Real Talk About Preaching on 1 Corinthians 13

If you've spent any time at a wedding lately, you've almost certainly heard someone preaching on 1 Corinthians 13, even if they didn't realize they were doing it. It's the "Love Chapter," the one that gets printed on fancy cardstock and read by bridesmaids everywhere. But for those of us who actually have to stand behind a pulpit or lead a small group, this text is surprisingly tricky. It's so familiar that people often tune out the second they hear "Love is patient, love is kind." They think they already know what it says. ...

February 11, 2026 · 7 min · Sean Sally