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  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,177 views

    Paul uses tremendous contrasts to show the need to distrust the world and to completely trust God and what He offers.

    The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly February 10, 2001 Contrasts can be a wonderful tool to use in order to make a point. We’re very familiar with contrasts that use extremes and represent opposite ends of a spectrum. Some of these include, black and white, big and small, tall and short, fat and thin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Simplicity Of The Gospel

    Contributed by James May on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,927 views

    Paul desired to know nothing of the Corinthians but Jesus Christ and Him crucified. The most important question we can ask is what will you do with the message of the gospel? Nothing else matters unless this question is answered correctly.

    SIMPLICITY OF THE GOSPEL By Pastor Jim May 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, "And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seven Things About The Spirit

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,463 views

    Seven things about the Spirit that you may not have known to be a Christian.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SEVEN THINGS ABOUT THE SPIRIT “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Surgery

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,345 views

    Carnality is the cancer of the soul. Surgery by the Great Physician is the preferred treatment.

    Spiritual Surgery 1 Cor. 2:11-16 11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Perseverance, Preaching And Power-Persevrance Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    Wahring the Gospel is not something you have to do on your own. You have been given power.

    July 17, 2005 Morning Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Subject: Perseverance Part 4 Title: Perseverance, Preaching and Power Have you noticed what the recurring theme is for the past few weeks? I think that it is important for us to be serious about persevering. Now when I talk about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What The World Doesn't Know-Perseverance Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,879 views

    There is a significant difference between the way the world and the church views life.

    July 24, 2005 Morning Service Text: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Subject: Part 5 in the Perseverance Series Title: What the World Doesn’t Know We continue today with part 5 of the Perseverance Series. So far we have covered joy, trust and the preaching of the word. Today I want to share with you about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Not Man But God Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    Comparing God’s power with man’s weakness

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 2:1-16 TITLE: “NOT MAN BUT GOD” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years back, Paul Harvey told about Duane Cowgill, a barber in Marshall, Michigan. Duane had an overabundance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Smart Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,984 views

    We think differently (as least we are supposed to...)

    GET SMART I Corinthians 2:6-16 S: Holy Spirit Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE THINK DIFFERENTLY (OR AT LEAST, WE ARE SUPPOSED TO…) ?: Why? Why do we think differently? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 2:6-16 three reasons why we, as Christians, think differently. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matt Schuler avatar

    The Real Issue

    Contributed by Matt Schuler on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,470 views

    At times the church can be focused on too many "issues" and its desire to prove itself right. But what should we really be focused on? What is The Real Issue?

    John 5:37-39 And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form, nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thirteen Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Resolve Conflicts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,618 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has reveal

    Thirteen Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Resolve Conflicts (I Cor. 2:1-16) Illustration: Many years ago a speech research unit at Kenyon College conducted a test in cooperation with the US Navy. The purpose was to discover how the tone quality of the voice affected sailors when they were given orders. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Verbi Domini Minister” Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,985 views

    The Christian is called to give one, simple message to the unchurched. It is the gospel in its simplicity.

    “For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” In his commentary on I Corinthians, Simon J. Kistemaker documents that in earlier centuries it was common for preachers of the gospel to write the letters, “V.D.M.” after their name. The letters stand for ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    No Matter What! (Pastor Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,137 views

    There is a big difference between WANTING and being DETERMINED. Pastor Jose Jr. shares his perspectives.

    2:1: When I came to you, brothers, I didn’t come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. 2:2: For I determined not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 2:3: I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Preaching Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,520 views

    Paul reminds the Corinthians of his manner of preaching when he came to their city. His example is an excellent one for all present-day preachers.

    “The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom” (1:25). Of course God is never foolish. But to the human mind, He appears to be foolish. Man says, “The God of the Bible does not follow our wisdom; therefore He must be foolish, He must not be believed.” · That God saves people who put their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wisdom Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,748 views

    Paul explains in these verses how some have come to reject the world’s opinion of the cross and see in it the wisdom of God.

    These verses are a continuation of the argument Paul began in 1:18: “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Paul is still talking about the cross in chapter 2. This fact is essential to a proper understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revealer Of God's Wisdom

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,306 views

    The Holy Spirit reveals to people the wisdom of God in the cross.

    · THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS IS ETERNALLY SIGNIFICANT (v. 6). · THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS WAS ONCE HIDDEN FROM THE MIND OF MAN (v. 7a). · THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS WAS DESTINED FOR OUR GLORY BEFORE TIME BEGAN (vv. 7b-8). · THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS IS REVEALED TO MAN ONLY BY THE HOLY SPIRIT (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist