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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Message 33 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues exploration of Paul's answer to the Corinthians about spiritual gifts.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Matters of the Spirit: the Giver” Supplementary notes to the notes provided for message 32. I Corinthians 12:1-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning ...read more
Scripture: John 7:38-39
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
The Corinthian version of the Olympics was something the people of Corinth knew well. Paul used this knowledge to show how believers could win, or lose, rewards depending on how each one runs his or her race.
Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription. Introduction: Paul had led many Corinthians to faith in Christ during his stay there (see Acts 18). Now he’s away from them and he’s pointing out some problems these new believers were having. Here in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Denomination: Baptist
2 Corinthians 9:10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.
2 Corinthians 9:10 - TITLE: GOD, Seed And Harvest Time 2 Corinthians 9:10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. Parallel Verse: Isaiah 55:10-11 10 As the rain and the snow ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10
Denomination: Pentecostal
Comparing and contrasting friendship evangelism, with power evangelism. Also, Spirit wisdom, vs. human wisdom.
I'm finding it impossible when working in 1 Corinthians to offer you any kind of introduction each week. There's something about reflecting on human wisdom, and Spirit wisdom, and Paul's criticism of human eloquence and rhetorical nicety that just stifles that. This week, in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-15
Women are full partners with men in worship, prayer, and service. Verses 4-10 are a quotation of the Corinthian argument, which Paul refutes.
Today, we have the privilege of wrestling with 1 Corinthians 11:2-16. This passage has been called the most complicated, difficult passage in the NT (N.T Wright). Some of the most brilliant minds in NT studies have said that the key to the passage has not yet been unlocked (G. B. Caird). Almost ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
2 Corinthians 3:18 illuminates how we are changed as we behold the transformative power of the glory of God with unveiled hearts.
Transformed by Beholding His Glory 2 Corinthians 3:18 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the transformative power of beholding the glory of the Lord, as revealed in 2 Corinthians 3:18. This scripture illuminates how we are changed as we behold the glory of God with unveiled ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Colossians 3:10, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23-24, Philippians 1:6, Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 2:9 (view more) (view less)
2 Corinthians 4:18 calls us to shift our focus from the temporal to the eternal, transforming our perspective and our lives.
Transformed by Truth: Fixing Our Eyes on the Eternal 2 Corinthians 4:18 Introduction Today, we delve into the profound truth found in 2 Corinthians 4:18. This verse calls us to shift our focus from the temporal to the eternal, transforming our perspective and our lives. 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT): ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18, Romans 8:18, Matthew 6:19-20, Colossians 3:2
In 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Join me in exploring the transformative power of truth encapsulated in this verse, unraveling the profound implications for our lives.
A New Creation: Transformed by Truth Introduction: In 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT), the Apostle Paul declares, "This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!" Join me in exploring the transformative power of truth ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:22-24, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:4
This sermon explores the paradox of God's wisdom, often seen as 'foolishness' by the world, and its transformative power when truly understood and embraced.
Hello, beloved family of God. In the warm embrace of our fellowship, let us gather today to unwrap the precious gift of God's Word. We are here to seek wisdom, not as the world gives, but as it is generously poured out from the infinite wellspring of our Heavenly Father. As we open our hearts and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Topics: Wisdom, 1 Corinthians
An inspirational message that reveals the character of God and the hope of relating to him in the fullness of who he is.
The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Quote the verse of Second Corinthians which speaks of all three members of the trinity. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. I Corinthians 13:14 Purpose: An inspirational message ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14
Three is Better Than One
THREE IS BETTER THAN ONE (2 CORINTHIANS 8:16-24) Contemporary research showed a profound connection between giving, altruism and happiness. For example, a new study revealed that executives who gave their bonuses away to help others returned greater happiness scores than those who kept the extra ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:6-24
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This sermon introduces the book of 1 Corinthians and emphasizes salvation by grace alone.
1 Corinthians Paul & the Corinthians: Saved By Grace 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 January 5, 2002 INTRO: A. [Getting into Heaven] Little Billy, caught in mischief, was asked by his mother, "How do you expect to get into heaven?" He thought for a moment and then said, "Well, I’ll just run in and out and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
To establish that the Corinthian’s conversion was consistent with the “pattern of conversions” outlined in the Book of Acts. Their conversion experience included hearing the gospel, believing it, and being baptized.
Outline. 1. The Corinthian’s Heard 2. The Corinthian’s Believed 3. The Corinthian’s Baptized Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the Corinthian Conversion. This lesson will clarify that their conversion experience followed the same “pattern of conversions” outlined in ...read more
Scripture: Acts 18:8-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A look at the usage of the word "BUT" in I Corinthians 15
Read Romans 5:1-9 (Prayer) I. Introduction a. The word “but”. i. We are not talking about a person or thing that is an object of ridicule or sarcasm. ii. We are not talking about a wall of earth – used for defense (buttress) iii. We are not talking ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, 1 Corinthians 15:58
Prophecy
Prophecy, a superior gift (v. 1-19) Instruction for the church (v. 20-40) In Orthodox Jewish congregations, men and women are not permitted to sit together during prayer services. https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/mehitzah-separate-seating-in-the-synagogue/ v. 34-36 34 The women (Greek ...read more
Denomination: Vineyard