I. The Problem of Division
A. Understanding Carnality (1 Corinthians 3:1-3)
1. Spiritual immaturity
2. Jealousy and strife
B. Identifying Sources of Division
1. Factions and allegiances (1 Corinthians 3:4)
2. Misplaced priorities
II. The Purpose of Unity
A. Building Up the Body (1 Corinthians 3:5-9)
1. Each member's role in God's plan
2. The importance of collaboration
B. The Foundation of Christ
1. Christ as the cornerstone (1 Corinthians 3:11)
2. The call to build wisely
III. The Promise of Accountability
A. Judgment of Works (1 Corinthians 3:12-15)
1. Testing the quality of our work
2. Eternal implications of our actions
B. The Assurance of God's Presence (1 Corinthians 3:16-17)
1. The church as God's temple
2. The seriousness of defiling the temple
