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Nobodies

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

Generally speaking, God has chosen His servants from those the world calls "foolish". It seems that he often takes those whom the world considers "nobodies" and works in their lives in such a manner as to produce heroes of faith.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The saintly Scottish pastor Robert Murry McCheyne one day gave a gospel tract to a woman, and she was greatly offended. “You must not know who I am!” she said in an offended manner. “Madam,” McCheyne replied, “there is coming a day of judgment, and on that day it will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Justified Fools For Christ-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 13, 2015

8 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-VIII—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: True Love The bride was escorted down the aisle & when she reached the altar, the groom was standing there with his golf bag & clubs at his side. She whispers: "What are your golf clubs doing here?" He looked her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Valentine's Day 2021

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 13, 2021

This message is about love - not how the love the is generally expressed on Valentine's Day, but how it should be lived daily in the lives of Christians. If we love the way we are commanded to, the purchasing of a gift would never be needed to prove our love - it would be a bonus.

Valentine’s Day 2021 Scripture: John 3:16; First John 4:8 & 16; First Corinthians 13 Good morning New Light. Today is February 14 and I want to wish my darling wife, Nikki, my daughters, my grand-daughter and each one of you a very happy Valentine’s Day. Now, why don’t you take a moment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, John 3:16, 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Does Not Boast PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of love as outlined in 1 Corinthians 13, emphasizing benevolence, humility, and the banishment of pride.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared love for Christ and our commitment to understanding His Word. As we gather together today, let us remember that every moment in His presence is a gift, a chance to learn, grow, and be transformed. We are here today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Topics: Love, Humility

Pride And Service Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 16, 2012

Here is what Paul wants the Corinthians to understand and what the Holy Spirit would have us understand. What matters is to follow Jesus Christ wherever that may lead us.

Introduction It has been three weeks since we have been in 1 Corinthians. You will recall that Paul has been admonishing the Corinth saints for division in the church and for their being enamored with worldly wisdom. The underlying issue, we noted, was the tension between the church and Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Year That King Uzziah Died.

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Nov 14, 2023

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up and the train of his robe filled the temple.

IN THE YEAR THAT KING UZZIAH DIED. “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Strong In The City

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2023

Never look at trials and sufferings as something that was sent to break you, instead God allows them to build, mould and construct us.

Strong in the city???? 1 Samuel 2:9”For by strength shall no man prevail.” “My brother is very strong in this city” said a born-again believer, who attends church and reads the Bible. What does that mean? She meant that her brother had muscle-power in the city, men who were strong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 24, 2009

HOW TO WAIT ❶. Silently ❷. Observantly ❸. Expectantly ❹. Obediently

- We are in a hurry and we don’t like waiting -Waiting for a repacment lense - Phone calls have not helped Pastor Philip Brooks A church member finds Dr. Brooks pacing his office. He asks what is the matter Dr. Brooks replies “I’m in a hurry and God is not” - How do you spend your time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

We All Must Have These Seven Things

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2018

What we need to please our Lord.

WE ALL MUST HAVE THESE SEVEN THINGS John 15: 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Chose Joseph, Just Like He Chose Mary

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 25, 2021

God hand-picked Joseph just like He hand-picked Mary. 

We often think about God choosing Mary to be the mother of the Christ child. Let’s think about Joseph for a minute: Joseph is the man God chose to be Daddy to His Son! What kind of man would you choose for your child? — patient — kind —Firm but gentle —Slow to anger —Disciplines not in anger, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Elements Of Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 14, 2010

Love is not simply a component of life but love is an intent, a purpose, that causes thoughts, words & acts of everyday life. This intent to love was the need of the Corinthians, & this is still our need today.

[LIVING IN LOVE SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-6a THE SPECTRUM OF THE ETERNAL GIFT OF LOVE [Galatians 5:22-23] Perhaps you’ve seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he’s going to be a doctor. “You, a doctor?” She asks. “How can you be a doctor? You don’t love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-6, John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Withered Fig Tree Testifies Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 8, 2018

The cursing of the fig tree is given a spiritual application. By faith this tree was destroyed; all things are possible if you Have faith In God.

-Tuesday- Bethany to Jerusalem (4) Withered Fig Tree Testifies (Is. 6:10) Mark 11:19-26 (focal passage), Matthew 21:20-22, 19 When evening had come, He went out of the city. 20 Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter, remembering, said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:19-26, Matthew 21:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday After Thanksgiving - Where Is Your Heart?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 27, 2023

We just celebrated Thanksgiving, and the very next day, people are fighting each other for the sales on Black Friday. What happened? Where is your heart? What treasures are you seeking? Where are you storing your treasure? What are you storing in heaven?

2023.11.26.Sermon Notes. Sunday after Thanksgiving – Where’s your heart? William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: We just celebrated Thanksgiving, and the very next day, people are fighting each other for the sales on Black Friday. What happened? Where is your heart? What treasures are you seeking? Where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Matthew 19:20-24, Luke 12:16-21, John 3:16, Philippians 3:18-21, Matthew 13:44, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Mark 12:41-44, 1 Corinthians 3:9-16, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 1:31, Matthew 6:33, 1 Peter 1:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Wrath

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

God will only put up with so much for so long

GOD’S WRATH SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2000 Psalm 7:1-17 1 A psalm of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning Cush of the tribe of Benjamin. I come to you for protection, O LORD my God. Save me from my persecutors—rescue me! 2 If you don’t, they will maul me like a lion, tearing me to pieces with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Soul Fuel

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

If you drive a car you find out fast that you have to put gasoline in every couple of days.

Title: Soul Fuel Text: Habakkuk 2:4-5 Introduction: If you drive a car you find out fast that you have to put gasoline in every couple of days. If you have ever accidentally put in diesel fuel you know that your car doesn’t run well, and eventually stops all together The goal of my sermon today ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational