Sermons about 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Five Important Questions About Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2006

based on 35 ratings

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This sermon addresses the big picture of the issue of speaking in tongues. The author is not a Pentecostal.

Q1: What is the speaking in tongues that Paul is discussing here? - In Acts, the gift of tongues was the gift of being able to speak in a foreign language. The disciples were miraculously given the ability to communicate in languages that they didn’t understand. This was a mighty sign for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

We Exist For Him And Them

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Oct 2, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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We as a church exist for the sole purpose of Praiseing God and welcoming the lost.

We Exist For Him and Them 1 Corinthians 14:22-25 I think that we need to talk about some stuff tonight that we really can’t comfortably talk about on Sunday mornings. It’s family business stuff, and when you have guests over to your house, you don’t talk about family issues. You try to keep things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Organized

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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Two things are specifically emphasized in this passage: 1. "Let all things be done unto edifying" (v. 26). 2. "Let all things be done decently and in order" (v. 40).

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. “Individually they’re nothing but when I curl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit 10: "Out Of Your Mind?" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 2, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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How can we help spiritual experiences produce the fruit and goods for which God sent them? Experiences need to lead to Edification- and this happens by us applying our mind.

Gifts of the Spirit 10: “Out of your mind?” 1 Cor 14:13-17. WBC 31/10/04pm INTRO Could have entitled this: - how to make it last. How to make it bear fruit. How to make it count Ever wondered how the same move of God, same Spirit… same touch in a service (etc) can produce such different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit 11: The Power Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 5, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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A sermon covering the confusing bit about whether tongues & prophecy are signs for believers or unbelievers (v20-23) and then the power of prophecy bringing people to faith.

Gifts of the Spirit 11: the Power of prophecy. 1 Cor 14:20-33 WBC 7.11.04 pm INTRODUCTION Want to speak of the power of prophecy, tonight - that¡¦s what Paul is wanting to do in this bit of 1 Cor - starts by contrasting it with ¡¥uninterpreted tongues¡¦ (v20-23) o but in a way that can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

Test 1 Of 9: The Purpose Of Prophecy Is To Build Up, Encourage And Comfort Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 9, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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The end purpose of all true prophecy is to build up, to admonish, and to encourage the people of Cod. Anything, that is not directed to this end is not true prophecy.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Gifts Of The Sprit 12: All Involved Worship Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 12, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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There is an early pattern for communal worship shown in this passage. It is quite different to how we do it, today, and really involves, equips and builds the body of Christ!

Gifts of the Spirit 12: “All involved worship”. 1 COr 14:26-33. WBC 14.11.04am Hymns For All Things: The Dentist’s Hymn:.....Crown Him with Many Crowns The Weatherman’s Hymn.....There Shall Be Showers of Blessings The Contractor’s Hymn:.....The Church’s One Foundation The Tailor’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit 13: Women Should Remain Silent?! Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 25, 2004

based on 50 ratings

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Should women remain silent in church? What is this passage really saying?

Gifts of the Spirit 13 “Women should remain silent?!”. 1Cor 14:33-40 WBC 28/11/04 am Well- guess who drew the short straw this week? - but it got you all here, eh? - What a way to finish a series on the Gifts of the Spirit! Actually- it IS a good way to finish, as I hope, this morning, you will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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What a privilege to be able to Pray in the Spirit. We’ll look at this valuable asset of the Christian life.

1Co 14:14 For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. Ro 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strive Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007

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gifts, zeal, faith in action

Epiphany 5 Strive? Feb. 4 1 Cor. 14:12b-20 † In Jesus Name † Grace and Peace be yours, from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ! Knowing versus Being a Father The lessons of fatherhood have begun, and I have to admit, some of them are not… pleasant. One of the lessons, one of the harder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

What Language Do We Speak? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 16, 2007

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The gift of prophecy overshadows the gift of tongues; the language of love reigns supreme over all the gifts.

WHAT LANGUAGE DO WE SPEAK? In just a couple of weeks Sharon and I will be in Corinth, Greece, the place where all of this church business happened. It occurred to me that at some point I will need a bottle of water from time to time and will have to ask a merchant for said water. How will I ask ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

It’s A God Thing - Prophecy! Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

based on 11 ratings

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Spiritual gifts could be abused. Prophecy of God should run contrary to the scriptures. In this sermon, we will review the gift of prophecy.

INTRODUCTION: Today, we have been looking in general at the theme of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Thus far, we have found that God does not want us to be ignorant regarding the gifts of the Holy Spirit for he has given the gifts of the Holy Spirit by his appointment to each one of us for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Makes House Calls

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007

based on 91 ratings

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An Exposition of Luke 7:11-17

The God Who Makes House Calls Luke 7:11-17 Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the debate between an atheist and a Christian. The atheist begins, “I can sum up the truth with one simple statement” He walks to a board and writes this “GOD IS NOWWHERE.” As he sat down the Christian stares at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17, 1 Corinthians 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Why A Church Covenant

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007

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Church members need to have an agreement concerning how they will conduct themselves with respect to the local church of which they are a part.

The context of this verse has to do with the use of tongues, and other spiritual gifts, in the church. While all churches certainly need to make the Bible their standard for faith and practice, different churches tend to interpret things differently. Therefore, it is wise for a local church to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Order

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 4, 2007

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What evidence should be found in our lives to give indication that we are walking in divine order?

DIVINE ORDER I Corinthians 14:33 Anyone who truly knows me well is aware that I am not the most mechanically gifted person on this earth. I have learned the hard way that it is best not even pretend that I am. It often takes me hours to fix something that most people could fix in only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Baptist

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