Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles
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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