Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:17-22:

Living In Love

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Oct 3, 2019

It's yet another chance for us to read, study and examine the word of God. Today we are in 1 Corinthians 12:1 through 1 Corinthians 14:25

Living in love (1 Corinthians 12:1-14:25) Rev. Matthew Cox, DBS Gift of God Ministries I. We all have a spiritual gift. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 The spiritual gift that you have has been placed upon you from the Lord. And the Lord will equip you to use the gift that he has for you. So that you may ...read more

Should You Give Your Last 2 Pennies? - Mark 12:41-13:2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 7, 2024

Is the widow who gave everything an example we should follow? If so, why are we not all giving everything in the offering?

Mark 12:41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But one poor widow came and put in two leptas, worth only a quadrans. 43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-6

Christ-Shaped Judgment

Contributed by Michael Russell on Jan 12, 2009

An unpacking of the command to ’judge those within the church’ in 1 Corinthians 5

1 Corinthians 5 ’Christ-shaped judgment’ It is always hard to speak on judgment. No one likes to hear about it. We like to hear about love. But love’s not the only topic in the Scriptures. We’ve got to hear all that God is saying in the bible, and so we’ve got to hear about judgment. And here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Is The Gospel? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 6, 2023

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 teaches us what is the gospel.

Introduction This is Passion Week in which we particularly remember the final week of Jesus Christ. Throughout this 2023 Passion Week, I want to consider the following text written by the Apostle Paul: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Scripture Let us read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11: 1 Now I would remind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Love

Contributed by Ajibola Disu on Jul 11, 2016

EXPOSITION OF CHRISTAIN LOVE USING 1 CORINTHIANS 13 V 1

1 Corinthians 13 v 1: Though I speak with the tongue of men and of angels and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal. Interpretation of the verse obtained from meditating on the scripture: The scripture talks about an instrument known as the cymbal, lets start from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Words To Corinth Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

Uncovering more lessons to apply to today’s church from the Corinthians.

Warnings, Exaltations, and Instructions: More Words to Corinth 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 One thing that the Lord has blessed me with is a good sense of direction. When I travel, I am never lost because I almost always know where I will come out even when on roads I have never traveled before. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Gospel? (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2023

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 teaches us what is the gospel.

Scripture The text we have been considering for our 2023 Passion Week is 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Let us read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11: 1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Is Love

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004

Paul gives us the meaning of true love in I Corinthians 13.

INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. - Kenny, age 7 - It gives me a headache to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Equal But Different Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The Corinthian Christians failed to see the truth of equality with differences, and it hurt the church.

A well-to-do tourist stopped to get some souvenirs at Indian teepee. When he saw the poor old Indian chief sitting there barely making enough money to survive, he decided to give him some advice. He said, "Why don't you go to town and get a job in a factory?" "Why," ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-8

Known By God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 3, 2022

I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

KNOWN BY GOD. Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18. What convinced me of the reality of the God of the Bible - 'the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ' (Ephesians 1:3) - was not intellectual argument, but personal encounter. This occurred in two phases: first in a sense of guilt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Shepherd (Part 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 25, 2014

This message brings to light the significance of every verse.

THE PSALMS SERIES The Divine Shepherd (pt 2 of 3) Psalm 23:1-6 Introduction Probably the most recognized passage is Psalm 23 Most times you hear it mainly at funerals – but it’s not a Psalm for the dead but for the living There are several things that David tells us that we can look ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 25, 2014

A sermon examining the credentials of a true minister.

THE CREDENTIALS OF THE APOSTLE PETER (Part 2 – His Message) II Peter 1:16-21 Recently a former top U.S. diplomat who once served as U.S ambassador was arrested and charged with being a foreign agent of Cuba. For over 40 years, Victor Manuel Rocha allegedly spied on behalf of Cuba’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Series, Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 5, 2014

I Am The Bread of Life

I Am Series, part 2 I Am The Bread of Life John 6:48-58 David Taylor We are in the second week of a three week series leading up to Easter, entitled I AM, looking at three of the I am statements made by Jesus in the gospel of John. We started last week in John ten with “I Am the Good ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

U2 40, You Too?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 20, 2014

God has taken us from places of sin, from the mud and mire and has lifted us and set us on a solid place. His place the firm foundation offaith! Sing his praises.

U2 40; You too? King David wrote a good number of Psalms; one that I particularly like is Psalm 40. This Psalm of praise is focused on grace and salvation. It is a song that declares how the author, the King himself was in a sticky place in, “mud and mire” is how he described it and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10, Luke 19:1-10, Jude 1:21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Greatest Command 2: Hear, And Now! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2014

The "Shema" (Deuteronomy 6.4) is packed full of meaning and depth. No wonder Jesus quotes it in regard to the greatest command! In this lesson we consider God speaking and whether or not we are listening (i.e., obeying).

1. Hold Up the Light The famous Eddystone lighthouse off the coast of Cornwall, England, was first built in a fanciful way, by the learned and eccentric Winstanley. On its sides he put various boastful inscriptions. He was very proud of his structure, and from his lofty balcony used boldly to defy ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ