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  • Tom Feola avatar

    We’re All On The Same Team

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Feb 4, 2012
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    God has called us to work as a team like the early church

    We’re all on the same team Team Spirit Day    Today is team spirit day and as a Church or should I say as the Body of Christ we are a Team, Team Jesus.  “ Give me a J” We can look around and see many different teams represented here with the different Jerseys we have on, but in the Body of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Christianity Reasonable? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2014
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    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

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Because Of The Cross

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 26, 2014
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    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
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    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
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    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

  • John White avatar

    Why Preach The Gospel?

    Contributed by John White on Aug 24, 2018
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    Biblical reasons we are called and compelled ti preach the gospe.

    WHY PREACH THE GOSPEL? I Corinthians 1:17-23a “ For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Davidson avatar

    Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on Sep 20, 2018
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    God formed us, shaped us, like a master potter. Do we trust Him? When He directs our path, do we make excuses why we can’t do it, or do we walk boldly along that path in faith? God didn’t create you to be the centerpiece on a display shelf… He created you as a clay pot to be useful for His kingdom!

    *** NOTE - Both a brief Children's Sermon and a full Adult sermon are included *** CHILDREN’S SERMON [Bring 2 empty glass jars] Take a look at these two jars… they’re just plain jars. What’s inside? Nothing… they’re empty inside. What are they made of? Glass… What would happen if I dropped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church In Corinth And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2018
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    Christians in the city of Corinth were poor and pitiful, and Paul will dwell on their weakness and how God used it to convert the world.

    Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.3: The Church in Corinth and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.26-1.31 1 Cor 1:26-31 (KJV) 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Appeal For Christian Unity Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 20, 2017
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    Paul appeals to the Corinthian church to unify. He pleads for unity of word and unity of action.

    Introduction A. Two taxidermists stopped in front of a window where an owl was on display. They immediately began to criticize the way it was mounted. Its eyes were not natural; its wings were not in proportion with its head; its feathers were not neatly arranged; and its feet could be improved. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching In The Power Of The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 23, 2017
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     | 12,165 views

    There is much preaching done today in the power of the emotions, or in the power of the intellect. This is false preaching, and false religion.

    Preaching with the Power of the Holy Spirit Study Text: I Corinthians 1:17 - 18 Introduction: - One of the most neglected parts of preaching is understanding the role and power of the Holy Spirit in preaching God’s word. - As teachers, we spend hours studying, outlining, doing word studies, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wisdom Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2017
     | 10,552 views

    God's wisdom is far superior to the wisdom of this world.

    The Wisdom Of The Cross Text: 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus Christ is the only who lived who claimed to be God and proved to be God. When I compare this to all other claimants of all other religions, it is like the poet who said, 'The night has a thousand eyes and the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sunday Night-The Wisdom Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 4, 2017
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    The wise seek the foolishness of the cross. Meant to be preached Palm Sunday Night.

    Sunday Night-The Wisdom of The Cross Place: BLCC Date: 4/9/17 Text: 1 Corinthians 1.18-25 CT: The wise seek the foolishness of the cross. FAS: Historian Garret Fagan summarizes how the Romans—the culture encountered by the early church—viewed the values of strength and weakness: Ideas of universal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Value Or Worth Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 6, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    The gospel is rejected by some as foolish. To true believers it is a gold standard.

    Midweek Message/Devotion March 7, 2018 Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 The Value or Worth of the Gospel What is the value or worth of the gospel? Why is there so much variation and augmentation to God’s Word? Dr. Kenneth Chafin, in his commentary, says, “In this brief passage, The Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hub

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 8, 2018
     | 3,764 views

    Christ and the cross unify the church when they are kept the priority of the church.

    Years ago, the Democratic Convention had just concluded, and the Republican Convention was soon to begin. The day the Democratic candidate, Barack Obama, announced his selection for Vice President, Joe Biden, the Republicans unleashed what’s called an attack ad. Senator Biden, who was running for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Message Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,168 views

    The Cross, Salvation, God's Plan, Resurrection

    A FOOL FOR CHRIST - The Message of the Cross Eastside CC August 28 and 31 2025 1 Corinthians 1:18 Introduction: In 1978 I walked back into Lafayette High School as a junior…I’d been a dropout for a year…but even before I dropped out I hardly went…I only went to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ