Sermons on 1 Corinthians 4:1-13:

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

Judging The Pastor

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction (Have pictures of former pastors at front of church) 1.

Introduction (Have pictures of former pastors at front of church) 1. 1999 - the year of jubilee. This year we celebrate our jubilee anniversary as a church. And so the challenge I place before you this morning is to really make this a year of jubilee. In the Old Testament, every 50 years, all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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

The Angel Ministry Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 20, 2006

Whether we realize it or not, we believers are teaching angels of things they are not privileged to experience themselves. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Angel Ministry I Cor. 4:9 The Bible teaches that we, as members of the body of Christ, minister to angels. Did you know that? Some are in the bus ministry…they minister to bus kids and their families. Some are in the s.s. ministry…and they teach and minister to their class. Some are in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 1, 2005

Emphasises the importance of being God-pleasers insteadof people pleasers.

PLEASING GOD {PLEASE NOTE - This sermon includes some ideas and quotes from the book "The Life You’ve Always Wanted" by John Ortberg, pages 157 - 172} - Turn to 1 Corinthians 4 This coming week, we start a new year. 2005 is less than a week away and with the new year comes new opportunities. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Steward

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

A steward is one who takes care of another person’s affairs but owns nothing himself. In today’s world he might be called a manager.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: St Augustine wrote Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure. Where your treasure is, there is your heart. Where you heart is, there is your happiness. (In Who Said That by George Sweeting) In this chapter, Paul presents three characteristics of a true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Humility

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

Apparently trying to humble the Corinthians, Paul makes a series of contrasts.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A well-known Christian businessman who was visiting a church was asked to give his testimony. He said, "I have a fine family, a large house, a successful business, and a good reputation. I have plenty of money so I can support some Christian ministries very generously. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Bandwagon Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 27, 2005

Ed Howe said, “The average man’s judgment is so poor, he runs a risk every time he uses it.” Tainted by a sin nature, our judgments can often by skewed in a direction favoring ourselves, and detrimental or vindictive of others. Paul, in this passage re

AVOIDING THE BANDWAGON 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 INTRODUCTION: Ed Howe said, “The average man’s judgment is so poor, he runs a risk every time he uses it.” Tainted by a sin nature, our judgments can often by skewed in a direction favoring ourselves, and detrimental or vindictive of others. Paul, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Applying Servanthood To Our Lives Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 3, 2005

Servanthood is realized in our understanding that to be in debt to Christ is to conquer pride in our lives, to understand the source of our individuality, and to embrace the uniqueness of being a servant for Jesus.

APPLYING SERVANTHOOD TO OUR LIVES 1 Corinthians 4:6-13 INTRODUCTION: According to the dictionary, a servant is one who, “One who expresses submission, recognizance, or debt to another”. Here in this text, Paul, seeks to see this definition of servanthood realized in our understanding that to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Five "Ts" Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 17, 2005

Stewardship involves more than money. In fact there are five areas of stewardship. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you w

FAITHFUL IN THE FIVE "Ts" 1 Cor 4:1-5 1 Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy. 3 But to me it is a very small thing that I should be examined by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: *other

"A Spectical Unto The World..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 13, 2005

The right man is the one who seizes the moment. Even the Angels of Heaven know this. A lot can be learned from the Angels. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction I’ve asked this question in the previous messages (Strangers Unaware Series) relating to Angels, I’ll ask it again, do you ever feel like someone or something is watching you? Looking over your shoulder, observing your every move? If you say yes, you have the right to. There is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9

Denomination: Baptist