Sermons on 1 Corintios 1:17:

The Word Of The Cross

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 26, 2002

There is soul saving power in the message of the cross.

THE WORD OF THE CROSS I Cor. 1:17-18 INTRO. "preaching" = word (logos) See John 1:1; explain - What is the significance of a word? Words without proper definitions are just so much useless babble. It is not the word itself that carries power, but rather the meaning of that word. God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Preaching That Packs A Punch!" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 17, 2002

This sermon deals with how to have power in our messages, so as to convert lost sinners to Christ.

"Preaching That Packs A Punch!" Text: 1st Corinthians 1:17-18 Introduction- Let me begin by saying that what I am advocating in this sermon is not what I heard called by the term "masochistic preaching", which my seminary professor defined as "enjoying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Not Different; This Is The Same! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 15, 2004

We are to be different because of our oneness.

THIS IS NOT DIFFERENT; THIS IS THE SAME! I Corinthians 1:10-17 S: Unity Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO BE DIFFERENT BECAUSE OF OUR ONENESS. ?: What? What causes us to lose our oneness? KW: Failures TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 1:10-17 three areas of failure that cause ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Which Do Have, Christ Or Religion?

Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 27, 2001

There is a difference between Christianity and religion and the difference is important to God.

Title: Which do you have? Christ or religion? 483 years ago an event took place in Europe that would forever change the face of the Christian church. This event began when a German monk by the name of Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg and as a result of that action ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Passion Of The Christ

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

Pre-Easter sermon

Understanding the Passion 1 Cor. 1:17-18 For Christ sent me … to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [18] For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Adjusting Our Focus

Contributed by Tony Fox on Feb 21, 2003

Paul writes to Corinth to get them to focus on the cross of Christ.

“Adjusting Our Focus” February 12, 2003 (1Cor. 1.17-18) Adult Bible Study We’ve all had the job one time or another of taking pictures. When you do, you want to make sure that the image you are trying to capture is in focus else you get a smeared image. Sometimes we have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003

Second in a series in 1 Cor focusing on the first of three cures for disunity in the church. Keeping our eyes on Jesus and Him crucified.

Chico Alliance Church March 2, 2003 Pastor David Welch “The Priority of Christ and the Cross” I Corinthians 1:10-31 OUTLINE Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 B. Reproof concerning disorder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Cross Unfiltered--A Reflection On The Passion Of Christ

Contributed by William Yates on Feb 28, 2004

The recent controversy over Mel Gibson’s Passion of Christ proves that whenever the message of the cross is presented unfiltered it always evokes controversy.

The Unfiltered Cross 17For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Preparing For The Cross

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 11, 2003

God took the vilest, ugliest, most sinful thing and by His love, transformed it into something that we would wear around our necks, or place in a our sanctuaries. Is there something in your life that He could do the same to?

Tell your neighbor, "There is a message in the cross and you need to know what it is!" Then look at your other neighbor and ask, "What is the message of the cross?" Chris was explaining basic Christian theology to Jen when they were quit a bit younger. He said, “You see Jen, it was Jesus’ job to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Cloth Tearer Or Net Mender?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 14, 2003

We all know that division causes problems - but where does it really come from? Paul gives us insights and warnings that any one of us could be the cause of division in our church. Find out the qualities of a good and bad leader.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com 10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. First off, I like how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lunacy? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 10, 2003

This sermons illustrates the forms that division takes in the church as well as the absolute necessity to end it! Then the sermon outlines attitudes that can defeat division.

Lunacy? 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 January 12, 2003 INTRO: A. [Lunatics Never Unite, Citation: Haddon Robinson, "The Wisdom of Small Creatures," Preaching Today, Tape No. 93.] A man went to an asylum for the criminally insane. He was a bit surprised to find that there were three guards to take care ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Maintain Harmony In The Church House

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jan 18, 2003

Based on I Corinthians 1

1 Cor. 1 How to Maintain Harmony in the House Jan 03 Thesis: Principles on maintaining harmony in the Church Introduction: The church is the ecclesia, the called out of God. In the days of the Apostle Paul anytime a Roman city had a town meeting the ecclesia would gather together. These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 1 Corinthians 1:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Style, Or Looking For Substance? 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 29, 2002

When listening to someone speak God’s Word, what are you listening for?

1 Corinthians 1:10-17 LOOKING FOR STYLE, OR LOOKING FOR SUBSTANCE? A woman driving through Oregon over the Cascade Range ran into a snowstorm and became very frightened. Then she peered ahead and saw a snowplow. What luck! She kept as close to the snowplow as she could while it removed snow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Divided We Fall

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Church conflict dishonors the Lord and can do great damage to people's souls

RYAN: Oh, don't give me that, Andy! Anyone with half a brain knows that I am right. ANDY: Are you saying I am stupid? Listen, Ryan, you better take back what you said or I'll throw you halfway across the room! RYAN: Yeah? You and what army? ANDY: Don't get me mad, Ryan. These hands are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Weakness Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 25, 2001

You must make a choice of alignment- either with the weakness and foolishness of God- or the supposed strength and wisdom of the world.

Weakness January 27, 2001 Strength is a ‘big deal’ anymore. It shows up in many guises and in many different situations. Just a week or so back, there was a lot of advertising from the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) encouraging people not to miss the wonderful wrestling by the world’s strongest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational