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  • Cameron Whaley avatar

    Why Don't You Just Grow Up

    Contributed by Cameron Whaley on Jul 2, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,729 views

    A sermon that focuses on maturing in wisdom as a Christian; that wisdom that one gains as he/she learns to live like Christ

    Have these words ever been said to you? or Have you ever said these words yourself? “Why don’t you just grow up?” These words are said when someone is seen as not acting the way that they “should.” I. Wisdom for the Mature As Paul was speaking to churches throughout the Mediterranean region, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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
     | 2,892 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

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    The Reins Of Our Heart

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,814 views

    A message about submission to the will of God; In order to turn our heart, first the Lord must be given the reins of our heart.

    As we come to the mid point of the year, it is a good time to reflect on where we are in our walk with God. Our perception may not be Gods perception of where we are at. To some the year may have been a disaster To others your year may have been filled with blessings! To others it may seem to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Not Man But God Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,811 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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    God's Message To Us Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,310 views

    Without the divine intervention of God in the death of Christ, and His resurrection, man would be destitute spiritually, and following Christ would be little more than a glorified Boy Scout Troop. So here in these verses, Paul seeks to explain what it is

    GOD’S MESSAGE TO US 1 Corinthians 2:6-13 INTRODUCTION: As we have previously discussed, the Apostle Paul is concerned about one thing and one thing only – the gospel of Christ portrayed out in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. This pervasive biblical truth is central to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Wisdom Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,770 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

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Seeking Heaven

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 11, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    God wants us to have an eternal view, A vision of Heaven, Satan on the other hand wants us to remain blind and uninformed. Because he knows that if we get a vision of Heaven and all its glory, we will be unstoppable in our quest to get all our friends and

    1 Corinthians 2:9-16 That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”* Most people leave this scripture right here but in fact we need to read down to the end of verse 16. 10 But we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Illumination: Hearing From God Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    Part 6 of The SPIRIT-Led Lifestyle. Can I really hear from God? Will He speak to me in a way I can understand?

    The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle (Part 6) For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Illumination: Hearing From God 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 Illumination: direct communication from God to you. Can God really speak to me? Can I really hear Him? The Possibility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven Second To None

    Contributed by Thomas Miller on May 25, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,832 views

    Sure, we think of heaven when the going gets rough, but how about when good times prevail, do we not hesitate?

    Heaven Second To None 2003 My Father who set wings to my heart. My Father who never ceases to impart. I see through a glass dimly, then face to face. My dreams will come true when I leave this lonely place. For boredom will never find us, nor will depression see our face. The Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If They Only Knew

    Contributed by William Noel on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,619 views

    A message of encouragement, reminding us that there’s more to our faith than what we think!!

    “If They Only Knew” I Cor. 2:9-10 Today, one this, the first Lord’s day of 2006, I am impressed to bring a word from the Lord, taken from the book of I Corinthians 2, verses 9-10. There we read, “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4. We Have The Mind Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 33,479 views

    All Christians should rely upon the power of the Holy Spirit more and our own wisdom less. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, all Christians have been given the mind of Christ.

    INTRO: A man receives a free ticket to the Super Bowl from his company. Unfortunately, when he arrives at the stadium he realizes the seat is in the last row in the corner of the stadium-he is closer to the Goodyear Blimp than the field. About halfway through the first quarter he notices an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God The Holy Spirit, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,611 views

    God the Holy Spirit inspired the Word, mediates the power of God, gives new birth, empowers the Church.

    God the Holy Spirit, Part 1 I Cor. 2:9-13 INTRO.: The Apostle Paul established a Church in the Greek city of Ephesus. The story is recorded in the 18th chapter of Acts. He left, intending to return. While he was away, Apollos, a very eloquent preacher from Egypt, came and began to preach Christ in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thinking About God's Wisdom

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,058 views

    Man’s wisdom comes not from himself, it comes from God.

    Thinking About God=s Wisdom. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Text: 1 Corinthians 2:16 Sermon Idea: Man=s wisdom comes not from himself, it comes from God. Sin runs rampant in our society. Daily newspaper and television reports of overcrowding of prisons can attest to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • TOM TARPLEY avatar

    Don't Let Your Service Override Your Relationship

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    A reminder that we need to spend more time with God.

    There are many people in the world who claim the name of Christians.There are thousands maybe even millions of people who give their money, time, and their talents to help the church continue it’s ministry of spreading God’s Word to a secular ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Duran Johnson avatar

    Baby, You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

    Contributed by Duran Johnson on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 68,252 views

    "Watch Night" Service, December 31, 2002. To encourage believers to expect the best in the future.

    "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him, but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (1 Corinthians 2:9-10) Introduction 2002 has been an incredible year. That’s why it makes good sense for us to pause and reflect on the things we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist