Sermons on 1 Corinthians 3:4-5:

Grow Up! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2022

If you want to enjoy healthy relationships, then grow up and give God the glory.

Sherlyn, from Lawrence, Kansas, says her husband usually sets his computer bag next to the front door before leaving home in the morning. One day, he left the house but forgot to take his computer with him. Our 2-year-old saw it and came running to find me. “Mama, Daddy forgot to take his diaper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Growth Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Paul is not scolding the Corinthian Christians because they are immature babes in Christ. That would be as foolish as scolding a baby for not being a man. It is not only legitimate, it is absolutely essential that churches have immature babes.

Conrad Hilton, president of the world's leading hotel organization, has all his life prayed for God's guidance to help him grow. Mr. Hilton is a professing Christian who, like many other successful Christians in the world of business, feels that we should never be content with what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

The Battle For Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Paul is convinced that failures can become successes. He knew this for he was one of the most successful failures in history. One of the great themes of literature and the Bible is this theme of success out of failure.

In the 35 years following the Civil War 3 success writers towered high above all others, and they became successful by writing about success. All 3 were ordained men. One of them was Russell Conwell who was the pastor of the Baptist Temple of Philadelphia. He delivered his famous lecture over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

The Motivation To Succeed Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Paul is so negative here that we know their must be another paradox involved, for he is a positive thinker. We can only conclude that somehow a negative approach is sometimes the most positive method of influence.

Successful people almost always attribute their success, in large measure, to the influence and inspiration of some other person. Henry Ford tells of how he was in a period of uncertainty about building his gas engine. He was discouraged about it, and was letting the idea go dead in him. It was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

God's Garden

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 3, 2025

Our lives, our hearts, are where God wants to plant the things that will grow into something beautiful where He will be honored.

Alba 3-2-2024 GOD'S GARDEN I Corinthians 3:1-8 When you hear the words “God's Garden” it is likely that you will think of The Garden of Eden. Genesis chapter one describes it as a beautiful place until people messed it up. So God had made a plan to grow a people who could be what He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Divisions In The Church?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 1, 2024

For Christians today, many practical lessons of righteous behavior are found in the teachings of the Apostle Paul. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them.

We began studying practical teachings for everyday life for Christians taught from the Apostle Paul to Corinth. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them. A correspondence had come to him with many concerns of these divisions and other behaviors for which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, 1 Corinthians 1:12, Romans 12:1-3, 1 Corinthians 2:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grow Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

Christian growth is a complex process involving God's Word, fellowship, prayer, and worship, but ultimately, it is God who causes the growth, similar to a farmer who prepares the soil and plants the seed, but relies on God for the growth.

Last week we began a new 4-week series called Rooted. The agricultural imagery is strong with this series, and we will be talking a lot today about seeds, soil, and growth. After a seed is planted, what do you expect it to do next? (GROW!) That’s right, we expect the seed to grow and ultimately we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Prayer, Fellowship

Sermon Series: Rooted

Grow Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The growth of a Christian is complex and involves many change agents like God’s Word, fellowship with other believers, personal prayer, and worship. The growth comes from God and his exclusive work in our lives.

Today we're going to talk about growing in our faith. You know, like how a tiny seed grows into a big, strong tree. But first, let me show you something cool. Check out this little plant I have here. It started as a tiny seed, and now it's growing into a beautiful plant. But it didn't just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Faith Development, Biblical Wisdom, Prayer Life

Still On Milk

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2024

Time for Western Christians to grow up lest they be thrown up.

1 Corinthians 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes 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 carnal: for whereas there is among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Romans 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Principles In Responding To Donald Trump's Victory

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 9, 2024

Presidential elections often bring divisions in many countries and sadly churches. Friendships and fellowship are damaged. How should we respond to Trump's victory according to the biblical principles?

DONALD J. TRUMP has officially won the 2024 ELECTION in AMERICA with a landslide victory (he won both the "popular vote" and the "electoral college"). He defeated Vice President Kamala Harris who received more campaign funds and extraordinary support from the mass media and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:21, 1 Corinthians 3:4-7, Jeremiah 17:5, Isaiah 2:22, 1 Timothy 2:1-3, Ephesians 6:12, John 10:10, 1 Corinthians 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cliques Are For Kids PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

Explores the importance of unity in the church, urging believers to overcome divisions and work together to bear fruit for God's glory.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in this place of worship, united by our shared faith and the love of Jesus Christ. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a powerful message from God's word, a message that echoes through the ages and resonates in our hearts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-6

Topics: Working Together, One Body

The Carnal Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024

Encourages Christians to reflect on their spiritual growth, overcome hindrances, and strive for maturity in likeness to Jesus.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a message that is as timeless as the faith we share, as profound as the love our Savior has for us, and as vital as the spiritual breath we draw each day. It is a message that resonates with the heartbeat of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-5

Topics: Christians, Spiritual Infancy