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  • Rodney Fry avatar

    A Group Of Contrasts Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,785 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

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    6. Real Life Christianity Vs "Hallmark” Christianity Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,033 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

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    How Can I Be More Faithful To God?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,764 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authentic Spiritual Leadership

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,631 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

  • Michael McCartney avatar

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

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2008
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     | 6,017 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Imitate Me

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 31,275 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Looking Out For These Dads

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,394 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    This Is Church Not Theatre

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,398 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

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Problem Of Pride Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,395 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

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Watch Out For Syncretism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,378 views

    It’s so easy for us to blend in to the world’s way of thinking. But there are many dangers involved

    Passage: I Corinthians 4:8-21 Intro: Deep in the heart of every human being is the tendency to redefine. 1. we have an especially powerful tendency to rethink our position about something that we want to do or like to do. 2. of course our world is constantly doing this, redefining what is right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Pick Up The Oars!

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 5, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    This week we’re going to talk about the difference between how we want to be perceived as Christians, and how we should be perceived. Learn how we’re nothing special, but we’ve got an important job to do.

    How do you like to be seen? What’s the image you like to portray to the outside world? Maybe for you its self confidence, or knowledgeable, or “too cool for school”. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,109 views

    We follow the servant-leaders God has given us.

    FOLLOW THE LEADER I Corinthians 4:14-21 S: Leadership Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE FOLLOW THE SERVANT-LEADERS GOD HAS GIVEN US. ?: Why? KW: Needs TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 4:14-21 five needs that servant-leaders provide. The _____ need we have is… I. DIRECTION (14) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Five Marks Of Faithfullness

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 9,172 views

    There are at least five marks that makes Christian a faithful steward.

    There are at least five marks that makes Christian a faithful steward. I. Accountability (v.4) A faithful steward knows that he is accountable to God. We don’twork to gain the favorof others or ourselves. We seek to please God only. II. Adherence and Devotion (v.6) A faithful steward is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Weakness Or Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 7,202 views

    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bruce Morrison avatar

    Fathers

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,554 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible