New Testament
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Series on II Corinthians I Paul’s Dedication to Ministry F Sacrificial 1 Servants of God, Text: 6:1-13 Title: Open Hearts Introduction As Paul continues to talk about his ministry he is endeavoring not only to convince the Corinthian Christians of the authenticity of his calling and apostleship, which many disputed, but in recognizing that their…
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Series on II Corinthians I Paul’s Dedication to Ministry E Supportive 2 Seeking the Sinner, Text:5:11-21 Title: Compelled by Love Introduction We have seen that Paul gives two motives for service in this chapter. The first is found in verse 11, Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to…
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Series on II Corinthians I Paul’s Dedication to Ministry E Supportive 1 Seat of Judgement, Text:5:1-10 Title: Motive for Action Introduction We are talking about Paul’s dedication to ministry through this entire first section of II Corinthians up through chapter 7. As we come to chapter 5 today we’re looking at the Apostle’s support for…
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Series on II Corinthians I Paul’s Dedication to Ministry D Steadfast 3, Seeing Eternity, Text:4:16-18 Title: More and More Glory Introduction: Paul’s dedication to his ministry meant that he was steadfast in preaching the gospel. The sixth ordination question in the Presbyterian Church in America surely describes Paul’s attitude in II Corinthians 4. “Do you…
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Series on II Corinthians I Paul’s Dedication to Ministry D Steadfast 2 Surpassing Power, Text 4:7-15 Title: Jars of Clay Introduction I remind you that this letter is Paul’s greatest defense of his apostleship and ministry in the face of accusations that he was not a true apostle of Jesus. I would hate to face…
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Series on II Corinthians I Paul’s Dedication to Ministry D. Steadfast Text: 4:1-6 Title: “The Face of Christ” Introduction: Paul has said in defense of his ministry that it is sincere, successful and spiritual, and now he reveals his steadfastness and determination in Chapter 4. The Chapter begins with the words, Therefore, since through God’s…
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Series on II Corinthians I Paul’s Dedication to Ministry C Spiritual 2 Superior Covenant Administration. Text: 3:7-18 Title: Surpassing Glory Introduction Chapter 3 is about the Spiritual character of Paul’s Ministry. First he made clear that his preaching was in the demonstration of the Holy Spirit and Power, resulting in changed lives. Now he gives…
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Series on II Corinthians I The Dedication of Paul to Ministry C Spiritual 1 Sufficient Credentials, Text: 3:1-6 Title: Living Letters (Communion) Introduction: Paul’s sincere and successful ministry was, above all, dependent on the Holy Spirit. The preaching of Paul was totally unlike the average religious teaching of his time. Whether it was the scribes…
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Series on II Corinthians I The Dedication of Paul to Ministry B Successful 2 Savor of Christ to God, Text: 2:12-17 Title: Triumphal Procession Introduction: Last study we saw the success of Paul’s ministry in love that was not afraid to discipline. Now we see it in the gospel of God’s grace. Our text begins…
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Series on II Corinthians I The Dedication of Paul to Ministry B Successful 1 Satan’s Advantage Lost. Text: 2:1-11 Title: The Discipline of Love Introduction: In I Corinthians 13 Paul wrote, If I speak in the tongues of angels and men and have not love I am only a resounding gong or a clanging symbol,…
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Series on II Corinthians 1:12-24 I Dedication of Paul to Ministry A Sincere 2 Standing in the Gospel Title: Heartfelt Service Introduction In Second Corinthians Paul characterizes his ministry, gives instructions for charity, and defends his apostleship. Actually the whole letter is a defense of his apostleship. Last time we saw the Apostle’s sincerity revealed…
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Series on II Corinthians 1:1-11 I Dedication of Paul to Ministry A Sincere 1 Suffering for the Gospel Title: Pain and Praise Introduction: In the emotional pages of II Corinthians we view an Apostle in pain. The letter is divided into three sections indicated in your outline: Paul’s dedication to his ministry, Paul’s directions with…
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I THE DEDICATION OF PAUL TO MINISTRY 1:1-7:16 A SINCERE 1:1-241. SUFFERING FOR THE GOSPEL 1:1-112. STANDING IN THE GOSPEL 1:12-24B SUCCESSFUL 2:1-171. SATAN’S ADVANTAGE LOST 2:1-112. SAVOR OF CHRIST TO GOD 2:12-17C SPIRITUAL 3:1-181. SUFFICIENT CREDENTIALS 3:1-62. SUPERIOR COVENANT ADMINISTRATION 3:7-18D STEADFAST 4:1-181. SHINING TRUTH 4:1-62. SURPASSING POWER 4:7-153. SEEING ETERNITY 4:16-18E SUPPORTIVE 5:1-211.…
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Series on Philippians Conclusion, Text: 4:21-23 Title: Grace Forever Introduction This holiday season is a time when we find people greeting one another with a love and respect that is not present at other times of the year. Or we find people crowding the doors and counters of apartment stores pushing and shoving and being…
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Series on Philippians X Response to the Philippians’ Generosity, Text: 4:10-20 Title: The Secret of Contentment Introduction When I was a young lad my great aunts and my mother took me shopping for a winter coat. I had my eye on this mackinaw with lots of pockets. A real guy thing! My aunts picked a…
