Sermons on 1 Corinthians 4:15-17:

Not Many Fathers

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 20, 2015

This is a FATHER'S DAY LESSON, but can be used any time... It is an illustrated lesson and will need some preparation.

NOT MANY FATHERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Corinthians 4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Exo. 20:12 HONOR THY FATHER AND MOTHER: that thy days may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Justified Fools For Christ-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2015

4 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-IV—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: On Call— A husband & wife are on the 9th green when suddenly she collapses from a heart attack. "Help me dear," she groans to her husband. The husband calls 911 on his cell phone, talks for a few minutes, picks up his putter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Purposes 2: Suffering For Us Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

On the cross, 1) Christ joined in our suffering, 2) Christ bore the results of our sin, 3) Christ gives us hope when we suffer

CROSS PURPOSES 2: SUFFERING FOR US Suffering is a fact of life. People get sick, and die. Some endure constant pain or loss of abilities. Some feel the ache of loneliness or loss. Some are bullied, abused, abandoned, or enslaved. The world is a place of suffering. War, disease, natural disasters, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Mark 8:28-33, Hebrews 2:10-11, Colossians 1:24-27, 1 Corinthians 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Corinthians And The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 16, 2018

Men may have a great deal of doctrinal knowledge, yet be mere beginners in the life of faith and experience.

October 18, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.10: The Corinthians and the Apostle Paul Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4.14-4.21 1 Cor 4.14-21 (KJV) 14 I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. 15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Like Father, Like Son

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Apr 22, 2016

Charge to fathers... Our children naturally imitate us, so let's imitate Christ... Imitate Christ's love for God, His Bride, and others, and imitate His selflessness

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON INTRODUCTION Happy Father’s Day! We’re planning to cook some burgers and just hang out as a family this afternoon. I’m really looking forward to that. But I think my biggest Father’s Day present will be tomorrow when we pick up our son at the airport! It’s hard to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Justified Fools For Christ-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 17, 2015

1 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-1—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: In Carrabelle, FL, have you ever met someone who you would consider ‘a fool for fishing?’ ...Sport fishermen. No matter what happens in that person’s life they will find a way to get on the water or to the beach or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Having The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Nov 24, 2015

Seeing the Church through grace and peace

This sermon (1 Corinthians 4: 1 - 21) was preached at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey, on Sunday 15 November 2015. Introduction The epistle was written 30 years after Paul had established the church in Corinth. The Corinthian Christians were living in a society where anything goes – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Answer Eleven: Understanding The Spirit Of God's Minister Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 20, 2015

This 11th answer to division is the need to see and understand the spirit of God’s minister.

For the past 5 months we have been looking at Paul’s answers to some questions that the Corinthian church had asked him about how to reunite their divided church. Paul took each of 11 questions and addressed each one with a specific answer. Tonight, we look at the 11th answer from Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Justified Fools For Christ-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 24, 2015

5 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-V—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: I was in the barber shop one Friday & Christine showed me a you tube video of an unusual scene in Rockaway, NJ. A black bear family—a mother & 5 cubs!—decided to enjoy themselves in an above-ground pool! They were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Justified Fools For Christ-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 8, 2015

6 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-VI—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: ‘Fools for Christ’ are such because they know from experience with certainty, that there really is nothing worthwhile outside of Christ! Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Justified Fools For Christ-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 29, 2015

7 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-VII—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: In the area of NC where I grew up, there seems to be at least one BBQ(pork) joint in every town(incorporated or not)! These are local ‘Mom & Pop’ businesses. These locals give every ounce of their energy to that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Justified Fools For Christ-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 13, 2015

8 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-VIII—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: True Love The bride was escorted down the aisle & when she reached the altar, the groom was standing there with his golf bag & clubs at his side. She whispers: "What are your golf clubs doing here?" He looked her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Old Bows And Crooked Arrows

Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Oct 19, 2018

It takes young and old serving together to build the Kingdom!

1 Corinthians 4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. God places people in our life for seasons. some stay / some go We learn from everyone around us if we just pay attention teachers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Other

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

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