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  • Mike Lewis avatar

    The Cross Is A Foolish Message Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
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    In this series we will be exploring aspects of what the Cross of Christ means for us. Both the blessings and the curses.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - We are beginning a new series on the Cross of Christ this morning. FOOLISH CROOKS Donald Murray’s fifteen minutes of fame began December 2019 when he showed up on an episode of the TV show Live PD. As cops pulled him over for driving without headlights, he crashed into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Message 1 - 1thessalonians Chapter 1 - A Church You’d Like To Belong To Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 27, 2022
     | 1,925 views

    Paul had such a refreshing memory of the Thessalonians and they were dear to his heart. In part, Paul recounts his time among them, and their wonderful testimony and their waiting for the Lord. There are 2 separate messages for Chapter 1.

    MESSAGE 1 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 1 - A CHURCH YOU’D LIKE TO BELONG TO {{1Thessalonians 1:1 “Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.”}} INTRODUCTION The opening verse of 1Thessalonians is so typical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019
     | 4,101 views

    WHAT I FOUND AT THE CROSS

    FOOT OF THE CROSS ILLUS: AT THE CROSS Many years ago, I got a job at a paper mill. There was an older man working there who was a very dedicate Christian. My first few weeks there they had me working with him, He was the greatest guy I’d ever known. He ask me if I was a Christian I replied ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Foolishness Of Preaching

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018
     | 8,764 views

    Some things are hard to hear within the volume of God’s word. Some things are hard to understand and comprehend. Something may even sound foolish to folks but I assure that is not the case.

    The Foolishness of Preaching 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Message: The idea of preaching as a method to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ is viewed by many in our day and time as foolishness. Strangely this was the very same attitude of the people who heard St. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Cross Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 11, 2017
     | 7,018 views

    What the cross means to you and I.

    THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST 1st Corinthians 1: 17 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. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To 1st Corinthians Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2018
     | 7,671 views

    Paul had been brought up in Jewish learning; but the plain preaching of a crucified Jesus, was more powerful than all the oratory and philosophy of the heathen world. This is the sum and substance of the gospel. Christ crucified is the foundation of. . .

    JULY 15, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Introduction to 1st Corinthians Chapter 1 A SALUTATION AND THANKSGIVING. 1:1-9 All Christians experience the new birth and by baptism are dedicated and devoted to Christ, and are under strict obligations to be holy. But in the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding God’s Purpose

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 2, 2018
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     | 38,893 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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    The Value Or Worth Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 6, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,918 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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    Saying The Same Thing

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 18, 2020
     | 3,619 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
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     | 8,545 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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    The Wisdom And Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 25, 2020
     | 4,930 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
     | 4,873 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
     | 3,541 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

  • William Baeta avatar

    The Gospel, The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 31, 2020
     | 8,488 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
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     | 3,809 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