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    At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019
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    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
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    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

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    Introduction To 1st Corinthians Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2018
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    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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    “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
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    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 Wisdom And Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 25, 2020
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    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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    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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    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

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    What Really Makes Me A Fool Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018
     | 6,509 views

    Sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service on April Fool's Day

    ENGAGE As most of you probably know, today is not only Easter, but it is also April Fool’s day. Although that occurs more often than you might think, the last time this occurred was back in 1956. The next occurrence will be 11 years from now in 2029. So it’s certainly possible that some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jews And Greeks And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2018
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     | 10,878 views

    Paul had the best Jewish education available at that time; but the plain preaching of a crucified Jesus, was more powerful than all the oratory and philosophy of the heathen world. This is the essential point and substance of the gospel.

    August 5, 2012 First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.2: Jews and Greeks and Wisdom Scripture 1 Corinthians 1.18-1.25 1 Cor 1:18-25 (KJV) 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Corinthians: Church Matters (1)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019
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    The Corinthian church made a lot of mistakes that we can learn from. In 1 Corinthians 1, Paul calls the church to Holiness, Harmony, and Humility!

    Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/9/2014 How many of you have ever heard someone say they’re not interested in going to church, because it’s full of hypocrites? What’s really sad is that according to a study conducted by LifeWay ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    I Was Just Thinking Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2019
     | 4,277 views

    As James points out, there are two kinds of wisdom: Godly wisdom (from above) and worldly wisdom. True wisdom is a gift from God and what we are doing with it today is not how God intended us to use it.

    As many of you have probably heard before, the Greeks had three different words to describe three different kinds of love: “Eros” … where we get our English word “erotic” from. It denotes a sexual sort of love. “Agape” … denotes a spiritual or unconditional type of love … usually used to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Kingdom And Chaos - David And His Misfits

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 15, 2019
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    Paul warns us that human strength and wisdom cannot be elevated above the wisdom of God.

    Kingdom and Chaos David and His Misfits March 17, 2019 1 Samuel 22:1-2 NIV David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father's household heard about it, they went down to him there. 2 All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cross Versus The New Age Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 4,532 views

    “Old gods never die, they just come back in new clothing.” The “old gods” Paul dealt with in his day are back!

    THE CROSS VERSUS THE NEW AGE I CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 INTRODUCTION: “Old gods never die, they just come back in new clothing.” The “old gods” Paul dealt with in his day are back! I simply call them the “new age” gods. What am I driving at? Look at this text and note the following. I. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Genius Making God

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2019
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     | 5,548 views

    Living successfully and abundantly in a Post-Modern/Post-Christian World!

    Scripture: Daniel 1; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 17:16 Theme: Being IN the World but not OF the World Title: The Genius Making God Or: Smarter than the Average Bear Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene