Sermons on 1 Corinthians 3:12:

Union Workers In The Temple Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2005

This message deals with the position and responsibility of leaders in the church. We must be carful not to elevate them to the level that they can do no wrong.

UNION WORKERS IN THE TEMPLE OF GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 3:5-17 INTRODUCTION: Bob Deffinbaugh writes, “Christianity has had its share of “Pied Pipers,” those charismatic (in personality) individuals who seem to be able to lead a group of followers anywhere they wish. We are all too familiar with the names ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Question About Heaven #2 Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 10, 2005

QUESTION: I have heard Heaven mentioned as having different levels (i.e. 1st Heaven, 2nd Heaven, 3rd Heaven). Are there levels of Heaven?

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #3 “Question about Heaven #2” Text: I Corinthians 3:9-15 OPENING JOKE: “The Pastor and the Bus Driver” After the preacher died and went to heaven, he noticed that the church bus driver had been given a higher place than he had. “I don’t understand,” he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Sure Your Legacy Is Build To Last

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 11, 2005

This message points out 6 things we need to be doing to make sure our lives will have an eternal impact.

Making Sure Your Legacy Is Built To Last: 1. Plan before you build. - v. 10b - “take heed how he builds” - Do I care if I build? Do I want to do quality work? 2. Get skilled in building. - v. 10 - “as a wise master builder” - Knowing how to do it well v. just giving a “whatever” job. - The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

When The Record Plays, Will You Like The Tune?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2005

What are you recording for your final performance?

When the Record Plays Will You Like The Tune? For some of the younger folks in the audience you may not remember a record player or records. CDs are possibly all you know. Well, a record is like a CD only bigger and usually black though I have seen red, blue and green ones.. They started ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Bloody Hands, Burned Works, & Broken Hearts

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 26, 2005

A sermon about the Judgement Seat of Christ and what the believer will be held account for

BLOODY HANDS, BURNED WORKS, & BROKEN HEARTS AT THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Build Our Shatterproof Church Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 26, 2005

Big Idea: We can build a shatterproof church by 1) Growing ourselves, 2) Knowing our true leader, 3) Contributing to the ministry, and 4) Watching for dangers.

Building Our Shatterproof Church 1 Corinthians 3 vacMidway - Sep. 25, 2005 [WARNING: This sermon may not be suitable for every church’s political context.] 1) {Tell the story of a shattered church} a) {Open illustration} A few years ago a Godly pastor came to this city and planted a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Feb 9, 2005

Paul tells us that some will enter heaven even though their life work was basically worthless spiritually. This is both good news and bad news.

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST Warsaw Christian Church, 1/9/05 Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life That Counts!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

We only have one life to live -- make it count for the Kingdom.

Living A Life That Counts! 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Once upon a time there was an office manager who lost his job during a recession. In his sadness he wandered into a park, found himself an empty park bench, and sat down. After a while another man came strolling along. The second man was especially ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going For The Gold

Contributed by Steven Williams on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: We have been preaching, teaching and demonstrating the Spirit of Excellence in Lord of the Harvest Ministries.

Introduction: We have been preaching, teaching and demonstrating the Spirit of Excellence in Lord of the Harvest Ministries. - Our Trip to Christian Faith Center, Creedmore NC. Was so that you could get a first hand experience of Where God wants Lord of the Harvest to go in God.. - Excellence is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-14

Living In Christ Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 30, 2003

This is the 8th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at thinking like Jesus Christ in all that we do.

LIVING IN CHRIST 1 Peter 4:1-11 We live in a time when people work very hard at telling us how to think. The world tells us to be passive and tolerant. Businesses tell us to think about their product and they do that with advertisements that sometimes should never be seen. Schools tell our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

What God Saw In The Church At Corinth

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Nov 1, 2002

A study of God’s perspective on the Corinthians and applying this perspective to us today.

WHAT GOD SAW IN THE CHURCH AT CORINTH I COR. 3 THE STORY IS TOLD OF A SALESMAN WHO WAS TRAVELING IN THE RURAL MOUNTAINS AND HOLLOWS OF APPALACHIA. HE STOPPED AT A HOME HOPING TO MAKE A SALE, AND BEGAN TO SHOW HIS WARES TO THE OLD MAN OUT PLOWING IN THE FIELD. NOTHING HE HAD SEEMED OF INTEREST ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

5. How To Receive Eternal Rewards Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 9, 2006

Jesus Christ is the only sure foundation for your life.

1 Corinthians 3:1-15 (NIV) Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere infants in Christ. 2I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. 3You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are There Different Levels Of Rewards In Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2005

Message from the sermon series answering questions asked about Heaven.

A story is told about a preacher and a New York City cab driver who died on the same day and was greeted in Heaven by Peter. The preacher received a small cottage but the cab driver received this large magnificent mansion. The preacher was a little bit disturbed by this turn of events and decided ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Eternal Reward - The Judgment Of The Believer

Contributed by Cris Willis on Sep 22, 2007

The person you are today will determine the rewards you will receive tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION: Although all Christians have been saved by faith, Christ will still judge them for the “deeds [done] in the body…whether good or bad” (II Corinthians 5:10). How well or poorly we do here might indeed determine our status in heaven for all eternity. God is seeking a bride who can sit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Temple Of God

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

You are God’s Temple, designed to give glory to him.

Title: The Temple of God Text: 1 Corinthians 3: 10 – 17 MP: You are the legacy of Jesus Christ. Be worthy of that. FCF: Christ is the foundation and His Word the materials that are the building blocks of our life. Outline: April 18, 1906 – San Francisco Earthquake / Valencia Hotel / Fire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist