In this message from 1 Corinthians 1:17–25, we look at why Paul preached Christ crucified and why the cross, though foolish to the world, is the wisdom and power of God for salvation. This sermon highlights the power of the gospel, the dividing line of the cross, and the saving wisdom of God revealed in Jesus Christ.
We pray this message encourages you to trust in Christ, glory in the cross, and grow in your walk with the Lord. Thank you for listening and worshiping with Abram Creek Baptist Church.
Title: The Cross Is Crazy
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:17–25
Main Idea: What seems foolish and weak to the world is actually the wisdom and power of God for salvation.
- Preach Christ crucified because the cross is God’s power
- Paul’s calling was to preach the gospel, not trust in human methods or personalities.
- Baptism follows salvation; it does not save.
- The cross is the power of God to transform sinners.
- Preach Christ crucified because the cross divides humanity
- To those who are perishing, the cross is foolishness.
- To those who are being saved, the cross is the power of God.
- Human wisdom cannot replace God’s revealed truth.
- Preach Christ crucified because the cross reveals God’s wisdom
- Jews saw the cross as a stumbling block.
- Gentiles saw the cross as foolishness.
- In reality, the cross displays God’s holiness, justice, love, and saving mercy.
Conclusion: The world may see the cross as weakness, but believers know it is the wisdom and power of God. Therefore, we do not avoid the cross—we preach it, trust it, and call others to believe in Christ.
