Sermons about 1 Corinthians 4:1-17

Be Faithful

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

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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

The Spirit Helps Us Serve When We Are Misunderstood, Maligned Or Mistreated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

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The Spirit Helps us Serve When we are mistreated, maligned, or mistreated

Jan 23rd I Cor. 4:8-13 Theme - The Spirit gives us the supernatural capacity to serve while being mistreated, misunderstood, and maligned. Have you ever wondered how the Godly can serve during times of mistreatment? There is more power in the open hand than in the clenched fist. Consider how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewards Of The Truth Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

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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

Stewards Of God's House Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

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Part 3 of a 4-Part series on Christian Stewardship; this part dealing with the things of God - the building, the body, and other material things.

LESSON 3 - STEWARDS OF GOD’S HOUSE TEXT: Luke 12:42-48; 1Co 4:1-2 Introduction: So far in our series of Stewardship, we have learned that the measure of a life is not in things gained, but in character produced. We learned how to make the choices that are so important to Godly living. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42-48, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of God's Things Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

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Part 4 of a 4-part series on Christian Stewardship; this part dealing with a man’s time, property, and money.

LESSON FOUR: STEWARDSHIP OF GOD’S THINGS TEXT: 1Co 4:1-2; Matt 25:14-30 Introduction: Eze 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 22, 2005

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True faithfulness, or God’s kind of faithfulness, can only be understood by understanding a Blood Covenant relationship.

FAITHFULNESS Opening scripture: 1 Cor. 4:1-2 “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” [To be found faithful is our part in the Covenant relationship we have with God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Consider Your Service Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

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We are saved to serve - both Christ and others

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5 TITLE: “CONSIDER YOUR SERVICE” INTRODUCTION: A. Dr. Albert Schweitzer had returned to Europe on furlough form his missionary service in Africa when he was 80-years-old. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem With The Power Of The Church In America

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2005

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Is the "spiritually superior" attitude that the Corinthians had similar to the attitude found in the American church today?

The Corinthians’ Situation: 1. The Problem: They were living proudly in their spiritual superiority. - vv. 8-13. - Paul points out their pride in their superiority and their position, all of it (from their perspective) a sign of the hand of God. In reality, though, they were far from where God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Six Marks Of A Spiritual Mentor

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 2, 2005

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Paul here explains what it meant that he was a spiritual father to the Cornithians and therein gives us insight into how we can impact others.

The Heart Of The Passage: “Paul is a spiritual father to the Corinthians.” - v. 15. - There are two ways to become a spiritual father. One is to be part of birthing someone to new life. The second is to raise a spiritual child into a spiritual adult (an adoption type of situation). - In both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Measuring Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 20, 2003

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The three differnent ways of Measuring one’s faithfulness.

Measuring Faithfulness 1 Corinthians 4:1–6 INTRODUCTION Paul’s 1st letter to the church at Corinth was written to correct many problems that had surfaced in the church. The most pressing problem and the one that Paul addresses first is the sin of division. Paul attacks this problem head on in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Bandwagon Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 27, 2005

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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

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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

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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

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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

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 2, 2004

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We follow the servant-leaders God has given us.

FOLLOW THE LEADER I Corinthians 4:14-21 S: Leadership Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE FOLLOW THE SERVANT-LEADERS GOD HAS GIVEN US. ?: Why? KW: Needs TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 4:14-21 five needs that servant-leaders provide. The _____ need we have is… I. DIRECTION (14) II. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

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