About this sermon

This sermon addresses the issue of division within the church by examining Paul's exhortation to the Corinthians to be united in the same mind and judgment. The central argument is that the church is not centered on human leaders, personalities, or preferences, but is exclusively founded on and united to Jesus Christ. The text explores three key areas where this self-centeredness manifests: the elevation of specific ministers over Christ, the misunderstanding of baptism as a bond to a human administrator rather than a sign of union with God, and the pursuit of eloquent rhetoric over the powerful proclamation of the cross. By refuting these errors, the message emphasizes that Christ is the sole head of the church, the source of salvation, and the object of faith. The tone is corrective and pastoral, urging believers to look away from their own desires and the failings of men to fix their eyes on the unchanging person and work of Christ.