Sermons about 1 Corinthians 9:18-26

"Meeting People Where They Are"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2003

based on 43 ratings

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Why, how, when, where and to whom are Christians called to witness?

1 Corinthians 9:16-23 “Meeting People Where They Are” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus tells us: “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” He doesn’t tell us to preach the good news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: United Methodist

I Am Made All Things

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 2,267 views

AN EXAMPLE OF HOW WE MUST DENY OURSELVES IN EXCHANGE FOR A POSITION AS A SERVANT.

I AM MADE ALL THINGS INTRODUCTION THE APOSTLE PAUL SHOWS US OF THE ACT OF SELF - DENIAL AND SERVITUDE. THE ACT DENYING ONESELF OF THE PRESERNT POSSIBILITIES AND BENEFITS. IN EXCHANGE FOR A POSITION AS SERVANT. NOT BECAUSE HE HAD PAYED FOR IT BUT THAT HE COULD BRING SOMEONE TO CHRIST TO THEM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Culturally Relevant

Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Oct 10, 2002

based on 241 ratings

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With so many changes taking place in our culture today, IS THE CHURCH KEEPING PACE? Our MESSAGE must never change, but our METHODS do in order to reach the culture we’ve been commissioned to reach.

October 13, 2002 – Covington, IN BEING CULTURALLY RELEVANT 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 It is a common mistake. Pastors and churches can be trapped by this misunderstanding and never know it. Specifically, that the church must do little more than open its doors on Sunday, and the non-Christian will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Things For The Cause Of Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 12, 2002

based on 50 ratings

| 6,185 views

What a heart this man, Paul, had for the cause of Christ. He would give up whatever he could so that others could know Jesus and be saved!

1 Cor. 9:23 And I do all things for the sake of the gospel, that I may become a fellow partaker of it. Did you hear about the UT guys that went hunting? One of the tackles and the quarterback from UT went hunting and as they are walking in the woods suddenly the quarterback falls to the ground ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Godliness Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 30, 2002

based on 58 ratings

| 9,825 views

Based on Series #3 in Pursuing Spiritual Transformtion by Willow Creek & Zondervan

Growing in Godliness 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Growth Introduction: Fifty years ago, we began to orient our lives around one of the great growth avoidance inventions of all time: the Television. You didn’t have to think, focus your attention, or follow a closely reasoned chain of thought when you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ten Keys To Reaching Youth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 10, 2002

based on 205 ratings

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Ten Keys to Reaching Youth (I Cor. 9:22,23) Young people struggle with loneliness, feelings of worthlessness, relativistic confusions, anger, hurt, meaninglessness, indifference, and unmet needs. Paul gives us insights into reaching them for Jesus Christ.

Ten Keys to Reaching Youth - I Cor. 9:22,23 Many young people struggle with loneliness, feelings of worthlessness, relativistic confusions, anger, hurt, meaninglessness, indifference, and unmet needs. Only 12% of people under 18 are coming to church in America. Even worse, only 10% of these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep On Going

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002

based on 20 ratings

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A lesson having faith to continue.

FAITH to run 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your goodness and power. Speak to me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hardware Store Christian

Contributed by Michael Walker on Jan 1, 2003

based on 5 ratings

| 3,400 views

To encourage believers to walk in ther role to uplift and encourage others. To be there for them. To stand in the gap. To carry others burdens. To be as Christ, everything to everybody as best we can.

"Hardware Store Christian" - I Cor. 9:14, 19-22 - Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:14, 1 Corinthians 9:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom To Restrict Our Freedom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 7, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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Freedom isn’t everything. Make sure the freedom we hang onto includes the freedom to win others for hrist ansd the freedom to love other Christians even above ourselves.

A Small Confession... I have something to confess to you today. Something that may forever change the way you look at me. Something that may lower me in your esteem. I like to watch Jerry Springer. What really interests me is how the participants see their right to free speech. Because they have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Fitness

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003

based on 28 ratings

| 5,104 views

In chapter 9, we explore having the Lord as your avocation – finding the best fit for you, fitting in with others, and becoming fit to excel in His service.

Do you have an avocation? I don’t mean a hobby you play at – or a job you work at – but something that really interests you – something you’ll spend hours and hours working on, even when you don’t have to? For some people its fishing – they not only have specific flies to catch specific fish in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Do You See?

Contributed by James May on Aug 6, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 6,676 views

Without a vision the people perish. They perish because their heavenly vision is overpowered by their worldly vision. What is the price you will accept to lose the promises of God?

WHAT DO YOU SEE? Proverbs 29:18 says, "Where there is no vision, the people perish…" - I believe that the biggest reason that many begin serving the Lord; then they will revert to their old lifestyle is that their vision for the wonderful promises in God’s Word has faded. Satan blinds men to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing Our Community: Letting Them Know We Are Here Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 4,040 views

How does a Church build community recognition while not falling into the world’s traps

General Motors in 1998 tried to sell us on the fact that “It’s not your father’s Oldsmobile.” Most people didn’t by it however and so there is still a threat that Oldsmobile will go the way of Wards and Kmart. What accounts for such radical changes in our economic world? Mikhail Gorbachev ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do You Connect With Your World Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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To reach the world you need to speak to it on its terms, in its language and with integrity

In the early 1940s a young graduate of Wheaton College went to a small Baptist church in a Chicago suburb. His name was Billy Graham. Although he felt his gifts were more in the area of evangelism, he agreed to give it a go. Within several months, the church was growing, and so was his popularity. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:20-22, Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fast Tracks Of Faith - Worship

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 2,498 views

This is the first message in a six week series on basic elements of living within the will of God. The series includes messages on worship, Bible Study, prayer, stewardship, evangelism, and doing the will of God. The series was based on a drag racing th

The Fast Tracks of Faith February 23, 2003 Sunday AM The Heart of Worship Verse: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Fast Tracks Of Faith - God's Will

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 15, 2003

based on 15 ratings

| 3,765 views

This is the sixth message in a series on understanding and doing the will of God.

Verse: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

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