The Wrong Kind of Cross-Centered

Summary

The sermon focuses on the importance of being "cross-centered" in preaching and ministry, drawing from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and emphasizing Christ's crucifixion as the power and wisdom of God. The speaker critiques a common preaching approach that quickly moves from biblical imperatives to justification, arguing that this method distorts the New Testament pattern of understanding the cross. The key takeaway is that true cross-centered preaching should not only explain Christ's work for us, but also show how the cross empowers believers to live righteously and transformatively.