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Corinthians
Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006 (message contributor)
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1. No Bragging
Contributed on Nov 8, 2006
Paul instructs the Corinthians on how poor he is and how poor they really are.
NO BRAGGING 1 Corinthians 4:8-21 I. The Contrast Between the Rich and Poor in the Gospel (vv. 8, 9). A. “Already you have become rich! You have become kings—and that without us!” (v. 8). 1. They were self-satisfied and thought they were mature. 2. They felt they did not need help. 3. They ...read more
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2. Take Me To Your Leader
Contributed on Nov 8, 2006
Paul addresses the divisions in the Corinthian church.
TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 I. The Divisions of This Church. A. The word division means to “rip” or “tear” (v. 10). B. We might sum up the divisions in this way: 1. I follow Paul—This group may have taken the attitude that Paul started this church and he will always be our ...read more
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3. Servants Of The Gospel
Contributed on Nov 9, 2006
Paul tells the believers about servanthood.
SERVANTS OF THE GOSPEL 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 I. Think About Faithfulness—(vv. 1-2). A. Those entrusted. This phrase is from the Greek word for “stewards.” As Christians we are stewards and we are to be faithful to our trust. B. The secret things of God. This is from the Greek word translated ...read more
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4. Growing Up Part 2
Contributed on Nov 9, 2006
Paul tells the believers growth.
GROWING UP IN THE CHURCH (Part 2) 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 I. Jesus Christ Is the Only Foundation (vv. 10, 11). A. I laid a foundation—Paul spent about eighteen months in Corinth. He was the one who laid the foundation (v. 10). B. He laid the foundation that was already given by God, Jesus ...read more
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5. Growing Up Part 1
Contributed on Nov 9, 2006
Paul tells the believers about the church as a family and field.
GROWING UP IN THE CHURCH (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 I. Paul Views the Church as a Family (vv. 1-4). A. Paul calls them “brothers” (v. 1). He goes on to say they are not “spiritual” because they are “worldly” and “infants.” 1. They need to be taught but they have already accepted Christ ...read more