The Benediction
2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. The benediction is a blessing, a bridge, carries a cost, and a call to action.
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- Jun 30, 2024The Benediction
The Benediction2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. The benediction is a blessing, a bridge, carries a cost, and a call to action.
- Jun 23, 2024The Perfect Church
The Perfect Church2 Corinthians 13:5-11 The perfect church begins with genuine Christians saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. The perfect church aims for perfection by loving one another and loving God's Word. The perfect church reflects God's character and His glory.
- Jun 16, 2024When I’m Weak Then I’m Strong
When I’m Weak Then I’m Strong2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Paul boasts of his revelations and receives a thorn in the flesh. God's grace is sufficient for us in all our thorns/sufferings.
- Jun 9, 2024Why Am I Suffering
Why Am I Suffering2 Corinthians 11:16-33 Three reasons we suffer. This world is influenced by evil. Sin causes suffering. Suffering proves your faith.
- Jun 2, 2024Sola Scriptura
Sola Scriptura2 Corinthians 11:1-15 All Scripture is God-breathed. 2 Tim 3:16-17 When God talks, His people listen. Let God's Word be your final authority. Sola Scriptura = Scripture alone
- May 19, 2024Boasting In Jesus’ Name
Boasting In Jesus’ Name2 Corinthians 10:13-18 To know Him and make Him known How do you know God personally? How do you make Him known in this world?
- May 5, 2024Building Up Your Family
Building Up Your Family2 Corinthians 10:7-12We all have gifts to build up the church.We are all called to love one another.
- Apr 21, 2024Spiritual Warfare: Our Future Victory
Spiritual Warfare: Our Future VictoryThe book of Revelation Our future victory is in the second coming of Jesus Christ. Evil will be defeated forever. We will receive our resurrected heavenly bodies. We will reign with Christ forever. He is our Cornerstone.
- Apr 14, 2024Spiritual Wafare: Our Present Victory
Spiritual Wafare: Our Present Victory2 Corinthians 10:3-5; 1 John 4:4; Romans 1:16 We fight our battles by resisting the devil with the truth of God's Word. We proclaim the gospel to free people from their sin. He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
- Apr 7, 2024Spiritual Warfare: Our Past Victory
Spiritual Warfare: Our Past Victory2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Spiritual Warfare is a battle that Jesus won for us. Our past victory was accomplished by Jesus on the cross. Colossians 2:15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them through the cross. He gave us His power and authority to build His church.
- Mar 31, 2024Firstfruits
FirstfruitsThe principle of firstfruits is throughout the Bible.God's first choice to save the world was His Son, Jesus.God chose you first to be redeemed and resurrected.Put God first in your life.
- Mar 24, 2024Giving Faithfully
Giving Faithfully2 Corinthians 9God is faithful in all things.God loves a cheerful giver.Giving faithfully leads to contentment, financial freedom, and God's glory.
- Mar 17, 2024Christian Integrity
Christian Integrity"2 Corinthians 8:16-24 We need integrity in the church and in the lives of Christians. Integrity is our greatest witness to a lost world. Seek integrity through transparency when giving money to others.
- Mar 10, 2024The Foundation of Generosity
The Foundation of Generosity2 Corinthians 8:1-15 The foundation of generosity is grace. God is grace. The grace of Jesus is the foundation of our salvation. The Holy Spirit gives us grace gifts to walk in the Spirit and build up the church. Every financial decision is a spiritual decision.
- Mar 3, 2024Godly Sorrow vs, Worldly Sorrow
Godly Sorrow vs, Worldly Sorrow2 Corinthians 7:8-16 God's Word and God's people speak truth into your life. Godly sorrow produces true repentance resulting in freedom, restoration, and life. Worldly sorrow produces fake repentance resulting in captivity, revenge, and death.
- Feb 25, 2024The Comfort of Titus
The Comfort of Titus2 Corinthians 7:2-7,13-16; 8:16-17,23-24 God puts specific people in your life to comfort you. Titus brought comfort to Paul and his companions. The Corinthians church comforted Titus which in return comforted Paul. Make room in your heart for the church.
- Feb 11, 2024Equally Yoked
Equally Yoked2 Cor 6:14-7:1 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. What if you are in love? What if you can change them? What if you already married an unbeliever? Who can you be friends with?
- Feb 4, 2024Cleansing Your Heart
Cleansing Your Heart2 Cor 6:14-7:1 We are the temple of the living God. How to cleanse our hearts and be holy?
- Jan 28, 2024Idols of Your Heart
Idols of Your Heart2 Cor 6:1-13 Our idols keep us from healthy relationships. Bad roots = bad fruits Good roots = good fruits
- Jan 21, 2024The Ministry of Reconciliation
The Ministry of Reconciliation2 Cor 5:11-21 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
- Jan 14, 2024Our Heavenly Home
Our Heavenly Home2 Cor 5:1-10 Our earthly home lasts a short time, our heavenly home will last forever. Our heavenly home is not made with hands. Our heavenly home is much better than our earthly home. Our earthly home is lacking, our heavenly home is complete. Our heavenly home is guaranteed by the Holy Spirit living in us now. We are encouraged to live now by faith not by sight, but when we are home with the Lord we will see clearly. Our goal now and forever is always to please God with our body. We will be judged by Jesus for our works. Not a judgment that keeps us from our heavenly home. A judgment that reveals our reward (1 Cor 3).
- Jan 7, 2024Treasure in Jars of Clay
Treasure in Jars of Clay2 Cor 4:7-18 The treasure is the gospel. Our bodies are jars of clay. God put his treasure in us to share with others. Even though we suffer, this light momentary affliction is preparing us for the eternal weight of glory.
- Dec 17, 2023Light of the World
Light of the World2 Corinthians 4:1-6 The gospel is simple, let's keep it simple. The god of this world keeps unbelievers in darkness. But God said, "Let there be light." The light of the gospel opens eyes to the truth.
- Dec 10, 2023The New Covenant
The New Covenant2 Corinthians 3:1-18 A pastor’s letter of commendation is written on the hearts of the people he shepherds. God changes lives through our humble faithfulness. The Old Covenant of works was a conditional promise with fading glory. The New Covenant of grace is an unconditional promise with surpassing glory. Glory is the manifestation of God’s holiness. The Holy Spirit gives us freedom to enter God’s presence.
- Dec 3, 2023Smelling Like Jesus
Smelling Like Jesus2 Corinthians 2:12-17 For we are the aroma of Christ. 1. Be faithful to the whole word of God. 2. Be faithful to your conscience. 3. Be faithful to your calling. 4. Be faithful all the time. 5. Be faithful to His church.
- Nov 26, 2023Forgiving One Another
Forgiving One Another2 Corinthians 2:5-11; Matt 18:15-20; 2 Cor 1:3-4; John 10:10; 1 Cor 5:3-4; Matt 6:12,14,15; Luke 17:3-4; Mark 11:25; Eph 4:32; Col 3:13 Forgiveness is both sending away the sin and giving grace to the sinner. Not willing to forgive, holding a grudge, staying bitter is Satan’s plan for you. If God forgives you of every sin, then you should forgive one another of every sin. If God’s forgiveness is unlimited, then you can’t put a limit on yours. Forgiving one another is a witness to God’s mercy. You may be the only Bible some people ever read.
- Nov 19, 2023The Promise of Eternal Security
The Promise of Eternal Security2 Corinthians 1:17-22; John 3:5-7; Rev 2;3;13:10;14:12; Ephesians 1;4:30; 1 John 2:19-20; John 14:26; 16:13; Romans 8; Phil 1:6 A genuine born-again Christian CANNOT be unborn any more than you can be unborn from your mother’s womb. For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Eternal security is based on God’s grace.
- Nov 5, 2023Clearing Your Conscience
Clearing Your Conscience2 Corinthians 1:12-14How to know when expectations are unrealistic?Understanding what God expects of you.
- Oct 29, 2023God of All Comfort
God of All Comfort2 Corinthians 1:1-11Suffering is useful for all Christians.7 proofs for this in these opening verses.
- Oct 22, 2023The Corinthian Church
The Corinthian ChurchOverview of 1 Corinthians to intro 2 CorinthiansPaul's confrontational letter to change their ways.5 issues we need to think about as Christians today.
