Scottsbluff Church of Christ
March 18, 2018
Connected and Charged
1 Corinthians 1:18 NIV
We need to keep a clear and uninterrupted connection with God.
I. What Is That Foolishness Paul Speaks About In 1 Cor. 1:18?
I.What Is That Foolishness Paul Speaks About In 1 Cor. 1:18?
It’s The Message of the CROSS!
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”
Romans 10:14-17 NIV
II. The Symbol Of The Cross
II. The Symbol Of The Cross
The cross symbolizes for us:
The sacrifice of Christ, His suffering, His blood shed on Calvary, His death, burial, resurrection, and ultimately our salvation!
Colossians 2:14 NIV
III. How Is The Cross Viewed?
>The Jews considered it a stumbling block.
>The Greeks said it was foolishness.
Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God unto salvation.
Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God unto salvation.
That power heals us, save us, redeems us, and gives us hope.
IV. Jesus Is Our Power Source
V. The Right Connection
John 14:6 NIV
Christian Dedication
Romans 12:1-2 NIV
VI. A Tight Connection
Romans 8:39 NIV
What can corrode your connection with God?
What can corrode your connection with God?
Pride…Hatred…Failure to forgive…Jealousy…Strife with others…Attitude, Gossip, Unbelief…etc.
VII. Get Connected
How does a person become grounded?
1. Hear the word, be obedient to it…
2. Live in the word. Ground yourself to the Cross of Christ.
3. Ground yourself to the belief that in Christ we are alive!
My Jesus rose with all power!