Sermons on 1 Corinthians 3:1-7:

United By The Cross: Following Jesus Together – 1 Corinthians 1:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 19, 2026

If we are truly disciples—followers of Jesus—then unity is not optional. It is gospel-shaped. It flows from the cross. And it testifies powerfully to a watching world, “One Lord. One faith. One body. One mission.”

United by the Cross: Following Jesus Together – 1 Corinthians 1:10 Introduction: A Divided Age and a United Call We live in an age of fragmentation. Social media algorithms thrive on outrage. Politics fractures families. Even churches can become places where preferences, personalities, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, John 17:20-21, 1 Corinthians 3:4-7, Ephesians 2:14-16, Philippians 2:1-5, Romans 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Micah: Prophet And Explainer Of God’s Merciful Nature. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 3, 2026

The book of Micah is loaded and explosive as he judges God's people. He then explains to them the magnificence of God's loving nature, the Shepherd King who will come and lead his people. He calls them to redemption.

Micah: Prophet and explainer of God’s merciful nature. The book of Micah is prophetic, Micah, whose name incidentally means ‘Who is like Yahweh?’ was one of the twelve minor prophets. These blokes weren’t minor from the perspective of being of less importance, but said what they said in less ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:2-5, Micah 2:12-13, Matthew 2:6, Micah 5:1-3, Titus 3:5, Micah 6:8, Ephesians 2:4, Micah 4:1, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Micah 7:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Working Together Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021

This is the third of four sermons introducing Band Meetings in a new way for today. Here is a link for more information - “Discipleship Bands: A Practical Field Guide” (download a free copy at https://discipleshipbands.com/ )

Series: “Bringing Back the Bands” “Working Together” Ephesians 3:16-19 A sermon for 2/07/21 Ephesians 3 “16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19, Psalm 119:1-12, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 5:20, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

When You're The Problem: The Fallout Of A Self-Centered Existence Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Our aim this morning is to sniff out the barnacles of pride inside of each us. Today’s Big Idea: Pride causes division; humility draws the gaze of God.

Paul writes to the church at Corinth to help genuine believers solve their divisions. When you read today’s words from Paul to the church at Corinth, you need to prepare for the knife. Paul writes as one who is taking a scalpel in hand to perform surgery on the church he founded by the grace of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me A Good Pastor Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Today’s Big Idea: A pastor is a man who is sent by God to save people from hell to make them Christ-exalting, spiritual aliens in this world

Adoniram Judson was a missionary to Burma (today it is Myanmar). His faithful wife Ann had followed her husband from prison to prison as he was arrested for sharing the Gospel. She had died from spotted fever and cerebral meningitis the year before (April 24, 1827). Her death had affected her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Eternity In View

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 7, 2021

This sermon deals with recognizing we are a temple that God wants to reside in and that we need the need to use the right building materials to keep the temple holy and the proper foundation to become what God wants us to be in life having our minds fixed on eternity.

Living With Eternity In View By Rick Gillespie- Mobley 6/13/2021 Matthew 7:15-28,1 Corinthians 3:5-17 Have you ever purchased an item that looked great in the package or on the advertisement but when you got it, you said, “this is nothing but a piece of junk, it so flimsy, I want my money ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-28, 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Viviendo Con La Eternidad A La Vista

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 7, 2021

Este sermón trata de reconocer que somos un templo en el que Dios quiere residir y que necesitamos usar los materiales de construcción adecuados para mantener el templo santo.

Viviendo con la eternidad a la vista Por Rick Gillespie- Mobley 13/6/2021 Mateo 7: 15-28,1 Corintios 3: 5-17 ¿Alguna vez ha comprado un artículo que se veía genial en el paquete o en el anuncio, pero cuando lo recibió, dijo: “Esto no es más que una basura, es tan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-28, 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pamumuhay Na May Eternity In View

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 7, 2021

Ang sermon na ito ay tumatalakay sa pagkilala na tayo ay isang templo na nais manirahan ng Diyos at kailangan natin ng pangangailangan na gumamit ng tamang mga materyales sa pagtatayo upang mapanatili ang banal ng templo

Pamumuhay na May Eternity In View Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley 6/13/2021 Mateo 7: 15-28,1 Corinto 3: 5-17 Nabili mo na ba ang isang item na mukhang mahusay sa pakete o sa anunsyo ngunit nang makuha mo ito, sinabi mo, "ito ay walang iba kundi isang piraso ng basura, napakaputla, nais kong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-28, 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Caution - Church Under Construction

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 2, 2023

Based on 1 Corinthians 3. A message about building a healthy church - using the extended metaphor of construction.

Title: Build The Church – Be The Church Text: 1 Cor 3:5-17 Homiletical subject: What does it take to build a healthy and growing church? Homiletical complement: it takes all of us, using all of our gifts, with all of our heart, in the power and partnership of Jesus Christ, who is Lord of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Churches Are In Trouble.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2023

Pastors feed the young the milk, but serve up the meat even if it makes some folks choke.

1 Peter 2:2  As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:  3  If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.  Many in the Church do not taste of the milk because they are not saved. They are there for many reasons, but not to grow from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:2-3, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

o Do you have an intentional plan for your own spiritual growth? o Do you know what spiritual growth is? o Have you asked God how you can serve in His church and in His Kingdom.

Last week after our church meeting, Crystal prayed us out, and as she was praying the word “nesting” came to her. What a perfect way to describe the situation for CPC and perhaps THE church as well. Also, during our meeting, discipleship was discussed. CPC is a young church in terms of our launch ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 1 Corinthians 3:3, Colossians 1:9-10

God’s Got This—when A Pastor Is Leaving

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 22, 2023

This sermon celebrates a transition when a pastor leaves a congregation and both having faith for their future as a leader and as a congregation.

God’s Got This—When A Pastor Is Leaving Rev. Toby Gillespie-Mobley Joshua 1:1-9 1 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 It has been said, that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Change means that a transition is taking place. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dios Tiene Esto: Cuando Un Pastor Se Va

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 23, 2023

Este sermón celebra una transición cuando un pastor deja una congregación y ambos tienen fe en su futuro como líder y como congregación.

Dios tiene esto: cuando un pastor se va Reverendo Toby Gillespie-Mobley Josué 1:1-9 1 1 Corintios 3:1-9 Se ha dicho que a la única persona que le gusta el cambio es a un bebé con el pañal sucio. Cambio significa que se está produciendo ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nakuha Ito Ng Diyos—kapag Aalis Ang Isang Pastor

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 23, 2023

Ipinagdiriwang ng sermon na ito ang isang paglipat kapag ang isang pastor ay umalis sa isang kongregasyon at parehong may pananampalataya para sa kanilang kinabukasan bilang isang pinuno at bilang isang kongregasyon.

Nakuha Ito ng Diyos—Kapag Aalis ang Isang Pastor Rev. Toby Gillespie-Mobley Joshua 1:1-9 1 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Sabi nga, ang tanging may gusto ng pagbabago ay isang sanggol na may maduming lampin. Ang pagbabago ay nangangahulugan na ang isang paglipat ay ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Embracing The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 13, 2023

This meeting was designed to confirm the faith of all his disciples about the certainty of his resurrection and commission them to continue His great work. Let's embrace our part in the work.

Sermon: Embracing the Great Commission Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 “Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted! 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Corinthians 15:6, Habakkuk 2:20, 1 Corinthians 3:1

Denomination: Methodist