Sermons about 1 Corinthians 1:23-28

God's Foolish Plan

Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 3, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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Why the cross was foolishness to the Greeks and Weakness to the Jews--and sometimes to us too.

God’s Foolish Plan Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Introduction Love those old hymns, do you know this one? In a prison far away, stood an old electric chair... At the lethal injection, at the lethal injection where I first saw the light... There’s room in the gas chamber for you... You say that’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Boast In The Lord!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 4, 2002

based on 78 ratings

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Through these verses the Apostle Paul removes any thought of a believer boasting over anyone other than the LORD.

It happened in the jungle one day. A lion with a big ego went around asking the other animals who the king of the jungle was. “Who’s the king of jungle?,” the lion roared at a monkey. “Why…you are, Mr. Lion,” said the monkey with fear in his voice. The lion went on and found a zebra. “Who’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

A Fool For Christ And An Idiot For Everybody

Contributed by Michael Bird on Feb 8, 2002

based on 169 ratings

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This sermon outlines the two main ideas of 1 Cor 1:18-25 as (1) The Cross divides and Unifies; (2) The Cross fulfills God’s plan to outwit human wisdom.

1 Cor 1:18-25 Introduction [Illustration] I would like you all to play make believe with me for a moment. Pretend that my name is Jose Samblanco and I have just arrived off the boat from Peru and I’m proclaiming to you the good news that a Peruvian peasant by the name Carlos Hernandez was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Transformers

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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A sermon for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Tansformers

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany I Corinthians 1: 26-31 "Blessed are the Transformers" We are a country, a people who love winners. We adore, almost worship those people who have made a success out of their lives. Success, fame, fortune, are the rules which we live by. We have no time for losers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Weakness Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2000

based on 84 ratings

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A sermon about Suffering

I Corinthians 1:22-25 "The Weakness of God??" We like winners. Our culture, our country, our society are caught up with the idea of winning. Winning, succeeding, getting ahead, overcoming great obstacles these are the ideals, these are the goals that society places on all people. We can see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Lutheran

I Would Do Anything Series

Contributed by Christopher Perry on Jan 1, 2001

based on 79 ratings

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At Christmas God showed He was willing to reach us by any means necessary. This is about God’s Extreme Christmas.

I Would Do Anything (By Any Means Necessary, part 1) - December 24, 2000 {Using the song "Love Song" by Third Day is an excellent lead in to this sermon} Introduction At Christmas there is a lot of talk about the Incarnation, which has been described in many ways. J. Robert Oppenheimer, inventor ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Corinthians 1:23

Denomination: Methodist

Easter - They Didn't Understand

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

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In amazement, we wonder, "What's the matter with them? Were they hard of hearing? Why didn't they get the message? Why didn't they understand?" I think there are several answers to that question. (PowerPoints Available - #104)

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) (Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #104.) A. The ability to make intelligent & correct decisions is one of the great secrets of successful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34, 1 Corinthians 1:23-24, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foolishness Or Stumblingblock?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

based on 424 ratings

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Many people today want a God who doesn’t require any changes in us, & who places His stamp of approval on whatever way we want to live.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Turn with me to 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. I want us to read some of the most meaningful words in the N.T. Paul writes, "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Weakness Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 25, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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You must make a choice of alignment- either with the weakness and foolishness of God- or the supposed strength and wisdom of the world.

Weakness January 27, 2001 Strength is a ‘big deal’ anymore. It shows up in many guises and in many different situations. Just a week or so back, there was a lot of advertising from the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) encouraging people not to miss the wonderful wrestling by the world’s strongest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Can Use What You Have

Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 6, 2001

based on 126 ratings

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This sermon encourages every believer to use the talents/abilities God has given them to serve Him.

INTRO: Imagine being called up by the President of the United States and being asked to come serve on his cabinet. The future of the entire country is on the line, and he wants your assistance. What would you do? What would you say? In our text, we see that we are called by God and are asked to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Exodus 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional Versus Progressive Outlooks In Cr

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

based on 19 ratings

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Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism Introduction - Throughout the world there is a growing trend towards more effective - contextual evangelistic approaches. Increasing evidences of God using preaching that draws from people’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Fools Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2001

based on 40 ratings

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Paul’s appeal to Christians to be united in the body of Christ is still valid.

November 4, 2001 10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11For it hath been declared unto me of you, my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas - Love Divine

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

based on 2,734 ratings

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I wonder what Christmas means to the little man in Zimbabwe, 80 years old, living in a hut, who knows nothing of shopping malls or Christmas trees? What does Christmas mean to him? (PowerPoints available - #181)

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Slightly Revised: 2014) (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #181.) A. I wonder what Christmas means to a mother who has lost her husband, who must take care of 3 or 4 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, 1 Corinthians 1:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Divides Men

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 25, 2001

based on 31 ratings

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There is no middle ground with God. A person either believes and is saved or rejects Christ and is lost.

CHRIST DIVIDES MEN I COR. 1:18-31 INTRO: I recently received the following e-mail concerning the material on my Web Site Bible Truth: "Contention is of the Devil and that’s what your articles try and spread. Why don’t ya’LL spend sometime living gospel principles instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Boast In The Lord

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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Christians boast loudly and proudly in what their Savior has done for them.

“My dad is bigger than your dad.” “I’ve got Nintendo 64 and you don’t.” “I scored more points than you.” Any of these phrases sound familiar? Maybe you’ve heard them from the mouths of your kids. Or maybe you have uttered a phrase like that sometime in your life. It seems that childhood is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

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