This sermon explores three biblical metaphors for the church found in 1 Corinthians 3: God's field, God's building, and God's temple. Pastor Josh emphasizes that the church is not a physical building, crowd, or social club, but rather the "ekklesia"—the gathering of called-out ones who belong to God. The message addresses the Corinthian church's problem of dividing around human leaders, calling believers instead to unity in Christ. The field metaphor points to evangelism and outreach, the building metaphor speaks to spiritual maturity and stability, and the temple metaphor emphasizes worship and God's dwelling presence among His people. The sermon challenges both leaders and congregants to build with quality materials—integrity, Christ-centered teaching, and authentic relationship with God—rather than cheap substitutes like performance, manipulation, or idolatry. Ultimately, believers are called to be a genuine alternative to the pagan world, powerfully indwelt by the Spirit of God.