Sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:20-24:

I Was Just Thinking Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2019

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

Scripture: James 3:13-18, 1 Corinthians 1:20-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Kingdom And Chaos - David And His Misfits

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 15, 2019

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 1 Corinthians 1:19-23, 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Versus The New Age Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

“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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Week Three Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Self examination is not intended as a form of self punishment, but a redirection of our love to God for what He did for us through the cross. It’s meant as a guidepost to living like “little Christs” in this world so we can be a blessing to those who may never consider His saving grace.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foolishness Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Paul's whole battle with the Corinthians was to get them to stop being wise before the world and fools before God, and to reverse that to being fools before the world, and wise before God.

The mayor and other dignitaries were looking into the vast pit dug for the new hospital to be built. The town half-wit came up and gazed into the pit, and asked the mayor what he was going to do with this big hole. The mayor decided to humor him and said, "We are going to round up all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

The Foolishness Of The Cross - Holy Tuesday

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 29, 2021

A look at 1 Corinthians 1.18-31 from the lectionary for Holy Tuesday worship, and the challenge of being a 'fool' for Christ

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen, In the letters that Paul wrote to the Church in Corinth, he always found a way to challenge them, to make them think about their faith and how they walked the path being set out before them. Through the scripture that we have just listened to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Anglican

Why Preach The Gospel?

Contributed by John White on Aug 24, 2018

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Magnetism Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message helps hearers understand how attractive the draw is to Christ through his sacrifice.

I. "AND IF I BE LIFTED UP FROM THE EARTH, WILL DRAW ALL MEN UNTO ME" A. A more unlikely prophecy than this was ever addressed to human ears: 1. When the words were spoken it might well seem that the ministry of Jesus had ended in failure 2. He had proclaimed His divine message, and it had fallen ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Galatians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Acts 26:24, 1 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Corinthians 1:30, John 3:16, Hebrews 7:26, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Wisdom Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2017

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Sunday Night-The Wisdom Of The Cross

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 4, 2017

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Culture Shifts: Good Vs Evil

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 13, 2016

Does your church have the culture of Jesus? Our modern culture is shifting but to adapt too much destroys the mission of winning souls to Jesus..

Culture Shifts: Good vs Evil Kelly Durant I Corinthians1:22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks[b] foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christ Crucified Is God's Power!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 22, 2016

Why did that accident happen? If God is so good why didn't He step in & keep it from happening? God has the power to do it, doesn't He? If He has the power, then why didn't He? Does God really care about us?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 A. I thank God for this congregation for what you mean to me & for the privilege I have of serving here. I hope that you realize what a special blessing we have to be with each other, & to worship the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World Views A Failure Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 2, 2016

The Cross, God's Plan, Wisdom, Faith

4 Views from the Cross – The World Views a Failure 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (p. 793) March 6, 2016 Introduction: Suppose I showed up one day from a foreign country and said I’ve got an amazing story I want to share with you... A Peruvian peasant by the name of Carlos was put to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jews And Greeks And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2018

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Needs Theology? Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 28, 2017

Knowledge is important, but insufficient. Man’s wisdom is folly compared to God’s. So, what good is knowledge if faith is all that we need?

The word theology comes from two Greek words: Theos (God) and logos (study, research). Thus, theology is the study of God. I am richly blessed to be a graduate of Evangelical Theological Seminary. My course of study (Master of Divinity) included five semesters in systematic theology, among the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Other