1 Corinthians: A Church Gone Wild - Chapter 9-10

Podcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, Indiana
Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles

🔥 Episode Summary:

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Lucas Miles explores the deep themes of authority, freedom, and sacrifice in ministry through the lens of 1 Corinthians 9. The message unpacks the apostle Paul’s defense of his authority, his rights as a minister, and why he willingly chose not to exercise those rights. In a Corinthian culture marked by division and spiritual confusion, Paul sets a model of disciplined leadership and humility that the modern church still desperately needs.

Whether you're in full-time ministry, leadership, or simply seeking to grow in your faith, this teaching challenges listeners to count the cost, lay down personal rights when necessary, and run the race with eternity in view.

02:32 Paul's Authority and Apostleship

03:19 Challenges in the Corinthian Church

06:45 Mixed Seed Christianity

09:19 Paul's Apostolic Rights and Sacrifices

11:46 The Role of Apostles and Modern Implications

14:45 Paul's Defense and Justification

17:46 Rights of Ministers and Personal Sacrifices

27:39 The Right to Compensation for Ministers

28:25 Personal Experiences in Ministry

30:04 Balancing Rights and Responsibilities

32:23 Paul's Example of Sacrifice

37:15 Criticism and Defense of Church Practices

48:20 Running the Race for an Eternal Prize

53:28 Concluding Thoughts and Communion

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