Sermons on 1 Corinthians 11:7:

God’s Design For His Assemblies

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 4, 2024

As the Apostle Paul is touching upon questions which the church at Corinth requested clarification, we see a situation which further caused division among the assembly; women assuming or usurping the man’s place.

As the Apostle Paul is touching upon questions which the church at Corinth requested clarification, we see a situation which further caused division among the assembly; women assuming or usurping the man’s place. This changing of places God assigned was apparently with those who were “under ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, 1 Corinthians 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Letter Of Concern- Male And Female Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 6, 2022

This is the 89th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 20th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#89] A LETTER OF CONCERN- MALE AND FEMALE 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 Introduction: As I preach through 1 Corinthians, there are some passages of Scripture that I would like to skip- Today is one of those passages. While there are some things that may make you uncomfortable, this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Head Coverings Are Not Biblical (1 Corinthians 11:2-16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 20, 2022

Women are full partners with men in worship, prayer, and service. Verses 4-10 are a quotation of the Corinthian argument, which Paul refutes.

Today, we have the privilege of wrestling with 1 Corinthians 11:2-16. This passage has been called the most complicated, difficult passage in the NT (N.T Wright). Some of the most brilliant minds in NT studies have said that the key to the passage has not yet been unlocked (G. B. Caird). Almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Yahweh Is Spirit Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 11, 2022

What does it mean and imply when Jesus says, “God is Spirit?”

Yahweh is Spirit (John 4:24a) 1. A THIRD GRADERS EXPLANATION OF GOD was written by Danny Dutton, age 8 ...for his third grade homework assignment to "Explain God." One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, 1 Kings 8:27, Deuteronomy 4:33-34, Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 11:7-12, 1 Timothy 6:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thoughts On Submission.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2023

Fight it all you want, but we are all to submit to God and many others.

There was a discussion about women submitting to their husbands, but submission touches every realm of our lives. Hupotasso is a military term meaning to rank under. The Captain submits to the Major. In a two person relationship, someone must have the tie breaking vote or the responsibilty. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Timothy 6:1-2, Colossians 4:1, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Hebrews 13:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Traditions And Customs

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 8, 2025

There are things in this chapter that cause issues with people. Nevertheless, it is included in God's Word. And that means it is profitable to us for doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction.

Alba 9-7-2025 TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS I Corinthians 11:1-16 Last week I began my message saying that the church in Corinth had a lot of problems. That is the reason that the apostle Paul wrote to them, both to correct some things they were doing, and also to give some guidance as to how best to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Wear To Church Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 2, 2022

If you’re involved in public ministry within the church, dress to honor your head; dress to honor yourself; dress to honor your gender; dress to honor each other; and dress to honor proper custom.

Dr. Laura Schlessinger, in her book The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, talks about the difference between men and women. She says they are different physically, psychologically, motivationally, and temperamentally. Anyone who has had exposure to babies and children can tell you that boys and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, Philippians 2:6-8, Ephesians 5:22-25, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 12:4, Ephesians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Order In The House! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 30, 2025

A sermon about how Christian liberty can lead to chaos with some restraint.

Order in the House! 1st Corinthians Series CCCAG 11-2-25 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2–16 ________________________________________ Introduction – The Problem of Confused Freedom There’s a strange irony about the human race: the moment we’re given freedom, we immediately test its limits. It’s true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Rememberance Of Me Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 30, 2025

A sermon explaining the importance of communion

In Remembrance of Me 1 Corinthians Series CCCAG 11-9-2025 Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 ________________________________________ Introduction — Growing up, some of my favorite memories revolve around the yearly Thanksgiving trip to Hayward for hunting season and the thanksgiving meal. My ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:7-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Husbands And Wives, Heads And Bodies (Ephesians 5:15-33; 1 Corinthians 11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 11, 2025

A follow up, summarizing, clarifying paper/sermon, addressing "head-body," "submission," and husbands and wives. For those who wanted more.

A note to my readers: I wrote this in preparation for the past two sermons, (1) as a way of collecting my own thoughts, (2) to make a resource for those who wanted more, (3) to link it to my earlier study of 1 Corinthians 11, and (4) to pull the arguments all together from three separate sermons on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Head Covering – Custom Or Ordinance?

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Jan 5, 2026

What does head covering depict? It depicts the submission of the woman to the man even as the man must submit to the headship of Christ. Head covering is about authority. We are not dealing with a mere first century Pauline concept but with the eternal word of God.

HEAD COVERING – CUSTOM OR ORDINANCE? ( by brother Tarran Dookie) SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITY Gen 6:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational