How Jesus Unites Us All

In this powerful sermon delivered on June 22, 2025, at First Christian Church in Brazil, Indiana, Pastor Chris Gregg dives into the transformative message of 1 Corinthians 2:1-16. Addressing a world filled with division—whether over global events like the recent bombing of Iran or local rivalries like Cubs vs. Cardinals fans—Pastor Chris emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the only one big enough to unite us. Drawing from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church, he highlights the simplicity and power of the gospel, urging believers to focus on the message of the cross rather than worldly wisdom.

Key Topics Discussed

Unity Through Jesus: Pastor Chris discusses how countless issues, big and small, can divide us, but Jesus is the unifying force for believers (00:01:04 - 00:01:52).

The Message of the Cross: Paul’s approach to sharing the gospel was not through persuasive speech but through the power of God, a model for all Christians (00:04:22 - 00:05:34).

God’s Hidden Wisdom: The sermon explores the “mysterion” (mystery) of God’s plan, revealed through the Holy Spirit to those who believe (00:07:00 - 00:09:06).

Spiritual vs. Natural Understanding: Pastor Chris explains why some reject the gospel, not due to comprehension but because they deem it worthless without the Spirit’s revelation (00:15:33 - 00:19:02).

Living as Ambassadors: All believers are called to share their faith, valuing the cross through their lives to spark curiosity in others (00:19:30 - 00:22:04).

Prayer and Intimacy with God: The sermon closes with a call to pray fervently for those far from God and to seek God’s specific guidance through prayer and His Word (00:21:00 - 00:25:30).

Useful Timestamps

00:01:04: Introduction to division in the world and the church.

00:04:22: Reading of 1 Corinthians 2:1-16.

00:07:00: Explanation of the “mystery” (mysterion) of God’s wisdom.

00:15:33: Contrast between worldly and godly wisdom.

00:19:30: Call to value the message of the cross in daily life.

00:24:18: Closing prayer for believers and those far from God.

Additional Notes

This sermon is part of a series on the book of First Corinthians, addressing the challenges faced by the early church in Corinth—a community Pastor Chris describes as “really messed up” yet relevant to modern congregations. The message is both an encouragement for believers to deepen their relationship with God and a heartfelt invitation for those exploring faith to encounter Jesus. For those interested in further study, Pastor Chris references Isaiah 64:4 and the parable of the hidden treasure in Matthew 13:44.

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