1 Corinthians 2

And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God.  For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.  vv.1-2

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Public speaking.  It is the #1 phobia.  Even many prominent speakers have this fear.  Well Paul here is telling the Corinthians that it wasn't about the presentation of the gospel as to why they chose to become followers.  Rather it was the demonstration of the Holy Spirit, having nothing to do with the messenger who was speaking it.   Paul wasn't the best speaker using his words to build up an emotional response, but what he delivered with truth of Jesus Christ and Him crucified.  He didn't add fancy youtube videos or long drawn out stories, but so that he wouldn't get the credit.  Paul wasn't trying to sell christianity, he was following what God told him to do and that was to preach the gospel among the nations.  In churches today, many people prefer some emotional, encouraging presentation rather than doctrine.  Warren Wiersbe's Be Wise says to that: "Sermons based on what? If they are not based on doctrine, they will accomplish nothing! “But doctrine is so dull!” people complain. Not if it is presented the way the Bible presents it. Doctrine to me is exciting! What a thrill to be able to study the Bible and let the Spirit teach us “the deep things of God” (1 Cor. 2:10).
What goes through your soul when you want to or are about to share the gospel?  What holds you back?  How do you want messages of God's word to be delivered?