1 Corinthians 1:25-31 God chose the unexpected. 1 Corinthians 1:25-28 Foolish–deemed so by men (see vs. 23) Weak–destitute of power among men Base–a man of no name or reputation Despised–to make of no account Things which are not–like a dead Christ Isaiah 53:1-3 1 Corinthians 1:29 To eliminate man’s pride God chose Christ in His […]
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God’s Wisdom
1 Corinthians 1:18-24 Man could not find God, nor the way of salvation. A. 1 Corinthians 1:19-21a Acts 17:27 “So that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;…” Jeremiah 10:23 “O Lord, I know that […]
A Plea for Unity
1 Corinthians 1:10-17 A plea for unity. 1 Cor. 1:10 Perfectly joined–knit broken bones B. 1 Peter 4:11a “If anyone speaks, let him speak C. Phil. 2:5-8 “Let this mind be in you which was D. Can be joined in judgment (opinion) if I am willing to keep it to myself to avoid division Division […]
The Church of God Should Give Thanks
1 Corinthians 1:4-9 For the grace and enrichment Christ gives. A. 1 Corinthians 1:4 Grace given in Christ 1. Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace you have been 2. 2 Timothy 1:9 1 Corinthians 1:5 Made wealthy with a word to be shared. 2 Timothy 2:2 “And the things that you have For the confirmation of […]
From the Called to the Sanctified
1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Paul, called and sent by Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1:1 Acts 26:14-16 The call The mission Acts 26:17-18 Ananias–messenger to the vessel Acts 9:15 “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.” Acts 22:14-15 “The God of our fathers […]
Take It Home
If you stroll through most church buildings after the assembled crowd has dispersed, you are likely to find all manner of things left in the pews. Kids’ toys, writing pads, coats and sweaters, and not a little trash. A general appeal to cleanliness and neatness is aways in order. Among the things left behind are […]
Why Churches Die
Drive across the countryside and you will find long-ago abandoned church buildings, now dilapidated and boarded-up. What happened to those churches meeting in those places? The skeleton buildings serve as testimony that life left the body. But how does that happen? Churches close for any number of reasons. – Some died socially. The population moves […]
Watch Your Step
Tim Malone was just strolling through the Skateland parking lot where he works, browsing through his phone. As he neared the front entrance, he failed to see the 4-foot-long snake directly ahead of him. With his eyes fixed on his phone, he stepped on the snake, which immediately sunk its teeth into Malone’s leg. Feeling […]
The book of Revelation says CHRISTIANS WIN!
Together with the many images presented in Revelation, we see songs of praise detailing the power of Jesus, the Lamb of God (Rev. 5:9; 14:3; 15:3-4). Such songs have always accompanied the salvation which God brings to His people (Ex. 15:1-21; Judges 5:1-31). The term “new song” is used multiple times in the Psalms, especially […]
New Every Morning
Thomas Chisolm was born in Franklin, Kentucky on July 29, 1866. At 16 he became a teacher and editor of a local newspaper. Poor health would force him to move and change jobs several times over the years. It also caused him to struggle financially. He was, however, a talented writer and wrote some 1,200 […]