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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Compelled Towards Ministry Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    This message explores the importance of taking our ministry for Christ seriously.

    COMPELLED TOWARDS MINISTRY 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-27 INTRODUCTION: As Paul opens up this section of Scripture, what we see here is Paul’s seriousness about serving Jesus. From the very beginning we see such powerful words as “compelled”, “belonging to Jesus”, “by all possible means”, “strict ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Good Are You? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,622 views

    Sometimes we feel like God has to completely change us in order to use us. Paul shows us that God takes the background, weaknesses, and even difficulties and uses them for His kingdom, if we let Him.

    Who are you as a person? Who are you as a Christian? Do those two questions get two different responses from you? I think often times we think that when we come to Christ, Jesus basically considers us to be a blank slate that needs to be redrawn into the character of Jesus and that everything about ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Apostolic Authority Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011
     | 6,209 views

    Paul is talking about the way some people questioned the way himself and other men of God were being paid by the Church. Questioning about administration is something natural.

    1 Corinthians 9:1-9 1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? 2 If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you, for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This is my defense to those who would examine me. 4 Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Example

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 30, 2010
     | 4,586 views

    The progress of the gospel is more important than my rights.

    Title: For Example Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 Truth: The progress of the gospel is more important than my rights. Aim: To value the gospel enough to sacrifice for its furtherance. Life ?: What sacrifices are you willing to make for the gospel? INTRODUCTION Nantucket, Massachusetts is located next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Must"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,337 views

    The sermon shares some musts we must do for growth in church and for our selves. The apostles must was "preach" what is your "must in life"?

    1 Corinthians 9:16-23 "I Must" 1. Paul makes it clear That He Must Preach not to Baptize • 1 Corinthians 1:17For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel 2. Paul relates the importance of Preaching A. Preaching saves souls 1 Corinthians 1:21God was pleased through ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why I Preach Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,783 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It’s Not The Messenger, It’s The Message

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 9, 2013
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    Paul was direct and focused on what he had to do; he was a messenger of Christ, not of himself or anyone else and he knew it.

    16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 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? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Is Everything Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,735 views

    Using Paul’s defense as an outline for what it means to live with a Christian Liberty that honors Christ.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE B.) FREEDOM TO CHOOSE FITNESS “ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING” (1 Cor. 9:1-18) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, March 29, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Could Be More Important Than My Rights? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,545 views

    In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul defends his rights, gives up his rights, and shows how he lives without his rights. In doing so he becomes a great example for us in our dealings with the church and the world.

    Introduction: A. Several years ago the Public Library in a certain town had a service called "Dial-A-Tale." 1. Anytime a young child wanted to hear a fairy tale, he or she could call the number and listen to a pre-recorded reading of a short fairy tale. 2. Unfortunately, however, the telephone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Lessons From Paul's Apostleship" 1 Cor. 9 Pt 9 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,879 views

    Paul was an apostle, which is a special messenger, who gave up his personal rights for the Kingdom of God. He was a messenger of Heaven because he served the Kingdom of God and because his goal was an eternal reward in Heaven not on earth. But as Christia

    “Lessons from Paul’s Apostleship” Opening Illustration: Challenge the Ordinary by Blue Fish TV. We need to decide to live extra-ordinary lives as Christian and be all that we can be for the Lord. Thesis: Paul was an apostle, which is a special messenger, who gave up his personal rights for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul Reveals His Compulsions

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,570 views

    Sometimes when people do evil or even great things we like to try to figure out what motivates them. Paul talks about what motivated him and what he was motivated to do in today’s text. Perhaps we can learn some things from his example.

    February 19, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. What then is my reward? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The A-B-Cs Of Soul-Winning

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    The basics of winning others to the faith.

    The A-B-C’s of Soul Winning I Corinthians 9:17-27 17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make use of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Real Freedom? Series

    Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,737 views

    Freedom is given to us at salvation, but we must maintain it as well.

    What Is Real Freedom? 1 Cor. 9:18-23 Pastor Trey Rhodes When you have a right-standing relationship with God, you have a life of freedom, liberty, and delight; you are God’s will. -Oswald Chambers Background: The Revolutionary War was a hard-fought battle, and many lives were lost in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    My Goals, By God's Grace

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    As pastors, there are certain tasks to which we must be committed. This message lists three vitally important tasks to which every pastor should commit himself.

    My Goals, By God’s Grace Text: I Cor.9: 16; Eph.6: 18-19 Intro: All of us need goals to which we aspire. Goals in our lives are extremely helpful, in that they endow us with a sense of direction and purpose; give us a mark at which to aim; and a level of accomplishment for which to strive. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship In Context

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,140 views

    A discipler must work within a given context of his ministry.

    INTRODUCTION A discipler must work within a given context of his ministry. First context is selflessness… I. SELF-DENIAL MUST BE EXERCISED, 18-19 A. Free of Charge (No personal gain) • DISCIPLER: It is all discharging Christian duties as a recipient of the gospel and the trust committed by God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist