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  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Humility

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,929 views

    Apparently trying to humble the Corinthians, Paul makes a series of contrasts.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A well-known Christian businessman who was visiting a church was asked to give his testimony. He said, "I have a fine family, a large house, a successful business, and a good reputation. I have plenty of money so I can support some Christian ministries very generously. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Of Pride Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    A life livedin pride is compared to a life lived in perspective.

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:6-21 TITLE: “THE PROBLEM OF PRIDE” INTRODUCTION: A. A young lawyer has just opened his new practice. On his very first day, he sits at his desk waiting and hoping for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Applying Servanthood To Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 3, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,443 views

    Servanthood is realized in our understanding that to be in debt to Christ is to conquer pride in our lives, to understand the source of our individuality, and to embrace the uniqueness of being a servant for Jesus.

    APPLYING SERVANTHOOD TO OUR LIVES 1 Corinthians 4:6-13 INTRODUCTION: According to the dictionary, a servant is one who, “One who expresses submission, recognizance, or debt to another”. Here in this text, Paul, seeks to see this definition of servanthood realized in our understanding that to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trustworthy Stewards

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,042 views

    A tough task for tender warriors, faithful stewards of the church must be adept at proclaiming, protecting and punishing. Humble heros all!

    Does anyone here remember being in elementary school when the teacher would leave the room? First grade comes to mind for me with our teacher, Miss. Sibley. For some reason, Miss. Sibley often left the class room, but before she would walk out she always gave us a clear warning about behavior and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Problem With The Power Of The Church In America

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,372 views

    Is the "spiritually superior" attitude that the Corinthians had similar to the attitude found in the American church today?

    The Corinthians’ Situation: 1. The Problem: They were living proudly in their spiritual superiority. - vv. 8-13. - Paul points out their pride in their superiority and their position, all of it (from their perspective) a sign of the hand of God. In reality, though, they were far from where God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    6. Real Life Christianity Vs "Hallmark” Christianity Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,977 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Jones avatar

    No Bragging Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,980 views

    Paul instructs the Corinthians on how poor he is and how poor they really are.

    NO BRAGGING 1 Corinthians 4:8-21 I. The Contrast Between the Rich and Poor in the Gospel (vv. 8, 9). A. “Already you have become rich! You have become kings—and that without us!” (v. 8). 1. They were self-satisfied and thought they were mature. 2. They felt they did not need help. 3. They wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About Serving Christ Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    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

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    This Is Church Not Theatre

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,369 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Authentic Spiritual Leadership

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    Paul demonstrates authentic leadership that unifies the church and leads the church to fulfilling its purpose of bringing people into the kingdom of God.

    Authentic Spiritual Leadership Rev. Sean Lester March 22, 2009 pm Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Introduction: a. The Corinthian church had been in a crisis. Divisions had arisen over who the pre-eminent leaders were. Some said Paul, others said Apollos. But, Paul reveals to us in this passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    I Only Work On Sundays! Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 13, 2009
    based on 154 ratings
     | 23,125 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    A Group Of Contrasts Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,748 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Just Wait Till Your Daddy Gets Home Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 30, 2010
     | 3,505 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Lesson 8: Watch Out For Pride Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 1, 2010
     | 3,397 views

    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

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Fools For Christ

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 35,581 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist