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  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Stumbling Block

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 25, 2005
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    Paul answers one of the most controversial subjects that the Corinthians had asked in their letter. "Is it a sin for Christians to eat meat that has been sacrificed to idols?" The basic principle involved is, "What is the proper Christian attitude toward

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Charles Spurgeon frequently visited Monaco which had been a gambling resort for years. Spurgeon, of course, was not a gambler, but he enjoyed visiting the grounds of the Casino of Monte Carlo and walking through its lavish gardens. Spurgeon thought the gardens were some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Your Conscience Be Your God

    Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Mar 15, 2007
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    A look at conscience through the eyes of Paul in 1 Corinthians. Its not just an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.

    There’s a song in the animated film Pinocchio that speaks a carefree life to our troubled hearts. When you get in trouble and you don’t know right from wrong. Give a little whistle! Give a little whistle! When you meet temptation and the urge is very strong. Give a little whistle! Give a little ...read more

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  • Danny Anderson avatar

    The Limitations Of Love

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006
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    The reality of our lives in Christ is this: we have been set free! We have been set free from our old way of life. We have been set free from the power of sin. We are no longer in bondage to it. And we have been set free to enjoy life and to enjoy it more

    The Limitations of Love Text: I Corinthians 8:1-13 Introduction: The reality of our lives in Christ is this: we have been set free! We have been set free from our old way of life. We have been set free from the power of sin. We are no longer in bondage to it. And we have been set free to enjoy life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idolatry: Dancing With Myself

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
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    Also 1cor 10:14-22. How Paul’s discussion of not eating meat sacrificed to idols is very relevant for us today

    Intro Story – The Chauffeur A very well respected Nobel prize-winning physicist was asked to travel the country and lecture on some of his current theories. His sponsors provided a limousine and a chauffeur. Night after night, city after city the physicist gave the exact same lecture. After all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    About Life, Love, And Liberty Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
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    Principles to guide us in decisions that have no specific biblical mandates

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 8:1-13 TITLE: “ABOUT LIFE, LOVE, AND LIBERTY” INTRODUCTION: A. A very well-respected, Nobel prize-winning physicist was asked to travel the country and lecture on some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Committed To The Father

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 4, 2006
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    1- Committed to His glory 2- Committed to become like Him 3- Committed to commune with Him

    INTRO.- ILL.- Three professionals were sitting around a table talking about what the oldest profession was. The doctor said, "Well, the Bible says that God took a rib out of Adam to make woman. Since that clearly required surgery, then the oldest profession is medicine.” The engineer looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Don't Put Yourself Above The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 28, 2010
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    What's permissible for me to do once I believe in Jesus Christ? The answer to that question is actually tied up in how Jesus wants to use you in spreading the gospel. Learn in this lesson how to put His love above your freedom.

    As we begin chapter 8, Paul answers a second question the Corinthians posed. And for that I want to mention two things: 1. I want to go back to what I’ve said throughout this study. As believers in Jesus Christ we are first being transformed into the character of God (Rom 12:1 , 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Living In Shades Of Gray

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 18, 2012
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     | 7,948 views

    Love and sacrifice should be the guiding principles when we deal with ethical questions that abide in the gray areas of life.

    Living in Shades of Gray 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 I like black and white. No, not the racial thing, but questions that have yes or no answers, those questions that are either right or wrong. It makes life simpler, and Lord knows, I could use a simpler life. The Bible is really good at that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    What About Our Sacrificial Love?

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jan 28, 2012
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    A look into the sacrificial love that Christ calls us, as His children, to have for others.

    WHAT ABOUT OUR SACRIFICIAL LOVE: 1 Corinthians 8 I want to start out this morning by reminding you of a couple of things that you already know! First, you know about the sacrificial love of Jesus. · He left the glory of Heaven · Came and lived among men to show us how to live! · He also came, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Be More Concerned About

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 30, 2012
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    Paul writes that one should be more concerned about love, being saved, trusting the True God, getting close to God, and helping the fallen ones than being concerned about food sacrificed to idols.

    I Corinthians 8: 1-13 “Be more concerned about” What was not so good at Corinth was some of the rascals there Corinthian Christians composed of converted idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, thieves, drunkards, and swindlers (6:9-11). The church made up of people from such ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let's Do Community

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,869 views

    We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Thesis: We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others. Introduction: "I WANT TO DO WHAT I WANT TO, WHEN I WANT TO, AND I DON'T WANT ANYONE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO!" a. Sound familiar? b. Words of someone (demanding their rights / ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Michael Bolin avatar

    What About What The Bible Doesn't Say

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jun 7, 2009
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     | 6,108 views

    what we eat is irrelevant-- but how our actions affect others in the body is not irrelevant.

    In our scriptures this morning, Paul moves now to a heated Corinthian dispute over an issue of doctrine. Should Christians eat meat from animals that have been offered first to pagan deities, and can they take part in a dinner party the host dedicates to a god or goddess? Doesn’t it seem peculiar, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Selfless Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010
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    The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

    3. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 21, 2010 Selfless There was a mother with two young children. She wanted to raise her kids well by teaching them to serve and to help others so one night she called them both into the kitchen after diner. She said to them: I need one of you to ...read more

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  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Freedom And Responsibility

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 30, 2010
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    Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility.

    Title: Freedom and Responsibility Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Truth: Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility. Aim: To help them practice responsible freedom toward other Christians. INTRODUCTION Tell about man at a former church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Food Offered To Idols Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,745 views

    In today's sermon we learn how to exercise our Christian liberty.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Food Offered to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed