1 Corinthians 2:1–5 (ESV)

Trust and Unity

I.    Introduction: Trust and unity in the church – set the context of 1 Corinthians

II.   It is useful to have Clarity and intentionality about your limitations in doing God’s work in the church

A.  Limitations in speech v.1, 4

B.  Limitations in appearance v.3-4 (demonstration)

C.  Limitations in intelligence v.1, 2, 4, 5

D.  Limitations in strength v.3, 5

E.  Limitations in emotional strength v.3

F.  Limitations in nerves v. 3

III.  It is necessary to have Clarity and intentionality about how God prospers the church

A.  Knowing Jesus is foundational to the health of a church v.2

1.  The power of his resurrection 

2.   Phil 3:10

3.  1Timothy 3:16

B.  God’s Holy Spirit does the work through you v.4

1.  A demonstration of the Spirit

2.  A demonstration of power

C.  You trust in the power of God v.5

Proposition: Clarity and Intentionality results in Trust and unity in the church