1 Corinthians 2:1-5: Summary:As we head into a new year, Paul's ambition serves to remind us of the heart of ministry: Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Crossing barriers, Paul came to the Corinthians to proclaim the testimony, not of men, but of God, not as man, but as a new man, not in exaltation of himself, but finding all in Jesus Christ and Him crucified; and not in a show of manly strength and ability, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, and all to this great end: that our faith might not rest in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. Paul's ambition was the divine application of the divine articulation of the divine revelation for a divine congregation. Powerfully and comprehensively, it was Christ over all in the heart of God's elect. May the Lord be pleased to continue such a work in us as we head into a new year.

Main idea(s):We exist to display the glory of God's grace in Jesus Christ BY PROCLAIMING HIM to all peoples for their everlasting joy in God.

Sermon Outline:

Paul's determination in faithful proclamation (2:1-2)

Paul's demonstration in faithful proclamation (2:3-4)

Paul's destination in faithful proclamation (2:5)