Sermons on First Corinthians:

Spiritual Training: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on spiritual training... "I do not box as though beating the air," says St. Paul, and all the boxers in the congregation say ... Amen!

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

About The Collection (1 Corinthians 16:1-4) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 26, 2007

What a contrast! Paul turns from the subject of the resurrection to the subject of a collection. We are to lay up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:19-21). People, not things, go to heaven. We are to give to help, and to save, people. Our giving will put

ABOUT THE COLLECTION 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 Introduction A. What a contrast! Paul turns from the subject of the resurrection to the subject of a collection. B. We are to lay up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:19-21). 1. People, not things, go to heaven. We are to give to help, and to save, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

2 Corinthians Series: A Sermon With Lots Of Big Words Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 27, 2025

The three words we are going to talk about this morning are: REGENERATION, RECONCILIATION, and PLENIPOTENTIARY.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES A Sermon with Lots of Big Words 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-21 #2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-21 For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of The Wisdom Of God 1corinthians 1:21 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 19, 2020

More than anything else, Paul understood the reason for disunity in Corinth is their love for human wisdom. So explains what is human wisdom as well as the wisdom of God.

Characteristics of the wisdom of God 1Corinthians 1:21 1Co 1:21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 1Co 1:23, 24 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21

Denomination: Brethren

Reflection A.1 / Coronavirus - First Response / Go To God First

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020

In Isaiah 22, Isaiah imagines Jerusalem's response to a crisis - an enemy attack. The city prepares - but forgets God.

This is an approximately daily reflection in response to coronavirus. As of 9th May, the number of people infected has passed four million and the number of deaths is 275,000. In the UK, we've passed the peak. But around the world the graph of infections against time is showing little sign ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Behind 2 Corinthians: Grace In The Midst Of Struggle Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 5, 2025

2 Corinthians reveals Paul’s heart in the midst of struggle, showing how God’s comfort meets us in our weakness. This lesson explores the story behind the letter, helping us understand the city, the church, and the apostle’s deep pastoral care.

Lesson 1 — The Story Behind 2 Corinthians: Grace in the Midst of Struggle Primary Texts: Acts 18:1–18; 1 Corinthians 1:1–9; 2 Corinthians 1:1–11 Theme: The God of All Comfort Time: ~45 minutes I. Introduction: Paul’s Most Personal Letter Before diving into the text, help your group feel Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-18, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Benefits Of A Christian. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 6, 2019

Being a Christian covers all areas of our life. the past, the present and the future. This sermon covers three amazing benefits of a Christian.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Being a Christian covers all areas of our life. the past, the present and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Titus 2:14, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 3:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 Corinthians Series: That Ain't Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 7, 2025

The Apostle Paul uses irony to engage the Corinthians’ attention, sarcasm to sting their heart and emotions, and satire to convince the Corinthians that false teachers have been misleading them and they are believing so-called truth about the Gospel that is not true at all.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES That Ain’t Jesus 2 CORINTHIANS 11:1-33 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 11:1-18 I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me! 2 For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankfulness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

Paul starts his first letter to the Corinthians by thanking them for the things they are doing right.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Scottish minister Alexander Whyte was known for his uplifting prayers in the pulpit. He always found something for which to be grateful. One Sunday morning the weather was so gloomy that one church member thought to himself, “Certainly the preacher won’t think of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Firstfruits.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 20, 2022

Just as in Adam all die, so in Christ all are made alive.

CHRIST THE FIRSTFRUITS. 1 Corinthians 15:19-26. Without the resurrection of Jesus Christ, there is no gospel at all (1 Corinthians 15:12-13), and we are of all men most vain and miserable (1 Corinthians 15:14-19). Thankfully, we are reminded with a sigh of relief, Christ is risen from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter By The Numbers

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 6, 2023

3 days is the only pattern of which eternal life is given. First is the ordinal of Easter proclaimed in the narrative formula, "the first day of the week."

There is above the Falls of Niagara a rock jutting out into the river, which bears the significant name of Past Redemption Point. At that place the current becomes so rapid and overpowering that all hope of swimming or rowing against it has to be abandoned. The man who drifts past it is lost. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4

Denomination: Catholic

Wedding: Do The Things You Did At First

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 26, 2000

The theme of this wedding ceremony is based on Jesus' advice on keeping love renewed - "Do the things you did at first." I also personalize the ceremony by including comments from family and friends.

SEATING OF GUESTS SEATING OF MOTHERS SONG – LIGHTING OF SIDE CANDLES BY MOTHERS PROCESSIONAL WELCOME (TO GUESTS) You have been honored by the invitation of a young man and a young woman to share in one of the happiest and holiest moments of their lives. You are their guests and the guests of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Basis Of Our Faith - 1corinthians 2:5

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2011

Basis Of Our Faith - 1Corinthians 2:5

Basis Of Our Faith - 1Corinthians 2:5 1Corinthians 2:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. I. Our Faith Is Based In God's Power II. Our Faith Is Not Based In Worldly Wisdom I. Our Faith Is Based In God's Power Matthew 8:10 When Jesus heard this, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bible Study 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 25, 2022

This study was personal to me because I know what it's like to be weak. I survived a traumatic brain injury in 2006 & was in rehab for a couple years. God used that event to bring my life in accordance with His will.

The format I use for Bible studies comes from one of the study Bibles I have. That Bible has worksheets in it for you to study scripture using the H.E.A.R format. That is Highlight-Explain-Apply-Respond. Highlight is the verse to study. Explain & Apply are pretty self explanatory. Respond is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In Christ (1 Corinthians 1:1-31)

Contributed by Brian Vaughn on Aug 25, 2024

Introduction Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31 Purpose: To emphasize the importance of unity within the body of Christ, drawing from Paul’s letter to the Corinthians.

Sermon: Unity in Christ (1 Corinthians 1:1-31) Introduction Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31 Purpose: To emphasize the importance of unity within the body of Christ, drawing from Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. Background of the Letter: Authorship: The Apostle Paul, writing to the church in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 2:11, Psalm 84:11, Zechariah 14:9, Philippians 3:8  (view more)  (view less)