Priorities for the Church
Jonathan Lamb speaking as part of our CHURCH ANNIVERSARY series
15th May 2011 – Morning service – Jonathan Lamb
Finally, the Examination!
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
Boasting about weakness
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
Friendly Fire
David Piper speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
There are three preachers during this evening service:
David Piper spoke on 2 Cor 11:1-15
Jonathan Loose on 2 Cor 11: 16-30
Fred Hughes then did an ‘epilogue’
Spiritual Warfare
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
2 Corinthians 10
* Paul�s looks
* Paul�s speaking
* Paul�s ways
1) Be careful how you use your spiritual weapons
2) Be careful how you measure your work
3) Be careful how you boast
The Grace of Giving
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
Two ways to sorrow
Jon Loose speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
Hearts open wide
Jon Loose speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
Out of our mind reconcilers
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
Confident Facing Death
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
1. We know .. we have .. we groan! (2 Corinthians 5:1-4)
2. Life guaranteed (2 Corinthians 5:4-5)
3. Confident facing death (2 Corinthians 5:6-10)
Glory through brokenness
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
�Therefore we do not lose heart� (2 Corinthians 4:1,16)
3 reasons for discouragement:
1) When folk do not believe (2 Corinthians 4:1-6)
2) When the pressures build from every side (2 Corinthians 4:7-12)
3) When the body gets weaker (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
Two vital perspectives for the Christian Disciple:
1) Outwardly weak / Inwardly Strong
2) Momentary troubles / Eternal Glory
Transformed Reflectors
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
The ‘Lesser to Greater’ argument
* For OT background – see Exodus chapter 32 – 34
* For Paul and New ~Covenant ministry – 2 Corinthians 3
“…will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?” 2 Corinthians 3:8
1. New Hearts (2 Corinthians 3:7-12)
2. New Minds (2 Corinthians 3:14-16)
3. New Faces (2 Corinthians 3:17-18)
Commendations and Competence
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
1. Christ and forgiveness (2 Corinthians 2: 5-11)
2. Spreading the gospel (2 Corinthians 2: 12-17)
3. Commendations (2 Corinthians 3: 1-3)
4. Competence (2 Corinthians 3:4-6)
A Clear Conscience Amid Conflict
Jon Loose speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
The God of all Comfort
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
1. Honest Talk (2 Cor 1:8)
2. Comfort Received (2 Cor 1:3)
3. Prayer Support (2 Cor 1:11)
4. Reliance Shifted (2 Cor 1:9)
5. Power Demonstrated (2 Cor 1:10)