Sermons on 1 Corintios 1:21:

The Perception Of God’s Plan - Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2010

God's plan of Redemption for man seems like foolishness to the lost man but makes sense to the believer.

Intro: In our text there is a statement that should make us stop in our tracks. For the novice in Scripture or a skeptic, that statement could be misunderstood. In context it is clear. The Bible is not saying God is foolish, but that the most simple thought of God is greater than the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

"I Want To Be Somebody"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 15, 2012

A sermon about the wisdom and power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 “I Want to Be Somebody” I just want to “be somebody” cries the burned out, workaholic father who comes home so tired and frustrated each night he has little energy for his wife and kids. I just want to “be somebody” bemoans the teenager ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Comfortable Cross

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

This message focuses on the Cross of Christ and the fact that Jesus calls each of us to carry our own cross daily. (1 Cor. 1:18-27, 2 Cor. 12:9-10

The Comfortable Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-27, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 CHCC: April 29, 2012 INTRODUCTION: (sit in chair acting like you're asleep – then “wake” up) I guess I got too comfortable! Today we’re talking about The Comfortable Cross. (Show the cross shaped ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom, Wisdom, Everywhere

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2013

Is there any value to using worldly wisdom to present the gospel to the unbeliever?

Wisdom, Wisdom, Everywhere I Corinthians 1:18-25 The television world is full of philosophers and pop psychologists. Oprah, Dr. Phil, and many others have their shows filled with guests who will try to tell you what the meaning of life is, how to live the good life, gain wealth, raise good kids, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Only Wise God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2013

A sermon on the wisdom of God (Outline and some material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell in his book, God the Ruler; last point adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/the-great-work-of-the-only-wise-god)

HoHum: Who were the Wise Men in the long ago? Not Herod, fearful lest he lose his throne; Not Pharisees, too proud to claim their own; Not priests and scribes whose province was to know; Not money changers running too and fro; But three who traveled, weary and alone, With dauntless faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2013

1 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is worldly wisdom limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

Attention: Three guys were pulled out of detective training for special attention, because they were not very bright. The police chief was interrogating them to determine if they were smart enough to become detectives. If not, they would be released from training. Things had not gone well so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The M-Words: Miracle And Magic

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 23, 2013

This is actually more of a devotional reflection that could be re-worked into a sermon. It is about how miracles are different from magic, and why that matters.

This is day number 26 in the hospital with my eleven year old daughter who is recovering from two major/radical brain surgeries associated with her epilepsy, and, believe it or not, I’ve had a lot of time lately to think about the “m-words.” I was writing a little earlier in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Truth

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 26, 2012

It may take a crucified church to bring a crucified Christ before the eyes of the world. Christ’s cross makes foolish human wisdom. The cross insults our intelligence (too simple), ability (nothing to do), and ambition (not glory for self).

Opening illustration: When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae —“Truth for Christ and the Church.” Its crest showed three books, one face down to symbolize the limitation of human knowledge. But in recent decades that book has been turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Explaining Mark 6:1-13

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jul 6, 2009

A look at the undercurrents in the passage, to see what was really going on

Introduction As we look through the gospel reading today, I am going to pick on a number of words and phrases to try to give a better picture of what was going on. Marks’ Gospel is a fast moving text. It could be called "What Jesus Did Next". It is easy to get caught up in the story and miss ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 7:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:20-30

Denomination: Anglican

Three Things God Can Use

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

God uses certain things so that He might get the glory and not man. Here’s a scripture outline of three things that are in His tool box.

*****Sermon Outline****** God’s Tool Box: 3 Things That God Can Use... 1) Foolish Things.... 1Co 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; 2) Weak Things.... 1Co 1:27...and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 3) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-29

Preaching The Cross

Contributed by Ted Brassard on Jul 15, 2009

Intro: Church’s (MY) Commission (v17)

1. We Preach The Cross (v18) a. 1 Corinthians 2:2 “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” i. The only message we have / we preach ii. No philosophy b. (v18) “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foolish Wisdom Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 21, 2009

We don’t have to spruce the Gospel up.... Our job is to simply tell the story as clearly as possible – the power resides in the Gospel, not in our eloquence.

Foolish Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI October 19, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis There is a major flaw in Christianity that no one seems to want to talk about. It is the elephant in the room, the gorilla in the corner, the unsightly blemish on the face that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cross Country

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2012

The cross is a constant reminder of what we have in Jesus.

Plus Sign Little Zachary was doing very badly in math at school. His parents had tried everything…tutors, mentors, flash cards, special learning centers. In short, everything they could think of to help him with his math work and nothing was working. Finally, in a last ditch effort, they took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Look What God Chose"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2014

A sermon about the wisdom and power of the Cross.

"Look What God Chose" 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There's an old story about a woman named Ruby Turpin. Ruby was obsessed with status and class. In the story, Ruby was in a doctor's waiting room, sizing up everyone there in the room according to their class. In fact, at night Ruby would spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Cross: Foolishness, Fantasy Or Freedom? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 10, 2014

The message of the Gospel and how God chose to bring about redemption is one that many question, doubt and mock b/c they believe it to be senseless, but those of us in Christ understand it fully and we are called to live it out and proclaim that message!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 7, 2014 Date Preached: February 9, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Foolishness, Fantasy or Freedom? Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:18-25 [ESV] – Read v22-25 here 22For Jews demand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist