19 sermons preach from 1 Corinthians 3 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.
“Paraphrase: 'we are co-laborers with Christ' (speaker references 1 Corinthians chapter 3)”
“I want to feed you meat but you're babes so I could only feed you milk (paraphrase of Paul's words).”
A pastoral teaching on partnering with the Holy Spirit so individuals and the church can receive more of God — emphasizing believing the Word, cultivating open hearts, leaders guiding the congregation, practical sensitivity in ministry (especially healing), and structuring services to release the Spirit.
“Paul will write about moving beyond milk or elementary things to solid food (meat).”
Dr. Matthew McKellar preaches from 1 Peter on living as exiles—temporary residents shaped by a heavenly hope—using five cues (hope, holy, fear, love, long) and urging holiness, reverent fear, obedient love, and an appetite for God's Word; the service also included baptisms, camp reports, ministry announcements, and an invitation to trust Christ.
“Eu tenho que lhe dar leite antes de lhe dar carne. Um bebê não pode comer um tomate.”
A live message from Apostle Ray Foster centered on Psalm 23: the Lord as Shepherd who provides, guides and heals; calls for faith, humility, rejection of destructive words and reliance on the Word and the Holy Spirit, with prayer, anointing and practical exhortations for living in God’s provision.
““For ye are yet carnal... there is among you envy and strife... when one says, ‘I am of Paul,’ and another, ‘I am of Apollos.’””
A sermon calling the church to confront racism and tribalism as sin, affirming the unity of all people as God’s image-bearers, and urging repentance, practical love, and a restored relationship with Christ.
“His word says some plants, some water, but he brings an increase.”
A sermon centered on the Samaritan woman at the well that emphasizes Jesus offering 'living water,' the transforming power of testimony, and the call for believers to boldly share their faith and release the Holy Spirit in everyday encounters.
“one soul, God waters, amen, amen, and one waters and God gets the increase”
A Sunday service centered on worship and the church's mission to 'go and make disciples.' The pastor emphasizes the Great Commission, the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, practical evangelism in the local community, generosity, and an invitation to accept Christ.
“I planted, Apollos watered, but God is the one that gives increase. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ; if any man's work shall be burned he shall suffer loss, yet he himself shall be saved, yet so as by fire.”
A Sunday message calling the church to be God’s spiritual building—built on Jesus and held together by committed service and God’s mercy—with practical calls to prayer, repentance, unity, faithful stewardship, and participation in church life.
“Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one... For we are laborers with God. You are God's husbandry. You are God's building.”
A Bible study teaching that generosity must be a cultivated culture in apostolic churches, rooted first in surrender to Christ. The sermon unpacks 2 Corinthians 8 and Acts to define four dimensions of giving—tithe (firstness), offerings (willingness/sacrifice), benevolence (body-conscious care), and shared resources (internal economic support)—and gives practical safeguards and applications for building a generous, mission-ready church.
“Paul says we are God's coworkers (1 Corinthians 3:9).”
Brandon Paris preaches that the church's special mission—raising funds and sending disciples—is worth sacrificial commitment. He argues Christians are "saved to send," rooted in the new covenant and the Great Commission, and that sacrifice (not minimal giving) proves and advances genuine faith. He calls the congregation to active, sacrificial participation (including giving and personal evangelism) and to trust God by testing Him in their giving.
“First Corinthians 3:9 — 'For we are...' (speaker begins the verse).”
Midweek Bible study teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit: His identity as God (not merely a force), how He operates with the Father and Son, His roles (Comforter, Teacher, Revealer, Builder), the importance of relationship with Him, and why character (the fruit) must precede destiny.
“Paraphrase: 'we are co-laborers with Christ' (speaker references 1 Corinthians chapter 3)”
A Sunday message calling the church to be God’s spiritual building—built on Jesus and held together by committed service and God’s mercy—with practical calls to prayer, repentance, unity, faithful stewardship, and participation in church life.
“For you are co-laborer in God's service; you are God's field, you are God's building.”
A call to cry out for God's mercy: the sermon teaches that mercy is essential for breakthrough, that persistent prayer and repentance position us to receive mercy, and that mercy brings light, change, and favor into every area of life.
“No one can lay any foundation other than the one that has already been laid which is Jesus Christ; the passage also contrasts materials (gold, silver, precious stones vs. wood, straw).”
A Sunday message calling the church to be God’s spiritual building—built on Jesus and held together by committed service and God’s mercy—with practical calls to prayer, repentance, unity, faithful stewardship, and participation in church life.
“"Verse 11 says that there's no foundation you can lay other than Christ" — build on Christ so you can stand.”
A midweek service focused on fatherhood using the parable of the Prodigal Son to teach about a father's heart: unconditional love and welcome, balanced discipline, provision, role-modelling, communication, and the church's call to celebrate and restore those who return.
“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
A New Converts Graduation service at Gospel Assembly Church celebrating completion of the 20-lesson new convert program. The service combined worship, testimonies of transformed lives, an overview of the discipleship curriculum, scripture reading (Deuteronomy 8), recognition of teachers, exhortations to persevere and serve, and presentation of certificates.
“Says 'for other foundation can no man lay' — Jesus Christ becomes the foundation and chief cornerstone of the church.”
Bishop Pineda taught on the nature, foundation and mission of the church: its identity is revealed by Christ, built on revelation and crucifixion, and expressed as the body and bride of Christ. He called believers to personal revelation, joyful worship, holiness and readiness for the Bridegroom while warning against spiritual compromise and identity confusion.
“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.”
A Sunday message calling the church to be God’s spiritual building—built on Jesus and held together by committed service and God’s mercy—with practical calls to prayer, repentance, unity, faithful stewardship, and participation in church life.
“Bible tells us that at the last day all our works will be tested with fire and what will happen to them — they will be burned up.”
A multifaceted Sunday service combining corporate prayer and worship, practical teaching on the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10), and an encouraging message on receiving more from Christ and the Holy Spirit. The service emphasized genuine conversion, evangelism, unity (no discrimination), hearing the Word before service, sanctification, and practical fellowship (convention, youth fest, picnic), with healing and dedication moments.
“The Bible says 1 Corinthians 3.16.”
A sermon teaching the 'threefold cord'—a twin motif: the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) and the trio love, hope, faith—presented as a practical, integrated formula for prayer, family life, healing, and spiritual success.
“You and I are the temple of the Holy Spirit.”
A Bible study on Mark 11 that defines the 'God life' as humans embracing their calling as God's image to bring heaven's rule to earth. Jesus models this through humble, servant leadership (Palm entry on a donkey), teaching on prayer and forgiveness, the fig tree and temple cleansing as symbols of Israel's failure and Jesus' fulfillment, and the inauguration of the new creation that calls Christians to be mediators of hope by serving, praying, forgiving, and bearing fruit.
“Look at 1 Corinthians 3 ... you yourselves are God's temple and that God's spirit lives in you”
Pastor Allen Jackson teaches that true identity and freedom are found in Jesus and rooted in Scripture. He critiques cultural identity trends, urges believers to allow the Word to discern spirit and soul, calls for authentic conversion (acknowledging Christ as Lord), and outlines the privileges and responsibilities of being in Christ — including sanctification, bold cultural engagement, and living as God’s workmanship empowered by grace.
“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and the Spirit of God?”
A call to cry out for God's mercy: the sermon teaches that mercy is essential for breakthrough, that persistent prayer and repentance position us to receive mercy, and that mercy brings light, change, and favor into every area of life.
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