Sermons on Corinthians:

True Love

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 6, 2008

This fallen, wicked world has a warped understanding of love. True love is described very clearly in 1 Corinthians 13.

INTRODUCTION 1 Corinthians 13 is a wonderful portrait of Christ. Put Christ in place of charity throughout the chapter and you will have a blessed study. The aim of this sermon is to get Christians to love one another. Love is the life-blood of a church. Many are torn apart because of a lack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

No Excuses

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 7, 2015

Paul is telling the Corinthian Christians that no matter how old you are or your circumstances in life, God expects you to be faithful

NO EXCUSES 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, ( NLT ) Intro: An elderly couple was sitting around one evening watching TV and the woman looked over at her husband and said: "Things have really changed," you used to sit very close to me." "Well, I can remedy that," he said, moving next to her on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Anointed

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 12, 2015

2 Corinthians 1:21 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;

“I’m Anointed” John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. John 5:20 For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Foursquare

The Death And Burial Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 28, 2014

Part 1 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15

INTRODUCTION: People, especially non- Christians often ask of the church “why is there such a single minded emphasis on the gospel?” Our response is simple yet profound… because it’s all about the gospel! As a church everything we do, everything that we say, everything we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church

The Resurrection Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 28, 2014

Part 2 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15

INTRODUCTION: Both friend and enemies of the Christian faith have recognized that the bodily resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the foundation-stone of the Christian faith. The people of the church at Corinth were starting to listen to some who said there is no such thing as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church

The Ascension Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 28, 2014

Part 3 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15

INTRODUCTION: As we discussed last week the resurrection of Christ is the foundational truth of the Gospel, and while the Gospel we preach rests solely on that foundation, there is more to the story… We’ve looked at how the burial of Christ often gets wrongly overlooked; well there are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 28, 2014

Part 4 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15

INTRODUCTION: The Second Coming of Christ is the hope of all believers that God is going to be faithful in fulfilling the promises of the prophecies found in His word. At His first coming Jesus came as a baby in the manger of Bethlehem. In His birth, life, ministry, death, burial, and resurrection, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Abundance Of Joy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 7, 2018

The example of giving in 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 teaches us that giving is an evidence of God's grace in our lives.

Scripture Last week I began a new series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Jesus once said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Danger Of Alcoholism Series

Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Feb 6, 2019

Drinking of alcohol isn't forbidden but injurious as well as lead to perdition. 1st Corinthians 6:10

Like Paul stated in 1st Corinthians 13:11 and I quote when I was a child I think and act as a child and when I am grown up I put away childish things and I concord that it is hard time we embrace and preach the truth of God's word irrespective of how we feel or those offended. 1st Peter ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:31-35, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Careful Construction Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 9 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing a discussion of partnering with others in the building of God's kingdom.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving in Partnership with Each other” Careful Construction I Corinthians 3:8-16 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 2. The Biblical foundation for Unity 1:18-4:5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Rewards Part Two Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 13 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message finishes the exploration or rewards began in message 12.

See notes provided in Message 12 -- Rewards Part One. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Disciplined Life Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 27 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues the bad example of Israel in the wilderness and the exhortation to not follow it.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Part Two Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 1. To avoid ruining a weaker brother ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Impossible Love Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 35 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message is the second of 6 messages exploring the nature and practice of God's love.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Impossible Love” Part Two Introduction Our current stop in our exploration of Paul’s letter to the believers meeting in Corinth written a couple thousand years ago deals with love. 1 Corinthians 13 has been dubbed the “love” chapter. Here ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Divided Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 5, 2015

This was the first problem Paul dealt with in his letter to the Corinthians because a divided church won’t last long.

The church at Corinth was in a sad state. The fellowship of the church was about to collapse. Listen to some of the things that were occurring and see if they sound familiar: verbal accusations, differing opinions, competitive positions, power struggles, envy contention, grumbling, griping, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Languages & Liturgy

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 16, 2021

How should a church handle languages and liturgy for the benefit of all. Let's look at 1 Corinthians 14.

How should a church handle languages and liturgy for the benefit of all. 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 Profit 1 Corinthians 14:1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. Love is our highest goal, but prophecy or sharing the mind of God, is of special benefit to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist