Sermons on 1 Corinthians 3:9-10:

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

Planting And Watering Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 3, 2024

Who is picking your seat? Humility requires faith to believe that God has a seat for us.

Church in the City 1st Corinthians 3 Planting and Watering September 8, 2024 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 NIV “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 makes things grow. 8 The man who plants and the man who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, Luke 8:5-8, Luke 8:11-15, Hebrews 4:12, John 7:38-39, Luke 8:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Day Evangelism: Living The Gospel Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 22, 2024

The early church grew not through grand strategies, but because everyday believers faithfully and boldly shared the gospel in their ordinary lives, as visible witnesses of Christ’s love.

Devoted Together #6 Every Day Evangelism: Living the Gospel Theme: In the final sermon of our *Devoted Together* series, we dive into the idea of *Every Day Evangelism*. The early church grew not through grand strategies, but because everyday believers faithfully shared the gospel in their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 1:16, Matthew 5:16, Acts 4:19-20, Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

I Am Building For A Lifetime

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2018

This sermon deals with the need to use the right building materials and the proper foundation to become what God wants us to be in life.

I Am Building For A Lifetime September 14, 201 Isaiah 28:16 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 Matthew 7:15-28 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

The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 19, 2020

Today's message is part of the "Person and Work of the Holy Spirit" series and look at the fellowship we have with the Holy Spirit, and how it's about companionship, partnership, and intimacy.

The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit “The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit" {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!PcEklKDS!QiibLY3ibJw3_Pv7tF6yI0GSANcrQpI7yp0BS4HDT90} In our series on the person and work of the Holy Spirit we’ll be taking time to really get a handle on not only Who the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Acts 20:22-23, 1 Corinthians 3:9, James 4:5

Denomination: Foursquare

Having The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 8, 2020

How do we come to a Christian mind?

Having the Mind of Christ 1 Corinthians 2:16-3:9 Paul had quite a challenge with the Corinthian church which he had founded. He had gone off to evangelize elsewhere, planting new churches. He had hoped that during his stay, he had instilled enough of the ABC’s of the faith for the church to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, 1 Corinthians 2:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

God's Sustaining Grace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 3, 2021

We see how God provided for Paul with the support, funds, open door and the assurance he needed. We are never alone in ministry. The Lord is with us in His work and our labour in the Lord is never in vain.

Good morning and a blessed New Year to all of you! • As we step into the new year, we give thanks to God for our health, our family and our work. • God has been good and will continue to be good in 2021. We trust in His presence with us and in His sustaining grace for us, whatever the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-17, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

20/20 Vision, Walking Around Blind

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 21, 2021

Temporal? Eternal? My 90 year old dad sang a song from the '40's: 20/20 vision walking around blind. I googled it. Makes me think: DO WE INVEST MORE IN TEMPORAL THINGS THAN ETERNAL? Consider our focus? Investment?

20/20 VISION, WALKING AROUND BLIND… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson, or condense) We are learning more and more about less and less until finally we know everything about nothing! I was recently visiting my Dad. Dad is 90 years old. He has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-14, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Kings 6:16-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God