Hearts open wide
Jon Loose speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
Jon Loose speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
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)
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
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)
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)
Jon Loose speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
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)