TGBTG X 16 Years

This powerful message celebrates 16 years of faithful ministry by examining what healthy church life looks like through the lens of 1 Corinthians 3. While Paul originally wrote to correct the Corinthian church's divisive behavior, we're invited to see the positive reflection of what happens when believers get it right. The central theme revolves around building on the proper foundation—Jesus Christ—with the right materials and motives. We're reminded that our spiritual work will be tested by fire, revealing whether we've built with gold, silver, and precious stones, or merely wood, hay, and straw. This isn't about earning salvation through works, but about ensuring our service to God flows from pure motives that glorify Him rather than ourselves. The beauty here is the recognition that we're all fellow workers in God's field, planting and watering seeds of the gospel while God causes the growth. When we keep our eyes on Jesus rather than elevating human leaders, when we serve with sincere hearts rather than selfish ambition, and when we remember that every act of kindness done for God's glory will be rewarded—we participate in something eternal. This message challenges us to examine our motives daily, to remain faithful in the small things, and to understand that one day we'll joyfully lay all our rewards at the feet of Jesus, saying it was all worth it.