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: - 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)…
1) We Have a Strong City Boast of 8th Century Judah “We have a strong city.....walls and ramparts of salvation” [v1].Compared with Moab “brought to the ground” [25:12] The city…
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…