Building with the right foundation for the Lord
1 Corinthians 3:9-15
October 4, 2020
- The right foundation.
1 Corinthians 3:10-11
- What we build with matters.
1 Corinthians 3:12
- The bad materials wood, hay and stubble are perishable and combustible materials.
- The bad materials are the treasures, wealth and cares of this world.
Matthew 6:19-21, Mark 4:19
- The bad materials are the works of the flesh.
Galatians 5:19-21
- The bad materials are the false teachings that are invading the church and the lives of Christians.
1 John 4:1-5
- The good materials gold, silver and precious stones are permanent and valuable materials.
- The good materials are the fruit of the Spirit.
Galatians 5:22-23
- The good materials are the things which are to be added to our faith.
2 Peter 1:5-11
- The good materials are the souls and lives of others who become living stones in the church through salvation in Jesus.
1 Peter 2:4-5
Week #2
III. How we build on the foundation matters.
1 Corinthians 3:10, Col. 4:17, 1 Tim. 4:16
- God will test the materials that you build with.
1 Corinthians 3:13-15
- There is a day of inspection is coming.
1 Corinthians 3:13-15, 2 Cor. 5:10, Romans 2:16, Matthew 16:27
- There is a judgment.
1 Corinthians 3:15, Jeremiah 5:25
- There is a reward.
1 Corinthians 3:14, Matthew 16:27
- Crowns
- The crown of incorruption. 1 Corinthians 9:25
- The crown of righteousness. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
- The crown of life. James 1:12, Revelation 2:10
- The crown of rejoicing. Philippians 4:1, I Thessalonians 1:19, 20
- The crown of glory. 1 Peter 5:2-4