1Corinthians 3:9 - 13

Text:  vs 10: . . . An Expert Builder…’

INTRODUCTION:

Building the Church of Christ is the duty of all born-again Christians.
Leaders are called upon to show the way some selected leaders are chosen, selected or appointed to steer the ship of growth of the church.  
At every age of the church they are in our midst. Their duty is to work for, and among the people. The consequence is further growth of the church.
As said last week:
From the message of last Sunday:

I. Who are those gifted hands that will build His church?

(i) Those who are sincerely born again
(ii) Those who know that hell await those not born again
(iii) Those who enjoy seeing God’s kingdom on earth expand
(iv) Those who are passionate about the salvation of others as well as their establishment in the faith
(v) Those who can spend and be spent for the purpose of Christ and His church

II. Examples of the Gifted Hands:

(i) Exodus18:21-22 - those who are faithful and unselfish and are trust worthy  
(ii) Numbers 11:24-25 - those on whom the spirit of the Lord dwells
(iii) Acts 6:1 - those who can serve others in other to establish them in the faith
(iv) Acts 9:20ff  -  those who can labour for souls (e.g. Barnabas, v.27)
(v) Colossians 1:29  -  those who can travail in prayers,

CONCLUSION:

Peter’s admonition ‘look among you’, this is a seriously deep insight,’ look among you’. As far as God is concerned, He has placed people everywhere to show forth His praise, to carry out His assignment even at the local church level provided they will be willing.
1. Do you see such fellows who can go extra mile,
2. Do you see such fellows who are passionate about helping others grow,
3. Do you see fellows who are passionate about the growth of Christ’s church and they can spend extra time, money and allow themselves to be spent. Such ones only can be strong enough, courageous enough, available enough to build Christ’s church. Hence church,  ‘look among you’ 

How:

Pray

Seek God’s face and mind

Listen to His Spirit.