How God gives the increase

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 3:6-8 KJV [6] I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. [7] So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. [8] Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. The sermon centers on the promise that while humans plant and water, God alone gives the increase, applying this truth to the spiritual growth of the church and the salvation of individuals. It addresses the historical division in the Corinthian church, urging believers to overcome strife and recognize their unity in Christ, where no minister is superior to another. The message emphasizes that salvation is a free gift of grace, not earned by works, and that the gospel of Christ's death and resurrection is the sole objective truth for a confused world. Listeners are challenged to examine their own standing before God, inviting unsaved individuals to trust in Jesus Christ to become part of God's increasing kingdom. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, assuring Christians that their labor for God's glory is noticed and rewarded, while calling all to rely on the finished work of Christ.