February 1, 2026: Courage to Embrace God’s Strange Wisdom
1 Corinthians 1: 18-31

Rev. Dr. Leslie Taylor, preaching

As we continue our series, “Unveiled Courage: Seeing Clearly, Living Fearlessly,” we are invited to confront a challenging truth: true courage often appears foolish to the world. We live in a culture that worships the “strong” -- the loudest voices, the most polished resumes, and the most certain conclusions. We are taught that to be safe, we must be in control.

But this Sunday, as we explore 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31 we encounter a God who works through a different kind of logic. In a message titled “Courage to Embrace God's Strange Wisdom,” we will examine how the Cross subverts everything we think we know about power. The world sees a cross and sees defeat; God sees a cross and reveals ultimate liberation.

Fear is a creature of habit, It clings to familiar hierarchies and the safety of the status quo. However, spiritual courage invites us to let go. It calls for the bravery to let God unravel our need for worldly validation and reweave us with a grace that centers the “lowly.” the “weak,” and the “despised.”

Following a marginalized Savior calls us to deconstruct our own pedestals and find the sacred in places society ignores. Are we brave enough to be “fools” for love? Let’s gather this week to lay down our armor and embrace the beautiful, subversive wisdom that sets us truly free.

Based on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

 Music this week:

• Glory, Glory Lord

• Everyday

• Heart of Worship

• Be Thou My Vision

• Show Me Your Ways

• El Shaddai