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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Good Imitation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 12,895 views

    Being a mature Christian means more than going to church to be educated and entertained - it means growing to the point where you become an example to others.

    OPEN: What does it mean to be grown up? A group of 5 to 8 year children were asked that question and these were their answers: David, age 7, said you know you’re grown up when your clothes don’t fit anymore. Angie (6) said she believed being a grown up meant being able to ride a bike with no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    The Truth About Serving Christ Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,665 views

    What does it mean to serve Christ? Paul talks about servant-leadership in this passage and calls for humility among those who think they are wise and brilliant enough to lead the church.

    THE TRUTH ABOUT SERV ING CHRIST Whenever a title like this is used several thoughts go through our minds: “You mean there is something false about the way we serve?” “There’s a ‘truth’ I didn’t know about?” “Is this something new?” To set your minds at ease I must confess that this is nothing new ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Looking Out For These Dads

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2008
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     | 2,752 views

    Many parents have kidded themselves into thinking they were teaching their children right when they told them what to do, but never did it themselves. The child picked up all the vibes that were coming through, and did just like the parents did.

    Opening illustration: THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, after her mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    This Is Church Not Theatre

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,800 views

    The Corinthians had made the mistake of approaching worship like a smorgasbord. They were taking what they thought was the best and walking by what they really needed on their plates.

    This is Church not Theatre 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s scripture passage is meant as a loving correction from a father to his children. St. Paul is writing to his spiritual children in Corinth a church that he planted and now he goes about watering it. Just like the parable of (The Sower) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Life

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 20, 2009
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    In our lives we think that we are in control and the world would have us believe that it is our life and we can live it like we want too. However it’s not what God has intended for us.

    Introduction In our lives we think that we are in control and the world would have us believe that it is our life and we can live it like we want too. However it’s not what God has intended for us. We are created for His pleasure. We are His children in which he takes great pleasure in. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    I Only Work On Sundays! Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 13, 2009
    based on 154 ratings
     | 24,128 views

    I have learned that everyone knows what the pastor should be doing except me. That is exactly what Paul was saying to this church in Corinth--and things haven’t changed much after all of these years. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    I Only Work Sundays 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlyWorkSundays.html I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Servants Of Jesus Not Self" 1 Cor. 4 Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,779 views

    Scripture makes it clear that we as followers of Jesus need to be servants and not self-centered – we are to serve each other in the Body and root out any self-seeking behavior so as to please God. We are all called to be servant-leaders!

    “Servant of Jesus not self” Opening Illustration: Today’s clip comes from the movie “Bella” it addresses the subject of selfishness – In the clip one brother challenges the other brother about how selfish he is – his leadership in running his restaurant is all self-centered – he is selfish and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Imitate Me

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 34,101 views

    Paul says, "Imitate me" for he imitates Christ. This is not easy but necessary. As followers of Christ, we are to emulate Christ and let others see Christ in us.

    1 Cor 4:14-17 14 I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you, as my dear children. 15 Even though you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. 16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me. 17 For this reason I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Don Jones avatar

    No Bragging Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    Paul instructs the Corinthians on how poor he is and how poor they really are.

    NO BRAGGING 1 Corinthians 4:8-21 I. The Contrast Between the Rich and Poor in the Gospel (vv. 8, 9). A. “Already you have become rich! You have become kings—and that without us!” (v. 8). 1. They were self-satisfied and thought they were mature. 2. They felt they did not need help. 3. They wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Angel Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,191 views

    Whether we realize it or not, we believers are teaching angels of things they are not privileged to experience themselves. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Angel Ministry I Cor. 4:9 The Bible teaches that we, as members of the body of Christ, minister to angels. Did you know that? Some are in the bus ministry…they minister to bus kids and their families. Some are in the s.s. ministry…and they teach and minister to their class. Some are in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Lesson 8: Watch Out For Pride Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 1, 2010
     | 3,938 views

    Pride is a sneaky thing. It's the default program for humans and is at the root of the problem in Corinth, and often at the root of our problems as Christians.

    The American Heritage Dictionary defines sarcasm as: "A form of irony in which apparent praise conceals another, scornful meaning." An example might be to someone who is always late and you say to them: "Oh my, you're right on time!" Now if I told you that the Bible has several excellent examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Fools For Christ

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,512 views

    Genuine Christian servanthood is expressed in sacrificial and exemplary living.

    Title: Fools for Christ Text: I Corinthians 4:1-21 Truth: Genuine Christian servanthood is expressed in sacrificial and exemplary living. Aim: I want the result to be a servant attitude and actions. INTRODUCTION John Woolman was a Quaker who grew up in Pennsylvania in the early eighteenth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Just Wait Till Your Daddy Gets Home Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 30, 2010
     | 4,063 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 4:6-21 regarding his coming to accountability of the church to do what he told them in the first 3 chapters

    Text: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21, Title: Just Wait Till Your Daddy Gets Home, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/29/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about working for Craig Belitz, and everyone trying to look busy when he came B. Background to passage: Again, Paul is bringing his argument regarding division, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How Can I Be More Faithful To God?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,510 views

    How can I be more faithful to God? Most of us have asked that question. And God shows us some key steps to take here in 1 Corin 4.

    How Can I Be More Faithful to God? 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 (read vs. 1-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 1, 2008 *How can I be more faithful to God? Most of us have asked that question. If we took a survey here tonight, most people would say, “I want to be more faithful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist