1 Corinthians 1

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¹Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

2 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:1

“Let's go back, 1 Corinthians 1:1.”
The Lord's Supper #3a 3983Lee Vayle, July 6, 1983
“Now we can go back to 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9 and see It.”
Discerning the Lord's BodyLee Vayle, September 4, 1983

²Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

³Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:3

“Let’s go to 1 Corinthians, we’re not going to look at all of them just at some of them here. 1 Cor 1:3.”
Who Is This Melchisedec #2Lee Vayle, August 6, 1988
“And in 1 Cor 1:3 we’re looking at:”
Facts of Our Faith #4Lee Vayle, February 17, 1991

⁴I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

5 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:4

“So we go here to 1 Cor 1:4-8.”
Presence #5Lee Vayle, May 20, 1981
“Let's go to 1Cor 1:4-8.”
Ephesians # 16Lee Vayle, February 21, 1982
“It was the appraisal of their standing by grace in Jesus Christ the Lord, as we have read in 1 Corinthians 1: 4-9 which, we will not re-read.”
Discerning the Lord's BodyLee Vayle, September 4, 1983
“Now, 1 Corinthians 1:4”
Christ Is the Mystery #7Lee Vayle, August 20, 1986
“In 1 Cor 1:4.”
God Totally ResponsibleLee Vayle, April 17, 1992

⁵That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

⁶Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

⁷So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

29 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:7

“First Corinthians 1:7-8, (I'm going kind of fast, but it's alright.)”
Camp Meeting (Grenthal # 1)Lee Vayle, July 13, 1977
“First Corinthians, the 1st chapter, 1 and say... oh, let's watch this one here, 1 Corinthians 1:7-8.”
The Parousia (Toledo)Lee Vayle, December 18, 1977
“Now, I want to go to 1 Corinthians 1:7-8 to see more what the fundamentalist version is as set forth by Dr. Scofield, because he is a very fine student.”
Appearing and Coming # 2Lee Vayle, March 9, 1980. Names it 3 times.
“Under the Seventh Seal comes a relaxation, because of 1 Cor 1:7 absolutely...”
Presence #5Lee Vayle, May 20, 1981
“The same theologians that quote these Scripture as referring to the bema [raised platform in a synagogue or church]the Judgment Seat in the upper atmosphere after the Rapture, use 1 Cor 1:7 as the Rapture.”
Presence #7Lee Vayle, June 3, 1981
“Further, you're going to like this one, you can't help it. 1 Corinthians 1:7-8.”
Ephesians # 5bLee Vayle, June 7, 1981

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⁸Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

4 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:8

“Now, back to 1 Cor 1:8 again.”
Presence #5Lee Vayle, May 20, 1981
“At the Appearing in 1 Corinthians 1:8, It tells you we'll be blameless.”
Ephesians # 5aLee Vayle, June 6, 1981
“That is 1 Corinthians 1:8.”
Ephesians # 5cLee Vayle, June 14, 1981. Names it 2 times.
“I Cor 1:8-10””
Your Proportion Of Faith - PreliminaryLee Vayle, 1966. Names it 2 times.

⁹God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

2 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:9

“Compare that with 1 Corinthians 1:9”
There is a Real BodyLee Vayle, November 30, 1979
“1 Cor 1:9.”
The Continuing Ministry of ChristLee Vayle, November 6, 1994

¹⁰Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

19 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:10

“Let's go to 1 Corinthians 1:10-13”
The Nicolaitian - Laodicean ComplexLee Vayle, August 29, 1970
“Now, to study 'wholeness', we'll go into 1 Corinthians 1:10-13.”
The Prince of ShalomLee Vayle, December 24, 1978
“Now, back in 1 Corinthians 1:10, It says:”
Love Never FailsLee Vayle, November 11, 1979
“Look over here in 1 Corinthians 1:10-17.”
Discerning the Lord's BodyLee Vayle, September 4, 1983
“Let’s find out. 1 Cor 1:10‑13.”
Alpha and OmegaLee Vayle, May 4, 1986
“I won’t shun what Paul didn’t shun. 1 Cor 1:10.”
Faith in the Mind #2Lee Vayle, October 7, 1987

See all 19 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:10

¹¹For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

4 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:11

“I’ll start at 11. [1Cor 1:11:]”
Christ Is the Mystery #7Lee Vayle, August 20, 1986
“And I’m going to show you that Bro. Branham, just nailing it down, calmly telling you the truth. 1 Cor 1:11.”
Restoration of the Bride Tree # 5Lee Vayle, November 24, 1993
“He says, in 1 Cor 1:11:”
Seed of Discrepancy #34Lee Vayle, May 4, 1996
“Now, let’s go to 1 Cor 1:11.”
Seed of Discrepancy #37Lee Vayle, June 23, 1996

¹²Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

4 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:12

“Or you say, "I'm of Paul." [1Cor 1:12] What's the difference?”
Ephesians # 16Lee Vayle, February 21, 1982
“And these bunch of Jews, you seek signs. [1 Cor 1:12] Haw, okay you signs seekers, and you wisdom seekers, where are you going to be?”
Events Made Clear by Prophecy # 6Lee Vayle, August 3, 1985
“I’m of this, I’m of that.” [1 Cor 1:12, 13] You know what he said?”
God of This Evil Age # 16 NLVLee Vayle, August 15, 1990
“Now, this is a Corinthian situation, because in the old days, "I'm of Paul, I'm of Cephas, I'm of so and so." [1 Cor 1:12b] And Paul said, "That is wrong."”
The Prayer of Abraham (Part 3) -Lee Vayle, October 1966

¹³Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?

2 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:13

“Baptized unto John, baptized unto Moses. 1 Cor 1:13:”
Baptism #2Lee Vayle, April 20, 1983
“He said, “I didn’t even baptize, except a tiny number, lest they say they’re baptized in my name.” [1 Cor 1:13-15]”
Q&A#3_PastorsLee Vayle, January 24, 1988

¹⁴I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

2 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:14

“It is as we said in 1 Corinthians 1:14.”
Ephesians # 5aLee Vayle, June 6, 1981
“Also, in 1 Corinthians 1:14-17, notice it says:”
Baptism #3Lee Vayle, April 24, 1983. Names it 2 times.

¹⁵Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.

1 sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:15

“1 Corinthians 1:15:23 absolutely tells the change in our body that's coming up.”
Ephesians # 5c2Lee Vayle, June 21, 1981

¹⁶And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

¹⁷For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

10 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:17

“I've explained that many times, and I think no doubt heard me say, "He that is joined to the Lord is one spirit." [1 Cor 1:17]”
Imputation of the RighteousnessLee Vayle, January 28, 1968
“I say, one with, because "He that is one Lord is one Spirit." [1 Cor 1:17] Part of, because the Bride is His body, which is Christ.”
The Holy Spirit Baptism and RestorationLee Vayle, June 28, 1970
“Just [1 Corinthians 1:17, 26-29]”
God in Foolish ThingsLee Vayle, June 20, 1971
“Now he says here: [1 Cor 1:17:]”
Baptism #3Lee Vayle, April 24, 1983. Names it 2 times.
“Because this is That Spirit that's in 1Cor 1:17.”
Questions & Answers #2 4085Lee Vayle, December 8, 1985
“In 1 Cor 1:17-21.”
Future Home #16Lee Vayle, June 22, 1988

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¹⁸For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

9 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:18

“Now I think, if I’m not mistaken, if I haven’t got the — the wrong Scripture laying out here, I want to read out of First Corinthians, the 1st chapter, beginning with the 18th verse, and also read Second Corinthians 12:11, to take a text.”
The OddballWilliam Branham, June 14, 1964. Names it 2 times.
“Now, with that 1 Corinthians 1:18”
Power of the CrossLee Vayle, November 14, 1970. Names it 2 times.
“Now, not wanting to recapitulate, but simply continue looking at what the Cross of Christ accomplished we'll take a little bit of the Scripture, a few readings, then go to other Scriptures, starting with 1 Corinthians 1:18”
His Resurrection Proves His DeathLee Vayle, May 26, 1976
“Now, if you still wonder a little bit about it which you might let's go to 1Corinthians 1:18-21.”
Ephesians # 14Lee Vayle, January 20, 1982
"For the preaching of the cross to them that perish foolishness." [1 Cor 1:18] What about this hour?
Events Made Clear by Prophecy # 14Lee Vayle, September 4, 1985
“Now he said, “Listen…” [1 Cor 1:18:]”
Future Home #15Lee Vayle, June 19, 1988

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¹⁹For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

1 sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:19

“But we'll go to 1 Corinthians 1:19, here now I want to start reading.”
Paradox #3Lee Vayle, August 4, 1984

²⁰Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

1 sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:20

“Bible distinctly said, “The wisdom of God is dumb to man.” [1 Cor 1:20] But I’m going to tell you another thing: the smartness of man is pretty dumb to God.”
End Time Seed Sign #3Lee Vayle, September 19, 1993

²¹For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

3 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:21

“Now, men by wisdom has never known God. 1 Corinthians 1:21, tells you that categorically.”
Ephesians # 5Lee Vayle, May 31, 1981
"The foolishness of preaching..." [1 Cor 1:21]
Presence #15Lee Vayle, September 5, 1981
"The preaching of the gospel is foolishness," [1 Cor 1:21] because It tells about Calvary.
That Day on CalvaryLee Vayle, April 20, 1984

²²For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

2 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:22

“First Corinthians 1:22, Paul said, “Whereby He has sealed us by His Holy Spirit until the day…” Ephesians 4:30, says, “Grieve not the Holy Spirit,” that’s that Angel that come forth sealing upon their forehead.”
The Ten Virgins, And The Hundred And Forty-Four Thousand JewsWilliam Branham, December 11, 1960
“Now he said: [1 Cor 1:22]”
Future Home #15Lee Vayle, June 19, 1988

²³But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

²⁴But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

1 sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:24

“We read it to you: 1 Cor 1:24, Eph 3:9, Col 1:15-17.”
Satan's Eden #11Lee Vayle, March 11, 1990

²⁵Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

²⁶For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called :

5 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:26

“All right, let's go to 1 Corinthians 1:26, and we'll go into Its context also.”
Hope of His Calling #7 (2481) - NLV.Lee Vayle, July 12, 1981
“And we first noted that It was said in Ephesians 1:18, 'His calling', in contradistinction to such verses as 1 Corinthians 1:26.”
Hope of His Calling #7A (2681) - NLV.Lee Vayle, July 19, 1981
“Okay, 1 Cor 1:26 it says here,”
Who is this Melchisedec #24Lee Vayle, November 6, 1988
“In 1 Corinthians 1:26-29”
ElectionLee Vayle, 1967
“1 Cor 1: 26-29”
Election #1 (Norway )Lee Vayle, July 1975

²⁷But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

²⁸And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea , and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

²⁹That no flesh should glory in his presence.

³⁰But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

16 sermons on 1 Corinthians 1:30

“Turn now to 1 Corinthians 1:30”
Faith Series #2 (Because God Said So)Lee Vayle, October 18, 1965
“I Corinthians 1:30”
The Righteousness of GodLee Vayle, December 4, 1966
“And Paul also says, "That the Gospel has no power delegated to It, except based on the righteousness of God." [1 Cor 1:30] And you'll find that Paul speaks often of the righteousness which is by faith of Jesus Christ.”
Imputation of the RighteousnessLee Vayle, January 28, 1968
“Or in 1 Corinthians 1:30, where He is the Righteousness of God.”
Godhead # 1Lee Vayle, January 11, 1970
“We go to 1 Corinthians 1:30, and It says:”
Mystery of Iniquity # 1 (Tucson)Lee Vayle, February 13, 1972

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³¹That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

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