Sermons on Kehillah In Corinth I 4:7:

What Mean Ye By This Service?

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Dec 25, 2018

One way Christians remember Christ during Christmas time is by way of the Christmas tree. But, what does the Christmas tree mean in your house? Do you know? Do your children know? Today, we will discover how we can answer those questions in reference to a simple Christmas tree.

“And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?” (Exodus 12:26). What mean ye by this service? There are many opinions about Christmas: whether Christian should celebrate it or not, if so, how Christians should celebrate Christmas. However, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:26, Isaiah 9:6, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Peter 3:10, John 3:16, 1 Timothy 1:15, Exodus 12:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stay Humble

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 29, 2019

NEVER feel you are better than anybody at any point in time in your life

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *STAY HUMBLE* 1 Corinthians 4:6-7 King James Version (KJV) 6 And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Pride Vs. Humility Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series # 13. Paul addresses the roots of disunity with the church.

When we lived in Oregon you became aware of a few things you don’t really think about growing up in Pennsylvania. One of those things is recycling. We threw out everything as a boy growing up in Wilkes-Barre, PA: Paper, plastic, glass. It didn’t matter or cross our minds about the ecological ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Gifts And Laws And Pharisees

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2022

Many gifts but only One Source.

Saturday of 22nd Week in Course When somebody asks me how I am, I almost always answer, “grateful.” One of the big reasons I do that is what St. Paul teaches in our epistle today: “What do you have that you did not receive?” I know that any talent or other asset I have is a divine gift. And any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:10, Luke 6:1-5, Psalm 145:17-21, 1 Corinthians 4:6-15

Denomination: Catholic

Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 23, 2021

Ingratitude results in grumbling - which is bad for you and the folks around you.

Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble lanny smith Living a Life of Thankfulness / Exodus 16   • Consequences of complaining • Man robbed a Wendy’s in Atlanta by grabbing the cash drawer in the drive-thru. Called back. Twice. Complaining that there better be more than $586 in there the next ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:3-9, Romans 1:18-21, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Custodians Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2022

Serving the Lord is not all that complicated. Just serve Him faithfully and humbly. Every day, just humbly do what He asks you to do and leave the results up to Him.

I’ve had some experience in signing contracts with various musicians over the years to do concerts in the church. Those contracts spell out the details of what each party expects, and they contain few, if any, surprises. That’s not the case with some of the big-name entertainers. For example, Van ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7, Matthew 11:29-30, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 25:21, Matthew 25:23, Luke 16:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

30 The Third Death Wish Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Feb 11, 2021

This is the 30th of 31 Devotions in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah,' and is entitled, The Third Death Wish. It's about Jonah's wish to die because of the plant which God removed.

# 30 - The Third Death Wish Jonah 4:8b-9 – “Then he wished death for himself, and said, “It is better for me to die than to live.” 9 Then God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?” And he said, “It is right for me to be angry, even to death!” Then he wished death for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:8-9, 1 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Peter 4:17, 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Accepting Praise

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 27, 2021

Sometimes it is easier to accept the negative than the compliment.

When you have lived a long time in a negative environment one of the most difficult things, after you are removed from it, is to accept praise. Often you mistrust it because when people praised you in the past they usually wanted something from you so you doubt the sincerity of the current praise. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Pelagianism – Works Versus The Gospel Of Grace

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2019

There are many within Christianity who may unknowingly deny God’s free and eternal gift of salvation by requiring a well-meaning, but a misdirected emphasis on adhering to the Law.

There is a belief, known as Pelagianism, that has lingered in the church for over 1600 years, which does not accept that the sinful condition of humankind was inherited from Adam and Eve in the Fall (Genesis 3). It is the belief that motivated the ministry of Charles Finney, who is known as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Timothy 5:5-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 13:34, Matthew 22:37-40, Romans 15:4, John 19:30, Romans 10:4, Matthew 5:17, Galatians 4:4, Hebrews 10:26-29, Galatians 5:3, Hebrews 8:5, John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving 2017 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 2, 2020

A thanksgiving day sermon. Three attitudes of people when it comes to thanksgiving.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured A thanksgiving day sermon. Three attitudes of people when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Corinthians And Their Apostles" Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 19, 2018

The “Golden Rule” that should be applied to passing judgment is “Judge not, that ye be not judged.”

October 8, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #2: The Problem of Divisions, 1 Corinthians 1.10-4.21 Lesson 2.9: The Corinthians and Their Apostles Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4.5-4.13 1 Cor 4.5-13 (KJV) 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Trials Become Triumphs

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017

When life hits you hard, don’t let it knock you down.

When Trials Become Triumphs When Jason Lester was 12 years old, he was hit by a car and suffered a paralyzed arm. Decades later, he’d be a world-class endurance sports champion. Today, he can swim faster, ride further and run incredible distances as an Ironman and Ultraman, and he does it all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewards Of The Mysteries

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 14, 2016

Paul doesn’t describe himself as a clergyman. He describes himself as servant and steward. The servant role indicated hard lowly work. The steward role was carefully administering the Gospel mystery: God in Christ reconciling the world to Himself

2014 ADVENT 3 stewards of the mysteries I Corinthians 4__1 The Collect. O LORD Jesus Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee; Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Answer Ten: Don't Judge Or Compare Ministers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2015

Some in the Corinthian church were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. This answer takes off from Paul’s ninth answer about letting God be the judge of ministers.

Some in the Corinthian church had made the mistake of judging, boasting, and priding themselves in their superior gifts and achievements. They were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. They were usurping the authority of God alone to gift and to judge men. In reality, they were nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

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