Why Do Churches Split?

marriage on SermonAudio · Aug 30, 2026 · 38m

The sermon examines the root causes of church division by analyzing 1 Corinthians 3, identifying carnality and spiritual immaturity as the primary drivers of conflict among believers. It argues that Christians often fracture over non-essential preferences and personalities rather than core doctrine, revealing a failure to apply God's wisdom in their relationships. The text highlights how worldly thinking and pride lead to envy and strife, preventing the church from achieving true unity. To resolve these issues, the preacher emphasizes the need for a theocentric focus that recognizes God as…