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  • William Baeta avatar

    Understanding God’s Purpose

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 2, 2018
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     | 39,156 views

    “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1Co 1:18)

    Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “understanding God’s purpose”. There is always a purpose behind everything that is invented or created. There is a purpose for inventing electricity. There is a purpose for inventing the printing press and there is a purpose for creating the mobile ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is Christianity Reasonable? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2014
    based on 24 ratings
     | 33,574 views

    The question of whether Christianity is reasonable all depends on what answer you're looking for. What answers does the world seek and what is it about the answer the cross gives that is better than what many folks want?

    OPEN: I once read about a dishonest manager who was wanting to hire someone for his accounting department who thought like he did. He ended up with 3 applicants for the job and he proceeded to interview them the next day. The first applicant came in and sat at the desk and he and the manager ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Because Of The Cross

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 26, 2014
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     | 5,394 views

    This message focuses on four gifts given to each of us because of Jesus' finished work on the cross. This material was inspired by "Search for Significance" written by Robert McGee who shared the four answers from Jesus to false beliefs.

    Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 CHCC – September 8, 2013 (Outlline inspired by Robert McGee, "The Search for Significance") INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Riches To Rags Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 7, 2014
     | 4,305 views

    From Riches to Rags - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A). BACKGROUND (VS 1-3): • Corinth was cosmopolitan • Corinth was commercial • Corinth was corrupt (B). THE CORINTHIAN’S RICHES (VS 4-7): • they were genuinely saved (vs 4) • they were greatly enriched (vs 5) • they were securely ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Divided We Fall Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 13, 2014
     | 4,815 views

    1) The Plea for doctrinal agreement (1 Corinthians 1:10), 2) The Parties that were loyal to particular leaders (1 Corinthians 1:11–12), 3) The Principle of oneness in Christ (1 Corinthians 1:13), and 4) The Priority of preaching (1 Corinthians 1:14-17).

    Tragically—though it is forbidden by God, is totally out of character with our redeemed natures, and is in complete opposition to everything our Lord prayed for and intended for His church—fighting does occur among believers, among those who are called to be one in the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Comfortable Cross Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2014
    based on 24 ratings
     | 31,576 views

    Many baptized believers attempt to avoid offending the world by not standing up for the cross because they feel they'd risk too much by doing so. But we've died supposedly died to this world and its attractions. How can we do that?

    OPEN: Clarence Jordan, author of the "Cotton Patch" New Testament was getting a red-carpet tour of another preacher’s church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. As they stepped outside, darkness was falling, and a spotlight shone on a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Old Rugged Cross"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 3, 2014
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     | 5,375 views

    The old rugged cross reaches, reasons, reaps, and redeems humanity.

    “The Old Rugged Cross” I found this description of what it was like to be a victim of the Cross • Crucifixion was one of the most cruel and barbarous forms of death known to man. It was practiced, especially in times of war, by the Phoenicians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Saying The Same Thing

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 18, 2020
     | 3,720 views

    How do we deal with the Babel of people teaching in the church?

    Saying the Same Thing 1 Corinthians 1:11-18 If there is anything that plagues the church today, it is the myriad of voices spouting all sort of “Christian” teachings. Christians are separated from each other by walls of doctrine. If it was ever true, the claim of a unified church which all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Preserving The Union

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 23, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,684 views

    Paul urged the Corinthian church to preserve their unity in Christ at all costs. We learn from him to work quickly through conflict, appreciate our differences, and know what unites us.

    1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Preserving the Union If you ever find a perfect church, join it, and it will no longer be perfect! And if you ever feel bad about the state of your church or the state of the church in America today, just read the Bible book of 1 Corinthians! These folks had lots of problems, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sent To Preach The Good News Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,635 views

    “For Christ, did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” (1Cor 1:17)

    Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “sent to preach the good news”. The good news is about the grace of God, God’s undeserved favour, as a result of the death of Christ on the cross, His burial and His resurrection. The good news is that Christ has delivered us from the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Wisdom And Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 25, 2020
     | 5,023 views

    Has the church today gone off message?

    The Wisdom and Power of the Cross 1 Corinthians 1:19-31 We see crosses portrayed on many coats-of-arms which serve as a badge of power. Royal families have crosses. But this was not always the case. In Jesus’ time, wearing a cross would have been utterly shocking. Crucifixion was so horrible that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "I Belong”

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 27, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    We all belong to God and if so we belong to the cross. All can belong to God.

    Corinthians 1:10-18 “I Belong” 1. Paul pleads Belong To Unity “No Divisions Among you” • Paul writes, “10 Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters,that all of you should be in agreement . • Paul continues to say, “there should be no divisions among you, • He says on the other hand “you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    We've All Been Caught In The Same Net

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 27, 2020
     | 3,643 views

    Human tendency is to look for all the ways we are different. But the church finds its unity only in Christ.

    January 26, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Cor. 1:10-18; Matt. 4:12-23 We’ve All Been Caught in the Same Net Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If one thing marks our current culture, I think many people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gospel, The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 31, 2020
     | 8,624 views

    “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Cor. 1:18)

    Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “the gospel, the power of God”. World leaders, governments and experts in various fields are seeking for ways to deal with the myriad of problems facing the world today. They have not been able to find solutions to hatred, killings and wars that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On Earth As It Is In Heaven

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,939 views

    Jesus' beatitudes give us the hope of God's kingdom. At the same time we are called to service in the world.

    February 2, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Micah 6:1-8; 1 Cor. 1:18-31; Mt. 5:1-12 On Earth as It Is in Heaven Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the beginning words from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran