Sermons on 1 Corinthians 4:14-16:

Paul Deflates Some Ego's Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 24, 2023

This is the 6th message of a series on First Corinthians. In this sermon we're looking at how Paul addresses the Corinthians who had wrongly believed they were more spiritual than others, and gives us the means to combat pride.

Corinthians Series (Part Six) Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 We are back in Corinthians today, and I’m glad, so that we can get back into these lessons for the Church. We’ve got this Sunday, and four in March, and then we’ll do a Palm Sunday service, and Resurrection Sunday service. And I want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Keys - Judges Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 7, 2023

If the book was written to show us of how Israel fell into a terrible cycle of disobedience, repentance, oppression so decadent that it would need a deliver, we must be willing to admit our need for the same.

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: Judges 2:11, Judges 3:7, Judges 3:12, Judges 4:1, Judges 6:1, Judges 10:6, Judges 13:1, Deuteronomy 31:29, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To Persecution Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 8, 2023

Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we respond in a way that facilitates the work of the Holy Spirit, or will we respond in the flesh, pursuing worthy goals in an unworthy manner? Message examines biblical revelation of how to respond.

Intro Persecution: Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we be prepared and equipped to handle it well? These are questions that naturally arise as we read our text today. It’s found in Matthew 5:10--12: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, Luke 6:22-26, John 3:19-20, 1 Peter 2:1-24, 1 Corinthians 4:11-18, Acts 5:41, Matthew 5:44, 2 Timothy 4:1-6, Matthew 13:1-21, Hebrews 10:26-29, Mark 8:34, 2 Timothy 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

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

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

Do As I Do

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 25, 2021

Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. I can swear but if I hear you do it you're in trouble. Contrast that with what we see in the bible and we realize the right thing to be able to say is, 'do as I do'.

DO AS I DO Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. That's our response when we hear, 'but you do it' or, 'but you say it'. I can swear up a storm but if I hear you do it you're in big trouble. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, John 13:12-17, 1 Peter 2:21-23, 1 Corinthians 4:11-17, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The One Appraising Us Is Christ (1 Corinthians 4:1-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

Don't boast; don't become proud. Be faithful servants, and don't pick apart Christians' motives. You can't see in their heads. Also, stop navel gazing.

Let's start today, by rereading 1 Corinthians 3:18-23: (18) No one must deceive himself: if anyone thinks wise to be among you this age, a fool he must become, in order he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world, foolishness with God it is. For it is written, "The One catching ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21, 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

How Rich Are We, In Christ, Right Now? (1 Corinthians 4:1-21, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

Are we kings, already? The answer is "yes" and "no." But our riches are for service, to be used in humility. Not to lift ourselves up.

Last week, we worked through 1 Corinthians 4. Admittedly, I didn't really explain the last half of the chapter at all. I think I had three reasons for this. None of which are very important, but here they are: (1) Chapter 4 hangs together as a single argument, and I wanted to catch the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

It Doesn’t Take A Village Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #14. This message takes a look at how Paul parents the church at Corinth.

A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that his wife had just given birth to twins. "That's quite a coincidence" he responded, "I play for the Minnesota ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Fools For Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 12, 2022

To change the world, go to the back of the line, imitate people like Paul, and get something done.

Evan Almighty is the story of freshman congressman Evan Baxter, whose main campaign slogan was “change the world.” When he asks for God's help to achieve his goal, God responds in an unusual way—He commands Evan to build an ark in order to rescue a multitude of wild animals. As Evan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Letter Of Concern- The Pastor Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 31, 2021

This is the 76th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 7th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#76] A LETTER OF CONCERN- THE PASTOR 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Introduction: I preached a similar Sermon from this Passage, 19 years ago. It is obvious that my treatment as Pastor has greatly improved. Last Sunday, Bel Aire honored me with a love offering and lunch; and Karen and I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

A growing Christian life has no place for pride. A humble life is one of the best way to witness and acknowledge Jesus to the world we live in.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warning!!

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 15, 2025

Many warnings are ridiculous, but there are also many that, if heeded, could save our lives. Like taking cover when a tornado hits, or turning around when the bridge is out. There are other warnings that are very important as well, and if not heeded will cause lasting hurt to our spiritual lives.

Alba 4-13-2025 WARNING!! I Corinthians 4:14-21 If there is danger ahead, it is good to have a warning. And it is wise to pay attention to the warning, whether it is a tornado siren, or a sign that says “Bridge Out”. But some warnings are worthless, ridiculous really, almost a joke. For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Be Like Jesus!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 5, 2025

In the Bible, God tells us that WE have ‘role models’ too. In 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Paul says that he & his friends made an effort to be “models for you to follow.” And Paul repeated that idea many times for those early Christians:

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TO BE LIKE JESUS! Scriptures: 2 Thes. 3:7-9; 1 Cor. 4:16, 11:1; Php. 3:1; Matt. 5:13-16; 2 Cor. 3:18 For over 3 weeks recently I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:16, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 3:1, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ