9 sermons preach from 1 Corinthians 9 — 8 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
“the bible says that those who serve at the altar ought to make their living of what is given at the altar”
“Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord?”
A men’s session of short sermons focused on building a culture of Bible scholarship and discipleship: create study habits (Sherut/derash), embrace being pushed to grow for evangelism, and be radicalized by family—allowing trials to form faithful, long-lasting leaders (the “divine seal”).
“Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord?”
A men’s session of short sermons focused on building a culture of Bible scholarship and discipleship: create study habits (Sherut/derash), embrace being pushed to grow for evangelism, and be radicalized by family—allowing trials to form faithful, long-lasting leaders (the “divine seal”).
“Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.”
A series of short women’s leadership charges focused on creating gospel-centered culture, leading sacrificially, processing emotions toward fruitful ministry, and becoming a God-sealed leader through faithfulness and perseverance.
“"Muzzle not the ox that treadeth out the corn" (the writer of Corinthians likening the apostle to an ox).”
A Bible-study sermon based on Numbers 13 that frames spiritual warfare as primarily a battle over self-perception. The speaker contrasts fear-filtered interpretations of facts with a faith-filtered posture (exemplified by Caleb and Joshua), calls the church to embrace an identity rooted in God's promises, and issues practical calls to prayer, evangelism, stewardship, and readiness to possess the promised land (including a local property initiative).
“the bible says that those who serve at the altar ought to make their living of what is given at the altar”
A pastor-led Sunday service emphasizing the identification, development, and proper deployment of spiritual gifts within the church; calls for intentional discipleship, church unity, faithful stewardship, participation in prayer, and parental responsibility (including a baby dedication).
“The Bible said that those who serve at the altar should make the living of what is given at the altar (applied to giving an altar seed).”
A Romans 12–centered message distinguishing manifestation gifts from motivational (Romans 12) gifts, calling believers to consecration and sober self-assessment so their God-given graces can mature. Emphasis on unity of the body, healthy leadership, disciplined vessels (ego/appetite), and practical church life (altar seed, communion, volunteer mobilization).
“Do you not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? And they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar.”
A Romans 12–centered message distinguishing manifestation gifts from motivational (Romans 12) gifts, calling believers to consecration and sober self-assessment so their God-given graces can mature. Emphasis on unity of the body, healthy leadership, disciplined vessels (ego/appetite), and practical church life (altar seed, communion, volunteer mobilization).
Charles Spurgeon
THE greatest man of Apostolic times was the apostle Paul. He was always great in everything. If you consider him as a sinner, he was exceeding sinful; if you regard him as a persecutor, he was exceeding mad against the Christians, and persecuted them even unto…
Read the full text“Paul talks about surrendering his rights: 'to the Jew I became a Jew, to the Greek I became a Greek... I did everything to be able to win and that God might use me to save some.'”
A pastoral conversation distinguishing biblical commands from man-made rules and giving practical, Scripture-based guidance on alcohol, tattoos, and marijuana—emphasizing conscience, community impact, sobriety, and pursuing closeness to Jesus rather than merely testing boundaries.
“I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some; I do this for the sake of the gospel”
A pastoral conversation distinguishing biblical commands from man-made rules and giving practical, Scripture-based guidance on alcohol, tattoos, and marijuana—emphasizing conscience, community impact, sobriety, and pursuing closeness to Jesus rather than merely testing boundaries.
““Do you not know that in a race all the runners run…” (run the race example from 1 Corinthians 9)”
A Logos Bible Masterclass demonstration by Scott Lindsey showing how the Logos Bible Software (now with AI features) accelerates Bible study, counseling, and ministry work; includes practical examples, a Q&A, promotional offer (60-day/2-month trial) and pastoral application including an altar call and church announcements.
“i therefore so run not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beat the air: but I keep under my body and bring it into subjection lest that by any means when I have preached to others I myself shall be cast away”
A Sunday service focused on prayer as the believer's solution. The preacher outlines five conditions for answered prayer—being saved, exercising faith, obedience, a forgiving spirit, and asking according to God’s will—then leads the congregation through Scripture-based prayer points for deliverance from temptation, spiritual awakening, strength by the Holy Spirit, humility and casting anxieties on God, and corporate enablement for the church.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.