The Cross and Christian Preaching – Part 1

July 10, 2025

Michael Boyd

The Cross and Christian Preaching – Part 1 LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live Reminders for the church… The message of the cross is the resource of God’s power. (1 Corinthians 1:17–31; cf. Romans 1:16) To convert those who receive it. To condemn those who reject it. The preaching of the cross is the response of God’s people. (1 Corinthians 1:17– 18, 21, 23) Challenges for pastors and people… Let’s own the preaching event as a community of faith Pray for it in advance. Plan for it in your schedule. Prepare for it in your heart. Participate in it every week. Process it when it’s over. Practice it in your life. 2 Let’s approach the preaching event as an act of worship. God has chosen a foolish message of atonement—the cross. God has chosen a foolish method to advance it—preaching. God has chosen foolish men and women to announce it—us. d. Why? So when He releases His power to transform lives, we can draw only one conclusion: “Only God could have done that!” Bring your Bible so you can interact with God’s voice. Record your insights so you can reflect on God’s voice. Express your emotions when prompted by God’s voice. Still your spirit when overwhelmed by God’s voice. 3 Let’s receive the message from God, not just about God. Expect the sermon to re-create you, not merely rehabilitate you. Expect the sermon to make you godly, not just give you guidance. Expect the sermon to provide transformation, not just information. 4. Let’s resolve to magnify the message of the gospel alone. Listen for the crucified Lord in every sermon. Look for the crucified life in every sermon. Grace Baptist Church Podcast HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST WEBSITE https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com