Mark 4:35-41 In this passage we see Jesus’ power, a power that even creation bows to. When we are suffering, why don’t we trust Christ? Why do we trust Christ?…
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10 In part 2, Paul continues that focus on affliction by answering an assumed question: Why would someone persevere in a calling characterized by suffering?[1] Let’s pursue that…
2 Corinthians 4:1-12 What constitutes an authentic ministry? What are “the dynamics that mark a ministry as authentic”?[1] Paul has been answering that question since 2:14 and gives us the…
2 Corinthians 3:4-18 In this sermon, our emphasis is on how Paul develops that idea for the practical reason of once again demonstrating the nature of an authentic ministry. For…
2 Corinthians 2:16b-3:3 In the verses we looked at last time (2:14–16a), Paul highlighted the positive and negative effects of the gospel. Paul participates in Christ’s victory parade, spreading the…
Psalm 30:1-12 Does suffering cause apathy or joy? In this sermon we see that suffering brings joyous deliverance after it brings us low. Also, we see that suffering will not…
2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Paul gives one more practical explanation before launching into a longer discussion of what it means to have an authentic ministry. In doing so, he transitions us…
2 Corinthians 2:1-17 Let’s continue our exploration of 2 Corinthians (and learn a few things about forgiveness along the way) by considering these further reasons why Paul changed his travel…
2 Corinthians 1:15-2:4 Paul moves from defending his integrity in general to defending it in a specific instance: why he changed previously announced travel plans.[1] This change has caused some…
2 Corinthians 1:3-7 In these opening verses, Paul introduces the key theme of “God’s redemption of suffering,”[1] how our suffering can result in good for ourselves and others. Paul doesn’t…