10 sermons preach from 1 Corinthians 13 — 6 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 4 from the classic library.
“The end of our faith is when we see Jesus face to face — we shall behold him face to face.”
“Chapter 13 (the 'more excellent way'): verses 1-3 about absence of love, 4-7 characteristics of love, and verse 13: 'And now abideth faith, hope, charity... but the greatest of these is [charity].'”
A Bible-study sermon on 1 Corinthians 12–14 explaining spiritual gifts, contrasting speaking in tongues with prophecy, and urging love, order, and edification in corporate worship.
John Wesley
"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith,…
Read the full text“Verses 1 through 3 talks about the absence of charity, absence of love.”
A Bible-study sermon on 1 Corinthians 12–14 explaining spiritual gifts, contrasting speaking in tongues with prophecy, and urging love, order, and edification in corporate worship.
John Wesley
"Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profiteth me nothing." 1 Cor. 13:3. [1.] There is great reason to fear that it will hereafter be said of most of…
Read the full textGeorge Whitefield
1 Corinthians 13:8, "Charity never faileth." Nothing is more valuable and commendable, and yet, not one duty is less practiced, than that of charity. We often pretend concern and pity for the misery and distress of our fellow-creatures, but yet we seldom commiserate their condition so…
Read the full text“'Love never faileth.'”
A Bible teaching on the theme “The Church, Glorious and Triumphant” defining the church as the called-out assembly built on the confession of Christ, explaining what makes the church glorious (the glory of Christ, equality, and a bond of love) and stressing practical outworkings: genuine fellowship, baptism of the Holy Ghost, nurturing new converts, and growth in love and holiness.
John Wesley
The Imperfection of Human Knowledge "We know in part." 1 Cor. 13:9. 1. The desire of knowledge is an universal principle in man, fixed in his inmost nature. It is not variable, but constant in every rational creature, unless while it is suspended by some stronger…
Read the full text“"Now we see through a glass darkly."”
A Bible study unpacking the Galatians message of liberation: freedom as an internal, communal reality rooted in Christ, contrasted with internalized oppression and dangerous misuses of scripture (e.g., Christian nationalism). Practical steps for emancipation—personal and collective—are emphasized alongside pastoral invitations to join and serve the church community.
“The end of our faith is when we see Jesus face to face — we shall behold him face to face.”
Pastor preaches that trials refine genuine faith and produce inexpressible joy because Christians have a living hope, a secure inheritance, and a protected salvation. God provides multicolored grace to match our varied trials; suffering is temporary and purifies faith so it becomes more valuable than gold. The sermon includes an invitation to trust Christ and practical encouragement to endure and learn during testing.
“And now we see in part...we'll see in whole”
A packed Inland Empire Sunday service featuring worship, communion reflections on Job, teaching from Matthew and Genesis, baptisms/testimonies, mission and leadership announcements, and a central sermon on 'wrestling with God' (Genesis 32) calling believers to honest, transformative prayer and wholehearted discipleship.
“Love, hope, faith, these three remain; but the greatest of these three is love.”
A sermon teaching the 'threefold cord'—a twin motif: the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) and the trio love, hope, faith—presented as a practical, integrated formula for prayer, family life, healing, and spiritual success.
“Now abides faith, hope, charity...but the greatest of these is charity.”
A Bible-study sermon on 1 Corinthians 12–14 explaining spiritual gifts, contrasting speaking in tongues with prophecy, and urging love, order, and edification in corporate worship.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.