From Milk to Meat: Spiritual Growth, Right Focus, and God’s Increase (1 Corinthians 3)
In this sermon on spiritual growth, Pastor Josh continues a series by teaching from 1 Corinthians 3 that believers can be in church yet still be spiritually stunted when their focus is carnal rather than Christ-centered. Paul calls the Corinthian Christians “babes in Christ” who still need milk because envy, strife, and division reveal fleshliness, including elevating leaders like Paul or Apollos. The message emphasizes that ministers plant and water, but only God gives the increase, and that the only sure foundation for building a spiritual life is Jesus Christ. The sermon also connects to 1 Peter 2 and Hebrews 5, urging Christians to desire the Word, mature into discernment, build with right motives for lasting reward, and take practical next steps toward living out their purpose to glorify God.
00:00 Spiritual Growth Series
01:39 Carnal Christians Exposed
04:58 Milk Versus Meat
06:56 Signs of Immaturity
10:56 Paul or Apollos
12:19 God Gives Increase
16:52 Building on Christ
19:11 Works Tested by Fire
20:07 Next Step Challenge
21:47 1 Peter Living Stones
24:54 Called To Be Different
25:36 Gym And Church Focus
26:47 From Milk To Meat
28:27 Purpose And A Plan
30:59 Hebrews On Maturity
33:16 Discerning Truth From Error
35:43 Carnal Vs Spiritual Test
39:03 Dying To Flesh Decisions
41:12 Build On The Foundation
41:45 Practical Disciplines Ahead
43:52 Closing Prayer And Dismissal
