Does you believe that the cross is the centrepiece of the Christian faith? Do you act as if the message of the cross is the defining reality of our life? The sad reality is that for many of the cross has become nothing but a fashion accessory. Something that you wear around your neck, hang in your car, put up on the wall but nothing more. Sadder still, the importance of the cross has been lost in many churches. Because there is always the temptation to stop listening to the Bible and to start listening to the world. To live by the wisdom of the world instead of the foolishness of the cross.
Introduction: How do you perceive the cross?
1. Problem: Divisions in the church (10-17)
a. Corinthian Factions (10-14)
b. Paul’s priority (14-17)
2. Solution: The foolish wisdom of the cross (18-25)
a. The cross has nullified human wisdom (18-21)
b. Christ is the power and wisdom of God (22-25)
3. Result: Proud boasting eliminated and God alone glorified (26-31)
Conclusion: Is the cross truly the centre of your life?
This sermon was preached at St Mary's Anglican Cathedral on 20th January 2013.
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