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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Knowledge, love and conscience are the determining factors for how we handle the “gray” areas in our freedom with Christ.
This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-7
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Message 5 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing our exploration of the Holy Spirit's ministry of enlightening believers.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Power and Wisdom of the Spirit” Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Response to questions and issues 7-16 Conclusion 16:5-24 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Mutual love, respect, and submission are the cornerstone of a Christian marriage with these three principles, both husband and wife will grow in Christlikeness
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:11-12, Mark 12:1-12, Luke 6:18, 1 Corinthians 7:32-34 (view more) (view less)
Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?
[Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1
Denomination: Independent/Bible
We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge.
INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge. Some see Jesus as a great teacher. Some see Him as a prophet. Others perceive Him as a great example. Many in our culture see Jesus as one among the ...read more
Scripture: John 1:18, Colossians 1:15, 1 Timothy 1:17
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Stephen, the first Christian martyr, teaches us how we can be prepared to live and die for Christ.
* Our culture’s love of records and stats (i.e., longest hitting streak; first to land on moon; etc.) * Our culture’s love of “firsts” = they set the standard and give an example to everyone who will ever follow them * Stephen’s role as one among those who did something first...the first Christian ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
In today's lesson I want to examine the thanksgiving of 1 Corinthians.
Scripture Today we continue in our new series of sermons on The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. Last week we studied the first three verses of 1 Corinthians. These verses are the salutation of 1 Corinthians, and we looked at the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 1:4-9
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Sixth in a Series going throught the New Testament
I AND II CORINTHIANS -- Sermon 6 Introduction: In the previous lesson we studied Acts and Romans. We will continue our survey in this lesson as we go through the letters of Paul to the Corinthians. I CORINTHIANS I. SURVEY A. Writer: The Apostle Paul B. Date: around A.D. 57 C. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1
Paul's authority to write to this church. Who is Sosthenes. The source of Paul's apostolic Authority.
Introduction A. The human author of this letter was Paul, Saul of Tarshish 1. I am not going to spend a whole lot of time introducing Paul, except to say that Saul, his former name means “Prayed for” 2. Paul, on the other hand, means “small” a. Saul is a somewhat ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3
The Corinthian version of the Olympics was something the people of Corinth knew well. Paul used this knowledge to show how believers could win, or lose, rewards depending on how each one runs his or her race.
Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription. Introduction: Paul had led many Corinthians to faith in Christ during his stay there (see Acts 18). Now he’s away from them and he’s pointing out some problems these new believers were having. Here in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
All churches are delighted to have visitors. Why do visitors excite them? Probably because they are hoping the visitors will become regulars and be used of God to enhance His work in a tremendous way.
All over this country today God is leading CERTAIN PEOPLE to CERTAIN CHURCHES because they can make valuable contributions to these churches. As God leads people to join the church, we need to ask, “WHAT SHOULD THEY BE LOOKING FOR WHEN THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A CHURCH TO JOIN?” Many have their own ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 2:1-2
The Christian Soldier needs to learn to put Duty to God First and THEN incorporate into their lives 3 core values: Courage, Commitment, and Selfless Sacrifice FOR THE Commander In Chief.
Duty First Thesis: The Christian Soldier needs to learn to put Duty to God First and THEN incorporate into their lives 3 core values: Courage, Commitment, and Selfless Sacrifice FOR THE Commander In Chief. Scripture Texts: 1 Corinthians 16:13: 13Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13, Romans 12:1
The message of the Cross has never been popular. It was not popular in Corinth when Paul wrote these words, and it is not popular now. The world has always had a problem with the Cross.
---The Cross as Crisis--- Beloved, the message of the Cross has never been popular. It was not popular in Corinth when Paul wrote these words, and it is not popular now. The world has always had a problem with the Cross, because the Cross is not an inspirational slogan or a religious ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Denomination: Anglican
This sermon explores the paradox of God's wisdom, often seen as 'foolishness' by the world, and its transformative power when truly understood and embraced.
Hello, beloved family of God. In the warm embrace of our fellowship, let us gather today to unwrap the precious gift of God's Word. We are here to seek wisdom, not as the world gives, but as it is generously poured out from the infinite wellspring of our Heavenly Father. As we open our hearts and ...read more
Topics: Wisdom, 1 Corinthians
Spiritual Gifts
November 13, 2021 Paul spent about 1 ½ years in Corinth establishing the church there. After he left, problems began to arise. The main source of the problems appears to be multiple interpretations of what it meant to live as a “dead to sin and resurrected into a new life with Jesus” ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-18, 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Corinthians 14:12, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 25:14-30 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
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