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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Paul's Focus: Not His Rights But What Is Right Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014
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    This is the 1st in a 3part series from 1 Cor 9: Paul's Focus: What made Paul such a great servant of God was his LASER focus on what God desired &called him to do! Our focus must be like Paul's so that we too can serve God where He has called us to serve

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2014 Date Preached: July 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Paul's FOCUS: A 3 Sermon Series in 1 Cor 9 Sermon Title: Paul’s Rights vs What is Right Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Focus: Souls Won Not How It's Done Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 20, 2014
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    Paul did NOT believe we should stand on ceremony or ritual when it comes to sharing Christ, but that we should have an attitude of being willing to do ANYTHING to win people to Christ!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 17, 2014 Date Preached: July 20, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s FOCUS –Souls Won not How it is done Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 [NLT] 19Even though I am a free ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s Not The Messenger, It’s The Message

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 9, 2013
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    Paul was direct and focused on what he had to do; he was a messenger of Christ, not of himself or anyone else and he knew it.

    16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 18 What is my reward then? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Love God: You Must Learn To Love To Service Series

    Contributed by John Dixon on Feb 14, 2016
     | 8,878 views

    what is required of a Christian in Service to God

    If You Love God: You must Learn To Love To Service Christians are "saved to serve." Their service is a result of their salvation. Service should be an expression of gratitude that others should experience salvation but not all the saved serve as they ought. Paul uses the Isthmian Games to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Your Spiritual Children

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016
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    WE ARE COMMANDED TO EVANGELIZE AND MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS

    YOUR SPIRITUAL CHILDREN MAIN TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! ROMANS 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Living And Thriving In God's World

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 30, 2016
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     | 18,200 views

    Paul writes that we must be willing to change and adapt to the world that we live in if we are to be successful in being all that God wants us to be.

    Living and Thriving In God's World (are we relevant) 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 (NLT) Intro: A lady was out hitting all the local garage sales when she came across an old needlepoint picture that read, “Prayer Changes Lives.” She bought it, took it home and began to look for just the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Archie Norman avatar

    Applying The Liberty Principle Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 6, 2016
     | 4,388 views

    Bible study in 1 Corinthians

    Applying the Liberty Principle I Corinthians 9 1. The rights of an Apostle - vs. 1-15 A. Christ supported questions - vs. 1-4 B. Common sense questions - vs. 5-7 C. Completely Scriptural questions 2. The reward of an Apostle - vs. 16-18 A. Compelled to preach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running For The Prize Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,631 views

    In order to reach people with the truth of the Gospel, we must be willing to accept 1) Self-Denial (v.19-23) and be willing to practice 2) Self -Control (v. 24-27)

    After any election, like the recent municipal one, newly elected counselors have a particularly hard calling. They realize that not everyone voted for them yet they must work on behalf of everyone. In Corinth, Paul had the difficult task of working in two distinct cultures: that of Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Paul Wore Camoflage

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015
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    This is a sermon about hunting and wearing camoflage and being a Christian requires us to learn how to camoflage ourselves by being all things to all people

    Hunter Sunday The Apostle Paul wore camouflage Introduction A. Welcome to hunter Sunday. After the service today we will be serving venison chili and corn bread, and outside we have a couple of great cooks who will be grilling up some venison steaks and some and even some Salmon. Out behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Offer Them Water

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005
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    To refocus the church on our primary job: taking the Water of Life to a world without Jesus.

    Offer them water Purpose: To refocus the church on our purpose: "Go into all the world, preaching the Gospel." 1. (Hold up an ordinary glass of water) Let’s talk about water for a minute. A regular lukewarm glass of water isn’t very appealing. It doesn’t sound very good, does it? But run 4 or 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,133 views

    The purpose of the church What is the purpose of Harvest Community Church? 1 Corinthians 9 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! A divinely ca

    The purpose of the church What is the purpose of Harvest Community Church? 1 Corinthians 9 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Prize Every Time - Which Way Will You Run Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,455 views

    Many Christians don’t understand the prize they should be running for. Do you?

    (synopsis: I Corinthians 9:19-27 tells us that Paul was running toward a prize. A goal that each of us should pursue) OPEN: Hall of Famer Bob Feller was a major league pitcher for the Cleveland Indians back in the 30s, 40s and 50s. He was signed up in 1935 when he was only 16 years old, and in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Flexible Christians

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,260 views

    Paul gives us three guidelines for effective evangelism.

    Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth when they had so little biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When A Right May Be Wrong

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,844 views

    Paul tells how he gave up his right of material support for the sake of the gospel.

    In chapter 8 Paul told the Corinthians that they should not to eat in the pagan temples. (That was a common practice in Corinth. Eating in a temple was sort of like going to a restaurant today.) One thing Paul knows about the Corinthians is that many of them are questioning whether he is a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    We Have Freedom And Responsibility

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 11, 2010
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     | 2,536 views

    We must stay free as a nation who loves God.

    WE HAVE FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY 1st Cor: 9:19For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. For each and every freedom we enjoy, the same amount of responsibility is required. If we continue to have freedom we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist