Written Sermons
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Series on II Corinthians 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 the ministry. He is explaining the basis of his action and motivating…
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Series on II Corinthians 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 promise to be zealous and faithful in maintaining the truths of…
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Series on II Corinthians 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 that! When I came here as your stated supply, not one person…
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Series on II Corinthians 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 mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose…
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Series on II Corinthians 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 us the Biblical basis by showing that God’s covenant relationship with man has…
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Series on II Corinthians 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 and pharisees or the teachers of other eastern religions, all of them were moralists…
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Series on II Corinthians 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 with frustration in verse 12 and 13, Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel…
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Series on II Corinthians 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, love is patient and kind, love never fails…and now these three remain, faith, hope and…
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Series on II Corinthians 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 through his sufferings, and now we see it in relation to his stand for…
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Series on II Corinthians 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 regard to giving and Paul’s defense of his apostleship. The underlying theme is the…
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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 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 impolite. What a…
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Series on Philippians 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 different coat. On Christmas Day it was hard…
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Series on Philippians Title: Mind Control Introduction Let’s start with Jesus’ words in Matthew 15: 16-20, we read, “Are you still so dull?” Jesus asked them. “Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? But the things that come out of the mouth come from…
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Series on Philippians Title: The Path to Peace Introduction This passage could easily be lifted out of context. What it says is applicable to most of us all of the time. Yet Paul has been writing about unity in this church throughout this letter. These exhortations are intended to incite unity. I have noticed that…
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