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  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Hunting For Humility?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 312 ratings
     | 11,581 views

    Christianity would benefit greatly if there were more humble individuals in both pulpits and pews

    When asked what were the three most important Christian virtues, Augustine replied, "Humility, humility, and humility." Yet, this great virtue is in rather short supply in our culture. Even very good people seem to have a hard time being really humble. One day Linus tells Charlie Brown, "When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Marks Of Faithfullness

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 10,144 views

    There are at least five marks that makes Christian a faithful steward.

    There are at least five marks that makes Christian a faithful steward. I. Accountability (v.4) A faithful steward knows that he is accountable to God. We don’twork to gain the favorof others or ourselves. We seek to please God only. II. Adherence and Devotion (v.6) A faithful steward is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gentleness

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    Paul asks the Corinthians if they want him to come to them in love, or with the rod.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Sometimes in our zeal to clean up our own lives or the lives of others, we unfortunately use “killer soaps”—condemnation, criticism, nagging, fits of temper. We think we’re doing right, but our harsh, self-righteous treatment is more than they can bear. - (Source ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Marks Of A Spiritual Mentor

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 2, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 18,991 views

    Paul here explains what it meant that he was a spiritual father to the Cornithians and therein gives us insight into how we can impact others.

    The Heart Of The Passage: “Paul is a spiritual father to the Corinthians.” - v. 15. - There are two ways to become a spiritual father. One is to be part of birthing someone to new life. The second is to raise a spiritual child into a spiritual adult (an adoption type of situation). - In both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Heart Of A Great Father

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 340 ratings
     | 30,936 views

    Four characteristics of great fathers.

    READ: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17 Three kinds of fathers God is looking for: 1. Fathers of natural children—Ephesians 6:4 / 1 Timothy 5:8 2. Fathers in the House of God (v15) - Setting the example - Setting the tone - Taking responsibility 3. Father’s of spiritual sons (v17) - Personal discipleship ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understanding The Passion And Plight Of Pastors Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,922 views

    Pastor are not perfect, yet they are often expected to walk a thin line between love and conviction, heart and mind, between right and wrong. This places pastor firmly between the title of today’s message. Pastoring is then either a plight or a passion.

    UNDERSTANDING THE PASSION AND PLIGHT OF PASTORS 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 INTRODUCTION: Pastoral ministry is often a precarious ministry. Many times pastors walk into or are called to situations, which are delicate and or sensitive in nature. Often, pastor are misconstrued, misquoted, and roasted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trustworthy Stewards

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,957 views

    A tough task for tender warriors, faithful stewards of the church must be adept at proclaiming, protecting and punishing. Humble heros all!

    Does anyone here remember being in elementary school when the teacher would leave the room? First grade comes to mind for me with our teacher, Miss. Sibley. For some reason, Miss. Sibley often left the class room, but before she would walk out she always gave us a clear warning about behavior and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,204 views

    We follow the servant-leaders God has given us.

    FOLLOW THE LEADER I Corinthians 4:14-21 S: Leadership Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE FOLLOW THE SERVANT-LEADERS GOD HAS GIVEN US. ?: Why? KW: Needs TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 4:14-21 five needs that servant-leaders provide. The _____ need we have is… I. DIRECTION (14) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Being A Real Father Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,501 views

    Sermon 4 0f 17 on 1 Corinthians. Paul was a spiritual father to those he taught about Jesus. He writes of the work and trust that God gave him and others like him in the ministry of the good news of Jesus.

    The Cost of Being a Real Father Paul was a spiritual father to those he taught about Jesus. He writes of the work and trust that God gave him and others like him in the ministry of the good news of Jesus. It is a work of fatherhood and spiritual nurturing that does not end with teaching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Weakness Or Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 31, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,293 views

    Be faithful, stick to what’s been revealed to us in God’s Word and rely on God’s power to bring the growth.

    There’s an old Indian Fable I heard recently. A water bearer had two large water pots which he carried on either end of a pole slung across his shoulders. One of the pots had a crack in it, so every day as he carried water to his master’s house he arrived with one full pot and one only half full. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Preacher Should... Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,891 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon identifies the responsibilities of a pastor.

    Sunday Morning January 19, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ (#9) THE PREACHER SHOULD¡K 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Introduction: 1. I have learned after 4 years of being a pastor that everyone except me knows what the pastor should be doing. I know that sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Outgrown Britches Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,535 views

    Stewardship is what you do with all of your life. Paul made a strong point about judging that touches both the lost and the complacent church goer.

    November 25, 2001 1So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s secrets. 2Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful. 3What about me? Have I been faithful? Well, it matters very little what you or anyone else thinks. I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Watch Out For Syncretism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,869 views

    It’s so easy for us to blend in to the world’s way of thinking. But there are many dangers involved

    Passage: I Corinthians 4:8-21 Intro: Deep in the heart of every human being is the tendency to redefine. 1. we have an especially powerful tendency to rethink our position about something that we want to do or like to do. 2. of course our world is constantly doing this, redefining what is right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "How To React When Your Ministry Is Under Attack" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,657 views

    This message reveals how the Apostle Paul reacted to his ministry being under attack, and why we should do the same.

    Series for Hurting Pastors "How To React When Your Ministry Is Under Attack" Introduction- Many of you have been involved in a study of the book of 1st Corinthians in your churches, or will be in the near future, if you are Southern Baptist, in connection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Pick Up The Oars!

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 5, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,826 views

    This week we’re going to talk about the difference between how we want to be perceived as Christians, and how we should be perceived. Learn how we’re nothing special, but we’ve got an important job to do.

    How do you like to be seen? What’s the image you like to portray to the outside world? Maybe for you its self confidence, or knowledgeable, or “too cool for school”. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel