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Sermons from First & Second Corinthians

------------------------------ Sermons arranged in Bible order, then by scripture text. ------------------------------

First Corinthians  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Moving the Church Forward: Dangers to Avoid (1Corinthians 1:10-12)
     Unity solves a lot of problems.    PDF     PPT     Audio
 
God Is... One Who Communicates (1Corinthians 1:18-25)
     God has revealed His will to humankind via creation, His word, and Jesus Christ.     PDF     

Foolishness (1Corinthians 1:21)
     The foolishness of gospel preaching will save those who believe.     PDF
 
Christ is Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption (1Corinthians 1:30)
     Four outstanding attributes of Jesus Christ.     PDF
 
The Fundamentals of the Gospel (1Corinthians 2:1-9)
     Paul explains the work of Jesus, the work of God, and the work of the Holy Spirit.     PDF
 
Two Pieces of Property (1Corinthians 2:6-9)
     Two places are described in detail, choose the one you like best.     PDF

Be Careful How You Build (1Corinthians 3:10-15)
     A life built on the wrong foundation will not handle its storms.     PDF
 
Do Not Go On Passing Judgment (1Corinthians 4:3-6)
     If you pass judgment, please do it right.     PDF
 
Get Your Act Together!  (1Corinthians 4:3-7)
     A lesson about being examined by Christ and living as a trustworthy servant.     PDF    

Restoring New Testament Christianity (1Corinthians 4:17; 7:17)
     The churches of Christ have a rich heritage in being a product of the Restoration Movement.     PDF
 
Church Discipline (1Corinthians 5:1-13)
     Is the word 'discipline' an extinct concept?  This is a lesson on church discipline.     PDF   

The Power of a Little Leaven  (1Corinthians 5:6-8)
     Leaven is used in teaching lesson in the NT both in a positive and negative way.     PDF   

Painted Hearts Restored (1Corinthians 6:8-11)
     Our lives can deteriorate like old furniture that needs to be restored.    PDF

Homosexuality is a Sin (1Corinthians 6:9-10)
     God's word is not silent in this lifestyle.     PDF
 
Movies, Drinking, Dancing, Swimming and Sex (1Corinthians 6:12-20)
     Five important questions to ask when faced with temptations.     PDF
 
The Pornography Problem  (1Corinthians 6:13-20)
     Pornography's profile, some facts, what the Bible says about it, and what you can do about it.     PDF     PPT    

Pleasing God (1Corinthians 8:5-6)
     Our main goal in life should be to please God. The Lord will delight in our obedience.    PDF

Being All Things to All Men  (1Corinthians 9:19-23)
     Some interesting points from the passage.     PDF   

All Things for the Gospel  (1Corinthians 9:23-27)
     The most important thing in the world is going to heaven.  All things for the gospel!     PDF   

Leadership & Followship  (1Corinthians 10:1-10)
     Leadership is important in the church, but with leadership comes the responsibility of follow-ship.     PDF    PPT     
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The Problem of Pride  (1Corinthians 10:12)
     This lesson focuses on several kinds of sinful pride harbored by the Edomites.     PDF  

Busy Glorifying God (1Corinthians 10:31-33)
     Jesus glorified God by doing His will, we must do the same.     PDF
 
First Corinthians, Chapter 11 (1Corinthians 11)
     Thoughts on the veil, love feasts, and the Lord's Supper.     PDF
 
The Lord's Supper  (1Corinthians 11:17-34)
    Six important points to know about the Lord's Supper.     PDF   

Shall We Splinter?  (1Corinthians 11:17-19)
     No outside force will ever destroy the church, but It can fall from within.  Some preventative medicine.     PDF   

Agility (1Corinthians 12:1-11)
     The body of Christ is to agile, and able to complete its task.     PDF     

Spiritual Gifts—Part 2 (1Corinthians 12:4-13)
     Part 2 of 2. This lesson examines the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit.     PDF     Audio 
 
Teachers of the Bible (1Corinthians 12:28)
     Very simply there are two kinds of teachers; those who teach truth and those who teach error.     PDF 
 
Great Chapters of the Bible: 1Corinthians, Chapter 13 (1Corinthians 13:1-13)
     The most excellent way of love.     PDF     PPT     Audio 
 
The Love that Never Fails (1Corinthians 13:1-13)
     First Corinthians, chapter 13 defines agape love.     PDF

Love is Great, and It's to be Given Daily (1Corinthians 13:4-8a)
     Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love. We are to do it daily.     PDF   

Love...
     Versus the Insisting Self
(1Corinthians 13:4-8a)     PDF    
     The Patience Prescription  (1Cor. 13:4-8a)     PDF    
     Is Not Jealous or Boastful  (1Cor. 13:4-8a)     PDF    
     Is Not Arrogant or Rude (1Cor. 13:4-8a)     PDF     PPT    
     Is Not Irritable or Resentful  (1Cor. 13:4-8a)     PDF    
     Rejoices at the Right Things  (1Cor. 13:4-8a; Philippians 4:4-7)     PDF    
     The Enduring Proof (1Cor. 13:4-8a)     PDF    
     Never Fails  (1Corinthians 13:8-13)     PDF    

Some Thoughts Concerning Prophesy and Tongues (1Corinthians 14:14-19)
     Paul's advice on how to properly use the miraculous gifts of tongues and prophecy.     PDF 
 
The Death, Burial, and Resurrection  (1Corinthians 15:1-4)
     A detailed look at the happenings and whys of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.     PDF  

Implications of the Resurrection (1Corinthians 15:1-4)
     In the resurrection God approved and elevated Christ, validated baptism, and empowered Christian living.     PDF 
 
The Resurrection (1Corinthians 15:1-5)
     Easter and the resurrection of Christ are two different things! One is of divine origin and the other is of pagan origin and surrounded by the traditions of men.     PDF     PPT     

Great Chapters of the Bible: 1Corinthians, Chapter 15 (1Corinthians 15:1-8)
     Belief in the resurrection is a must and it brings comfort.     PDF     PPT     Audio 
 
"As of First Importance..."  (1Corinthians 15:1-11)
     Paul had so many things to say about Christianity, but these are of first importance.     PDF  

"If the Dead are Not Raised?" (1Corinthians 15:12-18)
     Four serious implications of not believing in the resurrection of the dead.     PDF     
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D.E.A.TH. (1Corinthians 15:21-26)
     An acrostic for departure, emancipation, award, transportation, and heaven.     PDF     PPT     

Seven Bible Baptisms (1Corinthians 15:23-29)
     The New Testament mentions seven different kinds of baptisms. Only one saves.     PDF     PPT     

Keeping Bad Company? (1Corinthians 15:33-34)
     Keeping bad company can be disastrous to the soul.     PDF 
 
Overcoming Grief (1Corinthians 15:53-57)
     A look at some causes and coping mechanisms for grief.     PDF     PPT     Audio 
 
Giving to Meet Special Needs (1Corinthians 16:1-4)
     Meeting needs is a way of spiritual growth.     PDF 
 
Five Duties of the Christian Life (1Corinthians 16:13,14)
     A lesson in practical Christian living.     PDF     PPT     Audio 


"They Addicted Themselves"  (1Corinthians 16:13-16)
     Addiction can be a good thing.  Just so long as it is to the right person and right things.     PDF   

 
Second Corinthians  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
His Triumph in Christ (2Corinthians 2:14-17)
     Jesus leads us in a triumphal procession that is both sweet and not so sweet aroma.     PDF 
 
The Letter and the Spirit (2Corinthians 3:1-6)
     Paul contrasts the two great covenants, the Law of Moses and the Law of the Spirit.     PDF   

The Ministry of Righteousness (2Corinthians 3:7-18)
     The ministry of righteousness and the ministry of condemnation.     PDF 
 
The Aroma Christ (2Corinthians 4:1-6)
     The glorious ministry that brings life, righteousness, liberty, and transformation.    PDF

Stewardship in the Church (2Corinthians 4:1-10)
     We have been given gifts to use for the Lord. How we use those gifts is stewardship.     PDF 
 
"We Believe and Therefore Speak" (2Corinthians 4:1-15)
     Paul believed in Christ and the power of the gospel message.     PDF 
 
Overview of 2Corinthians (2Corinthians 4:7-11)
     The apostle Paul's public defense of his apostleship and ministry.     PDF 
 
You've Mixed Up my "House" with "Me"  (2Corinthians 4:16-18)
     Your body may be aging, but the real you is inside!     PDF   

Our Earthly Tent  (2Corinthians 5:1-10)
     The body is temporal and in a light momentary affliction.  May we look forward to the eternal body yet to be received.     PDF   

What Has God Done for Us… Lately? (2Corinthians 6:1-2)
     When life turns sour we sometimes think God is not working for us, but this is not true.     PDF 
 
What Have We Done for God… Lately? (2Corinthians 6:14-18)
     There is much to do for God in gratitude of what He has done for us.     PDF 
 
Separate From the World (2Corinthians 6:14-18)
     Our change of life in becoming a Christian should be so radical that it will be obvious to all.     PDF     PPT     
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We Are Separated from the World (2Corinthians 6:14-18)
     Christians must learn to live in the world but be separate from it.     PDF 
 
Overcoming Guilt (2Corinthians 7:8-10)
     A look at some causes and coping mechanisms for guilt.     PDF     PPT     Audio 
 
The Grace of Giving (2Corinthians 8:1-5)
     Giving is a practice and a privilege. Grace is given to those who give.     PDF 
 
Untold Riches (2Corinthians 8:7-9)
     Christians are far richer than they realize.     PDF     Audio 
 
Dividends Received from Giving  (2Corinthians 9:6-10)
     Man is the beneficiary of Christ's death.  God gives abundant blessings to those who give to Him.     PDF   

Paul, A Profile in Courage (2Corinthians 10:1-6)
     Paul had many obstacles in his Christian service, but with courage faced them all.     PDF 

Satan's Disguises  (2Corinthians 11:8-15)
     The Bible identifies Satan's disguises to that we might know our enemy and defeat him.     PDF   

What Grace Provides (2Corinthians 12:1-9)
     Grace provides the blood of Christ, the abundant life, strength for living and eternal life.     PDF
 
God, the Impossibility Specialist  (2Corinthians 12:7-10)
     God work through our inabilities and failures.  Fact is, our failures may be the best thing going for us!     PDF

Time for a Check-Up (2Corinthians 13:1-5)
     It is time for a spiritual check-up!     PDF     

Exhort, Examine, and Encourage (2Corinthians 13:5-14)
     Three wonderful admonitions from the Hebrews writer.     PDF     Audio   

The Godhead  (2Corinthians 13:11-14)
     The Godhead, also known as the Trinity, is taught in Scripture, but not fully explained.     PDF   

 
 
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Copyright 2021 by Gregory L. Swango
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      • Victory Assured!
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      • Bumps & Blessings
      • Plan of Salvation
      • The Holy Spirit
      • The Ten(der) Commandments
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  • Funeral Homilies
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    • Bulletin Articles
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    • Sagacity and Scripture
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