The Centrality of the Gospel of Christ (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5)

Phil Gons · 2003 · Calvary Baptist Church · 29m

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For families

Ages Teens

This sermon invites older listeners into a mature meditation on why God designed the gospel as he did—through a message the world calls foolish, received by people the world deems unworthy, proclaimed by messengers who are weak. It’s a sermon about humility, God’s glory, and the confidence that comes from relying on God’s power rather than our own persuasiveness. Teens ready to think carefully about their faith will find it clarifying.

Worth knowing: The sermon discusses crucifixion and rejection of Christ, but treats these themes theologically rather than graphically.

Apologetics & hard questions Missions & the church Gospel

Talk about it together (5 questions)

According to Paul, why does God design the gospel to seem foolish to people who don’t believe it yet?
The sermon says God chooses to save ‘unworthy people’ rather than the wise and mighty. Why would God do that on purpose?
Paul says he came to the Corinthians ‘in weakness and fear and much trembling’ rather than with impressive speech. Why does the sermon say this actually makes his preaching more powerful, not less?
If someone you know thinks Christianity sounds foolish or doesn’t make sense, what does this sermon suggest is really happening—and what should that change about how you talk to them?
How should understanding that your salvation is entirely God’s grace (not because you were smart enough or good enough to deserve it) change the way you live?

Used by permission of Phil Gons — philgons.com