Christian Maturity

CHRISTIAN MATURITY

08/10/2025; 1 Corinthians 9:1-27; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: God calls believers in Christ to give up their rights, adjust their preferences, and discipline their lives so that others might believe in Jesus. When we lose our lives for the sake the gospel, we ensure that we have truly been saved and will not be disqualified.

I. MISSION MOTIVATION – (1 Corinthians 9:1-18)
   A. Lawful Compensation – (1 Corinthians 9:1-14)
   B. Gospel Motivation – (1 Corinthians 9:15-18)
      1. People are the Reward
      2. Joy is the Reward

II. MISSION STRATEGY – (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
   A. Why should we imitate Paul’s strategy?
   B. What is Paul’s aim with this strategy?
   C. What is Paul’s strategy for winning others?

III. MISSION PURPOSE – (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
   A. What’s at stake with this mission?
   B. How should we participate in this mission?
      1. With All Our Might
      2. With Self-Control
      3. With Mission Purpose