Sermons on 1 Corinthians 12:12-13:13:

Going Out On A Limb

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 11, 2001

Joshua dared to be a great leader for God. The crossing of the Jordan teaches very relevant advice on how we can also go out on a limb for Jesus. And there is joy in daring to pursue your call.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Consider this: Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of ideas. Walt also went bankrupt several times before he built ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 12:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Puzzled Yet?

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Dec 16, 2001

We are all a vital piece of the picture.

Are You Puzzled Yet? I Cor 12: 12-30 Good morning to all! I am so glad to be here with you all today on this blessed day! This morning, I would like to talk to you with regard to the word “Church.” There are a lot of people that would define the word as a building that a group of people gather. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Living On The Now Side

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001

This sermon deals with the difficulties of having to walk by faith.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1 – 12 Title: “Living On The Now Side” Introduction: To understand the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians we need to know some things about the city of Corinth. Corinth was the most important city of all Greece in Paul’s day. Its wealth was fabulous. Men spent their days ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fairy-Tale Wedding

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Urges the couple to seek faithfulness and communication in their marriage. Appropriate for an Interfaith wedding.

You all know the story about fairytale marriages. A beautiful princess goes into a forest and sees a frog. She kisses the frog. He turns into a prince. They get married, and live happily ever after. Or maybe you remember the prince who searches through every house in town and won’t give up until he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Lutheran

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Discusses Paul’s use of love as the yardstick for Christian living, then turns to several congregational issues to ask what the loving response would be.

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Year C) 1 Corinthians 13, is a popular passage to use for wedding sermons, because of course the topic is love. Brides and grooms have often chosen this lesson because of the beautiful, poetic prose it contains. But Paul did not write this to the Corinthians so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Nearly Bankrupt Of Love

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 14, 2002

Love. A nice thought. But genuine love is not shown as much as we might like to think. Our love account is not as full as God would like. May He help us.

"Nearly Bankrupt of Love" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, KJV Purpose: Love. A nice thought. But genuine love is not shown as much as we might like to think. Our love account is not as full as God would like. May He help us. INTRODUCTION Opening Why would I call this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Spiritual Life (Love) Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 17, 2002

Jesus Christ is the truth and God is Love, therefor love is the truth and tells the truth.

Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl 33711 January 16 2002 May I start tonight by giving you a logical conclusion about love, which stems from last week’s discussion on truth. We have concluded from the scriptures that Christ is the way, the truth, the life and the light. Based ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit: What He Gives To Every Christian

Contributed by James Dunn on Jan 26, 2002

Many Christians today are asking the question, "What can I do to have more of God?" when the real question should be, "How much of me does God really have?

The Holy Spirit: What He Gives To Every Christian Introduction: D. L. Moody was to have a campaign in England. An elderly pastor protested, "Why do we need this ’Mr. Moody’? He’s uneducated, inexperienced, etc. Who does he think he is anyway? Does he think he has a monopoly on the Holy Spirit?" A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

I Think I Love You

Contributed by James Dunn on Jan 29, 2002

In an age where love is defined by "the way we feel today," Pastor James Dunn helps us to understand that true love is not spelled..."F-E-E-L-I-N-G-S", but rather... "C-O-M-M-I-T-M-E-N-T."

I Think I Love You 1Cor. 13:1-8a Introduction: You can see them alongside the shuffleboard courts in Florida or on the porches of the old folks’ homes up north: an old man with snow-white hair, a little hard of hearing, reading the newspaper through a magnifying glass; an old woman in a shapeless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Part Are You

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

Looks at Paul's comparison between the Church and the body of Christ.

How do you feel about your body? Strange question isn’t it? Most of us would rather not think about our bodies and if we do we probably don’t think very complementary things. It’s too fat or too skinny, too short or too tall. Bumpy, lumpy or just plain ugly kind of like the guy who was so ugly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wedding: Do The Things You Did At First

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 26, 2000

The theme of this wedding ceremony is based on Jesus' advice on keeping love renewed - "Do the things you did at first." I also personalize the ceremony by including comments from family and friends.

SEATING OF GUESTS SEATING OF MOTHERS SONG – LIGHTING OF SIDE CANDLES BY MOTHERS PROCESSIONAL WELCOME (TO GUESTS) You have been honored by the invitation of a young man and a young woman to share in one of the happiest and holiest moments of their lives. You are their guests and the guests of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Hope And Love

Contributed by Francis Neil Jalando-On on Nov 3, 2000

Theme: Jesus, Friend of the Weary

Title: Faith, Hope and Love Text: 1 Corinthians 13 Theme: Jesus, Friend of the weary Place: La Carlota Evangelical Church Time: 9:30 am, September 10, 2000 Introduction: Good morning! Thank you for your prayers while I was in Bangkok. It was a great learning experience for me as a Filipino ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence #5 - Love Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

There is no excellent life without excellent LOVE.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 5 Love 1 Cor. 13 I. The Beauty Of Love A. Ways of expressing Love B. Words for expressing love C.Wisdom in expressing love II. The Basis Of Love A. Our love for God is based on His love for us. B. Our love for our family members is based on a natural bond. C. Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

There Must Be Unity In Community

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

God is a God of variety. He loves diversity. However, He despises division.

I. God Has Called Us to Unity A. Text: I Corinthians 12:12-27 B. Diversity is a part of the Body. 1. God is a lover and creator of variety. C. We are not all the same. 1. There are no big “I’s” and little “we’s” 2. God is no respecter of persons. II. Unity Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Union A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

The Gifts Go On

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Taking a look at spiritual gifts

Church conflicts happen for pretty unusual reasons. In the 1890s there was a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, Kentucky. The church had just two deacons, and those two men seemed to be constantly arguing and bickering with each other. On a particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist