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…
Introduction: - Where do I most often go for comfort? - To whom do I most often turn for comfort? 1) Paul, the Injured Lover (v1-2). 2) Christian Comfort vs…
Introduction: 1) Questioning God to the Core (v49) - ‘O LORD, where is your former great love, which in your faithfulness you swore to David?’ 2) Back to the Beginning…
Introduction: - ‘In those days Israel has no king; everyone did as he saw fit.’ - Israel hits ‘rock bottom’, but God’s grace provides unexpected hope. 1) Total Depravity (Ch…