Sermons on 1 Corinthians 4:5-13:

Missionary Burnout: Causes & Cures

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Aug 10, 2001

A personal testimony of one missionary’s struggle with burnout and how he found relief.

MISSIONARY BURNOUT: CAUSES & CURES BY GREG WADDELL II CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 "WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK?" I. INTRODUCTION A. Background My wife and I have been missionaries for 18 years. In 1982, with $150 of monthly support coming in, we hit the road with our one-year-old daughter to raise funds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Faithful

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

How do you measure success? The world may measure success by profit, prosperity, or prestige. God measure success by our faithfulness. How faithful are you to God?

Are you successful today? What measure do you use to measure success? The world may measure success by profit - how much are you earning? By prosperity - what do you own? By prestige - how high are you in the corporate ladder? How does God measure success? We’ll see from scriptures that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do We Love The Truth...about Ourselves?

Contributed by James Groce on Sep 10, 2001

When it comes to seeing our own faults, most of us have blind spots --

Introduction ----------------------- Text: 1 Cor. 4:3-5. ----------------------- "Know Thyself" was the inscription on the temple to Apollo at ancient Delphi. Nowhere is accurate knowledge of self more important than in relation to the gospel. The gospel requires repentance -- and repentance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stewardship

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We are stewards ultimately accountable to God.

Thesis: We are stewards ultimately accountable to God. Intro.: 1. I'll never forget a particular episode of NBC's "Night Court." a. Focused on "Bull" (bailiff). 1) On top of bldg. helping maint. worker pull up a cable. 2) During storm; Bull struck by lightning, semi-conscious. 3) Worker below ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Love's Last Resort

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. As disciples of Jesus we've committed ourselves to be like our Master. a. Those are pretty big sandals to fill! 1) "Perfect, attaining to measure ... of Christ" (Eph. 4:13). 2) "We proclaim him, ad. & tch. ... perfect in Christ" (Col. 1:28). 3) "Be perfect as Father in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Why Jesus Wants Us To Leave Judging To God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Judge not lest you be judged. For in the way you criticize others you will be criticized.

Why Jesus wants us to leave the Judging to God ILlustration:It was F.B. Meyer, I believe, who once said that when we see a brother or sister in sin, there are two things we do not know: First, we do not know how hard he or she tried not to sin. And second, we do not know the power of the forces ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewards Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 2, 2001

Everything we have came from God- even our personalities- and we need to exercise proper stewardship within this reality.

Stewards March 3, 2001 We don’t have stewards in most areas of our lives anymore, but in a bygone day, stewards were tremendously important. In fact, the efficient operation of a household depended on the faithfulness and diligence of the steward. The steward was the official who controlled the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-14, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attributes Of God - Complimenatry To Energizer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

Praises for the attributes of God from complimentary to energizer

90. Complimentary – I praise you Lord as you know how to affirm me by acknowledging the good works you have graciously allowed me to do. “Therefore, judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Ok, Right?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

All of us need to be concerned about our spiritual health at least as much as we are about our physical well-being

I don't know about you, but if I had a doctor like Dr. Kraft in this morning's skit, I would find a new physician too. Friends, very few people want to go to a doctor who lies to them. We want to know the truth, even if it is unpleasant, so we can maybe take some action to keep the bad news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Romans 3:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Hunting For Humility?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving - Count Your Blessings!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

That is why a Thanksgiving message like this is so important. We need this reminder. We need it because it forces us to "add it all up" & recognize where all these things we enjoy actually come from.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Philippians 4:12-13; 1 Corinthians 4:7 ILL. An elderly lady was well-known for her faith, & for her boldness in talking about it. Each morning she would go out on her front porch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Philippians 4:12-13, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Life All About

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2004

The Parable of the Talents provides a condensed description of what life is all about. God has entrusted each of us with resources and opportunity. He grants freedom to choose how we will invest our time, money, etc... But we must live life understanding

What’s Life All About? Matthew 25:14-30[1] 4-4-04 Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I going to do with my life?” Maybe when you were in your senior year of high school the career counselor helped you ask that question. Maybe in the midst of a great crisis you found yourself asking, “What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Five Marks Of Faithfullness

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Be Different Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Nov 5, 2004

Dare to be set apart and stand out in a crowd!

Dare To Be: Different How do set yourself apart and standout in a crowd? 1. Have a solid FOUNDATION. "For no one can lay a foundation other than the one which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthian 3:11) "Let us press on to maturity, not laying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Imitation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2002

Being a mature Christian means more than going to church to be educated and entertained - it means growing to the point where you become an example to others.

OPEN: What does it mean to be grown up? A group of 5 to 8 year children were asked that question and these were their answers: David, age 7, said you know you’re grown up when your clothes don’t fit anymore. Angie (6) said she believed being a grown up meant being able to ride a bike with no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ