Sermons on 2 Corinthians

The Power Of The Resurrection

10 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. (Romans 6:10) 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith (1 Corinthians 15:14) 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us…

Precious In The Sight Of The Lord

15 Precious in the sight of the Lord     is the death of his faithful servants. (Psalm 116:15) 1 A good name is better than fine perfume,     and the day of death better than the day of birth. (Ecclesiastes 7:1) 27 And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment… (Hebrews 9:27) 24 “I tell…

Stacking Stones of Remembrance

1 When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua, 2 “Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe, 3 and tell them to take up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan, from right where the priests are standing, and carry them over with you and put them down at the place where you stay…

Easter: The Spirit of God That Raised Christ Lives In Me

1 Why do the nations conspire     and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth rise up     and the rulers band together     against the Lord and against his anointed, saying, 3 “Let us break their chains     and throw off their shackles.” 4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;     the Lord scoffs at them. 5 He rebukes them in his anger     and terrifies them…

1 Peter 2 (Part Fifteen): What Is Freedom In Christ?

Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves. (1 Peter 2:16) 25 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become…

The Lies of Unforgiveness

23 Search me, God, and know my heart;     test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me,     and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24) Jesus said, “It is finished.” (John 19:30)  13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you…