Sermons about 1 Corinthians 1:18-30

God's Foolish Plan

Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 3, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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Why the cross was foolishness to the Greeks and Weakness to the Jews--and sometimes to us too.

God’s Foolish Plan Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Introduction Love those old hymns, do you know this one? In a prison far away, stood an old electric chair... At the lethal injection, at the lethal injection where I first saw the light... There’s room in the gas chamber for you... You say that’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Boast In The Lord!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 4, 2002

based on 78 ratings

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Through these verses the Apostle Paul removes any thought of a believer boasting over anyone other than the LORD.

It happened in the jungle one day. A lion with a big ego went around asking the other animals who the king of the jungle was. “Who’s the king of jungle?,” the lion roared at a monkey. “Why…you are, Mr. Lion,” said the monkey with fear in his voice. The lion went on and found a zebra. “Who’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

A Fool For Christ And An Idiot For Everybody

Contributed by Michael Bird on Feb 8, 2002

based on 169 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Transformers

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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A sermon for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Tansformers

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany I Corinthians 1: 26-31 "Blessed are the Transformers" We are a country, a people who love winners. We adore, almost worship those people who have made a success out of their lives. Success, fame, fortune, are the rules which we live by. We have no time for losers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

No Such Thing As A Comfortable Cross

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 17, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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Sometimes we like to pad the cross so that people aren’t accidental hurt by its sharp edges. Now it is okay to do this with our methods, but we must never pad the message. We must always represent the reality of the Cross of Jesus Christ is about.

No Such Thing As A Comfortable Cross Text: 1 Cor 1:20-25 Intro: This evening I would like to bring you a message entitled “No Such Thing As A Comfortable Cross” I am taking the thoughts I am sharing from a article I read earlier this week by Victor Knowles entitled “Cutting Corners of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Adjusting Our Focus

Contributed by Tony Fox on Feb 21, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Paul writes to Corinth to get them to focus on the cross of Christ.

“Adjusting Our Focus” February 12, 2003 (1Cor. 1.17-18) Adult Bible Study We’ve all had the job one time or another of taking pictures. When you do, you want to make sure that the image you are trying to capture is in focus else you get a smeared image. Sometimes we have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Second in a series in 1 Cor focusing on the first of three cures for disunity in the church. Keeping our eyes on Jesus and Him crucified.

Chico Alliance Church March 2, 2003 Pastor David Welch “The Priority of Christ and the Cross” I Corinthians 1:10-31 OUTLINE Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 B. Reproof concerning disorder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Detours

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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When you run into the cross, don’t look for a detour because you’re right where you’re supposed to be.

Detours The 2002 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest National Challenge was to select, raise, and wave a national flag…in twenty or more steps! The idea of this contest is that groups of students are given an elementary challenge: something as simple as peeling an apple, sharpening a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Here And Now We Stand Because Of The Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 22, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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As Christians, we stand in a different place because of this Cross...what are we going to do about it?

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 “Here and Now We Stand Because of the Cross” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I will never forget it. I was about eleven years old. He was not a preacher. He was the director of our Youth Choir. He had no training in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Gorify God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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Belshazzar died because he did not glorify God. Be sure this doesn’t happen to you!

Glorify God Let us think back to one fateful night in 539 BC- a night quite a long time before any of us was born, despite what our children might think or say, sometimes. Something very significant happened that night, which gives us a lesson that is vital for this period of time for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:23, 1 Corinthians 1:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Weakness Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 8, 2003

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A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent

3 Lent Sermon I Corinthians 1:22-25 "The Weakness of God??" 22 For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For The Cross

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 11, 2003

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God took the vilest, ugliest, most sinful thing and by His love, transformed it into something that we would wear around our necks, or place in a our sanctuaries. Is there something in your life that He could do the same to?

Tell your neighbor, "There is a message in the cross and you need to know what it is!" Then look at your other neighbor and ask, "What is the message of the cross?" Chris was explaining basic Christian theology to Jen when they were quit a bit younger. He said, “You see Jen, it was Jesus’ job to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Cloth Tearer Or Net Mender?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 14, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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We all know that division causes problems - but where does it really come from? Paul gives us insights and warnings that any one of us could be the cause of division in our church. Find out the qualities of a good and bad leader.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com 10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. First off, I like how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Easter- The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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All those who reject the message of the cross are lost and dying and headed for judgement, but there is still time, JESUS will save all those who come to Him through the Power of the Cross

Easter - THE POWER OF THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Have you heard of the book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook?” It’s a survival manual, based on interviews with experts (You can view this book online at Amazon.com) Here are some of the subjects covered in the book: • How to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter - The Wisdom Of The Cross

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003

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The message of the cross is the manifestation of God’s wise plan to save all mankind from sin and death.

Easter - THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS This morning’s message as we draw close to resurrection Sunday is entitled “The Wisdom of the Cross” Text: 1 Cor. 1:23-25 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, [24] but to those whom God has called, both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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