All For Christ: Supporting The Persecuted Church & The Gospel Mission | 1 Cor 16:1-12

Date: 9/6/26
Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus
Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:1-12
Description:
What is Jesus worth to you?
In 1 Corinthians 16:1–12, Paul calls the church to support believers who are suffering and to give toward the spread of the gospel. But beneath these practical instructions is a deeper challenge: when we see Christians willing to suffer and sacrifice for Christ, we are reminded of just how worthy Jesus is.
In this sermon, “All for Christ,” we look at the persecuted church, the cost of following Jesus, the importance of supporting missionaries and church planters, and the need to remain focused on the mission of the gospel rather than being distracted by petty disagreements.
The witness of persecuted Christians challenges us to ask whether we see Jesus as worth sacrificing for. Their faith reminds us that following Christ may be costly—but Christ is worth it.
We are called to support our persecuted brothers and sisters, participate in the spread of the gospel, embrace the open doors God gives us, and keep the mission of Jesus at the center of our lives and our church.
Main Idea: We ought to support the persecuted church and the spread of the gospel because it reminds us of the worth of Christ.
Key Takeaways:
- Jesus is worth following even when following Him is costly.
- The persecuted church reminds us of the worth of Christ.
- We are called to support Christians who suffer for their faith.
- An open door for ministry does not necessarily mean an easy ministry.
- The church must remain focused on gospel clarity, caring for those in need, and missional urgency.
- Petty disagreements should never distract us from the mission of the gospel.
- The gospel has global implications—we are called to participate in taking it to people who have not heard.
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Chapters:
00:00 — Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 16:1–12
01:57 — Introduction: All for Christ
03:00 — Polycarp and the Cost of Following Jesus
06:20 — Supporting the Persecuted Church
10:35 — The Witness of Persecuted Christians
12:40 — Why Following Jesus Is Worth the Cost
17:00 — Supporting Christians Through Prayer, Giving & Service
20:00 — Supporting Missions and the Spread of the Gospel
23:01 — An Open Door Doesn’t Mean an Easy Ministry
25:15 — Embracing the Open Doors God Gives Us
28:12 — Staying Focused on the Mission
29:15 — Don’t Let Petty Things Distract You
31:26 — Gospel Clarity, Care & Missional Urgency
34:22 — The Gospel Has Global Implications
37:06 — What Are You Willing to Sacrifice for Jesus?
39:27 — Conclusion: Christ Is Worth It
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Reflection Questions:
1. Do I see Jesus as worthy of my whole life, or only the parts of my life that are comfortable?
2. What does the faithfulness of persecuted Christians reveal about the worth of Christ?
3. What am I currently unwilling to sacrifice in order to follow Jesus more faithfully?
4. Where might God have placed an “open door” for ministry in my life, even though walking through it may be difficult or uncomfortable?
5. Am I allowing fear, inconvenience, awkwardness, or opposition to keep me from sharing the gospel?
6. Are there petty disagreements or secondary issues distracting me from the things that matter most to Jesus?
7. How am I currently participating in the care of Christians who are suffering around the world?
8. How am I participating in the spread of the gospel—through prayer, giving, serving, going, or sharing?
9. Who is one person in my life who may not yet understand the biblical gospel, and how can I intentionally move toward them?
10. If Jesus is truly worth everything, what is one concrete step of obedience He may be calling me to take this week?
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