“RESPONSIBILITIES IN A CHURCH”

(1 Corinthians 9:1-27)

I.      AREAS OF STRUGGLE CONCERING RESPONSIBLITY

A.    Authority (vv. 1-3)

B.    ________________ (vv. 4-5)

C.    Labor (vv. 6-8)

II.    CLARIFYING AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

A.    The responsibility of people to the church and staff (vv. 9-11)

1.     Provide for the ____________ needs of those who serve them in the ministry (vv. 9-12)

2.     Support the ministry through consistent and faithful giving (vv. 13-15)

3.     Actively support the ministry of the _________________ (v. 23)

B.    The responsibilities of the staff to the people

The staff of a church is to:

1.     Show a spirit of sacrifice for the sake of the gospel (v. 12)

2.     Maintain single-mindedness in _____________ the ____________ (vv. 15-17)

3.     Not abuse the power of their function (v. 18)

4.     Exemplify a servant’s heart and a soul-winner’s zeal for the sake of the __________ (vv. 19-23)

5.     Exercise discipline and self control as an example of godliness and Christian maturity (vv. 24-27)