Sermons on The Church In Corinth: showing 46-60 of 139,485

"The Things That Destroy A Church & Ruin It's Effectiveness" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 12, 2002

This sermon deals with several problems in the Church at Corinth, which are still with us today that destroy a church and hinder its effectiveness for Christ.

"The Things That Destroy A Church & Ruin Its Effectiveness for Christ" Introduction- The book of 1st Corinthians is rich in information that our chuches of today need to be aware. The problems faced there are still with us today, in so many ways. Perhaps in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Kill Your Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" (study of 1 Corinthians). This sermon looks at some of the problems of the church at Corinth and how we must strive to avoid these problems.

Sunday Morning November 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#1] “HOW TO KILL YOUR CHURCH” 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Introduction: [PLAY “RELEVANCE OF THE CHURCH” VIDEO CLIP]. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1. Aren’t you thankful for the church? As Paul was writing to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Division In The Church At Corinth 1corithians 1:12, 13 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 5, 2020

Apostle Paul analyzes the schism in Corinth church and explains what division in a local assembly is.

“Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos," or "I am of Cephas," or "I am of Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? “ 1Corinthians 1:12.13 They had minimum four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12

Denomination: Brethren

Paul In Corinth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 10, 2018

The Kingdom is about people, friends, foes, and most who are neither. When we lose our focus on people, we lose our focus on the kingdom.

Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:1-17) 1. One young blogger writes, Today, my mom tells my sister that she is worried about her because she has a headache and feels like she might be getting a slight cold. I have had the flu for two weeks and have a 103 degree fever. I ask, "What about me?" Her response? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul In Corinth Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

we can be confident in sharing the gospel with our friends and neighbours because we know that God has already called out people to hear and respond when they hear the good news of salvation.

I want to finish this part of our series on Acts by reflecting on the way God continued to encourage and support Paul in his preaching of the gospel, despite the great opposition he faced. God’s empowering was such that many people came to believe in Jesus. Paul was able to keep going despite the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Paul At Corinth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 13, 2021

Paul landed at Corinth and met the tentmakers family of Aquilla and Pricilla. They had moved recently from Italy due to the Roman decree. Paul found this family as suitable persons to stay with them and have spiritual fellowship with them. Read further to know the ministry of these persons.

Acts 18:01-22 Ministry of Paul at Corinth 18:01-04 Meeting and working with Aquilla and Pricilla 18:05-08 Ministry of Timothy, Silas and Paul 18:09-18. a Vision and Persecution 18: 18. b. - 22 Ministry at Ephesus and Caesarea 18:01-04 Meeting and working with Aquilla and Pricilla Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Body Building

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

Corinth was a fractious church that you’d have thought God would have given up on... but He didn’t. Why?

(need yard stick & tape) OPENING: You may remember a few years ago when Snoopy, the lovable beagle in the Peanuts cartoon, had his left leg broken. Hundreds wrote letters to Snoopy or sent sympathy cards. Snoopy himself philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Head, One Body, Many Parts Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2008

As Paul continues to address the problems in the church at Corinth, he now turns to the issue of spiritual gifts and how the church is supposed to function like a human body.

Introduction: A. Many of you know how much I love the Peanuts comic strip. 1. In one of the strips, Snoopy, the lovable beagle, was pictured with his left leg broken. 2. Snoopy philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse. 3. He thought, “My body blames my foot for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Idolatry 101 Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006

Find out the ’what’ and ’why’ of this terrible sin that plagued the church at Corinth and still plagues us today.

“Idolatry 101” I Corinthians 10:14-22 INTRO: Last week we understood clearly from the Israelites story that we ought always, at every crossroads, follow the Lord at all costs! How could we miss it, right? Well, right on the heels of his positive admonition is a stern warning, and that’s where I’d ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity We Share In Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014

Paul goes over the things it's time for in the church at Corinth and by implication, the things that should be our priority as well.

Introduction: 1. A pastor was retiring after 25 years in his church. As he was clearing out the bedroom in the parsonage he found a small bowl containing 5 eggs and $1,000. Baffled he asked his wife, “Darling, what is this little basket under the bed with the 5 eggs and $1,000 in it?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Apollos Goes From Ephesus To Corinth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 8, 2017

Paul began his third mission by visiting for the third time the churches established on his first missionary journey. His ultimate destination was Ephesus, where he had left Priscilla and Aquila. Before Paul’s return, the two encountered Apollos....

June 2, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.2: Apollos Goes from Ephesus to Corinth (18:24-28) Acts 18:24-28 (KJV) 24 And a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostolic Ministry Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 7, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul brings to a conclusion the arguments he has been making since chapter one, as he seeks to bring unity to the divided church at Corinth.

Introduction: A. There’s an old fable that goes like this… 1. A servant had two large water pots that he carried on either end of a pole slung across his shoulders. 2. One of the pots had a crack in it, so every day as he carried water to his master’s house, he arrived with one full pot and one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In This Together

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2012

What do we think of Church? Are we the unified body that Paul discusses Christ had called it to be or are we caught up in what we define of as a "church"? We, as a body of believers, should be in this together to glorify God.

Text: 1 Cor 16:19-20, Title: In This Together, Date/Place: NRBC, 6.10.12, PM 1. Opening illustration: Mackenzie and I having the conversation about household chores, and me saying, “Oh, no, we are all in this thing together” 2. Background to passage: these are part of Paul’s final greetings in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Who Changes Us Series

Contributed by Joel Curry on Jan 15, 2002

Dramatic changes took place in the church at Corinth when the Corinthian Christians they allowed the Holy Spirit to do His work.

As you will recall from earlier studies in our series about the books of First and Second Corinthians, Paul has had extensive dealings with the church at Corinth. He established the church around 52 A.D. when he first went to Corinth, and he lived in Corinth for a year and a half to help the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practical Helps For Difficult Times:corinthian Connection Series Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jun 29, 2004

This message deals with ten Cornithian connections that sound like fatherly advice from Paul to the church at Corinth, and to us as well.

“Dear Wakelee Church…Sincerely, Paul” The Corinthian Connection Series “Practical Helps for Difficult Times” ~ I Corinthians 6:12–11:34 Wakelee Church ~ June 20, 2004 (All verses are NJKV unless otherwise noted) Introduction - Today is Father’s Day. A day of cologne. A day of hugs. A day of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist