Sermons on Corinthians:

Restoring Unity

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 2, 2003

The Corinthians church had some unity issues. Paul gives them some help here in rediscovering the unity that was their’s, but that had become a thing of the past.

Passage: I Corinthians 1:10-17 Intro: There has been an atmosphere of division in our land for decades 1. abortion, fiscal policy, size of government, morals,…you name it! 2. election troubles in FL, Pres. Bush comes in under a cloud 3. but all that has changed now, and there is a spirit of unity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Get The Job Done

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 6, 2001

As Paul talks to the Corinthian church he gives some awesome advice about how to get the job done in the most importnat work of life - His church!

"HOW TO GET THE JOB DONE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-9:8 INTRODUCTION Employers at a Detroit business office found they were having a difficult time getting the job done so they posted the following notice on the employee bulletin board: "THE MANAGEMENT REGRETS THAT IT HAS COME TO THEIR ATTENTION ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Significance Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2008

The resurrection of Jesus is the last of the major issues addressed by Paul in 1 Corinthians. Our future resurrection is predicated on Jesus’ resurrection and should give us great hope.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an old man named Fred who had been a faithful Christian and was in the hospital, near death. 1. The family called their preacher to come stand with them. 2. As the preacher stood next to the bed, Ol’ Fred’s condition appeared to deteriorate and he motioned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of First Importance

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

The truth never loses its power but people can lose their grip on the truth. The struggles in the Corinthian church made it clear to Paul that they needed to refocus their attention on the gospel.

Of First Importance 03/23/08 PM Text and Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The truth never loses its power. People, however, often lose their grip on truth. The struggles in the Corinthian church made it clear to Paul that they needed to refocus their attention on the gospel. The Greeks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing New Series

Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Jan 1, 2010

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17

There is nothing new under the sun" (Ecclesiastes 1:9) My third job as a teenager (the one right before I went into the Air Force), was as a box boy for McCoy’s Markets, in hyderabad, andhra predesh. One of the other box boys was named David, and I remember him well. We nodded and said "Hi" to each ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:9

Denomination: Bible Church

Grasping Your Value Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 28, 2007

God’s heart desire is that we not be ignorant about spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12 :1) and He longs for everyone to be an active member in the “Great Commission.”

Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Title: Grasping Your Value Theme: Exercising True Church Membership Series: Essentials for Church Growth Introduction: The passages of Scripture I am about to read is one of the most meaningful descriptions of the church of Jesus Christ. Therefore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking Of Love & Marriage

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 16, 2008

A wedding sermon for a young couple just out of college. I used a dual text, Genesis 2:18-24 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

Justin and Amanda, here you are, standing in front of this altar, surrounded by your family and friends, ready to make your vows as husband and wife. All the planning, all the phone calls, little details you have had to prepare for, it’s all over, and here you are. Your wedding day. It’s my hope ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

A Fool For Christ

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10 It is in our weakness that we find the true strength of Christ - St Paul addresses those who considered themselves

SJE sermon series: 2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10, 26 August 2012 This is our second last installment in our series through Paul’s second letter to the church at Corinth. What we are hearing this week is Paul’s use of irony and the startling conclusion – it is in weakness that the ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pride And Going Beyond What Is Written

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 1, 2013

A textual sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:7 (Material adapted from Dave Swavely's book, Who Are You to Judge?, chapter 6 "Pride Questioned and Convicted)

HoHum: C.S. Lewis said that the worst evil is pride. “According to many Christian teachers, the essential vice, the utmost evil, is Pride. Unchastity, anger, greed, drunkenness, and all that, are mere flea bites in comparison: it was through Pride that the devil became the devil: Pride leads ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Work In The Synagogue Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 3, 2017

The obstacle he had to overcome, in the case of the Corinthians may well have been the distrust they had for those who went about making profit from their message.

April 3, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.8.a: Paul's Work in the Synagogue (18:16) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Partnering With Each Other Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 7 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message affirms the necessity of encouraging one another in our desire to live lives pleasing to the Lord.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving in Partnership with Each other” I Corinthians 3:1-8a BASIC OUTLINE Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-8, Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Blessings In Giving Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 9, 2011

It is a biblical principle mentioned in 2 Corinthians that if we “Give generously .... Reap generously.” However, if we “Give sparingly ... Reap sparingly.” God is no one’s debtor.

Opening illustration: Story of Crystal Jagnow … Introduction: The Bible tells us it is more blessed to give than receive. There are many spiritual laws in place for the giver. We must all learn to be givers in the right way. The Word of God says that we must be cheerful givers. We also must learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gift Giving Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 5, 2016

Part one of a two part series on spiritual gifts. This focuses on the speaking gifts looking at 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 and Romans 12:6-8

Gift Giving Part 1 Speaking Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Which is better, receiving gifts or giving gifts? The old saying goes “It is better to give than to receive” Try and teach that to your kids What makes Christmas so great for the kids? Is it going to the toy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness Directed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 26, 2019

Paul turns the thoughts of the Corinthians to the gift of God in Jesus Christ, a gift whose wonder can never be exhausted and whose story can never be fully told.

November 24, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.D: Faithfulness Directed. (9:6-15) 2nd Corinthians 9:6-15 (NKJV) 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

If Christ Is Not Risen...

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2021

This is a chronological biblical reading of the resurrection & ascension of Jesus, with it's application using 1Corinthians 15:1-20, :50, :53-57.

A Biblical Account of Jesus’ Resurrection: •The following is a chronological compilation of the biblical record of Jesus’ resurrection using all four Gospels. •We will close with the record of Jesus’ ascension from the first chapter of the Book of Acts. •Following the record of Jesus’ ascension, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25, 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist