The Power to Save in the Gospel, Not Miracles | LFC Part 4 | 1 Cor 2 | Sam Oyeyinka

Main Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:26–31, 1 Corinthians 2:1–5In this part of the Learning from the Corinthians series, the preacher unpacks how worldly wisdom and godly wisdom operate on entirely different planes and why this distinction is vital for the Christian walk. Focusing on Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, the sermon confronts the hidden ways Christians embrace worldly standards under spiritual pretences—especially in the form of the prosperity gospel, power obsession, and misplaced spiritual priorities.Key insights from the message include:God delights in using what the world considers low, weak, and foolish to display His gloryThe true good is not riches, power, or success, but reconciliation with God through ChristThe prosperity gospel's greatest evil is that it teaches believers to agree with the world on what is “good,” rather than being transformed by the WordReal spiritual maturity involves detoxing from inherited cultural idolatry—especially in contexts influenced by animistic or power-based worldviewsFaithfulness to God is often mocked by the world, but on the last day, God will vindicate His ownYou’ll be challenged to reflect on what your “most” and “main” thing is—what you treasure above all else. Is it Christ or comfort? Is it Jesus or just what He can give? This sermon is a stirring call to reorient our desires around the cross, not consumerism—to boast not in wealth or wonders, but in the wisdom of God revealed in Christ.Please listen and share.