Sermons on 1 Corinthians 9:1-27:

Stay The Course

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2001

Attributes of people who finish what they start.

The 2000 movie, "The Patriot" starred Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a Revolutionary War hero. Martin’s 18-year-old son, Gabriel, enlists in the conflict and he spends the first half of the movie diligently repairing an American flag he found in the dirt. Tragically, Gabriel becomes a casualty of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Child-Like Purpose

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001

In becoming like little children, we can live with a purpose that will endure.

Live With a Child-like Purpose Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we discovered Jesus confronting his disciples about their approach to greatness in the Kingdom of God. It seems they were developing a worldly approach, which creeps into our thinking dressed as religion. They thought, you might recall, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Champions In Life

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001

THE BATTLE FOR YOUR LIFE RAGES. WILL YOU BE A WINNER OR LOSER.

Title: Champions in Life Text: I Cor. 9:24 & 25 Intro: The life that we live is a daily battle. It has been said that it is o.k. To lose a battle as long as you win the war. But in the war for my soul I am not satisfied to bearley make it, I want to be successful without a question. When I get to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run With Nike Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 4, 2002

Quitters never win and winners never quit. How to be a winner

RUN WITH NIKE No this is not an ad for Michael Jordan and NIKE However Madison Ave and the advertisers there have convinced us some how that if we where this product while running or competing in some event we will win just because we wear their product. Is there something magical about NIKE? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Garage Door Evangelism

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

This sermon deals with new methods of evangelism in the 21st century.

“Garage Door Evangelism” I Corinthians 9:19-27 INTRODUCTION: In Dary Northrop’s book, Garage Door Evangelism, he discusses some new ways to “do church” in the 21st century. He says that often churches give a picture of perfection--only the beautiful Front Door ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Methodist

The A-B-Cs Of Soul-Winning

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

The basics of winning others to the faith.

The A-B-C’s of Soul Winning I Corinthians 9:17-27 17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make use of my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples With Discipline Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Self-denial and spiritual discipline are not popular topics in today’s culture. But a Christianity without a cross is not Christianity at all. This sermon launches a fifty day focus on spiritual disciplines.

Disciples with Discipline (Fifty Days of Consecration #1) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27[1] 3-20-05 Introduction This morning we want to prepare for the Fifty Days of Consecration that begins next Sunday. The fifty days begins on Easter (March 27th) and will conclude on the Day of Pentecost (May 15th). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is Real Freedom? Series

Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006

Freedom is given to us at salvation, but we must maintain it as well.

What Is Real Freedom? 1 Cor. 9:18-23 Pastor Trey Rhodes When you have a right-standing relationship with God, you have a life of freedom, liberty, and delight; you are God’s will. -Oswald Chambers Background: The Revolutionary War was a hard-fought battle, and many lives were lost in order to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Running To Win

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 19, 2006

winning in the race of life

Intro: probably there aren’t many people who would sit and watch coverage of an entire marathon, which is approximately 2 hours to the winner, and many hours to the last one who finishes. This past week the most famous of all marathons, the Boston marathon was run. It is always amazing to see the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Athletic Metaphors By Paul

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

What was it that made the difference in Paul’s life? His conversion was dynamic. But, there have been other dynamic conversions that have not resulted in the kind of life that Paul lived. The Holy Spirit was powerfully at work within him. But the Holy Sp

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Sometimes in my life a kind of “melancholy of the soul settles over me.” I feel like retreating into a cave and not coming out for a long, long time. When that pessimism of spirit comes over me, I take great inspiration from a man who left his footprints all over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26

Do What You Have To Do Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 6, 2004

We must do what we have to do to be heard.

DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO I Corinthians 9:15-27 S: Ministry C: Methods in Ministry Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE MUST DO WHAT WE HAVE TO DO IN ORDER TO BE HEARD. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Methods TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 9:15-27 three methods that enable us to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

¿cuál Resistente Eres Tú?

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Jul 10, 2004

Si pudieras evaluar tu vida y miraras en cuantas ocasiones te has determinado continuar hasta el final sin importar los conflictos. En cuantas ocasiones te has dado por vencido y has finalizado o cambiado todo. Piensa por un momento ¿cuál es la salida mas

Introducción: Si pudieras evaluar tu vida y miraras en cuantas ocasiones te has determinado continuar hasta el final sin importar los conflictos. En cuantas ocasiones te has dado por vencido y has finalizado o cambiado todo. Piensa por un momento ¿cuál es la salida mas fácil? Correr hasta el final ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gold Medal Christianity. Let The Games Begin!

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 5, 2004

A sermon that picks up Pauls theme of running the race and uses the modern context of competition to discus running the Christian race.

Gold medal Christianity. Let the games begin! This week I had to help someone move 2 cubic metres of firewood into a shed. It took about twenty minutes and I think I could do it faster. With training I might be able to get the time down to ten minutes or perhaps seven is not out of the question. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipline Of A Champion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 12, 2004

Lessons from Paul comparing the Christian life to a race and how we must have discipline to win the race

Gold Medal Living “Discipline of a Champion” August 15, 2004 Intro: We have been looking at some characteristics of live a Gold Medal spiritual life. We looked at the need for determination and passion to help us reach the goal for our lives. Today we are looking at the discipline needed in life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Like Is Like The Olympics

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004

The Olympics: 1- the sports 2- the training 3- the spectators 4- the rules 5- the rewards

INTRO.- ILL.- A man was discussing his tennis technique with a friend. He said, “My brain immediately barks out a command to my body: ‘Run forward, and fast.’ It says, ‘Start right now. Drop the ball gracefully over the net and then race back to position.’” His friend replied, “And then what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ