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Knowledge, Love, And Idols Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 20, 2019

"Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth." “Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more.”—William Cowper

January 2, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 7.1: Knowledge, Love, and Idols Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8.1-6 1 Cor 8.1-6 (KJV) 1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 2 And if any man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting The Different Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 1, 2008

To accept one another, we are to concede differences.

Have you ever tried ordering water in the restaurant nowadays? First, the waiter asks, “Hot or cold water?” Let us say you chose cold water. He then asks, “Tap water or bottled water?” Okay, bottled water. “Mineral, alkaline, ionized, carbonated, flavored, purified or distilled?” So much to choose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Pains

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

Salvation is by grace through faith alone.

Growing Pains Acts 15:1-2,5-21 Primary Purpose: To emphasize the importance of the early church doctrine that salvation is by grace through faith alone. Acts 15 takes us to a time of great growing pains in the church. I call them growing pains because the church was for the first time ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Control: The Balancing Fruit

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 30, 2003

Self control brings balance to our lives.

Last Sunday I asked you to be ready to share ways that we demonstrate the Fruits of the Spirit as a church. That will take place in a few minutes, as we first need to address the final fruit - self-control. There have been a few “experiments” if you will during this series as a way to try to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Raised - Indispensable Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Mar 24, 2023

In 1 Corinthians 15 Paul makes the claim that the resurrection is indispensable to our faith.

Raised – Indispensable This is a special time of year. Thursday is opening day for MLB! This year there are some changes in MLB – pitch clock, bases are larger, no infield shifts. Some people have issues with any changes – but for the most part baseball is still baseball. If someone was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be More Encouraging To Our Brothers And Sisters In Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 24, 2023

Romans 14 is a key passage on potential disagreements with fellow believers. What does this passage teach us about being more encouraging in our church families?

DANGER SIGNS: 1. AM I TRIPPING UP MY BROTHER OR SISTER IN CHRIST? - Romans 14:13b, 15b. - In church arguments and fights, so often our focus is on showing everyone how right we are. - Here, though, in v. 13b, we are instructed not to put a stumbling block in front of a brother or sister. - Let ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Three Courts Of Judgment

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

There are many who seek to judge us, but only one really matters.

Introduction: In Exodus 18, there’s an interesting incident where Moses was visited by his father-in-law, Jethro. During his visit, Jethro noticed that Moses was spending all day trying to settle the questions and disputes of the people of Israel. So he said to Moses, "I’ve got a better idea." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Tree Of Life (Part 1)

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

Many believers are living in fear, guilt, shame, and condemnation. They are partaking of death instead of life; unknowingly eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, instead of eating from the tree of life.

This morning I want to talk about life, not the facts of life or difficulties of life, but how to have true life in the Lord. In our United States Declaration of Independence we encounter the phrase, “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” which is one of the most well known statements in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-17, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is Freedom Really Free?

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 2, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 8 regarding three truths about Christian Liberty

Text: 1 Cor 8:1-13, Title: Is Freedom Really Free? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/1/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Read an excerpt from the Georgia Driver’s Manual. Talk about whether or not we are really free. But for the sake of argument, let’s say we are. But there’s a cost if we want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Compromise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

I think there are at least three kinds of compromise, and each of them is illustrated by Daniel's experience in Babylon.

A man who had been a notorious thief was telling a friend how going to church had really changed his life. He was in a store just that week and saw the nicest pair of boots. They were just his size, and while he was there the owner of the store stepped out. He could have easily slipped them under ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

What Do You Do With Your Knowledge? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 1, 2014

How we live our lives is important as we influence those around us in more ways than we may realize. If what you are doing in your life is a stumbling block to others, Scripture tells us we should reconsider doing it...

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 25, 2014 Date Preached: June 29, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: What do you do with your knowledge? Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: Paul tells the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Belonging

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 10, 2020

We must realize that our sisters and brothers in faith belong to God and so do we.

Belonging Romans 14: 1 - 12 Intro: A man died and met St. Peter at the pearly gates. Peter offered to give the man a tour of heaven. St. Peter took the man down a long hall with many doors. They stopped at the first door where St. Peter opened it and whispered: ”These are the Presbyterians.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Supper: A Special Meal Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

The Lord’s Supper is not just one meal, but four meals in one. The Lord’s Supper is a memorial meal, a covenantal meal, a communal meal, and a sacrificial meal.

I. Introduction We come to what I plan on being the final lesson in this series on our worship to God. I hope these lessons have been helpful reminders about why we do what we do in our worship as the royal priesthood of our King. Today we are going to look at some things that we need to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

68. An Appeal To The New Nature Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

Believers are being transformed so we no longer live for ourselves, but for the One who died and rose for us.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 68 - AN APPEAL TO THE NEW NATURE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13, 1 John 2:3-6, Titus 2:11-12, Galatians 5:22-23, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Making Disciples

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 30, 2015

To make disciples, you must first be a disciple.

Making Disciples April 26, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: To make disciples, you must first be a disciple. In order to be an effective disciple, you must obey Christ, guard your witness, and make disciples. Focus Passage: Matthew 28:18-20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist