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  • David Smith avatar

    Being All Things To All Men (1 Corinthians 9:16-23)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,340 views

    St Paul speaks about being ’All things to All men’, and at first glance it might just appear that he was undergoing an identity crisis ...

    "To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Attitude Is Everything Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 30, 2009
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    Using Paul’s defense as an outline for what it means to live with a Christian Liberty that honors Christ.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE B.) FREEDOM TO CHOOSE FITNESS “ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING” (1 Cor. 9:1-18) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, March 29, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Get Out Of The Way!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,700 views

    The Holy Spirit is hard at work in the lives of others. We need to make sure we are being a helper in the work of the gospel and not a hindrance.

    -Have you ever been judged unfairly by others? -Has anyone ever looked down on you for something they thought you did? -Have you ever received a punishment for something that you didn’t do? -That is what the Apostle Paul is dealing with in chapter 9 of his first letter to the Corinthians -A number ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Apostolic Authority Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011
     | 7,127 views

    Paul is talking about the way some people questioned the way himself and other men of God were being paid by the Church. Questioning about administration is something natural.

    1 Corinthians 9:1-9 1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? 2 If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you, for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This is my defense to those who would examine me. 4 Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mark Of Maturity

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
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     | 3,642 views

    COMMITMENT

    COMMITMENT: THE MEASURE OF MATURITY Week Used: Read goals and guidelines. Reality Check: How many conversations have you started with a stranger this past week? ICEBREAKER: What was the thing you enjoyed doing most when you were a kid? WORSHIP: EDIFICATION: Read 1Cor. 9:16-18 Once upon a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    What Could Be More Important Than My Rights? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,130 views

    In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul defends his rights, gives up his rights, and shows how he lives without his rights. In doing so he becomes a great example for us in our dealings with the church and the world.

    Introduction: A. Several years ago the Public Library in a certain town had a service called "Dial-A-Tale." 1. Anytime a young child wanted to hear a fairy tale, he or she could call the number and listen to a pre-recorded reading of a short fairy tale. 2. Unfortunately, however, the telephone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Your Spiritual Children

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016
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    WE ARE COMMANDED TO EVANGELIZE AND MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS

    YOUR SPIRITUAL CHILDREN MAIN TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! ROMANS 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Can We Be Servant To All?

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 2, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,004 views

    Doing the wiil of God in being His humble servant!

    weekend Message/Devotion February 2, 2018 Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Can We Be Servant to All? Well Paul has certainly given us plenty to digest and apply in this reading. In our January 31 message from Mark, we see Jesus as a humble servant. Now comes along Paul striving to fit hat same ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Has Power Over Sickness

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,147 views

    “Jesus healed many who had various diseases.” (Mark 1:34)

    Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is Jesus has power over sickness. God created man in His own image and likeness and knows everything there is to know about him. The only person who can deal with what has gone wrong with His creation is the Creator. He is all powerful and capable of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Paul The Apostle's Preaching Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 4, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,072 views

    To establish that the man of God cannot be silent regarding the word of the Lord. Even amidst threatenings, persecutions and the fear of death; he will speak the truth boldly, in the face of dignitaries, dungeons, or degenerated people.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. Paul the Apostle’s Preaching Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the third lesson in our series on the theme: “We cannot but speak.” This lesson deals with the challenges of the men of God that speak the word of God in truth. We will see how neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    For Example

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 27, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,465 views

    The progress of the gospel is more important than my rights.

    Nantucket, Massachusetts is located next to important shipping lanes running along the East Coast. Toward the end of the 1800s, sailing ships were in their heyday. Nantucket Island saw hundreds of vessels passing by each day—all navigating without the advantages of modern technology. Treacherous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "I Must"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,978 views

    The sermon shares some musts we must do for growth in church and for our selves. The apostles must was "preach" what is your "must in life"?

    1 Corinthians 9:16-23 "I Must" 1. Paul makes it clear That He Must Preach not to Baptize • 1 Corinthians 1:17For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel 2. Paul relates the importance of Preaching A. Preaching saves souls 1 Corinthians 1:21God was pleased through ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paul's Pattern Of Self-Denial Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,196 views

    In this sermon we learn that we must forsake our rights for the sake of the gospel.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. You may recall that The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians was in fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Why I Preach Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,305 views

    This text gives the real reason for why anyone should dare take the job of preaching.

    Introduction Why do I preach? Why does a person become a preacher? It has its benefits. One gains a measure of respect with the office. There are flexible hours and a fairly secure income during recession. Of course there is the opportunity to help people, and then there is the weekly ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Taking One For The Team

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 9, 2011
     | 4,094 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding Paul did all things to the glory of Christ, but he explains that the reason that he gives up rights and lives the way that he does is “that he might win some.”

    Text: 1 Cor 9:1-23, Title: Taking One for the Team, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/8/11, AM A. Opening illustration: A teacher asked a boy this question: “Suppose your mother baked a pie and there were seven of you—your parents and five children. What part of the pie would you get?” “A sixth,” replied the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist