Defeating the Devil’s Disguise

Suffering and the Spirit

Scripture Reference 2 Corinthians 11:12-15 Complementary Reading: Sermon Audio   Sermon Notes Not available for this sermon Suffering & the Spirit June 6, 2021 Our God of All Comfort Read & Listen June 13, 2021 Burdened Beyond Our Strength Read & Listen June 20, 2021 What’s That Smell? Read & Listen June 27, 2021 The … Read more

Sacrificial and Cheerful

Suffering and the Spirit

We turn now to the gracious gift of God which is our ability to give back to Him! Scripture Reference 2 Corinthians 8-9 Complementary Reading:Psalm 52 Sermon Audio   Sermon Notes Voluntary, Sacrificial, and Joyful Giving is a Gift of God that Reflects God’s Grace in You Generous giving is a gift of joy (8:1-9) … Read more

The Comfort of Godly Grief

Suffering and the Spirit

Time for a tough topic – confronting sin in loved ones! Scripture Reference 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 Complementary Reading:Psalm 15 Sermon Audio   Sermon Notes Be Willing to Cause Godly Grief in Those You Love We must lovingly and directly address sin in our fellow Christians When we confront, our motives must be pure Our prayerful … Read more

Holy Temples of the Holy Spirit

Suffering and the Spirit

We are holy temples of the Holy Spirit – that comes with some practical implications. Scripture Reference 2 Corinthians 6:14 – 7:1 Complementary Reading:Leviticus 19:1-8 Sermon Audio   Sermon Notes Avoid Extensive Entanglements with Unbelievers (verses 14-18) What is unequal yoking (verse 14) Why no unequal yoking? We live extraordinary realities in Christ that unbelievers … Read more

Beatings, Riots, and Slander, Oh My!

Suffering and the Spirit

We round the corner into 2 Corinthians 6 with continuing discussion of what it looks like to be an appealing ambassador for God. Scripture Reference 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Complementary Reading:Isaiah 49:8-16 Sermon Audio   Sermon Notes Don’t Waste God’s Grace – Make Your Appealing Appeal for Christ! Don’t Waste God’s Grace (verses 1-2) Recognize and … Read more