Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Corinthians 1:28

We live in a society that is in love with itself. We are immensely focused on ourselves, and this is making us unhappy and unfulfilled. Why? Because we were not created for ourselves, but to give glory to God! Discover that you have been chosen for a purpose, become aware of it, and start living according to the good pleasure of God’s will. You will never be the same!

Have you ever doubted or questioned the impact of your service to God? Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, is not known for walking on water; nevertheless, his actions, as little or insignificant as they may seem, had great value in the eyes of God. Andrew understood the importance of one single soul, of faithful service, and how small things can become great in the hands of an Almighty God.

“Different…why can’t they see it’s hard to be different.” This devotion explores our identity, purpose, and strength in Christ. Be encouraged that God LOVES differences and variety, and that these are actually gifts. Stand your ground, be proud of who you’ll become, and don’t ever run or hide from who you really are.

Experience the adventure, beauty, and fullness of life through the church as God intended. 

Are your dreams big enough to represent Christ well and glorify our great, big God? Do you really believe and pray for all the BIG promises God makes you in the Scriptures? Or, does your faith need a boost? Read this Plan and get inspired to go after ALL God has for you!

There are a lot of excuses for not serving God. Looking at Christ’s first miracle (John 2:3-8), we can see how can we offer up all we have, water from our own wells, in service to Jesus, the results are exquisite wine.

The Corinthian church—perhaps like ours—was struggling with division, immaturity and immorality. The apostle Paul pulls no punches, but points them to the cross; because “to us who are being saved it is the power of God”. This is a free sample of Explore daily Bible reading notes, published by The Good Book Company.

Sometimes God turns human conventional wisdom on its head! Join Pastor Bayless Conley as he shares at least two instances in which God is likely to do this. You cannot put God in a box, but His ways always end up being better than ours. Learn to prepare for God's unexpected ways of doing things.

The late Brennan Manning wrote his classic The Ragamuffin Gospel for the “bedraggled, beat-up, and burnt-out,” for “anyone who has grown weary and discouraged along the Way.” If that includes you, take a journey toward the grace-filled life with these five daily devotionals.

In the midst of hurts, challenges of subservient status, insecurities and longing for love and acceptance, the Women of the Bible reveal the current quandaries of today’s women.  Separated by ages past, their emotions were real and their ordeals just as relevant now.  As in the author’s life, let the Women of the Bible bring you to a place of healing, encouragement, self-examination and affirmation of God’s love for you

We believe that God’s desire for all of us is to become Stronger. This means Stronger individually as well as corporately. This Bible plan is all about becoming Stronger for His glory and to help us fulfil His purposes for our lives.

Bezalel explores the call, development, and destiny of the artist by looking at the job description of the first designer of the House of God. Each day challenges you to ask God questions that promote intimacy and artistic connection to draw out the God-given creativity within you.

The love of God for humanity is the beating heart of the Gospel. It was His love for mankind that moved God to sacrifice His son on our behalf, according to John 3:16, the theme of this five-day plan. Spend some time exploring this and other beloved passages to learn how understanding the love of God can revolutionize your life and relationships. 

When we approach God with our dreams and desires, we often focus on what we don’t have. We tell Him we could do more if He’d give us more skills or resources. We compare what we’ve been given to the gifts of others. And often, our patient Father responds with an unexpected question: What’s in your hands?

From an influential pastor and author whose writing Ann Voskamp calls "sharp, informed, [and] culturally savvy" comes a revelatory blueprint for an utterly transformative and enticing Christianity. 

Seeking Daily the Heart of God is a 5 day reading plan intended to encourage, challenge, and help us along the path of daily living. As Boyd Bailey has said, "Seek Him even when you don't feel like it, or when you are too busy and He will reward your faithfulness." The Bible says, "Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart." Psalm 119:2

Have you ever doubted your effectiveness as a witness? I’ll admit, I have. Over the next 5 days, we'll discuss five misconceptions about sharing the gospel that have grown a fear of witnessing in our hearts. If you’ve struggled with any of these, my heart is not to discourage you. Instead, I pray you will be fully equipped to boldly take the message of grace and truth to the world.

Pursue God for greater measures of His presence. Move past spiritual plateaus. Focus on the “Blesser” rather than the blessings. In this 5-day devotional, Bethel Church pastor Bill Johnson shares principles he has learned through his ministry and challenges you to seek real spiritual growth.

Throughout Scripture, it is assumed that people can talk to God. Engaging in conversations with God was not the exception to the life of His people, it was expected. Prayer shows up in stories and letters as a vital practice, but how do we do it well? This 5-day plan will help you understand what prayer is and how to engage in this life-changing practice.

Christianity calls us to sacrifice instead of living for oneself. We can't do both. Paul wrote about this in his letter to a divided and self-centered people to remind them to follow Jesus and only Jesus. In this RightNow Media study, Jennie Allen walks into the messy lives of the Corinthians and takes us through Paul’s words to learn how we should distinguish ourselves from the culture even today.

God’s forgiveness is no light thing. The Cross is God’s complete answer to all the deepest of human needs in respect to our relationship with him. We only come to know God as we enter and live in a realised experience of his total forgiveness, and we only go on knowing God as we go on knowing and living in that same experience of liberation.

We all experience difficult seasons of trial. This plan will encourage you through whatever dark time you are facing, guiding you from feelings of inadequacy through hoping when all seems dark to rejoicing on the other side. Refocus your heart on God’s character, and be pointed to his power, wisdom, faithfulness, and love instead of your circumstances or failures. You’ll be redirected to lean on God’s strength, not your own.

As we continue to grapple with these turbulent and divisive times, Pastor Mike reminds us of how God loves all his people—people from all walks of life; imperfect, everyday people like us. This series was recorded earlier this year when Pastor Mike was in Israel.

They say winning is a choice. Because of the shed blood of Jesus Christ and Him taking on sin and death for us, we win! Sometimes the going gets tough and it's hard to remember that we are victors. Today as you begin my reading plan, I believe that you will finish it remembering that you've already won!

The Holy Spirit uses God’s Word to grow believers in their faith and increase their passion for Jesus. Break down the book of 1 Corinthians into the “Big Picture” of the passage, then “Digging Deeper” into that section and then move into “Living Out” the lessons that are taught in the passage in this 5-day reading plan.