Preaching That Pleases God (1) - 1 Corinthians 1:13-24

This two-part sermon centers on the divine purpose and power of authentic preaching, emphasizing that true preaching—rooted in the gospel of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection—is not about human wisdom or entertainment, but about proclaiming God's truth with divine authority and urgency. It distinguishes between evangelistic preaching to the lost, which must be simple, bold, and focused solely on the cross, and pastoral preaching to believers, which includes reproof, rebuke, and exhortation to maintain spiritual health. The message warns against perverting the gospel by adding human works, rituals, or traditions, which nullify the cross's power, and calls for a return to fearless, Spirit-empowered proclamation that confronts sin, exposes religious pride, and invites all—especially the lost and the spiritually complacent—to repent and receive salvation by grace alone. Ultimately, it affirms that only the gospel, preached with conviction and simplicity, pleases God and transforms lives.