Paul’s Liberty Unused for the Gospel
In continuing with our sermon series through 1 Corinthians, Pastor Jay Jesuroga preached on “Paul’s Liberty Unused for the Gospel” from 1 Corinthians 9:15-18.
Throughout the sermon you will hear Pastor Jay making reference to David and his missionary endeavor. This is because right before Pastor Jay came up to preach we heard from David for 15 minutes on how he and his family were going to be missionaries in China. You can listen to a 2 minute clip from this below:
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In this small section, after Paul has already argued that he has apostolic liberties, we learn why Paul gave up those liberties and what his boast was:
- Paul gives up his apostolic right to take money (1 Cor. 9:15)
- Paul boast in preaching the gospel without charge (1 Cor. 9:15-18 | 2 Cor. 11:7-11)
What was Paul’s boast? (2 minute clip):
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Why did Paul preach and say “Woe to me if I don’t preach”? (2 minutes):
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Pastor Jay ended with giving several ways in which we could apply this text and gave a rebuke to those who would fleece the flock of God (2 minutes):
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Listen or download “Minister’s Liberty: Financial Support” from 1 Corinthians 9:15-18 by Pastor Jay Jesuroga (from our sermon series through 1 Corinthians):