Powerful Ministry is Relentlessly Christ-Centered.

Pastor Reed at Queen Creek Bible Church

Summary

In this sermon, pastor Reed discusses how powerful ministry must be relentlessly Christ-centered, based on 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. He emphasizes that true power in ministry comes from a supernatural source rather than human wisdom or methods. The message outlines three key principles: refusing to make the messenger more impressive, refusing to make the message less offensive, and refusing to make the ministry less effective.

Key Verses

1. 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

2. Romans 1:16

3. Acts 18:9-10

4. 2 Corinthians 5:11

Key Takeaways

1. True power in ministry comes from God, not human wisdom or ability

2. We must resist making ourselves impressive and instead point people to Christ

3. The message of the cross should not be watered down to make it more appealing

4. Effective ministry depends on the Holy Spirit's power, not human persuasion

5. Everyone in the church is called to ministry, not just vocational ministers