Sermons on 1 Corinthians 8:8-9:

Privileges Of An Apostle Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 9, 2019

Paul faced severe criticism; false brethren questioned his Apostleship, and they were constantly assaulting his character and attacking his reputation; particularly here at Corinth.

January 16, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #7: Questions Concerning Christian Freedom, 1 Corinthians 8.1-11.1 Lesson 7.3: Privileges of an Apostle Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9.1-6 1 Cor 9.1-6 (KJV) 1 Am I not an Apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

68. An Appeal To The New Nature Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

Believers are being transformed so we no longer live for ourselves, but for the One who died and rose for us.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 68 - AN APPEAL TO THE NEW NATURE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13, 1 John 2:3-6, Titus 2:11-12, Galatians 5:22-23, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their freedom.

CHRISTIAN LIBERTY I CORINTHIANS 8: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Witness Despite Persecution And Exile Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 8, 2018

Preaching and living a lifestyle conditioned by the precepts of the Gospel is not a particularly popular path, and may get you shunned, even exiled.

Thursday of 23rd Week in Course 2018 St. John Chrysostom Today I am celebrating the sixteenth anniversary of the ordination of the diaconate class of 2002, and therefore my own ordination. As a preacher, it’s particularly happy to be ordained on the feast of St. John Chrysostom, who is the patron ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Christian Freedom And The Weak Brother Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 11, 2019

“Welcome people who are weak in faith, but don't get into an argument over differences of opinion” (Romans 14:1; GW). The bottom line was that they were to be a help, rather than a hindrance, to these less mature Christians.

January 10, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #7: Questions Concerning Christian Freedom, 1 Corinthians 8.1-11.1 Lesson 7.2: Christian Freedom and the Weak Brother Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8.7-13 1 Cor 8.7-13 (KJV) 7 Howbeit there is not in every man that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Completely Empty Himself Of His Divinity To Become Human?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 7, 2019

There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity in order to become human so that He could be the perfect sacrifice for all humanity, which is why He attributed all of His works and doctrines to the Father.

"Jesus emptied Himself of His glory, taking the nature of a bondservant, and came in the likeness of men" (Phil 2:7). There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity and/or attributes in order to become human so that He could be the perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28, John 8:58, John 19:28, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 17:2, John 18:4-6, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 4:15, John 17:1-5, Colossians 1:19-20, Colossians 2:3, Colossians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dont Be A Stumbling Block

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 14, 2019

Let the exhibition of your freedom in Christ not be a stumbling block to another brother in Christ

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DON'T BE A STUMBLING BLOCK* 1 Corinthians 8:4-9 King James Version (KJV) 4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:4-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Beware Of Stumblingblocks

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

Have you ever tripped someone…on purpose? Perhaps it was a joke, but you still tripped them. Have you ever tripped someone by accident? Perhaps you weren’t looking where you were going and ended up getting in someone’s way, and they tripped right over you.

If you’re not careful, you will do the same thing in your Christian life. You will trip up your brothers and sisters in Christ without realizing it. When you do this, whether on purpose or by accident, you have become a stumblingblock, and this is what the Apostle Paul deals with in I Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Love Builds Up, And Focuses On The Other (1 Corinthians 8:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 7, 2022

The Corinthians are focused on knowledge, and their rights. In doing this, they've lost track of what's more important-- the church, and building the body.

In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul switches topics. So we find ourselves done thinking and talking about singleness, and marriage, and touching, and sexual immorality. The Corinthians have another question that they want Paul to answer. That question is something like this: "Is it okay to go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

A Fragile Faith: Handle With Care Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Restrict Your Rights for the Sake of the Gospel.

Many of you love to measure your progress. Tools are available to measure your Body Mass Index where you assess your body fat. You have tools available where you can measure your carbon footprint so to know your impact upon the climate. Athletes will measure the size of their biceps. You can even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- Influence Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 23, 2022

This is the 83rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 14th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#83] A LETTER OF CONCERN- INFLUENCE 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Introduction: Chapters 8-10 deal with problems of questionable practices. In Corinth, it centered around eating food that had been offered to idols. The basic problem facing the Corinthians faces all of us. How far does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For The Weak Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2022

Refrain from becoming a stumbling block to the weak in faith and be stepping stones of faith for one another.

Paul has been talking about love since chapter 12. • Our salvation in Christ leads to our love for God and one another, for our neighbours as well as for our enemies, those who are against us. • Paul touches on the various aspects of loving others and putting them down in practical terms. To read ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23, 1 Corinthians 8:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Questionable Activities Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2022

When it comes to questionable activities, know the truth and love the weak.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were camping. They pitched their tent under the stars and went to sleep. Then sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes woke Watson. “Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you deduce.” Watson says, “I see millions of stars, and if even a few of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Word Prevails PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's presence and Word, urging believers to embrace His love, grace, and wisdom while letting go of lesser spirits.

Dear Beloved, There is a warmth and comfort in the presence of the Lord that is unlike anything else. It's like coming home after a long journey, being welcomed by the familiar and the cherished. The love of our Heavenly Father wraps around us, a blanket of grace in a world that can often be cold ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Authority, God's Word

Free To Follow Jesus 1/28/24 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

Encourages discernment in recognizing and following Jesus' authority, distinguishing God's word from lesser spirits, and making decisions that reflect Christ's love.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ, and our shared desire to understand His divine word more deeply. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us is here because God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Topics: God's Power, Works