August 28, 2011
Passage:  1 Corinthians 9:1-27
Speaker:  Bill Knepper
Main Point:  Live each day with the gospel as your purpose.

I. Those in ministry deserve support.
            A. The Lord calls some to full-time ministry.  (1-2)
            B. The Lord uses the ministry to pay them. (3-7)
            C. The Lord has used this method all along.  (8-14)

II. Some in ministry chose a different path.
            A. Paul refused any compensation.  (15-18).
            B. Others have repaid their wages.

III. Our focus is on the gospel.
            A. Put the gospel ahead of comfort.  (19-23)
            B. Run to win.  (24-27)