Sermons on 1 Corinthians 5:16-21:

Revelation (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In Part 1 of this Revelation series, discover three keys to unlocking its meaning: the setting, the style, and the symbolism.

Revelation (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/1/2017 Some of you may have been a little disappointed last Saturday (September 23) when the world didn’t come to an end. The conspiracy theorist, David Meade, a self-proclaimed "prophecy expert" and Catholic ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Moses (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

Moses ranks among the most respected Old Testament figures. In this four-week series, we journey through the life and adventures of Moses.

MOSES (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/25/2018 William Shakespeare once wrote, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” When it comes to the Hebrew liberator, Moses, all three are true. Perhaps no person in history, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Isaiah 53: 1

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Mar 18, 2024

Today, I want to concentrate on the second half of the first verse; “To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?"

Today, I want to concentrate on the second half of the first verse; “To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" As Christians, we see the whole of chapter 53 and a few verses before it referring to our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus himself quoted this verse and this is recorded in John12: 38. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

Did you see something new in God's word this past week? Equally important, did you apply it your own life, or bless someone by telling them what the Holy Spirit revealed to you?

In Matthew 18:21 we see that Peter asks Jesus the question “Lord how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No not seven times”, Jesus replied, but seventy times seven!” I can just see the thought bubble above Peters head “Oh great, not only do I have to forgive my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

1 The Promise Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 29, 2023

The study of the Holy Spirit is always an interesting one, but it is also one that is neglected.

The Promise of the Holy Spirit Introduction The study of the Holy Spirit is always an interesting one, but it is also one that is neglected. Don Stewart listed several reasons why the study of the Holy Spirit is overlooked. Among those he listed: -The fear of fanaticism. Because the fanatical ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passover (Pt.1 ) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 11, 2025

Here’s a rhetorical question for you, church: Would you rather have a pastor who has it all figured out, or one who is still listening to the Lord, studying His word, and being guided by Holy Spirit to disciple?

This has been on my heart for a long while. Many of you know, I’m a little unorthodoxed in how I preach. This message is probably more traditionally a spring season message, but for some strange reason, I have this urgency to share this now. Let me begin by reminding you that I believe the bible ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, Leviticus 23:1-2

Introduction Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2024

How God uses weakness for victory.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Joshua told how God used strength for victory and conquest. The book of Judges tells us how God uses weakness for victory. 2. Only two generations from heresy. “So the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-11, Judges 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Trumpets - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 12, 2024

Life for the Children of Israel was ordered by trumpet blasts – which were often accompanied by times of prayer.

April 13, 2024 Revelation 8:2 begins a new vision that includes an introductory Sanctuary Scene. The vision beginning in the Sanctuary, sets the theological context for what is to come. John sees 7 angels with 7 Trumpets. As in the other visions, the symbolism of the 7 Trumpets is rooted ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:2-9, Exodus 9:23-25, Isaiah 30:30, Ezekiel 38:22-23, Psalm 1:1-3, Isaiah 44:2-4, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Matthew 3:10, Matthew 23:29-38, Luke 19:41-44, John 5:39-40, Luke 21:20-24, John 19:12-15, Psalm 48:1-2, Psalm 68:16, Daniel 2:35, Ezekiel 35:1-4, Jeremiah 51:24-25, Jeremiah 51:60-64, Isaiah 17:12-13, Isaiah 57:20, Jeremiah 51:42, Exodus 7:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hebrews Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 10, 2025

footnotes by biblegateway.com

God’s Final Word in His Son 1 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 [a]in these last days has spoken to us [b]in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the [c]world. 3 [d]And He is the radiance of His ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Resolved To Know Nothing Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Jan 10, 2002

The first in a series from Corinthians challenging the congregation to have the resolve to know Christ and his ways.

- Have you ever been somewhere and you didn’t know anybody? Not one person. You were a total stranger, and everybody around you was totally strange to you. That’s happened to me a few times. Like my first day at Ozark Christian College. I had decided many months before that I was going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reactions Speak Louder Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003

This is installment 8 in a series on I Corinthians 13, and deals with the fact that love "is not easily provoked."

“Reactions Speak Louder” I Corinthians 13:5 February 9, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Donny Osmond’s back, the man who’s been a teenager for 35 years, and now he’s hosting a throwback show; it’s now just called “Pyramid”, but for years we knew it as the “$20,000 Pyramid”. If you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Trust Of Love Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003

This is installment 12 in a series on I Corinthians 13, and deals with the fact that love "believes all things."

“The Trust of Love” I Corinthians 13:7 March 9, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Theme Introduction: Trust. Who do you trust? Americans trust each other less and less each year, this according to Pamela Paxton, Associate Prof of Sociology at The Ohio State University, who studied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Flee From Secularism Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 30, 2006

Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian church to flee from idols is relevant to our temptations to secularism.

Flee from Secularism I Cor. 10:1-14 Most of you probably saw the story in the news last week about a man in Afghanistan who could be sentenced to death because he converted from Islam to Christianity. Under the religious laws of that nation, converting to Christianity is a crime. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

The Finer Points Of Love (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 10, 2009

This study examines characteristics 4-7 of the fifteeen qualities of love found in I Corinthians 13.

Last week we began a series entitled the “Finer Points Of Love.” We are studying the fifteen characteristics of love that are listed in I Cor. 13:4-7. The first three are: love is patient, love is kind, and love is not jealous. Today we take a brief look at the next four. Quality number 4: love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Finer Points Of Love (Part 3)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 16, 2009

This study examines characteristics 8-11 of the fifteeen qualities of love found in I Corinthians 13.

The past two weeks we have been studying the fifteen characteristics of love that are listed in I Cor. 13. We have covered the first seven. These are challenging! Love requires hard work and God’s enabling. Maybe you heard about the guy who fell in love with an opera singer. He fell in love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist