The Foolishness of Preaching, 3/18/84, Bellflower

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the spiritual nature of preaching, highlighting that the natural man cannot understand or receive the things of God without the Spirit. It stresses that preaching is the means God uses to call those who are spiritually prepared to believe and be saved, not a tool to convince or change the unregenerate by human wisdom. The preacher also warns against divisions over personalities in the church and encourages unity through the gospel of Jesus Christ. The message calls believers to faithful attendance, spiritual growth, and reliance on the Holy Spirit's power in preaching and church life.