Text: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17----1Cor 9:16 (KJS) For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation [of the gospel] is committed…

HOLD ON YOUR CHANGE IS COMING 1COR. 15:50-58: Pastor Kenneth L. Brown 4/8/07 There have been several TV shows that have dealt with extreme makeovers. Rather they were regular people or celebrities they captured America because these people were not happy with their present bodies and they were willing…

Paul was no silent disciple, no half-hearted follower of Jesus. He was not ashamed of his Lord. He was glad to say, "I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to every one who has faith" (Romans 1:16). Why was Paul bold to say, "God forbid that I should glory save in the…

“RUNNING TO WIN IN THE RACE OF LIFE” (I Corinthians 9:24-27) The Christian life is far more active and aggressive than most Christians have realized. According to this text, the Christian life is not a spectator sport, but a “game” calling for diligent participation from each believer. However, it must…

Through faith in Jesus Christ, we have hope. we rejoice in the hope of the Gospel, the hope of eternal life. This is the great theme which comes through, again and again, in the great "resurrection" chapter, 1 Corinthians 15. Here, in the final verses of this wonderful chapter, we have an even more compellingly…

There's a well-known saying which says that "variety is the spice of life." When we read Paul's description of the Church, the body of Christ, the body of Christ, in 1 Corinthians 12, we discover that there is a fullness of Christ, which can never be adequately expressed in the life of one individual.…

SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY[1] (1 Cor. 3:1-9) INTRODUCTION: 1. Read the text: (1 Cor. 3:1-9). 2. Regarding the text: (1) Paul, in this chapter, is on familiar ground with the Corinthian church. (2) Paul reprimands them for their pride in philosophy and vain wisdom. (3) In fact Paul affirms that they are under…

BIBLE FACTS ABOUT FORNICATION (SEXUAL IMMORALITY) INTRODUCTION: 1. Read the text: 1 Cor. 6:12-20. 2. Regarding the text: (1) One reason Paul wrote to Corinth was to address questions they had. (2) The beginning portion of this Chapter is fairly straightforward and easily followed. Especially vv. 9-11.…

1 Corinthians 15, the great "resurrection" chapter, challenges us to think big thoughts - big thoughts about God, big thoughts about Jesus Christ, big thoughts about ourselves. The word, "resurrection", is not a word which figures much in the thoughts of many people in our day. There are many people…

“AS WE FACE TOMORROW” (I Corinthians 16:9-10) “I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.” Everyone knows how discouraging life is if we face nothing but closed doors along the way. How frustrating it is to look in this direction…

“THE PROFILE OF A COSMOPOLITAN CHRISTIAN” (I Corinthians 9:16-23) */“For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of…

“IF IT PLEASE THE COURT” (I Corinthians 15:1-20) */“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered…

KNOWLEDGE, LIBERTY, AND LOVE INTRODUCTION: 1. Paul has addressed problems of division and the need for church discipline in chapters 1-5. Chapter 6 = Suing a brother. Chapter 7 = Marriage questions. 2. In chapter 8 we come to what may be the second ?? the Corinthians had for Paul. “In the church, how…

COVENANTS OF CONVENIENCE OR COVENANTS OF PROMISE September 30th & October 1st, 2000 Galatians 3 16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say "and to seeds", meaning many people, but "and to your seed", meaning one person, who is Christ. 17 What I mean is this: The…

What is the Church? Is it merely a building? Is it simply a human organization? This may be the way in which many people think of the Church. It is not, however, the way in which the New Testament speaks about the Church. It speaks about people - people who belong to Jesus Christ. The way in which the…

Parkdale Grace Fellowship Sunday AM, December 9, 2007 First Corinthians Introduction and Background Today we are beginning a study of the epistle known as First Corinthians. “Epistle” is a word that was used in Bible days for a letter. If you wrote a letter to a friend that letter was called an epistle.…

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY “THE RISEN CHRIST, FAITH'S REALITY”[1] A SERMON SUBMITTED TO REV. ANDREW MATTHEWS FOR THE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS OF A MASTERS HOMI 501: PREPARATION OF THE SERMON - EXPOSITORY PREACHINIG BY WADE J. WOOD JUNE 24, 2008 !!! Scripture Text: 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel…

Today around the world, millions of people will celebrate Easter. Pastors will preach Easter sermons. Families will get together to celebrate this special day each year. The question is: What is it that these people are celebrating? The answer to the question depends on who you are . . . even in churches.…

BE STEADFAST INTRODUCTION: 1. Thanks to the elders, congregation and preacher for the invitation. (1) Extend greetings from Russ Thomas. (2) Thankful for this lectureship and its theme – “Being Christians.” (3) Last night's lesson = "Being light." 2. Text: 1 Cor. 15:50-58. 3. Regarding the text: (1)…

In 1979, I visited a church in the USA, where the members of the congregation greeted each other with these words: "God loves you, and I love you." A year later, after my return to Scotland, I heard a song with the words: "God loves you, and I love you, and that's the way it should be." The love of God…

“CHRISTIAN, YOU ARE RICHER THAN YOU THINK!” (I Corinthians 3:21-23) “Therefore, let no man glory in men: for all things are yours; Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, of death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.” Every…

God Wants What He Paid For Wednesday, January 29, 2003 New Hope Baptist Church Scripture: 1 Cor. 6: 19, 20 Romans 12: 1, 2 2 John 1:6 Actions speak louder than words. Our behavior is eloquent testimony to who we are and what we think. As a man thinketh, so is he or so he does. Holy thought and corrupt…

1 Corinthians 7:25-28 Concerning Virgins There is a common misconception in our western society, and particularly among Christians, that except for very rare extraordinary cases, it is a given that God intends for everyone to get married. In fact it is often viewed as almost tragic if someone begins…

,The “Be” Attitudes of Humility (Sermon notes) The whole concept of Christmas is Seriously Ridiculous! What does that mean, “Seriously Ridiculous”? But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which…