Sermons on 1 Corinthians 3:8-15:

Giving Wisely Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 20, 2022

If any man builds on the foundation of Jesus Christ using gold, silver he is wise. The wise giver will see the work of God changing lives. Having a part of that through financial investment is more exciting than acquiring possessions.

There is the story of three college friends from Harvard. The first of the three was a financial wizard. He graduated top of his class. He became an executive for a large financial institution. The second was a brilliant scientist working on cutting edge science technology. The third one dropped ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Temple Builders Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2022

If you want to build a lasting, vibrant church that perseveres, then start with the right foundation—Jesus Christ. Build a quality structure on that foundation—build up fully devoted followers of Christ. And maintain that structure with unity, godly wisdom, and teamwork.

A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be rancher, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy Q. One son liked the Flying W, and the other wants Lazy Y. So we're calling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Watch How You Build Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 4, 2022

We are all builders in Christ, but there is only one foundation. Watch how you build upon it and be rewarded for what remains on the day we face God.

Let us RECAP THE CONTEXT. • Paul has been addressing the divisions in the Corinth church, honestly and directly. • The believers were taking sides, glorifying certain leaders and human wisdom. • Paul said it clearly in 3:1 “But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Judgement Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young opens the pages of Scripture to reveal the truth about the ultimate judgement. And he shows us that when we view it from an eternal perspective, we can begin to experience the most out of life each and every day.

WHEN THE LEVEE BREAKS : THE JUDGEMENT OF GOD MARCH 6, 2022, 9:30AM ED YOUNG Hi everybody. How are you guys doing? You doing well? Thanks for being at Fellowship Church. I want to say hi to all of our different locations and hey, thank you for being online. Thank you for being a part of our prison ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Galatians 2:16, Revelation 20:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Message Is All About God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 10, 2022

If we are not careful, we can get in the way of sharing the good news about Jesus and begin to make the message about us. But our message and our ministry must be all about Him and not about us. We must lift Him up, and He will draw people to Himself.

A. I read about a minister who gave an unusual sermon one Sunday. 1. He used a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God in nature. 2. One of the church members greeted him on the way out and said, “Very interesting sermon, Preacher, I never expected to learn so much from a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Philippians 1:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Believers Fire Test

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 5, 2021

Every believers work on earth will be tested at the appearing of our Lord and Saviour. Whatever is built on the foundation of Christ will be tested by fire.

TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 3:11-15 "For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, Isaiah 28:16, Ephesians 2:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Why The Church Matters Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Do you remember the story about The Three Little Pigs? The first little pig built his house out of straw. The second little pig built his house out of sticks. And the third little pig worked hard and labored diligently as he built his house out of brick.

What would things look like if Satan really took control of a city? If Satan took over a city, all the bars would be closed, pornography banished, and the city streets would be pristine with people who smiled at one another. There would be no swearing. The children would say “Yes, sir” and “No, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Each Christian houses the Spirit of God so Christ can be known in every corner of the world

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But God Gave The Increase Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 10, 2020

We are tools in the Hands of God. We do nothing good in the eyes of God unless He is in it.

Throughout this series, we have looked at where God interjects, or otherwise interferes with the course of human events. Because if left up to our own ways and devices, we would flounder and fail. But God knows our hearts, and despite the wickedness of our hearts, God gave us Jesus, “while we were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Laboring For The Lord, Paid In Eternal Riches!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 10, 2020

LET US KNOW THAT OUR WORK AND LABOR FOR THE LORD WILL BRING ETERNAL REWARDS. THERE IS NO GREATER OR BETTER 'BOSS' THAN OUR LORD OR WHO PAY BETTER. PRAISE THE LORD!

LABORING FOR THE LORD, PAID IN ETERNAL RICHES! Our labor for the Lord pays in both now in life and for eternity. We need to work while it is yet day for the night comes when no one will work. 1) A labor of love of our Father God. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (KJV) Remembering without ceasing your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Revelation 2:2

It's A Partnership

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 18, 2020

There are many partnerships in life: business partners, marriage partners, law partners, etc. People who decide to come together under a specific cause and work toward a mutual goal. Today I'll be talking about our partnership with Jesus and each other.

IT'S A PARTNERSHIP There are many partnerships in life: business partners, marriage partners, law partners, etc. People who decide to come together under a specific cause and work toward a mutual goal. Speaking of marriage, Christians are called the bride of Christ-that makes us partners with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3, Philippians 1:3-6, Galatians 5:25, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, Ephesians 5:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

This is a third part of how a focus on the future can motivate faithfulness in the present.

“Future Focus Present Faithfulness” Pt 3 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH – Our permanent home E. PRESENT HELP FROM A FUTURE HOPE Contemplating our future heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Corinthians 3:8-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Garden Gleanings

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message shares insights from gardening to spiritual growth.

Chico Alliance Church “Garden Gleanings” 1. Soil preparation & cultivation Any garden must have soil in which to grow. The soil must be prepared in order to best germinate the seed and sustain the plant. I tried to germinate some bean plants this year outside the soil to give it a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-31, 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, Leviticus 26:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Healthy Bodies Pt 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This is the last message in the series of messages exploring the nature and function of the church.

“HEALTHY BODY Part 6” “Critically Connected” We have been exploring the three essential principles of how God designed the body of Christ to function. The principle of diversity The principle of unity The principle of mutuality We have so far considered specific relational commands associated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Galatians 6:1-3, Hebrews 13:1-3, Hebrews 12:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance