1 Corinthians 4:1-13 | Pastor John Miller

In this powerful study of 1 Corinthians 4:1-13, Pastor John Miller digs into the heart of what it means to be a true servant of Christ. Continuing the theme of church division in Corinth, Pastor John explains that the church was fracturing because they were focusing on the personality and charisma of men rather than the message of God. Are you following a man, or are you following Christ? Paul uses three distinct pictures to show the church how they should view their leaders—and how every believer should view their own ministry. Whether you are behind a pulpit or serving in the shadows, the requirements remain the same: Faithfulness, Humility, and Courage. 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire verse-by-verse study through 1 Corinthians here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLL4MAr7gu8Z1UrWTrRRcU9x 🕒 Video Timestamps: 0:00 – The Problem of Personality-Driven Division 1:25 – Understanding the Context of 1 Corinthians 2:10 – Is Your Pastor a "Character" or a Messenger? 2:54 – Every Member is a Minister 3:45 – Recap: The Pastor as Farmer, Builder, and Father 4:21 – Three Marks of a Minister: Faithfulness, Humility, Tenderness 5:36 – Looking at 1 Corinthians 4:1-6 7:22 – The True Definition of Faithfulness 8:09 – The "Under-Rower": A Surprising Definition of Ministry 9:52 – The Minister as a Servant, but Not Your Slave 10:37 – What is a Biblical Steward? 11:53 – Stewardship of the "Mysteries of God" 13:12 – The Goal of Expository Preaching 15:06 – John Stott’s "Eggs and Bacon" Illustration 17:31 – Whose Judgment Actually Matters? 19:15 – Avoiding Self-Judgment and Human Opinions 21:05 – The Bema Seat: Standing Before Christ 22:12 – Rhetorical Questions for the Proud 24:14 – Sanctified Sarcasm: Kings vs. Prisoners 25:35 – The Roman Triumph: The "Spectacle" of the Apostles 28:13 – Fools for Christ’s Sake 29:40 – Scum of the Earth and the Off-Scouring of the World 31:33 – Closing Application: Be Faithful, Humble, and Courageous 33:15 – Closing Prayer ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons Request Prayer: https://www.revival.tv/prayerrequest 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalTV #BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #MenifeeChurch #ChristianFaith #ExpositoryPreaching