Sermons about 1 Corinthians 4:15-17

Just Wait Till Your Daddy Gets Home Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 30, 2010

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fools For Christ

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 8, 2010

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be More Faithful To God?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 6, 2008

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 8: Watch Out For Pride Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 1, 2010

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

6. Real Life Christianity Vs "Hallmark” Christianity Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 9, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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All Christians should understand that Real Life Christianity does not always have “happy endings”, but it is still a lifestyle worth living.

INTRO: Enjoyed watching “The Polar Express” DVD last December. Our kids are at the age where there is bit of doubt about the reality of Santa Claus. But after watching the movie – they were true believers once again! It just HAD to be real! But we know a time will come when they will grow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Serving Christ Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

A Group Of Contrasts Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 30, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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A sermon in I Corth

A Group of Contrasts 1 Corinthians 4:8-21 Introduction A. A spectacle to the whole universe (v. 9). Paul is using a word picture very familiar in the Roman empire. 1. Prisoners were paraded through the streets by the conquering general. 2. The apostles were like those “on display at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Only Work On Sundays! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 13, 2009

based on 154 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2008

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitate Me

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 25, 2008

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking Out For These Dads

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2008

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is Church Not Theatre

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Apostolic Ministry Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 7, 2008

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In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul brings to a conclusion the arguments he has been making since chapter one, as he seeks to bring unity to the divided church at Corinth.

Introduction: A. There’s an old fable that goes like this… 1. A servant had two large water pots that he carried on either end of a pole slung across his shoulders. 2. One of the pots had a crack in it, so every day as he carried water to his master’s house, he arrived with one full pot and one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Weakness Or Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 1, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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Be faithful, stick to what’s been revealed to us in God’s Word and rely on God’s power to bring the growth.

There’s an old Indian Fable I heard recently. A water bearer had two large water pots which he carried on either end of a pole slung across his shoulders. One of the pots had a crack in it, so every day as he carried water to his master’s house he arrived with one full pot and one only half full. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Fathers

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jun 11, 2003

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A Father’s Day messaage that explores the Bible meaning of "father".

Fathers This Father’s Day message looks at the biblical meaning of “father”. Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 4: 15 Our text reads: For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15, John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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