What if the very thing the world calls foolish is actually the wisdom that saves?

In this week’s message, we continue in 1 Corinthians as Paul contrasts the wisdom of the world with the wisdom of God. In a culture obsessed with status, influence, intellect, and power, Paul boldly proclaims that the message of a crucified Savior is the power of God. To some, the cross is offensive. To others, it seems absurd. But to those being saved, it is everything.

We explore why the cross confronts modern values like self-sufficiency, achievement, platform-building, and moral relativism. The world celebrates strength, autonomy, and résumé-building. The gospel calls us to surrender, humility, and grace. The world says, “Prove yourself.” The cross says, “Christ has done what you could not.”

Paul reminds the Corinthian church—and us—that God intentionally chooses what the world considers weak, foolish, and insignificant to display His glory. Not many were wise, powerful, or of noble birth. Yet in Christ, we are given true wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.

This message ultimately leads us to one question: What are you boasting in? Your intellect? Your strength? Your success? Or do you boast in knowing the Lord?

Because in the end, the wisdom of God outlasts every system of this world—and the cross still holds the power.

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North Fargo | 02/15/2026 | Pastor Randy Hahne | 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 | Set Apart

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