Sermons on Kehillah In Corinth I 1:1:

Part 1 Of 5: What Exactly Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009

Each person who comes into contact with the church has a different thought of what the church is like. Some see it as a geographical location or as a building, but the church is a group of people who have put their faith in Jesus.

Series: Questions About the Church Title: What Exactly IS the Church? Scripture:1 Corinthians 1:1-19 1 Cor 1:2, 11 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ — ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Belong To? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 16, 2010

Often times we think of our society today as so different from Bible times. But it may surprise you that the things facing the Corinthians are much the same as today, and so is God's grace!

1st Corinthians was written in A.D. 56 from Ephesus at the close of Paul's 3 year residence there (Acts 20:31, 1 Corinthians 16:5-8). Paul's relationship with the Corinthian church is in Acts 18:1-18. He met Aquila and Priscilla there and taught in a house next door to the synagogue for 18 months. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Salutation Of 1 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 1, 2011

In today's lesson, I want to examine the salutation of 1 Corinthians.

Scripture Today is the first Sunday of 2011. It is also the first Sunday of a new series of sermons on The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. I plan to preach at least 50 sermons on 1 Corinthians. I regard it as an extraordinary privilege to study and teach the Word of God. There are times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Salutation Of First Corinthians Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.1-3

The Salutation of First Corinthians Text: 1 Cor 1.1-3 Introduction: 1. Motivation is a huge factor in determining how successful we will be at anything we attempt. Illustration: A teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway. After a fruitless search, he told his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Words For A Worldy Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 8, 2010

There is probably no more appropriate book in the Bible to the western church than 1 Corinthians. The early church was by no means perfect. However that is no excuse for not living a life surrendered to the sanctifying work of Christ.

ntro: While we were in Myrtle Beach SC my wife of course wanted to go shopping. So I could spend time with here I went and actually found something that would be useful for us to think about as we begin the New Year. A little sign said cherish yesterday, dream for tomorrow, but live for today. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Called

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2011

A sermon intended to help people see that they are not here just to be saved, but to serve. We have a purpose that needs to be fulfilled in this present world.

Called 1Corinthians 1:1-9 Broadway play: Spider Man: Green Goblin has Spider Man in his grip as they fight atop the Chrysler Building in NYC. It is hundreds of feet to the ground. The Goblin says to Spider Man, “Look down there Spider Man. What do you see? Look at all those people. They look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Faithful?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2011

Because God is faithful to us, we must remain faithful to Him.

I Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 / Faithful? Intro: A man swims from his sinking ship and arrives on a beach. He discovers that he is completely alone. 2 years later he flags down a passing ship. The rescue crew arrives and their first question is, “Where is everyone else?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Crosses Of Calvary!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 26, 2010

On that great day when our Lord and Savior gave His life on the cross there were the two others that hung with Him. Though this was a fulfillment of prophesy. There is an another message from the 3 crosses and what they represented. The first was the Cros

THREE CROSSES OF CALVARY! On that great day when our Lord and Savior gave His life on the cross there were the two others that hung with Him. Though this was a fulfillment of prophesy there is an another message from the 3 crosses and what they represented. The first was the Cross of Salvation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-18

An Epistle From An Apostle Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010

Exposition of the first nine verses of 1 Cor, regarding the nature of the church and those make it up.

Text: 1 Cor. 1:1-9, Title: An Epistle from An Apostle, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/13/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Abraham Lincoln’s secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, was angered by an army officer who accused him of favoritism. Stanton complained to Lincoln, who suggested that Stanton write the officer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of Life Without God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Aug 8, 2014

The messages focuses on what we are called to be as God's church.

Introduction: 1. Russell Christoff is not a familiar name. He was an unknown actor and model whose only success in the modeling industry was his image years ago on cans of Taster’s Choice instant coffee. He was the guy smelling the aroma. If you’re old enough you probably remember the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

How Good It Feels To Come Back To Him Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 23, 2014

In St. Augustine we see the paradigm of the sinner become saint.

Feast of St. Augustine 2014 Evangelii Gaudium As we begin our reflections on Pope Francis’s exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, we happily find the cosmic convergence of these greetings from St. Paul to the Corinthians and the words of St. Matthew’s Gospel with the annual commemoration of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Women Guild Christmas Message

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 6, 2014

Short Message for Women Guild Christmas party.

Illustration: A lady in a faded gingham dress and her husband,dressed in a homespun threadbare suit, stepped off the train in Boston, and walked timidly without an appointment into the president of Harvard's outer office. The secretary could tell in a moment that such backwoods, country hicks had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Corinthians Refocus On Christ Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013

Opening introduction & background on the letter to 1 Corinthians followed by expository thoughts on verses 1-3 looking at the Apostle Paul the Corinthians and his opening greeting to his beloved family.

1 Corinthians chapter 1:1-3 Refocus on Christ Author Paul - Date : 51-52 AD, Corinth in the Region of Achaia Written probably around 53-55 Ad on his 3rd mission trip from Ephesus. 1Cor 5:9 unknown letter previous to 1, 2 Corinthians. Our first introduction to Corinth in the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, The Servant Of The Lord Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 8, 2026

“Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” John 1:29.

Beloved in the Lord. The theme for today’s sermon is “Behold, the servant of the Lord”, in other translations “Behold, the Lamb of God”. The words of John, the Baptist can only be understood with a reference to the book of Genesis when God said to Abraham, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called To Become In Faith The Saints We Are Baptized To Be

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2026

We must grow to live a holy life, one of right praise through worship and of right living by following the twin commandments

Second Sunday Integral 2026 Saint Paul writes to one of his troublesome churches in Corinth today and reminds them of God’s desire for them and all of us. He always teaches something in his introductory paragraphs. The communication is addressed to those “who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:3, Isaiah 49:5-6, Psalm 40:2, Psalm 40:4, Psalm 40:7-10, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, John 1:29-34, 1 Samuel 9:1-26, 1 Samuel 10:9-13, 1 Samuel 10:20-24, 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 16:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic