Sermons on 1 Corintios 1:18:

Jesus Of The Cross

Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003

...the most important decision anyone will ever make (in their lifetime) centers around whether or not they accept the TRUTH about the death and resurrection of Jesus.

JESUS OF THE CROSS Text: I Corinthians 1:17 thru 24 Without a doubt the most controversial subject anyone could ever want to discuss with a friend or a family member has to be the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are lots of things people will want to sit and give you their opinion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-24, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let's You And Him Fight Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 2, 2003

Attempting to sow conflict works on the basis of insecurity and the need to compete. But God in Christ is about reconciliation, forgiveness, acceptance.

No doubt we love our children and think they’re wonderful. But if you ever need proof of the perversity of human nature, just watch the children. If you ever doubt the Biblical idea that all sin and come short of the glory of God, just stop at the playground and watch a while. Children fight. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

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

When Death Is A Success

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Easter sermon

Intro: Today is Easter, a day many of us have been looking forward to for a long time now. We’ve been having Easter egg hunts, coloring eggs, buying special outfits, getting flowers, and all kinds of other activities associated with Easter. But, there was another event we remembered this week: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Death Is A Success

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Easter sermon

Intro: Today is Easter, a day many of us have been looking forward to for a long time now. We’ve been having Easter egg hunts, coloring eggs, buying special outfits, getting flowers, and all kinds of other activities associated with Easter. But, there was another event we remembered this week: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowledge

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

The true condition of the Corinthian believers was that they were still engrossed with human, earthly wisdom. We can spend a lifetime accumulating human knowledge and still not learn how to have a personal relationship with God.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Knowledge is exploding at such a rate—more than 2000 pages a minute—that even Einstein couldn’t keep up. In fact, if you read 24 hours a day, from age 21 to 70, and retained all you read, you would be one and a half million years behind when you finished. How can it be, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Popping The Questions Of The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 26, 2005

This is the first sermon of the series, and looks at the Paul’s focus and concern regarding the Corinthian Church

POPPING THE QUESTIONS OF THE CHURCH 1 Corinthians 1:1-19 Introduction: As we begin a study in First Corinthians, we need to lay a little groundwork so to speak. Paul founded the Corinthian Church during his second missionary journey … Acts 18:1-18 records the founding of the church Acts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Detours

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2003

When you run into the cross, don’t look for a detour because you’re right where you’re supposed to be.

Detours The 2002 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest National Challenge was to select, raise, and wave a national flag…in twenty or more steps! The idea of this contest is that groups of students are given an elementary challenge: something as simple as peeling an apple, sharpening a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Here And Now We Stand Because Of The Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 22, 2003

As Christians, we stand in a different place because of this Cross...what are we going to do about it?

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 “Here and Now We Stand Because of the Cross” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I will never forget it. I was about eleven years old. He was not a preacher. He was the director of our Youth Choir. He had no training in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Easter- The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003

All those who reject the message of the cross are lost and dying and headed for judgement, but there is still time, JESUS will save all those who come to Him through the Power of the Cross

Easter - THE POWER OF THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Have you heard of the book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook?” It’s a survival manual, based on interviews with experts (You can view this book online at Amazon.com) Here are some of the subjects covered in the book: • How to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

255 - Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Apr 19, 2003

What does the "Cross of Christ" represent to us today? Discover 5 "power purposes" for the Cross.

Sermon Study #255 - POWER OF THE CROSS Key Scripture: (1 Cor 1:17-18) For Christ did not send me (Paul) to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. (18) For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Apr 22, 2003

Paul refers to the "foolishness of God" and the "weakness of God." Is God indeed foolish and weak?

THE FOOLISHNESS OF GOD Preached At Point Assembly of God on April 20, 2003 By Louis Bartet --- TITLE: The Foolishness of God TEXT: 1 Cor. 1:18, 23-25 TOPIC: Trusting God is better than relying on our own powerless foolishness. --- 18 For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

El Poder De La Cruz Series

Contributed by Lou Seckler on May 10, 2002

El papel de la cruz en la remision del ser humano

El poder de la cruz 1 Corintios 1:18 (Leer Marcos 15:33-41 antes de la predicación) Introducción En nuestro mundo llamado cristiano por todas partes vemos cruces. La cruz se ha transformado en objeto de adorno y las llevan colgadas en collares, o como aretes o broches. Cierta vez, un maestro ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ