Sermons on 1 Corinthians 6:19-21:

Leadership's Divine Appointment_1 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 11, 2024

Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Leadership’s: Divine Appointment Introductory Remarks. 1. The first lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Appointment.” 2. We will consider the elders at Ephesus’ divine appointment. Paul reminded them: “To take heed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Anothers #1: Members Of One Another Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 17, 2019

Paul compares the Church, as well as churches individually, to a body. A body is composed of many parts, each with an important role. This is the first sermon in The One Anothers: God's "Body Builders" and reminders that each of us has an important role in Christ's Body.

Members of One Another Series: The One Anothers: The Church’s “Body Builders” Chuck Sligh April 24, 2022 BLURB: NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

United, Divided, One In Christ: Part 1

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Part one looks at the commonalities among believers; part two looks at the distinctions.

United, Divided, One In Christ Part 1 August 11, 2002 Ephesians 4:2-6 2 Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Always keep yourselves united in the Holy Spirit, and bind yourselves together with peace. 4 We are all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-6

Denomination: Holiness

Grace Management - 1 Peter 4:10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 27, 2025

Your spiritual gift isn't just for you. It's a stewardship of grace. Are you distributing that grace generously?

1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's multifaceted grace. 11 If anyone speaks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Peer Pressure, Part 1, Good Or Bad Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

Teaching concerning the positive and negative aspects of peer pressure.

Peer pressure, The good, the bad and the ugly Part 1 Peer pressure. Good or bad? Introduction 1. What do you have in common with the people in these pictures? 2. We all face the strangling power of peer pressure TEXT: 1. Proverbs 1:10, 15 says, "My son, if sinners entice you, do not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Seeing As God Sees 1 Samuel 16:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 3, 2024

Let's consider the profound truth found in 1 Samuel 16:7 and explore how God’s perspective differs from ours and how we can align our vision with His.

Transformed by Truth: Seeing as God Sees 1 Samuel 16:7 1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT): "But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 51:10, Ezekiel 36:26, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healed By His Wounds 1 Peter 2:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 15, 2024

Today, we delve into a profound truth from God's Word found in 1 Peter 2:24. This verse encapsulates the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice for us.

Healed by His Wounds 1 Peter 2:24 Introduction: Today, we delve into a profound truth from God's Word found in 1 Peter 2:24. This verse encapsulates the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice for us. Let us read it together: 1 Peter 2:24 (New Living Translation): "He personally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 6:6-7, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 103:2-3, Isaiah 53:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Christ: Our Divine Teacher, Part 1

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 30, 2021

John 3 introduces us to Nicodemus, a religious man who seemed sincere in wanting to know more about Jesus. He received the greatest lesson in that a real relationship with God is made possible only by the finished work of Christ on the cross and His resurrection.

The third chapter of John's Gospel gives us a portrait of the Lord Jesus as the Divine Teacher. He has already been presented as the Light, The Word of God, the Lamb of God, and the Messiah. Now He gives His attention to teach us how to flee the darkness of this world and come to the Light, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, John 7:51, Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 4:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Numbers 21:4-10, Acts 16:31, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Tree That Dwarfs All Trees, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

The General Sherman tree in Sequoia is really large, but the cross of Jesus Christ dwarfs all trees.

Pictures of the Cross Part 1 Introduction: 1. In Sequoia National Park in California, There is a big tree called the General Sherman. One of the oldest living things in the world Largest living thing in the world 102 ft. around the base of the tree It has the distinction of being the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Mennonite

The Dichotomy Of A Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 17, 2020

Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be doing a dichotomy = a step by step examination of how a saint drifts away from God!

Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 14 Title: The Dichotomy of a Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 1 Proposition: Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34, Judges 14:1-9

Living By A Different Standard Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 19, 2022

Paul warns and urges the Corinthians to break away from their old lifestyle of visiting the prostitutes, counting their excuses with the truth of God's gift and design for sexual relations.

As Christians, knowing God and our Saviour Jesus Christ, we live by a different code of conduct. We live by God’s standards. • They are not standards we abide by to gain God’s favour; they are standards we live by because we have been saved from sin and changed by God. • We are redeemed, forgiven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20, 1 Peter 1:14-16, Galatians 5:1, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 19:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Lease On Life

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 29, 2002

I Corinthians 15:58 tells us to keep on striving forward in our work for Christ--yet, verses 1-57 give us the ammo to accomplish this command--read why we should be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding....

GET A NEW LEASE ON LIFE IN 2002 I Corinthians 15:58 Introduction: 1. Paul wrote the epistle to the Corinthians to accomplish at least two purposes: a. Correction—The Corinthian church was full of carnality (chapters 1-6). b. Instruction—The Corinthian church was full of questions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

A Radiant Temple Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 9, 2003

Sermon 3 on 1 Corinthians. This was written and preached by Steve Higgs, Associate Minister, MCC Have you ever been to a wedding service where the unity candle would not light? It’s a little awkward isn’t it….

Have you ever been to a wedding service where the unity candle would not light? It’s a little awkward isn’t it…. Which of the following statements best describes your feelings during that moment. We’ll take a little poll at the end of this. a. I feel an overwhelming desire to make a smart comment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Being A Real Father Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 7, 2003

Sermon 4 0f 17 on 1 Corinthians. Paul was a spiritual father to those he taught about Jesus. He writes of the work and trust that God gave him and others like him in the ministry of the good news of Jesus.

The Cost of Being a Real Father Paul was a spiritual father to those he taught about Jesus. He writes of the work and trust that God gave him and others like him in the ministry of the good news of Jesus. It is a work of fatherhood and spiritual nurturing that does not end with teaching. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can God Use Me?

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 18, 2008

Does our calling affect our choice of career? It may, but not necessarily. It’s interesting that Paul directed the Corinthians to remain in the calling in which they found themselves when they came to faith in Christ (1 Cor. 7:17–24).

Can God Use Me? Nowadays people often speak of a “calling” to signify a career that one has made a lifelong passion, a vocation to which one feels deeply committed. In a similar way, many people use the term “calling” in connection with vocational Christian work. For instance, members of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal