The Cross We Proclaim, Part 2

Insight for Living Daily Broadcast

Chuck Swindoll - Insight for Living

Religion & Spirituality, Christian, Religious And Spirituality, Christianity

4.7 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 7 July 2026

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5 The world has little patience for what it considers foolish or weak—and by that standard, a crucified Savior ranks near the bottom. The temptation to polish the gospel, soften its edges, and make it more culturally respectable is as strong today as it was in Paul’s day. From 1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores Paul’s resolute commitment to preach Christ crucified—not with worldly wisdom or rhetorical brilliance, but with straightforward confidence in the power of the cross to save. Refuse to be ashamed of the cross. What the world calls foolishness is the power of God—and that is more than enough.

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0:00.0	All ground is level at the foot of the cross.
0:12.0	There is no captain or colonel or general.
0:14.0	There is no sergeant or corporal.
0:17.0	There is no CEO, not in the family of God.
0:20.0	All the ground at the foot of the cross, level,
0:23.6	level.
0:28.6	Somewhere along the way, the cross became all too familiar. And familiar things stopped demanding anything from us.
0:40.5	But the Apostle Paul refused to let this happen.
0:43.5	In his first letter, he told the church at Corinth something that stunned them.
0:47.4	The message of the cross looks foolish to the world, and yet it's the very power of God.
0:53.1	And in His presence, the ground is level.
0:56.0	Today, on Insight for Living, Chuck Swindall examines how Paul preached and what that means
1:01.0	for every one of us who carries the name of Christ.
1:17.1	It seems our Father, it takes us a lifetime to learn how we ought to live.
1:27.1	And so many, including us, have run in the wrong direction for so long.
1:32.9	And then we realize the cross.
1:36.1	And it puts everything into perspective.
1:49.1	It begins within and our hearts are changed and it grows without and our lives begin to be changed. By and by our tongues fall under the control of your power.
1:54.5	Our minds think your thoughts.
1:58.5	Our feet walk in your paths and our wills submit to your ways.
2:06.0	Thank you for the cross.
2:09.5	Thank you for the cross.
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