Sermons about 1 Corinthians 3:1-7

The Goal Of Ministry

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

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Third sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

(1) Two weeks ago, I asked you if you rooted for a team no matter who played on it and if you rooted for a particular player no matter what team he/she played for. Some of you responded that you did both. I have very few players that I root for. I will admit that I am a Brad Miller fan and have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Become An Expert Builder

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 28, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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We are all construction workers. What kind of a builder are you in God’s building project? Are you the sloppy, get it done fast kind - or an expert builder. Find out how to become a master tradesman in God’s kingdom.

For an audio copy of this message, go to www.LivingWatersWeb.com and search for 2003-017. When I was a high school student I admit I didn’t understand wood shop. I just didn’t get why it was so important to build a bird house in just the prescribed manner. I didn’t care much about building at all. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Let The Church Be The Church Part I

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 29, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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The Church of Jesus Christ is a Church focused on the wisdom of the Cross.

LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART I: SPIRITUAL WISDOM I CORINTHIANS 2: 6 -- 3: 3 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER: APRIL 27, 2003 INTRODUCTION: “My Town” as sung by Montgomery Gentry. There’s a for sale sign on a big ole rusty tractor, You can’t miss it, it’s the first thing that you see, Just up the road ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Flesh Or The Spirit

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 2, 2003

based on 20 ratings

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There is a war going on between our flesh and the Holy Spirit. And our behavior shows which of the two is winning.

Passage: I Corinthians 3:1-9 Intro: It’s sad to watch someone who has deceived themselves. 1. people who talk the talk, but can’t walk the walk. 2. the Taliban and Iraqi fighters, so full of bravado one week, lining up to hand over their weapons the next. 3. some football teams, staking their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Baby That Never Grows Up

Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on May 9, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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God can use the simplest things to help us to understand His Word. We are going to take a look at what happens to babies in their first year of life. Then we are going to compare that baby’s life with a born again believers.

I Corinthians 3:1-3 says, “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto , even as unto s in Christ. (2) I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. (3) For ye are yet : for wheras there is among you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Fools And Factions Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 31, 2003

based on 99 ratings

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Lets work together as servants, building on the one foundation, Jesus Christ, so as to build up the church in unity according to God’s wisdom, not human wisdom.

The Corinthians self-image was of a spiritually mature congregation, endowed with all the spiritual gifts they needed, well taught and self-sufficient. In fact they were quite similar to many churches today, particularly those of an evangelical persuasion, let me say. They thought their learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

Who Are We?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 8, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 2,374 views

A lesson in Humility and Servitude.

Who Are We ? A lesson in Humility and servitude. 1Co 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Union Workers In The Temple Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 5,107 views

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

It's About Teamwork!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 29, 2005

based on 40 ratings

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Teamwork is what the Kingdom of God is all about. It will get results and you will feel better about yourself, knowing that if souls are getting saved is because you are doing your part that God has given to you.

*1 Corinthians 3:7 “What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task. 6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work - Partners With God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 6, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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This message gives a Biblical view of work. A correct view of work will dispel any myths about work.

Work – Partners with God -How to find satisfaction in your work- I Corinthians 3:5-9 “We work together as partners who belong to God…” V. 9 On this Labor Day Sunday I have a question: Do you appreciate your work?” Before you complain about your job, listen to the regulations that employees at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Building Of A Local Church

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 22, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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How to be used of God in the building a Local Church

The Building of a Local Church Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11 5. Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 6. I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7. So then neither is he that planteth any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Build Our Shatterproof Church Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 26, 2005

based on 30 ratings

| 5,988 views

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

Increase

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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God gives true results

Intro: the Corinthian church had been blessed with two great ministries, that of Paul, the churches first missionary church planted, and Apollos, one of the first great speakers to travel in ministry. But the church had become almost divided over who belong to who’s camp. Some where Paulites, some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Part And God's Part In Bringing The Harvest

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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As Paul uses a farming analogy, what do we need to be doing to see the harvest and what should we anticipate God to be doing?

- farming analogy here. God’s Part: - two verbs in this passage that say what God does. 1. God is the One who provides the opportunity. - v. 5b - “even as the Lord gave opportunity to each one.” 2. God is the One who brings the growth. - vv. 6, 7. - Matthew 16:18. Our Part: 1. I am a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Patience In Witnessing To Mormons And Jehovah's Witnesses Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 28, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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Witnessing is frustrating when we water and plant more than we harvest. We get more glory harvesting a soul or walking down the aisle with a new Christian than in spending months/years planting and watering the seed of faith. We do not witness for our glo

“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NIV) Witnessing can be frustrating when we find ourselves watering and planting more than we harvest. There is more personal glory in harvesting a soul than in planting a seed. There is more personal glory in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

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