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  • "How To React When Your Ministry Is Under Attack" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,023 views

    This message reveals how the Apostle Paul reacted to his ministry being under attack, and why we should do the same.

    Series for Hurting Pastors "How To React When Your Ministry Is Under Attack" Introduction- Many of you have been involved in a study of the book of 1st Corinthians in your churches, or will be in the near future, if you are Southern Baptist, in connection ...read more

  • Follow The Servant Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,544 views

    We should follow the leaders God gives the church.

    FOLLOW THE SERVANT I Corinthians 4:1-13 S: Leadership Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE SHOULD FOLLOW THE LEADERS GOD GIVES THE CHURCH. ?: Why? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 4:1-13, two characteristics that demonstrate why we follow the leaders God gives. The ...read more

  • Faithfulness

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,454 views

    Because God is faithful, we too should show the fruit of faithfulness.

    Faithfulness March 24, 2001 Several years ago a major newspaper tabloid ran the headlines: "They said it wouldn’t last." The paper was celebrating the first anniversary of a famous couple whose marriage many had predicted wouldn’t last. The tabloid gleefully proclaimed that the predictions were ...read more

  • Pleasing God Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,557 views

    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

  • Steward

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,751 views

    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

  • Humility

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,022 views

    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

  • Five Marks Of Faithfullness

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 10,342 views

    There are at least five marks that makes Christian a faithful steward.

    There are at least five marks that makes Christian a faithful steward. I. Accountability (v.4) A faithful steward knows that he is accountable to God. We don’twork to gain the favorof others or ourselves. We seek to please God only. II. Adherence and Devotion (v.6) A faithful steward is ...read more

  • Measuring Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    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

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

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 136 ratings
     | 14,133 views

    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

  • Christian Stewardship - Part One Series

    Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,076 views

    First of four messages in a series on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

    Christian Stewardship - Part 1 Romans 12:1-8 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the ...read more

  • Avoiding The Bandwagon Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    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

  • Applying Servanthood To Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 3, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,526 views

    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

  • The Five "Ts" Of Stewardship Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 17, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 29,016 views

    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

  • The Priority Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,733 views

    God doesn’t require us to be intelligent, articulate, handsome or eloquent. He requires us to be faithful.

    INTRODUCTION: Ø Paul had reminded the Corinthians that they served a faithful God (1:9). Ø He also declared that God can be depended on to be with them in any trial (10:13). Ø He further encouraged them to be zealous with the assurance that their labor will not go unrewarded (15:58). Ø Every ...read more

  • "Success And Failure"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 18,591 views

    God views "success" differently than we do. God looks at "faithfulness" as His standard for determining "success". Examples are given as to some "Successful Failures", such as Isaiah, Jeremiah and Peter.

    “Success And Failure” 1 Corinthians 4:2 INTRODUCTION: Everybody wants to be successful … or a part of something successful. BUT … I had to ask myself, “What does SUCCESSFUL mean?” You want to be a “successful” parent … RIGHT? (our series on Sunday nights) What does that mean? Does it mean ...read more