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God Gives Growth: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
August 23rd 2026

Ice Breakers: What is one completely useless thing you know way too much about?

1. Paul points to jealousy and conflict as evidence of spiritual immaturity (1 Corinthians 3:1–4; Galatians 5:19–23). Where do jealousy, comparison, defensiveness, or recurring conflict most often appear in your life—at home, work, school, church, or online? What would a Spirit-shaped response look like in that setting?

2. The Corinthians used their loyalty to particular leaders to feel superior to others. Are there pastors, political figures, teachers, organizations, or social groups whose approval—or whose opposition—has become too important to your identity? How might remembering that you belong to Christ change how you treat people who choose differently? (1 Corinthians 1:10–13; 3:4–5)

3. Paul describes himself and Apollos as servants with different assignments: one planted and another watered (1 Corinthians 3:5–8). What work has God assigned to you in your family, workplace, school, church, or neighborhood? What would faithfulness in that assignment look like this week?

4. We are tempted to measure ourselves by visible results, but Paul says God rewards faithful labor and gives the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–8; Galatians 6:9). Where have disappointing or slow results left you discouraged, anxious, or tempted to give up? What would it mean to work faithfully while entrusting the outcome to God?

5. Spiritual growth requires continued “watering” through God’s ordinary means of grace (John 15:4–5; Acts 2:42). Is some part of your spiritual life currently wilting? What specific habit—worship, Scripture, prayer, Christian fellowship, confession, or service—could you begin or strengthen this week?

6. Paul and Apollos were coworkers, not competitors, because the church and its work belonged to God (1 Corinthians 3:8–9; Philippians 2:3–4). Where are you tempted to compete for attention, influence, recognition, or credit? Name one practical way you could encourage another person’s contribution, share credit, or help them succeed this week.