1 Corinthians

Find a sermon associated with this book in the Bible below.

This sermon teaches that grace is a gift that transforms outsiders into insiders, just as it did for the Apostle Paul. It affirms that no one is beyond the reach of God's unmerited favor, which enables everyone to find their belonging in the church community.

This Easter sermon celebrated the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing its power to set believers free from sin, guilt, and the finality of death. It encouraged the congregation to be steadfast in their faith, as the historical truth of the resurrection serves as a spiritual receipt, proving that Jesus has paid for all sin.

This sermon uses 1 Corinthians 13 to teach that true love is not a fleeting emotion but an enduring, selfless commitment that reflects God's own nature. It argues that because human love often fails, we must first receive God's unconditional love through Jesus Christ in order to truly love others.

This sermon teaches that true humility is a freedom from the bondage of seeking human praise and "vainglory," which leads to an unstable sense of self-worth. It encourages believers to find their worth in God's approval alone, recognizing that all of their abilities are gifts from Him and their identity is that of a servant of Christ.

This sermon teaches that Christian tolerance is rooted in love, not in personal preference or opinion, using the biblical issue of eating meat sacrificed to idols. It emphasizes that because every believer is valuable to God and was bought at the price of the cross, we must lovingly prioritize their spiritual well-being over our own freedom.

This sermon teaches that just as light refracts through a prism, the gospel's light transforms our lives, empowering us to imitate God and walk in love. By understanding the love we've been shown in our own salvation, we are enabled to love others in a way that is patient and kind, even in difficult situations.

This sermon on communion teaches that it is both a vertical act of receiving God's grace and a horizontal act of extending that same grace to one another. Grounded in 1 Corinthians 11, the message calls the church to reject division and favoritism, recognizing that true communion is about unity and loving support for all believers.

This sermon teaches that our true identity and worth are found in Christ alone, not in the approval of others or our own successes and failures. The message encourages us to embrace our identity as children of God, trusting that our ultimate approval comes from Him.

The sermon argues that true self-control isn't achieved through willpower, but through "joy power"—a supreme affection for something greater that displaces lesser desires, with the ultimate joy being found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. This lasting self-control, rooted in the joy of God's unchanging love and the sacrifice of Jesus, is cultivated through engaging with scripture, seeking accountability, and practicing humility.