Sermons on 1 Corinthians 4:1:

"Have I Been Faithful?" (1 Cor. 4:3, Nlb)

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 5, 2004

As we begin the year 2004, it is good to take inventory of our Christian life. This message begins with an INVENTORY, looks at our ministry using two ILLUSTRATIONS, and concludes with an INJUNCTION for us to be faithful this new year.

“HAVE I BEEN FAITHFUL?” (1 Cor. 4:3, NLB) “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Three Courts Of Judgment

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

There are many who seek to judge us, but only one really matters.

Introduction: In Exodus 18, there’s an interesting incident where Moses was visited by his father-in-law, Jethro. During his visit, Jethro noticed that Moses was spending all day trying to settle the questions and disputes of the people of Israel. So he said to Moses, "I’ve got a better idea." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 24, 2002

Sermon 1 in a series on Fear.

The Fear Factor WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? TOP 14 FEARS OF AMERICANS (before 9/11) 1) Public speaking 2) Heights 3) Insects and bugs 4) Financial problems 5) Deep water 6) Sickness 7) Death 9) Loneliness 8) Flying 10) Dogs 11) Driving/riding in a car 12) Darkness 13) Elevators 14) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-4, John 7:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 30, 2002

Faithfulness is always rewarded beyond our wildest dreams. May the Lord maintain us in faithfulness, even though that faithfulness may sometimes involve us in an appearance of utter failure The Lord make us good stewards.

Stewardship Reading: 1 Cor. 4:1-2, 1 Cor. 9:17, Titus 1:7-8, Col. 1:25, 1 Tim. 1:4 The subject of our meditation is to be that of stewardship. A steward is a man who, on the one hand, stands in a living relationship to all that his lord has, and, on the other hand, in an equally close ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

True Ministers Of The Gospel

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

Expository Sermon from 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 on the stewardship of the gospel entrusted to us.

It was in Okinawa in WWII, a tremendous Japanese defense was located on Hem Hill. For 13 days Americans were penned at the base of Hem Hill and thousands had died. On the 13th day, a reconnaisance team of 6 men was sent to ascend Hem Hill. Within minutes, 5 of the men were dead, and 1 man, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Verdades Que Desarrollan Un Mayordomo

Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on Mar 25, 2002

3 verdades principales que nos ayudarán a ser los mayordomos que Dios quiere que seamos.

INTRODUCCIÓN Es un placer para mí volver a estar con ustedes hoy. Su pastor me pidió que hablara acerca de la mayordomía, pero más que yo hablar, permitamos que Dios hable. ILL Un nuevo pastor llegó a una iglesia y todo el mundo estaba muy emocionado. El primer domingo que predicó dijo, “Si ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher & Local Church

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 26, 2001

This lesson looks at the Biblical role of the pastor-teacher and the local church.

Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher And Local Church (1 Cor. 4:1) (HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/pastorchurch.html] PRAYER PREPARATION: Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

The S.s. Consider

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Mar 2, 2001

We are not passengers on a ship, but servants and stewards on God’s gospel ship.

The S.S. Consider 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 What have you considered lately? The Bible tells us to consider … · Ravens & Lillies - Luke 12:24,27 · Dead to sin - Romans 6:11 · Sufferings not comparable - Romans 8:18 · Goodness & Severity of God - Rom 11:22 · One another stirring up love - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort Zone Or End Zone?

Contributed by Dru Ashwell on Dec 19, 2001

Motivational chapel message to inspire the student body, faculty, and staff @ Ozark Christian College to spiritually stretch themselves for Christ’s glory.

Comfort Zone or End Zone ? Selected Scriptures * The Visual Bible: Matthew (8:1-4; 26:36-56) I love these scenes! The first one, from the first four verses of Matt. 8, reveals the utter self less ness of Jesus – when everyone else steered clear of this poor man with leprosy, our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4, 1 Corinthians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

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

Stewards Of The Truth Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 2 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship; this part dealing with the Word of God and the Gospel.

LESSON 2 - STEWARDS OF THE TRUTH TEXT: JOHN 18:33-38a; 1Co 4:1-2 Introduction: Last week, we began this series of messages on Stewardship. We discussed the measure of a life. We found that our faith is the foundation of our life, and upon that foundation of faith comes our values. Our values, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist