1. “Worldly Christians”
Christians Gone Wild

2. “Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly – mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere men?” Corinthians 3:1-3 NIV

3. Characteristics of a Worldly Christian
There’s no transformation – 1 Corinthians 3:1
They continue to be controlled by the sinful nature – Galatians 5:16-26; Ephesians 4:17-24
They’re influenced more by the world than they are by Christ – Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15-17

4. Characteristics of a Worldly Christian
They act like babies – 1 Corinthians 3:1b
They’re self-centered and immature
They cause problems for the church – Corinthians 3:3; James 4:1-4

5. Characteristics of a Worldly Christian
They are unteachable – 1 Corinthians 3:2
They don’t take God’s Word seriously – Hebrews 5:11-14; James 1:22-25
They never progress to the deeper things of God’s Word

6. The Spiritual Growth Process Explained
Like Growing a Plant – 1 Corinthians 3:5-9
The “seed” is God’s Word – Luke 8:4-15
Our spiritual lives must be nurtured just as a plant must be “watered” and “cared for”

7. The Spiritual Growth Process Explained
Like Building a House – 1 Corinthians 3:10-13a
Building on the right “foundation” - Christ
Building with the right “materials” – things that have eternal value – 2 Peter 1:5-11; Matthew 6:19-24; 16:26

8. The Test of Spiritual Growth
“ his work will be shown for what it is, because the day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man’s work.” Corinthians 3:13 NIV

9. The Test of Spiritual Growth
Our Christian lives will be tested – 1 Cor 3:13
By the trials and temptations of life – Luke 8:13
Ultimately we will be judged by God! – Romans 2:5-11; Matthew 7:21

10. Take your Spiritual life seriously!
The Test of Spiritual Growth
How will you fare?
Will you stand firm in faith, unmoved?
Or will you fail the test?
Take your Spiritual life seriously!