March 22, 2026 – How Jesus Builds the Church | 1 Corinthians 14:1–40 Baptist Bible Church, Sparta MI

What actually builds a healthy church—powerful experiences or clear truth? In this passage, Paul redirects our focus from confusion to clarity, showing that Jesus builds His church through the understandable proclamation of His Word. In 1 Corinthians 14, the contrast between tongues and prophecy reveals a bigger principle: love-driven, orderly, and intelligible communication is essential for both the growth of believers and the salvation of the lost.

This sermon unpacks how Sunday gatherings are designed by God to nourish His people and reach outsiders—not through chaos, but through Christ-centered clarity. As we sit under the Word, we are shaped into the image of Christ, growing together as His body.

Key Takeaways:

 Love must govern every use of spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 13; 14:1)  God’s Word clearly taught is central to spiritual growth (1 Cor. 14:3–5)  Confusion hinders both edification and evangelism (1 Cor. 14:6–12, 23)  Order in worship reflects God’s character (1 Cor. 14:33, 40)  The church is built as we hear and obey Scripture (James 1:22)