christians – Factions At Corinth

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A message to the church at Corinth (2 of 2).

A LETTER TO FALLEN CHRISTIANS – FACTIONS AT CORINTH (Part 2) 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 INTRO: After his greeting and proof of his authority in the first 9 verses, Paul now turns his attention to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of The Gospel

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

Paul contrasts human wisdom with spiritual wisdom.

THE FOOLISHNESS OF THE GOSPEL 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 INTRO: Paul, in continuing his letter now talks about their unspiritual state by exalting human wisdom which is foolishness in the things of God. I. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

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

Mending The Mind Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

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WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS Watch your thoughts, Keep them strong; High resolve thinks no wrong Watch your thoughts, Keep them clean; Perfect love casts out fear. Watch your thoughts, Keep them right; Faith and wisdom give you light Watch your thoughts, Keep them true; Look to God, He’ll govern you. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Foolishness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

Everyone knows how to be a fool, but God’s Word instructs us how to avoid foolishness.

OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FOOLISHNESS INTRODUCTION: Anyone ever have an embarrassing moment . . . or two . . . or three . . .? Let me tell you, I am an expert on being a fool. Like everyone else, I have had my share of embarrassing moments. Costumes Mullet (slide) Left-handed wood ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-27

Denomination: Baptist