A look at leadership and leaders at the church of Corinth. The last on our series on 1 Corinthians.

1. That’s All Folks!
1 Corinthians 16

2. 1 Corinthians 16:1–24
1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I
directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. 2 On
the first day of every week each one of you is to put
aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no
collections be made when I come. 3 When I arrive,
whomever you may approve, I will send them with
letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; 4 and if it is fitting
for me to go also, they will go with me. 5 But I will come
to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am

3. going through Macedonia; 6 and perhaps I will stay with
you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send
me on my way wherever I may go. 7 For I do not wish to
see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with
you for some time, if the Lord permits. 8 But I will
remain in Ephesus until Pentecost; 9 for a wide door for
effective service has opened to me, and there are many
adversaries. 10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he is
with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the
Lord’s work, as I also am. 11 So let no one despise him.
But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come
to me; for I expect him with the brethren.

4. 12 But concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged
him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and it
was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come
when he has opportunity. 13 Be on the alert, stand firm
in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you
do be done in love. 15 Now I urge you, brethren (you
know the household of Stephanas, that they were the
first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted
themselves for ministry to the saints), 16 that you also
be in subjection to such men and to everyone who
helps in the work and labors. 17 I rejoice over the
coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus

5. because they have supplied what was lacking on your
part. 18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours.
Therefore acknowledge such men. 19 The churches of
Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in
the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20 All
the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy
kiss. 21 The greeting is in my own hand—Paul. 22 If
anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed.
Maranatha. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

6. That’s All Folks!
1 Corinthians 16

7. This is not a sermon on giving!

8. It’s on leadership
It’s ok to plan.
It’s ok to let your expectations be known.
Leaders come in all shapes and sizes.
Our duty to leaders.

9. Plans
 Visiting
Corinth
 Wanting an
extended stay
 Ministry
opportunities

10. Wisdom
Proverbs 15:22…Without
consultation, plans are
frustrated, But with many
counselors they succeed.
All plans need input

11. Wisdom
Proverbs 16:3…Commit your works to the LORD
And your plans will be established.
Work as to the Lord
Expect results

12. Wisdom
Proverbs 16:9…The mind of man plans his way, But the
LORD directs his steps.
Count on the Lord for ultimate counsel

13. Expectations
 Gives directions
on giving
 Choose
responsible men
 Treat leaders
right

14. Expectations
Proverbs 18:20–21…With the
fruit of a man’s mouth his
stomach will be satisfied; He will
be satisfied with the product of
his lips. Death and life are in the
power of the tongue, And those
who love it will eat its fruit.

15. Expectations
Amos 3:7…For the Lord GOD does
nothing without revealing his
secret to his servants the
prophets.
Advance warning
Expectation of action

16. Communication is a
two-way street
Proverbs 4:1…Hear, O sons, the
instruction of a father, And give
attention that you may gain
understanding,
Speaking
Listening
Understanding/doing

17. The bridge
Be on the alert, stand firm in
the faith, act like men, be
strong. Let all that you do be
done in love.

18. Leaders in all sizes
Paul
Apollos
Timothy
Stephanas
Fortunatus
Achaicus
Aquila and Prisca

19. The Big Guys
Paul and Apollos
Favoritism kept Apollos away
This favoritism split the church

20. How should they be
seen?
 Servants
 Church ownership and
responsibility
 Workers for Christ
 Worthy of respect
 Equally

21. Your responsibility
Hebrews 13:17…Obey your leaders and submit to them,
for they keep watch over your souls as those who will
give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with
grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.
Obey
Submit

22. Church mouse
Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without
cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I
also am.
Young minister associate of Paul
Don’t despise
Experience should be peaceful

23. His job
1 Corinthians 4:17…For this reason I have sent to you
Timothy, who is my beloved and faithful child in the
Lord, and he will remind you of my ways which are in
Christ, just as I teach everywhere in every church.
Respect
Paul’s authority
God’s authority

24. Ministry raises up leaders
Stephanas, Fortunatus, Achaicus
First converts
Gave themselves to the ministry
Supported Paul
Ministered to the saints
Lay leaders

25. Progression
Hebrews 5:12,14…For though by this time you ought to
be teachers, you have need again for someone to teach
you the elementary principles of the oracles of God,
and you have come to need milk and not solid
food…but solid food is for the mature, who because of
practice have their senses trained to discern good and
evil.

26. The Lay ministry
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore
acknowledge such men.
Served Paul
Served the church

27. Care
1 Thessalonians 5:12–13…But we request of you,
brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently
labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord
and give you instruction, and that you esteem them
very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace
with one another.

28. How to treat lay
leaders
…that you also
be in subjection
to such men and
to everyone who
helps in the work
and labors.

29. Husband & Wife
Team

30. Their resume
 Kicked out of Rome
 Met Paul in Corinth
 Paul worked with them
in tent making
 Paul lived with them 18
months
 Paul mentored them
 They traveled with Paul
 They taught others
 God blessed their
efforts spiritually and
fiscally
 Returned to Rome and
started a church

31. Last chronological mention
Romans 16:3–5a…Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow
workers in Christ Jesus, who for my life risked their own
necks, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all
the churches of the Gentiles; also greet the church that
is in their house….

32. Our take away
1. The Church needs to raise up leaders.
2. Young, old, single, married
3. Leaders need to be followed and supported
4. You should naturally (supernaturally) progress.
5. We can all aspire to a level of leadership

33. That’s All Folks!
1 Corinthians 16