An Introduction to 1 Corinthians
In this introductory sermon to this series you will learn about the culture of the city of Corinth and the church of Corinth, as it was when Paul wrote this letter. You will also learn about who the letter is written to, which will challenge you to consider if you are a part of of God's church.
An Appeal for Unity (1 Corinthians 1:10-17)
As Paul begins to address the issues with the church at Corinth, he begins by calling them to unity. In this sermon you will hear about the problem within the church, to solution to the problem, and why the church today needs unity.
God's Wisdom Versus Human Wisdom (Part 1) (1 Corinthians 1:18-31)
As Paul continues to address the issue of disunity within the church, he will call Christians to use godly wisdom over human wisdom. In this sermon, you will hear how human wisdom and godly wisdom are on opposite sides of one another. You will also hear how people experience godly wisdom in their life.
God's Wisdom Versus Human Wisdom (Part 2) (1 Corinthians 2:1-16)
In Part 2 of this sermon, you will how godly wisdom is revealed, received, and then proclaimed by the church today.
Spiritual Maturity Maintains Unity (1 Corinthians 3:1-4)
The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit brings unity among the people of God (the church), but Christians are to help maintain unity within the church. One of the ways that unity is maintained within the church is when every church member is pursuing spiritual maturity. In this sermon you will hear about the immature Christians and how they can bring disunity into the church because they are not behaving as mature Christians who have the mind of Christ.
An Appropriate View of Church Leadership (1 Corinthians 3:5-23)
Division in the church in Corinth was occurring because of a wrong view of church leadership. In this sermon we look at what Paul says about church leadership and why it is important to view church leadership in the correct way.
The Appropriate Character of Pastors and Church Leaders (1 Corinthians 4:1-21)
God cares about the character of those who lead within His church. He also cares about the character of everyone who calls themselves a follower of Jesus. In this sermon, you will hear about three character traits that all Christians, especially pastors and church leaders, are to have as follower of Jesus.
Immorality In the Church (1 Corinthians 5:1-13)
Why is sexual sin such a serious thing when it occurs within the church? In this sermon, you will hear Paul's instructions to the church in Corinth about how they should deal with the sexual sin that existed within the church and how his instructions are still applicable to the church, today.
Lawsuits Among Believers (1 Corinthians 6:1-11)
Are believers, those who have been saved by Jesus, supposed to take each other to court? Is there ever a time when believers should take another believer to court? In this sermon, you will hear why Paul discouraged believers from taking one another to court and you will hear when it is acceptable to do so.
Christian Liberty and Sexual Freedom (1 Corinthians 6:12-20)
The slogan of the world today is: Your body is yours to do with what you want. Is this true? Does God give us the freedom to do with our bodies what we want? Some Christians within the church in Corinth certainly believed so. In this sermon, you will hear what Paul says to them and what he says about our bodies. You will be challenged to think about how you are using your body - for God's glory or your selfish indulgence?
Biblical Wisdom on Marriage (1 Corinthians 7:1-16)
Marriage was established by God at Creation (Genesis 2) and it was designed to be a good thing. However, our culture today has redefined marriage and it no longer looks like what God established. The church must recapture the biblical design for marriage, as established by God, and proclaim that design to the culture. In this sermon you will hear what God's design is for marriage, as well as God's wisdom on sex, singleness, and divorce.
Finding True Contentment (1 Corinthians 7:17-24)
"You want to be happy, right? Then try this." We hear phrases like this every day. The world tells us that if we are not happy, we just need to try a new relationship, a new job, get a better education, or gain more social status. In this sermon you will hear how the things the world offers will never bring true contentment. You will also hear where true contentment is found and be encouraged to find your value, worth, and identity there.
Singleness (1 Corinthians 7:25-40)
The idea of choosing not to get married and remain single has changed over the years with some preferring to stay single for a longer period of time. Is there any Christian benefit to remaining single? In this sermon you will hear Paul's instructions concerning Christian singleness and how it applies to the Christian single's life today. If you are married, while Paul addresses singleness, the application of his words are the same to you as a Christian who is married.
Use Your Christian Freedom Carefully (1 Corinthians 8:1-13)
In salvation through Jesus Christ, the Christian is given freedom - freedom from sin and the consequences of sin. However, the Christian must make sure not to abuse this freedom to the point that it leads them and others into sin. In this sermon you will hear how the Christian is to view and use the Christian freedom they have been given in Christ.
Laying Down Your Rights (1 Corinthians 9:1-13)
In Philippians 2:5-11 the Apostle Paul writes about how Jesus laid aside His rights as the Son of God, wrapped himself in flesh, and died on the cross to save sinners. If Jesus was willing to lay down His rights in order to save us, then should Christians, today, not lay down their rights in order to lead people to Jesus? In this sermon you will hear about Paul laid aside a right of his own so that he could lead others to Jesus and you will be challenged to follow his example.
Saving As Many As Possible (1 Corinthians 9:19-27)
The Apostle Paul was driven to share the gospel with as many people as he possibly could. That is a good goal for every Christian to have. In this sermon you will hear how Paul worked to achieve this goal of reaching as many people as possible with the gospel and how you can do that today.
Flee Idolatry! (1 Corinthians 10:14-22)
Idolatry has always been a problem for humans. In this sermon, you will hear why idolatry is such a danger and why Paul encourages Christians to flee from it.
Using Your Freedom to Glorify God (1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1)
What is the purpose of your life? In this sermon, not only will you discover the answer to that question, you will also hear how you can live out the purpose of your life.
Properly Worshiping the Lord (1 Corinthians 11:2-16)
It is not up to us to decide how we worship the Lord. God has given us principles to follow if we are going to worship Him properly. In this sermon you will hear what those principles are and how they apply to your worship of the Lord today.
The Lord's Supper ( 1 Corinthians 11:17-34)
When it comes to the Lord's Supper does it matter how we approach it? Can we come to the Lord's table without any concern for anyone else or with sinful attitude? In this sermon you will discover the purpose of the Lord's Supper and why it is important to approach the Lord's Supper with the right attitude.
Unity In the Church Body (1 Corinthians 12:1-13)
Through Christ there is a unity that exists with the church body. In this sermon, you will hear about four common bonds that unity the church body and how those bonds unite the church body in the use of her spiritual gifts.
Unity In the Diversity of the Church Body (1 Corinthians 12:12-31)
The church is made up of many different people, all who possess various spiritual gifts. In this sermon you will hear why God has given every Christian at least one spiritual gift and how that gift is mean to produce unity within the church.
The Excellence of Love (1 Corinthians 13)
When it comes to the use of spiritual gifts within the church, they are to be used out of love for God and love for one another. When spiritual gifts are used to promote yourself, that leads to division. In this sermon you will hear about the type of love that Christians are to have for God and for one another.
A Superior Gift (1 Corinthians 14:1-19)
When it comes to spiritual gifts, people often wonder about the spiritual gift of tongues. The Apostle Paul discusses that spiritual gift in 1 Corinthians 14, alongside of a discussion about the spiritual gift of prophecy. In this sermon you will hear about both gifts - what they are and what the purpose is for them.
The Spiritual Gift of Tongues (1 Corinthians 14:20-28)
In this sermon, we continue to look at Paul's instruction on the spiritual gift of tongues. You will be encouraged to consider your own spiritual gifts and how you are using them to edify the church and reach the unsaved with the gospel.
The Worship of the Church (1 Corinthians 14:26-40)
There is to be order within the worship of the church, so that the worship service will glorify God, edify the church, and reach the unsaved with the gospel. In this sermon, you will hear what that looks like and why it is important.
The Gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-11)
The gospel is the most important message and when one receives it and believes it, resulting in salvation through Jesus Christ, that person is enabled to live out the purpose they were created for. The Christian is also given a mission in response to the gospel. In this sermon you will hear about the purpose of every person's life and how to fulfill that purpose, as well as the mission of the church.
The Consequences of No Bodily Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:12-19)
If the resurrection of Christ did not occur, what does that mean for us? In this sermon you will hear about the horrible consequences that fall upon us if Christ was not raised and is dead.
The Certainty of Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:20-34)
Can we know for certain that we will live again even after we have died? The answer is "Yes!" We can know for certain that we will live again by looking to the resurrected Christ. In this sermon you will hear how we know for certain that we will experience a resurrection.