The message of the Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

The message of the Cross The message of the cross is power….

The message of the Cross The largest church/congregation The ability to generate wealth Prominence or notoriety The best selling author(s) Political or social influence

100 most influential Christian leaders The message of the cross Largest church/congregation The ability to generate wealth Prominence or notoriety The best selling author(s) Political or social influence Despised and rejected An object of suffering An experience of pain Considered shameful That which has low esteem

The message of the Cross The message of the cross is power, perfected in weakness.

The message of the Cross But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

The message of the Cross Let us give thanks for the power of the cross.