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 		    WHAT IS YOUR CHURCH LIKE?   7/5/09     1 Cor 3:1-23

Truth: Our church is like a family with the goal of maturity. Our church is like a garden with the goal of quantity. Our church is like a building with the goal of quality. Are you part of a local church? If you are what is it like?


  1. A FAMILY WITH THE GOAL OF MATURITY
    1. Spiritual maturity comes through spiritual fathers. Vs 1
    2. Spiritual maturity comes from the Word. Vs. 2
    3. Our spiritual diet reveals our maturity. (milk, meat) Vs.2
    4. Maturity comes through love and unity. Vs. 3,4; Eph 4
  2. A GARDEN WITH THE GOAL OF QUANTITY
    1. The church is a garden that ought to bear fruit
    2. There is diversity of ministry. Vs. 6
    3. There is unity of purpose. Vs. 8
    4. There is humility of spirit. Vs. 6,7. God gives the increase
  3. A BUILDING WITH THE GOAL OF QUALITY
    1. We build with the right foundation. Jesus Christ Vs.11
    2. We build with the right material. True doctrine. Vs. 12-15
    3. We build according to the right plan. God’s plan.Vs18-20
    4. We build with the right motive. God’s glory. Vs. 21-23
  4. CONCLUSION: See Truth