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  • Bill Guske avatar

    Crosswise

    Contributed by Bill Guske on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,370 views

    The message of the Cross contradicts everything people want God to be...it is crosswise to our culture. We should be cross wise too.

    CROSSWISE March 26, 1995 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Pastor Guske Please read the Bible text. This message of the cross contradicts everything that people want God to be. Yet the cross is the ultimate expression of who God is. The cross is contrary to human wisdom and reveals God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Foolishness Or Stumblingblock?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 424 ratings
     | 23,155 views

    Many people today want a God who doesn’t require any changes in us, & who places His stamp of approval on whatever way we want to live.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Turn with me to 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. I want us to read some of the most meaningful words in the N.T. Paul writes, "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Weakness Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,091 views

    You must make a choice of alignment- either with the weakness and foolishness of God- or the supposed strength and wisdom of the world.

    Weakness January 27, 2001 Strength is a ‘big deal’ anymore. It shows up in many guises and in many different situations. Just a week or so back, there was a lot of advertising from the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) encouraging people not to miss the wonderful wrestling by the world’s strongest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 64,110 views

    A MESSAGE ABOUT THE POWER OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST

    THE POWER OF THE CROSS 1 COR 1:17-24 I. THE CONDITION OF THE RELIGIOUS WORLD A. All religions are not the same, they are not different ways to the same God -ill of the Christian fish with the Buddha in the center -the one thing that sets us apart from all others is the cross B. The world is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Glory Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 220 ratings
     | 17,426 views

    GOD TRANSFORMED AN INSTRUMENT OF SHAME INTO ONE OF GLORY

    THE GLORY OF THE CROSS 1 COR 1:18-25 (24) & GAL 6:14 I. THE CROSS - SHAME TURNED TO GLORY A. Of all the forms of death that are conceivable, crucifixion has been most feared throughout history B. Death on a cross was saved for the worst of criminals and those committing treason C. Death on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are You Wisely Foolish Or Foolishly Wise?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 72 ratings
     | 6,783 views

    An exhortation to seek true wisdom from God’s Word.

    Are You Wisely Foolish or Foolishly Wise? 1 Cor 1:17-21 A very wise man came up with a concept of taking the wild, wonderful world of computers and breaking down the esoteric terminology and protocols into common language. He is very rich now, I am sure. All because of books like "DOS for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching Series

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,589 views

    Know the value and power of good old fashioned preaching!

    There is a cutting power in preaching. Preaching is a heart cry, a bold declaration. It is not an explanation. Preaching is a heralding, a proclamation and a declaration. It is not an apology. It is the urgency of the Master Himself ringing out through His yielded vessel. It is an outpouring ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Michael Bird avatar

    A Fool For Christ And An Idiot For Everybody

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 33,071 views

    This sermon outlines the two main ideas of 1 Cor 1:18-25 as (1) The Cross divides and Unifies; (2) The Cross fulfills God’s plan to outwit human wisdom.

    1 Cor 1:18-25 Introduction [Illustration] I would like you all to play make believe with me for a moment. Pretend that my name is Jose Samblanco and I have just arrived off the boat from Peru and I’m proclaiming to you the good news that a Peruvian peasant by the name Carlos Hernandez was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformed By The Cross

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 14,906 views

    The cross has the power to transform lives and it has been doing it for 2000 years.

    TRANSFORMED BY THE CROSS THE IMPACT OF THE CROSS – PART 5 INTRODUCTION: “THE SAINT OF AUSCHWITZ” FROM “SIX HOURS ONE FRIDAY.” PAGES 64-66 QUESTION - WHAT WAS IT THAT CAUSED MAXIMILIAN KOLBE TO SACRIFICIALLY GIVE HIS LIFE SO THAT ANOTHER HUMAN BEING MIGHT LIVE? THE ANSWER IS SIMPLE, HE WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Foolishness Or Wisdom?

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,571 views

    April Fool’s Day sermon. Is it foolish or wise to become a follower of Jesus. It’s the wisest decision in the world.

    It was a sunny morning on the sea of Galilee. The team of fishermen were about their usual business. Some were throwing their nets out into the lake to try to catch a few more fish before the day got too hot. A couple of others were sitting in their boats carrying out the daily chore of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "Preaching That Packs A Punch!" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,936 views

    This sermon deals with how to have power in our messages, so as to convert lost sinners to Christ.

    "Preaching That Packs A Punch!" Text: 1st Corinthians 1:17-18 Introduction- Let me begin by saying that what I am advocating in this sermon is not what I heard called by the term "masochistic preaching", which my seminary professor defined as "enjoying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cooper Abrams III avatar

    Christ Divides Men

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    There is no middle ground with God. A person either believes and is saved or rejects Christ and is lost.

    CHRIST DIVIDES MEN I COR. 1:18-31 INTRO: I recently received the following e-mail concerning the material on my Web Site Bible Truth: "Contention is of the Devil and that’s what your articles try and spread. Why don’t ya’LL spend sometime living gospel principles instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Wise Fools Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,961 views

    Paul’s appeal to Christians to be united in the body of Christ is still valid.

    November 4, 2001 10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11For it hath been declared unto me of you, my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    I Am Most Thankful For... Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 13, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,905 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" and is also a Thanksgiving sermon. This sermon looks at what I am most thankful for.

    Sunday Morning November 24, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#2](Thanksgiving) I AM MOST THANKFUL FOR… 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Introduction: 1. On this Sunday before Thanksgiving I want to ask you this question, “What are you the most thankful for?” 2. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Petticrew avatar

    Why Does God Choose Left Handed Leaders?

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,165 views

    God uses our weaknesses for his glory.

    Judges 3:12-30 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Judges 3:15 ‘Again the Israelites cried out to the Lord, and he gave them a deliverer, Ehud, a left handed man, the son of Gera the Benjamite.’ Introduction Bean was small and insignificant, or so everyone thought. That was how he got his name. He was a street ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness