God’s people will have His comfort and joy in godly grief. Introduction (2-4) I) Filling up those afflicted with comfort (5-8) II) Expecting earnestness in godly grief (9-12) III) Rejoicing…
Introduction. 1. All nations are of one blood and have one need. 2. All nations have only one way of salvation. 3. The election of grace and the church in…
Main Point: God’s grace to believers through the witness of an unlikely confessor. Outline I) The situation and profile of an unlikely confessor (24, 25, 26) II) The grace for…
Main Idea: God’s people are to bring holiness to completion to receive His promise I) A biblical principle leads to the commands. (14, 17, 7:1b) II) The two commands to…
I) Know God through Christ’s Love. (5:11-15) II) Work together through Christ’s reconciliation. (5:16 – 6:2) III) Warm hearts through open hearts. (6:3-11)
I. Introduction II. The flawed perspective (vs 3-4) III. The real perspective ( vs 5-8) IV. The end in perspective ( vs 9)
We are the frail vessels made to show God’s surpassing power in His gospel. I. Our frailty in afflictions points to our lack of power. (7,8,9,12,16,18) II. Our frailty in carrying the…
I. Introduction II. The value of our life’s work is only as significant as how much of it is spent for Jesus Christ.(v1-2a)III. Our life’s work is significant and blessed only…
Main Point: We are being transformed by the Spirit in ministry and life to reflect the glory of our Lord.I) Turn away from gazing at the fading glory of the…
The Winning Smell of a Christian will spread from Life to Life.I) The Smell of the Solider. (14)II) The Two Smells on the Street. (15,16)III) The Smell Spreads to the…