Sermons on The Church In Corinth:

In It To Win It--We Are The Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 11, 2016

Jesus said, He will build his church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. However inner turmoil and division by the saints to groups within the church can greatly hinder the mission of the church.

In It To Win It—We Are The Church—Building Up The Church Matthew 16:13-20 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 We are starting a new series today called “In It To Win It.” Some of you may remember a couple of years back, a despised and rejected by many basketball player made a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Men Who Went To Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 28, 2014

A sermon about the spiritual condition of those who attend church.

"Three Men Who Went to Church" 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Paul spoke of three different men in his letter to the church at Corinth; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

The church is not a building, place or street address. It is not just an organization. The church is an “organism”.

THE BODY OF CHRIST I CORINTHIANS 12 INTRODUCTION: There are different figures of speech used to describe the nature and function of the church. One is “the body of Christ.” The church is not a building, place or street address. It is not just an organization. The church is an “organism”. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Mysterious Letters Series

Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on May 6, 2010

There were many other churches at that time that would seem to be more historically significant than the seven that Jesus addressed: the churches at Jerusalem, Rome, Galatia, Corinth, Antioch, Colossae, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe, Miletus, to name a few. Why

Seven Mysterious Letters Revelation is the only book in the Bible that promises a special blessing to the reader.1 (Many passages tell us to read the Bible in general terms. Only one book has the audacity to say, in effect, Read me; I'm special.) Early in my teens, I encountered a Bible teacher ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 14, 2024

Every church at one time has tensions in it, but what causes them and importantly, how can we deal with them? I have chosen a number of problem areas gathered from my experience in churches and we examine them. I hope they are of some help.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – AS I UNDERSTAND IT OVER 65 YEARS – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION This coverage will apply not only to the church fellowship of believers, but also to any committee, business meeting, or ministry operating in or by a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3, Galatians 5:16-19, James 4:1-3, 1 Timothy 3:1-8, Titus 1:5-9, Titus 2:3-5, Revelation 18:4, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Our Church "Apostolic"? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 16, 2001

Five characteristics of an apostolic congregation.

For the last one thousand, seven hundred years, Christians across the world have recited the Nicene Creed in their worship. Part of the Nicene Creed says, "We believe in one holy, catholic, apostolic church." What does that really mean? We know what "one" means, that it refers to the oneness of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United We Stand Divided We Fall

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2008

Every family, every organization and every movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Not only is there division on the outside, but there is division on the inside of the Church. God does not want us to be divided. We must be united as

Every family, every organization and every movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Not only is there division on the outside, but there is division on the inside. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. I’m here to let you know this morning that if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 12:10-18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid Church Splits

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2020

A study in the book of 1 Corinthians 1: 10 – 17

1 Corinthians 1: 10 – 17 Avoid Church splits 10 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it has been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Corinthians: Church Matters (5)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

We can learn a lot form the Corinthians' mistakes. In chapter 11, Paul explains the Meaning, Memorial, and Manner of Communion!

Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/7/2014 A university student was seen with a large "K" printed on his T- shirt. When someone asked him what the "K" stood for, he said, "Confused." "But," ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Get The Job Done

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

In this text Paul reveals sevral prinicples that will help us get the job done in the kingdom

"HOW TO GET THE JOB DONE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-9:8 INTRODUCTION Employers at a Detroit business office found they were having a difficult time getting the job done so they posted the following notice on the employee bulletin board: "THE MANAGEMENT REGRETS THAT IT HAS COME TO THEIR ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Needs You!

Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 22, 2004

It is God’s plan that everybody get involved in the work of the church by contributing their spiritual gifts.

The Church Needs You! 1 Corinthians 12:1-12 The Seattle Central Korean SDA Church is a fine church. And I believe that it deserves the best. I believe that you deserve the best. I want you to help me out this morning. Help me to understand what the perfect youth pastor should look like? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12

Denomination: Adventist

A Call To Unity Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #3. The importance of unity in the church is critical for Kinfdom growth.

I. Introduction A. Review Paul’s introduction -So far, in Paul’s introductory part of His letter, he has made it a point to remind the believers in Corinth of two things: -1. They are saints in the eyes of God. -Seen as holy and expected to live according to that calling. -2. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

The Hub

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on May 27, 2010

Christ and the cross unify the church when they are kept the priority of the church.

Title: The Hub Text: I Corinthians 1:10-17 Truth: Christ and the cross unify the church when they are kept the priority of the church. Aim: To move members to yield more fully to Lordship. Life ?: How does a church keep Christ and the cross the unifying priority? INTRODUCTION Mercifully, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Church For The Churched

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evidence Of The Resurrection - The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013

A sermon examining the reality that the Church is evidence of Christ's resurrection.

Evidence Of The Resurrection Exibit A: The Church I Corinthians 15:1-2 Conspiracy theories are nothing new, but with the invention of the internet and social media, these theories are more prevalent than ever. There are a number of theories surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist