Introduction: 1) Extraordinary Love for God’s People (12:11-18) a) He will not fleece the sheep. b) He expends himself for the good of others. c) He speaks the truth in…
Introduction: - How do you measure success in life? 1) Paul’s Personal Apology (11:16-21a) 2) The Fool’s Speech (11:21b-12:10) a) A Boast of Self-Commendation (v21b-23a) b) A Boast of Comparison…
Introduction: - For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. 1) Paul’s Commendable Qualities (Ch 10) a) Christlike Character…
Introduction: 1) The Special Collection for Jerusalem (9:1-2) 2) Four Reasons to be Generous (Ch8) a) The Macedonian Example (v1-6). b) The Example of Christ (v7-9). c) Paul’s Personal Advice…
Introduction: 1) What is Repentance? 2) Paul’s Appeal for Repentance (v2-4). 3) Good News from Titus (v5-7). 4) The Joy that Come from Godly Repentance (v8-16). Conclusion: - ‘Godly sorrow…
Introduction: - How do you deal with people like this (the offenderati)? - How do you love God’s people when they’re being difficult? 1) Not Answering the Offenderati (v3). 2)…
Introduction: Today’s passage is like a necklace of fine pearls, held together by the golden thread of God’s grace. 1) The Pearl of our Final State (5:1-5). - As Christians,…
Introduction: 1) This Ministry … (v1). 2) A Ministry of Truth and Light (v2-6). a) Truth (v2-3). b) Light (v4-6). 3) Treasure in Jars of Clay (v7-15). 4) The Weight…
Introduction: 1) On to Macedonia (2:12-13). 2) Led in Triumph (2:14-17). 3) The Ministry of the Living Word (3:1-6). 4) The All-Surpassing Glory of Christ (3:7-18). Conclusion: - The ministry…
Introduction: - What should we do when we face serious disagreement? 1) An Audience of One (1:12-14). 2) Rebutting the Critics (1:15-2:4) a) Is Paul double-minded? (1:15-17) b) God is…