Saved, But Singed
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10 Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful.
11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.
12 Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw.
13 But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person’s work has any value.
14 If the work survives, that builder will receive a reward.
15 But if the work is burned up, the builder will suffer great loss. The builder will be saved, but like someone barely escaping through a wall of flames.
INTRODUCTION:
A- Story of Carpenter who built his last house before retirement.
B- You and I are building a life.
1- It is the only one we will build before eternity.
2- We must exercise caution about how we build it.
I- THE FOUNDATION (1 Corinthians 3:10-11)
I- THE FOUNDATION (1 Corinthians 3:10-11)
10 Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful.
11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.
A- What is so important about the foundation? (1 Corinthians 3:10)
A- What is so important about the foundation? (1 Corinthians 3:10)
10 Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful.
1- The building can be no stronger than the foundation.
a- Jesus told the story of two men who built on different foundations.
(Matthew 7:24-27)
24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.
25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.
26 But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand.
27 When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.”
B- What is the right foundation for life? (1 Corinthians 3:11)
B- What is the right foundation for life? (1 Corinthians 3:11)
1- Notice what Paul did not say:
a- morality (Isaiah 64:6)
6 We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags. Like autumn leaves, we wither and fall, and our sins sweep us away like the wind.
b- honesty
c- good works (Ephesians 2:8-9)
8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
d- church membership
Nicodemus
Edgar Graham
George Threeton
2- The only proper foundation is Jesus Christ!
a- Laid in your life through the new birth experience.
(John 3:5, 7)
5 Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit.
7 So don’t be surprised when I say, ‘You must be born again.’
b- You need a relationship, not religion!
(1 John 5:12)
12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life.
(John 17:3)
3 And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth.
C- How do I lay this foundation?
C- How do I lay this foundation?
1- Recognize your need.
(Romans 3:23)
23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.
(Romans 6:23)
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
2- Repent and Trust Christ.
(Luke 13:3)
3 Not at all! And you will perish, too, unless you repent of your sins and turn to God.
(Romans 5:8)
8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
(Romans 10:9, 10, 13)
9 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.
13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
II- THE FRAMEWORK (1 Corinthians 3: 9, 10, 12)
II- THE FRAMEWORK (1 Corinthians 3: 9, 10, 12)
9 For we are both God’s workers. And you are God’s field. You are God’s building.
10 Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful.
10 Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful.
12 Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw.
A- You must follow the master architect’s blueprint. (1 Corinthians 3:9)
A- You must follow the master architect’s blueprint. (1 Corinthians 3:9)
9 For we are both God’s workers. And you are God’s field. You are God’s building.
1- Only when God’s blueprint is followed can we be successful.
(Psalm 127:1)
1 Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.
2- It is important to seek Him and His directions.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
B- You must use the right materials in building your life. (1 Corinthians 3:10, 12)
B- You must use the right materials in building your life. (1 Corinthians 3:10, 12)
10 Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful.
12 Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw.
1- The materials we use will affect the end result of our construction.
a- The way you build each moment and each day, will affect the weaving of your life.
b- The things you use in constructing each day will change the outcome.
The weaving of a rug.
The example of Samson.
2- Note the types of building materials : (1 Corinthians 3:12)
12 Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw.
a- Enduring materials
b- non-enduring materials
III- THE FIRES (1 Corinthians 3:13-15)
III- THE FIRES (1 Corinthians 3:13-15)
13 But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person’s work has any value.
14 If the work survives, that builder will receive a reward.
15 But if the work is burned up, the builder will suffer great loss. The builder will be saved, but like someone barely escaping through a wall of flames.
A- They are fires of refining judgment that will reveal how you built your life.
A- They are fires of refining judgment that will reveal how you built your life.
(1 Corinthians 3:13)
13 But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person’s work has any value.
1- The nature of this fire - open revelation of your life.
(Luke 8:17)
17 For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all.
B- The rewards given: (1 Corinthians 3:14)
B- The rewards given: (1 Corinthians 3:14)
14 If the work survives, that builder will receive a reward.
(2 Corinthians 5:10)
10 For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body.
1- Crown of Rejoicing (1 Thessalonians 2:19)
2- Crown of Righteousness (2 Timothy 4:8)
3- Crown of Life (James 1:12; Revelation 2:10)
4- Crown of Glory (1 Peter 5:4)
5- Crowns of Gold (Revelation 4:4)
6- Incorruptible Crown (1 Corinthians 9:25)
C- The rewards lost: (1 Corinthians 3:15)
C- The rewards lost: (1 Corinthians 3:15)
15 But if the work is burned up, the builder will suffer great loss. The builder will be saved, but like someone barely escaping through a wall of flames.
1- The tragedy of lost rewards:
a- Word picture here - person is saved, but singed. Safe, but all else lost!
2- Rewards lost due to unfaithfulness.
(Revelation 3:11)
11 I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown.
(2 John 8)
8 Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked so hard to achieve. Be diligent so that you receive your full reward.
a- Unfaithfulness in disobedience.
(Luke 6:46)
46 “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?
CONCLUSION:
HYMN: “TRUST AND OBEY”
by Dan Moen
When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides with us still
And with all who will trust and obey
Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies
But His smile quickly drives it away
Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear
Can abide while we trust and obey
Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet
Or we'll walk by His side in the way
What He says we will do, where He sends we will go
Never fear, only trust and obey
Chorus
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey