Pastor Campbell begins with a hymn and an introduction to the topic of growth and building in the context of 1 Corinthians 3.
The Building of the Church 09:35
- The church in Corinth had divisions and strife due to following different leaders. - Paul planted the church, Apollos watered it, but God gave the increase. - Each person's work in building the church will be tried by fire to determine its quality.
Materials Used in Building 16:50
- The materials used in building the church are gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, and stubble. - Gold symbolizes godliness, silver symbolizes redemption, and wood provides structural support. - Each material has its place and must be used properly in building the church.
Trials and Rewards 31:39
- Trials and fiery darts from the wicked are a part of building the church. - The work done in building the church will be tried by fire, and if it remains, the builder will receive a reward. - If the work is burned, there will be loss, but the builder will still be saved.
Defiling the Temple 39:22
- Defiling the temple of God by tearing down another member of the church will result in destruction. - The church is the temple of God, and the Spirit of God dwells in it.
Glorifying Man 46:42
- The Corinthians are warned not to glory in men but to recognize that all things are theirs in Christ. - The purpose of the church is for the gain and edification of its members, not for glorifying man.
Conclusion54:01
The Lord must build the church, and our labor is in vain without His guidance and protection. We should use our experiences to comfort and support others going through similar trials.
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.
