Sermons on 1 Corinthians 4:1-17:

Kingdom Keys - 1 And 2 Timothy Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

Christian leadership is different from other forms of leadership because it is focused on God's longer term goal over the immediate task at hand.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-12, Ephesians 1:13, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Acts 3:19, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day Messsage

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 18, 2021

A look at who men are called to be on Father's Day 2021

Duct Tape Dads Father’s Day June 20, 2021 As I was preparing for today’s message, I was torn on 2 different topics to talk about. While I think both are good, I found the information for what I’m going to talk about to be a little more intriguing and thought you would too. As I was doing some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15-17, Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Revival Terry #1

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Jul 1, 2021

There are many reasons that holding back revival.

Why Does Revival Terry? (Series #1) Dale Carter Sr. Harvest Fellowship Community Church June 27, 2021 1 Sam 1:8-17 8 Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons? 9 So Hannah rose up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:8-17, 1 Corinthians 4:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming The World Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 1, 2022

Christ said He overcame the world. We have been charged with the same purpose. But how do we do it?

I think I was seven or eight years old when my mother became concerned enough about the lack of a church background for my younger sister and I that she began to take us to church. We drove 20 minutes to the nearest Presbyterian Church and on one of those first Sundays I found myself in a large ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21, Matthew 5:39, Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27-28, Luke 6:35-36, Matthew 5:11-12, 1 Corinthians 4:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Gifts And Laws And Pharisees

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2022

Many gifts but only One Source.

Saturday of 22nd Week in Course When somebody asks me how I am, I almost always answer, “grateful.” One of the big reasons I do that is what St. Paul teaches in our epistle today: “What do you have that you did not receive?” I know that any talent or other asset I have is a divine gift. And any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:10, Luke 6:1-5, Psalm 145:17-21, 1 Corinthians 4:6-15

Denomination: Catholic

Judgement? Or Fraternal Correction

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 4, 2022

You know what happens whenever you point out some evil in the culture. The next words somebody will say are, “Jesus taught you not to judge.”

Friday of the 22nd Week in Course Today’s Gospel is so straightforward and goes to the heart of Christ’s teaching that we can be forgiven for ignoring all the other Scriptures we have heard. It’s kind of a slap at the Pharisees, who try to keep all the six-hundred plus rules of Torah involving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 18:15-18, Matthew 7:1-3, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Who Should Consider Leading? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Presumption says God’s timing or His knowledge is insufficient and I’ve got to do something to fix the problem. But there is another form of pride… DESPAIR. Despair says waiting on God is a fool’s wait. God will not fulfill His promises.

“Jazzland”, a New Orleans-themed park, was built on acres of swamp-land outside of the city in 2000, was purchased by Six Flags and changed names in 2002. During Hurricane Katrina, Six Flags was completely flooded and an estimated 70-80% of the park was destroyed, leaving it much too expensive to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Conformity To The Cross Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The Corinthians Christians had become arrogant, crowing like a rooster. To use a Texas idiom, they had become “all hat and no cattle.” In the words of Glenn Campbell, “A Rhinestone Cowboy.”

It’s a message from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians and it represents a journey of sorts. A journey to an another land – and older land – where the goals of Christianity were not set by marketers in order to make it more palatable. Instead, the agenda was set by prophets who sought holy, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Found Faithful Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 26, 2022

The first of a stewardship sermon in the series "Found Faithful"

September 25, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Found Faithful Series – Week One 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; Luke 16:19-31 Found Faithful Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. May we be found faithful. The theme for our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On Reserving Judgment

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 26, 2022

Reserving Judgment is defined as to postpone making a judgment or decision.

Catherine Ryan Hyde, an American novelist once remarked: “If you meet someone you don't like, or who doesn't treat you right, try to reserve judgment, because you don't know what that person's going through, and it's probably not so much about you at all.” James 2:13 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12-13, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 12:36

God Is Love

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Oct 19, 2022

God wants us to live in the blessing, joy and peace of knowing that we’re his beloved children.

1 Corinthians 4:3-5; 1 John 4:9-18 (selected verses) I spent a summer while I was in seminary as a student minister at Acadia National Park in Maine, where I was assisted by a young volunteer named Martha. Martha was an old soul, wise beyond her years. I say that because during that summer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-18, 1 Corinthians 4:3-5

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 2, 2022

The prayer of Jabez has been used by many people over the centuries to seek a special blessing from God. To pray like Jabez, it's important for us to surrender our lives to God, trusting Him with everything we have, so that He can leave His mark through us for future generations.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) (9) “And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.” (10) “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-10, Romans 15:4, Psalm 91:14-16, Psalm 19:14, Philippians 3:14, Matthew 6:13, 2 Chronicles 20:6-12, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 5:8, Jeremiah 33:3, Proverbs 10:22, Psalm 37:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Requirement: Faithfulness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Aug 18, 2023

1Co 4:2 Moreover, it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.

God’s Requirement: Faithfulness 1 Cor 4:1-2 During his 2nd missionary journey Act 16:9 …a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." The change in plans and the direction of this mission trip led Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Cheaper By The Dozen Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

Where Are You? Pt. 5 - Cheaper By The Dozen I. Introduction When we change locations we often post or send a forwarding address so that those people who are important to us will find us. But Adam's actions after falling to temptation and sin reveals that we don't always want everyone to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-15, Genesis 3:9, 1 Corinthians 4:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Become An Example

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 2, 2023

Be aware that others could be following the things that you do, whether good or bad. Some things happen or are done unintentionally. But, as Christians, we should be intentional about being the best example to others we can be.

Alba 10-1-2023 BECOME AN EXAMPLE I Thessalonians 1:6-8 Here is a story of what happened when Calvin Coolidge was President. Once he invited some friends from Vermont to dine at the White House. They were worried about their table manners, so they decided to do everything their host did. All went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8, 1 Corinthians 4:14-17, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ