Sermons on 1 Corinthians

Sermons on 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 1:26-28 – The Power of Ordinary People

Guest preacher Sam Taylor from the BCNE shares from 1 Corinthians 1:26-28 on how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference. Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our church from surrounding cities such as Chester, Sandown, Danville, Kingston, Fremont, Plaistow, Atkinson, Derry, Londonderry, Salem, and Haverhill. If you live in Southern New Hampshire, we would love for you to come and visit! 

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 – Is It Possible To Be A Gay Christian?

In this series, Pastor Kyle answers “tough questions” that he has been asked. Today’s question is, “Is it possible to be a gay Christian?” Looking at the teachings of Paul in 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Kyle answers the question by explaining about who is and is not righteous and how that impacts the answer to the tough question. In Christ you have a new identity and are a new person! Sermon Clip   The message notes for the sermon can…

1 Corinthians 2:1-5 – Wanted: The Unqualified

God loves to use unqualified people! In this sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. Paul talks about how he was used by God even when he was no qualified or highly skilled. What was the reason for his success? Jesus Christ. Even if you think you are not qualified, God can still use you! Sermon Clip   The message notes for the sermon can be downloaded by clicking on the “save” button. Island Pond Baptist…

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 – The Three-Piece Gospel

Guest speaker Aaron Cockrum preaches from 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 on three important parts of the gospel message. Aaron is the lead church planter/pastor for a future Southern Baptist church in Hooksett, NH called Fellowship Church – Granite State. He is married to Linda and has three boys.   Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH, just seconds from Derry, NH. We also have many people at our church from surrounding cities such as Chester, Sandown, Danville,…

1 Corinthians 15:17-19 – The Resurrection

In this Easter 2022 message, Pastor Kyle talks about the importance of the resurrection of Jesus. He begins by talking about Paul’s passage in 1 Corinthians 15:17-19 where he explains what life would be like if there was no resurrection. Then in the second half of the sermon, Pastor Kyle gives three evidences for the resurrection and talks about what it means for us. You may not agree with the implications of the empty tomb but you are ignoring strong…

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 – When Personal Freedom Becomes an Idol

Guest speaker Terry Dorsett preaches from 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 on how Christians should navigate the tension between personal freedom and the convictions of fellow Christians. Terry has served in New England since 1994 – first as a pastor, then a church planter, a director of missions and finally a church planting catalyst before becoming BCNE executive director in 2015. He is passionate about multiplying Christ-followers in New England. You can learn more about his ministry here. Island Pond Baptist Church…

1 Corinthians 6:12 – Can I Take Drugs?

Is it OK to take drugs? Prescribed drugs? Recreational drugs? What about smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol? This is a big topic, but in this sermon, Pastor Kyle gives several principles that we can follow to determine what we should and should not take. This is a message both for drug addicts and those who would never be tempted to take any drugs. Does it prevent me from glorifying God? This is a key question. Sermon Clip   The message…

1 Cor. 2:1-5 – God Makes the Ordinary Extraordinary

“And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, 4 and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,5 so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” – 1 Cor. 2:1-5