Sermons about 1 Corinthians 3:5-6

Shaped For Service Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Paul highlighted a few facts: (1) our contribution in ministry is critical (you are saved to serve), and (2) each contribution is unique (you are shaped for a purpose).

Paul says we are ONLY SERVANTS... God is working in our world today, through you and me. • we are simply His servants. • Some plants, some waters, God brings the growth. • We may be doing different things, but we have ONE purpose - to work well • We are God’s fellow workers All of us will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

The Day Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 25, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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Christians can live with confidence in the reality of the Day of reckoning we will have and the salvation into the Kingdom that will follow!

The Day February 24, 2001 Introduction: Skit about Parable of the Talents Need 15 coins & 4 ‘volunteers’. Skit is about 5 minutes in length. The three volunteers walk up to the Master. Master: I want to give each of you something, according to your ability. Handing 5 coins to servant #1 Here, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Blueprint For Building

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

based on 204 ratings

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with Christ as our foundation, we as a church and as individuals need to make sure we build with the right materials; make sure we stay God-centered; we need to rely on the Lord's strength and wisdom and avoid the temptation to take shortcuts

This church building was constructed about nine years ago. These are the blueprints for our church. Whoever put them together did a fine job, and they provided direction for the folks who built this structure which we often call First Baptist Church. It is good to keep in mind, though, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Working To Win

Contributed by Ken Alford on Jan 5, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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GOD’S SERVANTS NEED THE MARK OF MATURITY. Here are Three principles of godly service.

May 21, 2000 -- AM WORKING TO WIN 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 INTRODUCTION: (1) Religion Today 5/15/2000 -- The new "Christian Wrestling Federation" features the slapping, snarling, and bone-rattling body slams without the vulgar language and sex. "We do all the kind of wrestling you see on TV, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Do What?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 14, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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A great commission sermon casting a vision of discipleship: go, baptize, and teach.

Becoming A Greenhouse pt. 1: Go and Do What? Jan. 11/12, 2003 Intro: Frog and Toad: “The Garden” by Arnold Lobel. Vision: I want to spend the rest of January talking about what it means for our church to become a greenhouse. Our church vision is encapsulated by three pictures: 1. Becoming a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Church! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 5, 2003

based on 50 ratings

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This sermon outlines Paul’s 5 views of the church in 1 Corinthians 3 and empasizes what the church should be and what our roles should be in it.

1 Corinthians We Are the Church I Corinthians 3 February 2, 2003 Intro: A. The Church has become so frantic in its busyness that it reminds me of the well-known definition of a fanatic: “A person who redoubles his efforts after he has lost sight of his goals.” B. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Growing Seed Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003

based on 43 ratings

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So what does this parable reveal about the Kingdom of God. It describes how the Word of God produces fruit (i.e., how the kingdom grows)

THE GROWING SEED—Mark 4:26-29 TEXT He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, 1 Corinthians 3:5-7

Denomination: Methodist

I Want The Church To Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #2 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

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I want the church to grow because it is in God’s plan but I might not want people who are a different race than I am

I recieved the idea for this series from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #2 1 Corinthians 3: 1- 7 Last time we met we started our study on Evangelism and some of the things that keep us from spreading the word of God. It is my desire as we go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facilitating Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

based on 28 ratings

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Facilitating Leaders

Facilitating Leaders I Cor. 3:5-9 Illustration:Labor mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal your wounds...Discord and division become no Christian. For wolves to worry the lambs is no wonder, but for one lamb to worry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 2, 2003

based on 134 ratings

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This is the 7th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at 4 things you must do in order to grow up as a Christian.

Sunday Morning January 5, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Church On The Rocks [#7] GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Introduction: 1. Remember how it felt to be young? I still am so I don’t have to remember anything. I can remember as a child how bad I wanted to be grown up. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Vs Christian Love

Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 29, 2001

based on 45 ratings

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Religion produces babes in Christ and a carnal church, but christian love produces spiritual maturity and a strong church.

"Religion vs Christian Love" Introduction: If I asked each one of you what you wish for this church, I feel sure that I would not get one single person who would wish anything bad to happen here. Yet, without even asking, I already know what "Old Satan" wishes for this or any other church. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Be Thankful For Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 15, 2001

based on 26 ratings

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Building or planting, you can be a snob or a servant. See the cure for snobs, and the cudos for servants.

November 18, 2001 1And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 3For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Fundamentals Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Jan 5, 2002

based on 112 ratings

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Describes the fundamentals of spiritual growth in the life of the Christian.

Title - Fundamentals for Spiritual Growth Text - 1 Corinthians 3:6 Subtext - Luke 8:4-15; James 5:7-8 Intro. - In the gospel according to Luke 8:4-15 the Lord told the Parable of the Sower which gives insight and understanding into Paul words in 1 Corinthians 3:6. Read along with me the words of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6, Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting On The Harvest

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002

based on 84 ratings

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Sermon on Evangelism and growing a church from a farmers point of view.

“Waiting on the Harvest” Evangelism: How to Grow the Church 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Introduction: There is a story about two men from New York City who had never been out of the city. They decided they had enough of city life and so they would head out west and try to live off the land like their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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