Sermons on Kehillah In Corinth I 9:17:

Paul's Rights Vs What Is Right Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014

Paul KNEW he was rightfully THE called Apostle of Christ to the Gentiles. However, Paul did not stand on HIS rights but deferred to God's calling in his life! We must not focus on what we believe is our RIGHT, but we must DO what is right in God's plan.

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Preach Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 1, 2012

This text gives the real reason for why anyone should dare take the job of preaching.

Introduction Why do I preach? Why does a person become a preacher? It has its benefits. One gains a measure of respect with the office. There are flexible hours and a fairly secure income during recession. Of course there is the opportunity to help people, and then there is the weekly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gospel Without Charge

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 15, 2020

If you could not be paid to preach would you pay to preach?

1Co 9:17 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? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:17-18, 2 Corinthians 11:7, 2 Corinthians 11:20

Denomination: Baptist

Renunciation By An Apostle Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2020

Reading this passage brings to mind four words which may reveal the objective of the Apostle: SELF-DENIAL—ZEAL—MINISTER—EVIL

January 27, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 7.5: Renunciation By an Apostle Scripture: 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- How To Be A Champion Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2022

This is the 85th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 16th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#85] A LETTER OF CONCERN- HOW TO BE A CHAMPION 1 Corinthians 9:15-27 Introduction: Every 2 years, there is the Olympic Games- Summer Olympics or Winter Olympics. Karen and I enjoy watching many of the sports in the Olympics and Paralympics. Of course, we have our favorites; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Church Is Not About My Rights. It's About You. (1 Corinthians 9:1-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 12, 2022

Paul modeled a better approach for the Corinthians, at great personal cost. Don't focus on your rights. Focus on the other.

In last week's passage, Paul tried to convince the Corinthians that they needed to stop going to idol temples and eating idol meat there. The Corinthians-- at least some of them-- thought that doing this was okay. They viewed this question as an issue of knowledge, and as an issue of freedom. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

When Rights Are Renounced Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Some people have turned ministry into a cash cow. Some people have just fleeced the sheep. Some people have completely overcompensated themselves, and they have found a great way to work the system.

I’m excited about finishing 1 Corinthians with you. God willing, we’ll discuss divorce, singleness, the resurrection, idolatry, spiritual gifts, tongues, love, and money in the weeks to come as we move line by line, sentence by sentence through this New Testament letter. Remember, every word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Vs Eeyore Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2021

The same divine being who planned out and created the galaxies by an effortless command comes to those who are oppressed with healing, and to the oppressors with rebuke.

Fifth Sunday in Coarse 2021 There is nothing subtle about the first chapter of St. Mark’s Gospel. He introduces us to John the Baptist, then Jesus comes from Nazareth and is baptized. Immediately He is driven by the Spirit into the wilderness and is tempted. He goes to Galilee to begin preaching, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-6, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Job 7:1-7, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

Don’t You Dare Even To Omit A Word, Any Denier Of The Truth! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 5, 2024

We can not play games with God for the preaching of His inspired word is so essential, and we become deniers if we omit from our preaching that which we might not find pleasing to ourselves or others. Preaching must not omit a word as Jeremiah learned from the Lord. Be faithful.

DON’T YOU DARE EVEN TO OMIT A WORD, ANY WHO WOULD DENY THE TRUTH! [1]. INTRODUCTION Some events in the Christian world cause me distress when I learn of them for there are too many practices that are downright dishonouring to God. Those of you who listen to me or read what I write will know I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Jude 1:10-13, Jeremiah 26:2, Matthew 25:23, Romans 6:17, Jeremiah 36:21-23, Jeremiah 26:3-6, Romans 10:14-17, Jeremiah 26:10-11, Mark 8:38, Luke 4:10-11, Psalm 91:11, Jeremiah 26:8, Jeremiah 26:15-16, 1 Corinthians 9:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Behind Whirlwind Ministries

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2024

Let’s look at Paul’s two options, and consider how they might be relevant to each of us.

Fifth Sunday in Course 2024 Today we are offered the scriptural view of two preachers of the gospel. First we hear St. Paul, writing to his unique community in sin-city, Corinth, telling them what his reward for his service to the Church is. Then we hear about Jesus, early in His divine ministry ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:11, Psalm 147:1-6, 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23, Mark 1:29-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

5th Sunday After Epiphany, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2023

FEBRUARY 4th, 2024.

Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39 A). WITH WINGS LIKE EAGLES. Isaiah 40:21-31. When Isaiah was first commissioned (Isaiah 6:8-9), he saw the LORD ‘high and lifted up’ (Isaiah 6:1). Now at his second commissioning (Isaiah 40:6), he sees the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Must Preach The Gospel! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 10, 2025

Based on 1 Corinthians 9:15-23 - Challenges hearers to live a Gospel-prioritized life.

“I MUST PREACH THE GOSPEL!” 1 Cor. 9:15-23 FBCF – 3/9/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Microscope – Binoculars – Telescope 3 different devices used to look at & focus on 3 different areas: - Microscope – up close – can see germs that can make us sick or kill us. - Binoculars – farther out – get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

To Pay Or Not To Pay

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 23, 2025

In chapter nine of First Corinthians, the apostle Paul speaks to the issue of paying the preacher. He says it is the right thing to do. On the other hand, he reminds the Corinthians that when he was with them, he did not accept a salary.

Alba 6-22-2025 TO PAY OR NOT TO PAY I Corinthians 9:1-18 Today's subject is “To Pay or Not to Pay”, that is the question. There was a preacher who had just finished his sermon for the day and went to the back of the church for his usual greetings and handshaking. After shaking a few hands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of Love Displayed In The Practice Of Paul Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 19, 2023

Being free in Christ, we are still constrained by love.

The Law of Love Displayed in the Practice of Paul Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 Well let me begin by saying that I was really hesitant to preach on this passage today… I was hesitant not because it’s controversial in any way or something that will step on toes… it’s really not that kind of passage. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, Philippians 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible