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1 Corinthians 3 LensLines™

54 illustrations for sermon preparation

1 Corinthians 3:1-9 1-21 calls us back to the historic faith: repentance, trust in Christ, and life shaped by Scripture.

1 Corinthians 3:1-9 2:6-15 shows the gospel pattern—God initiates grace, then forms a people who obey in love.

1 Corinthians 3:1-9 17:5-10 is a mirror—if it offends, it’s doing honest work—today, not someday.

1 Corinthians 3:1-9 11:1-3, 8-16 refuses a private discipleship; obedience must be visible—today, not someday.

1 Corinthians 3:1-9 17:5-10 refuses a private gospel; the kingdom always leaks into public life—today, not someday.

1 Corinthians 3:1-9 12:32-40 comforts the weary: grace holds you when your grip is weak—today, not someday.

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