Sermons on 1 Corintios 2:8:

Mighty God Sermon Iii: God's Will Revealed By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that not everyone believes in Christ challenges Christians living in hostile environments to depend on the Holy Spirit of God for direction each and every day in seeking to do God's Will.

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD! MAY GOD'S WILL BE DONE AS REVEALED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT Why call attention to a pretzel other than to get attention? the story of how and why this edible illustration was invented is intriguing as it pertains to praying for God’s Will to be done in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Nothing But Jesus Crucified

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 1, 2020

the preaching of Christ's Cross should be at the center of our message.

Nothing But Jesus Crucified I Corinthians 2:1-16 In the Appalachians where I live, many of the ministers and churches have an aversion to book learning, especially when it comes to the Bible. And I really cannot blame them as I have seen many an aspiring minister ruined by seminary. “Preach the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul And The Cross

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 14, 2020

Paul's life is the cross.

“Paul and The Cross” 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) 1. The “preaching of the cross” was the distinctive message of the Apostle Paul. • The Cross for the Apostle was (The Center of the Gospel) The Main thing • The Cross to Paul was to be lived out every day a cross life, The Cross solves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Humble Thyself

Contributed by Tim Carpenter on Feb 13, 2019

Do not exalt yourself. Do not be prideful. Do not claim to be the best at anything, even if it's true. You are not really 10 ft. tall and bullet proof. Even Superman has weakness. Pride is our Kryptonite.

Humble Thyself Sermon: Feb. 9, 2019 (4th of 11th month) Luke 18:9-14 Two men in the temple. Matt.25:32-46 The response of the saints is "WHEN did we do these things", rather than "YES, I sure did!" They could have said, yes we did these things in order to give glory to GOD, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 12:3-4, Romans 12:16, Mark 9:33-35, Mark 10:45, Mark 14:55-61, Proverbs 16:16-19, Matthew 25:32-46, Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Corinthians 1:22-31, 1 Corinthians 2:1-8, Revelation 3:14-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sacred Secret - Empowered For Service

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 11, 2019

On the day of Pentecost, something incredible happened that had never happened before – the Holy Spirit came to reveal the sacred secret of God held hidden for all of eternity past.

“Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly” (Eph 3:2,3 NIV). There are two Greek words used in Scripture for the word “secret.” They are “Kruptos” and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-3, Matthew 13:10-11, Romans 16:25-26, Colossians 1:26, Ephesians 1:9, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10, Ephesians 3:10-12, 1 John 3:1, 2 Peter 1:4, Romans 8:38-39, Matthew 7:16-18, James 2:17-18, James 4:4, 1 Peter 4:10, Ephesians 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Response To Persecution Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 4, 2020

If and when we are persecuted, how shall we resond?

The Christian Response to Persecution Acts 4:23-31 In America, where I live, we formally have freedom to worship and express our religious views. I use the word “formally” because there is increasing erosion to these freedoms. We have not suffered the severe persecution our Christian brothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christians And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2018

There were among the Gentiles wise philosophers who considered the Gospel foolishness; and although the apostle, with tongue in cheek, had called the Gospel ministry the foolishness of preaching, and the foolishness of God, and even though he had . . .

September 1, 2012 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.5: Christians and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2.6-2.16 1 Cor 2.6-16 (KJV) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Trojan Horse Of Heaven

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 1, 2023

"[If] the princes of this world...had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory" 1 Cor. 2:8. The Cross was the method of invasion of Hell; it was the Trojan Horse by which Jesus gained access to Death!

THE TROJAN HORSE OF HEAVEN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WELL WISHERS. For 98 percent of the students at the school where John Hyde’s wife teaches, English is a second language. But that didn't stop them from giving her Christmas cards. Still, their enthusiasm for the occasion sometimes exceeded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Visible Light

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 13, 2023

We live in an age when it has never been more important to know what we believe, and why, and who it is we follow, and how, and where.

I think Philip must have been from Missouri - you kow, the “show me” state. He’s just as much a doubter as Thomas, if not worse! Remember how Thomas got his nickname? After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to all the disciples but Thomas, and when they told him what had happened, Thomas didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14, Exodus 33:18-23, Exodus 20:18-19, 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Set Apart But Never Alone

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2023

This message helps to solidify the truths of God's Holy Word and encourages the believer that God never leaves us alone as we are sometimes shunned by the world.

Man has always had a thirst for knowledge. For centuries man has searched for wisdom as we have strived to increase our knowledge. In Athens, hundreds of years ago, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle spent their time discussing the latest and greatest ideas. Then the Roman Empire gifted the city of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, John 14:26, John 3:3-7, 1 Peter 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Secret Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 25, 2022

If you want to get in on God’s secret, look for it in a simple package, then find it in a simple, spiritual message for spiritual people. Submit to God’s Spirit and let Him lead you into ways you can’t even imagine right now.

Mary Williamson, a pediatric nurse in Kirbyville, Texas, once neglected to tell her new patient, a little boy, how his hospital room intercom worked. Soon his light flashed. She called his name and asked what he wanted. There was complete silence. She repeated herself. After a long pause he said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Colossians 2:2, Ephesians 3:6, Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christ Crucified Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #6. How one proclaims the gospel is not as important as that one proclaims the gospel.

I. Introduction A. The weaknesses in the church at Corinth -There can be no doubt that the church in the city of Corinth had issues. -They were quite the dysfunctional church. -Paul spent the first chapter laying a foundation for all that he is going to say. 1. All we have and all we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-9

"receiving The Mind Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 31, 2021

A sermon about trusting in the love of God during times such as these.

“Receiving the Mind of Christ” 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Ever since The World Health Organization declared Covid-19 to be a pandemic back on March 11, 2020 things have not been the same. Sure, there was a short respite at the beginning of the summer, once the vaccines arrived and the case-loads ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

A Letter Of Concern- Which Door Are You Standing Behind Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2021

This is the 73rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#73] A LETTER OF CONCERN- WHICH DOOR ARE YOU STANDING BEHIND? 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Introduction: The Bible teaches us that we are to be different than those that are not Christians. In our text this morning we find 3 types of persons. Do you remember the game show “Let’s Make A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 25, 2022

The message of the cross is a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are being saved it is the wisdom of God. Do we have a "cross centered" view today?

THE CROSS Text: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25, 1 Corinthians 2:1-6 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING I love studying God’s Word. I absolutely love it. I would rather study God’s Word than watch football or go to a UFC fight, which is saying a lot, because I enjoy both of those things. I would rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible