Sermons on 1 Corinthians
Pursuing Spiritual Gifts
This sermon is from Mark McCool.
Making the Easy Greasy
Sermon Series: StretchSermon Title: Making the Easy GreasySpeaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: Following God’s plan with our whole heart will lead to unity. If we rely on our own strength we will experience separation. Matthew 19:1-6 Matthew 19:7-9 1 Corinthians 7:10-17,25-28 If we take any part of our marriage lightly, we will more than likely find our marriage lacking.
The Importance of the Resurrection
Sermon Series: Beyond Belief Sermon Title: The Importance of the Resurrection Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; 12-19; Romans 6:1-8 Guest Speakers: Pastor Jackson Shetler reverend Josh Saxton Dr. Hunter Keasey If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead… 1. preaching is a waste of time 2. believing is useless 3. all those who share about Him are liars 4. neither will we be 5. our faith is worthless 6. we are still living in sin 7. we are the most pitiful humans on earth
The Mind of Christ
Sermon Series: Beyond Belief Sermon Title: The Mind of Christ Sermon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Sermon Big Idea: The Mind of Christ is a way of thinking, that leads to a way of acting each and every day. It guides each and every thought, decision, and action. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 To have the Mind of Christ is to match His… -passion. -heart. -love. -consistency. -mannerisms. Match Jesus in every way.
The High Cost of Hope
Matthew 2:1-18 Sermon Big Idea: The birth of Jesus came at a high cost and following Him comes with a high cost as well. Will you be foolish enough to pay it? Matthew 2:1-18 Wise men seek Jesus (v. 1-6) Wise men rejoice when they encounter Jesus (v. 7-11) Wise men listen and obey (v. 12-15) Wise men see life in death (v. 16-18) Or 1 Corinthians 1:26-28 Do foolish men seek Jesus? Do foolish men rejoice when they encounter How COVID has affected us
A Self-Healing Body
Sermon Scripture: John 13:1-15, Mark 10:42-45, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Sermon Big Idea: Serving was to be a part of every Christian from the beginning. John 13:1-15 For the sake of love, Jesus saw a need. For the sake of love, Jesus acted on the need. Jesus said we need to act in the same way, for the sake of love. Mark 10:42-45 James and John sought a place of honor. The other 10 were “indignant” at their ambition for the How COVID has affected us
Unleash the Body
1 Corinthians 14:1-25 Earnestly desire.. gifts you can share (v. 1-5) Build up Call near Share convincingly gifts that help you mature (v. 6-21) Dive Deep gifts that will influence the lost (v. 22-25) One message Many messengers Many converts Realize what lives inside you – 1 Corinthians 6:19 Understand your value – Matthew 6:26 Nurture your gifts – 1 Corinthians 14:12 1 Corinthians 9:24 – Run to obtain the prize
Fuel the Body
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 If my PART is not fueled by love … I am noise (v. 1) I am nothing (v. 2) I gain nothing (v. 3) Love is the perfect fuel for all PART’s Embraces time (v. 4) Elevates others (v. 4-5) Encompasses faith and hope (v. 7) Fueling with love leads to a church that is consistently “full.” Incomplete things are temporary (v. 8-10) Immature faith is meant to be temporary (v. 11-12) Because love fueled the cross How COVID has affected us
Focus the Body
The body of the church is made up of many members but together we make up the whole. It’s a difficult project that could leave us with blisters and sore, but it will be so worth it. What we do as a church body will have an eternal impact. Have you found your PART in our body yet?
Individual Gears
You are…1 Cor 12:27-31 Together the body of Christ Individually members of the same body Appointed gifts to benefit the same body Without love, the church is…1 Cor 13 Without purpose Without value Without hope Position Attributes Responsibilities Time It’s time to discover your appointed PART, for the sake of the new soul Jesus is leading our way.
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