Message & Sermon Notes
A Servant to All
1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Pastor Jason Carlson
1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Paul models for us:
1. A passion for the lost (v. 19, 22b-23)
“win” (x’s 5) = kerdaino (earn, gain, acquire)
“save” = sozo (deliver, rescue, restore)
Colossians 1:13-14
John 3:16-18
All people are either saved or lost:
God’s reality does away w/ nihilism
God’s holiness does away w/ moralism
God’s revelation does away w/ pluralism
Matthew 28:18-20
“The gospel changes heaven’s courtroom from a criminal trial to an adoption ceremony.” – Matt Smethurst
G.R.A.C.E. = God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense
• 1 Corinthians 1 (our calling and blessings)
• 1 Corinthians 15 (our future hope)
2. A plan to engage the lost (v. 20-22)
Philippians 2:3-8
Galatians 5:13-14
Galatians 6:2
John 13:34-35
3. A preparedness to reach the lost (v. 24-27)
Romans 12:1-2
1 Corinthians 3:10-15
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. Why should the advance of the gospel be the primary motivation for followers of Jesus?
2. How might you apply Paul’s evangelism plan for reaching the non-Christians in your life?
Questions for discussion:
1. What did Paul mean when he said, “I have become all things to all people”? Are there limits to this principle for Christians?
2. How have you seen Paul’s evangelist model applied by others, our church, or in your own life?
3. In what ways do Paul’s athletic metaphors (v. 24-27) encourage us in our spiritual growth and ministry pursuits?
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