Sermons on 1 Corinthians 4:6-21:

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

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

Not Many Fathers

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 11, 2002

Men need to arise to the High office of being a Father.

A MESSAGE TO FATHERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Cor. 4:15, For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many Fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel. Today, I ponder: WHAT IS A FATHER? Our THOUGHT will be, NOT MANY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heart Of A Great Father

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Teaching On Wealth Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

Was Jesus and the disciples rich? Why did the apostles say, "To the present hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and homeless"?

False Teaching on Wealth The very basis of the Word-Faith doctrine on money is that it is a God-given guarantee. It is supposedly guaranteed because of God’s covenant with Abraham. It is argued that we are under that same covenant. All we need to do is look at the covenant God made with Abraham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, Luke 9:52-58

Denomination: Baptist

How The Lord Wants Us To Be Empowered By The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How The Lord Wants Us to Be Empowered by The Spirit (I Cor. 4:19,20)Are you operating under your own power or the power of the Holy Spirit?

How The Lord Wants Us to Be Empowered by The Spirit - I Cor. 4:19,20 Illustration:One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Have I Begotten You?"

Contributed by John Waldrip on Dec 10, 2001

Explores Paul’s concept of begetting someone through the Gospel in Philemon 10 & 1 Cor 4.15.

"HAVE I BEGOTTEN YOU?" Philemon 10 EXPOSITION: 1. Over the last two weeks I have laid before you the truth of God’s Word about the importance of Church and the importance of Gospel preaching. I have done so in an attempt to offset the de-emphasizing of Church and the de-emphasizing of the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10, 1 Corinthians 4:15

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

The Spirit Helps Us Serve When We Are Misunderstood, Maligned Or Mistreated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

The Spirit Helps us Serve When we are mistreated, maligned, or mistreated

Jan 23rd I Cor. 4:8-13 Theme - The Spirit gives us the supernatural capacity to serve while being mistreated, misunderstood, and maligned. Have you ever wondered how the Godly can serve during times of mistreatment? There is more power in the open hand than in the clenched fist. Consider how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outgrown Britches Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 26, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Love's Last Resort

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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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

The Preacher Should... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 16, 2003

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Our Best Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003

Mary’s act of selfless love in annointing Jesus’s feet with oil exemplifies for us the joy that comes is giving all that we have and all that we are to God.

Giving God Our Best “Count On Me” Message Series: Part 4 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor January 26, 2003 A man on his deathbed called his preacher, his doctor and his lawyer to visit him. “I have $30,000 left in the bank and I want to take it all with me when I die. So, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Methodist

Watch Out For Syncretism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free