Suffering for doing good
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 1 Peter – Christianity in a Pagan Society series
Finally, the Examination!
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
Knowing God Loves Singing
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
1. Authentic worship is directed to God
a) God�s work in the past [Exodus 15:1-12]
* personal confession [Exodus 15:2-3]
* narration [Exodus 15:4-10]
* personal confession [Exodus 15:11]
b) God�s leading for the future [Exodus 15:13-18]
2. Authentic worship is varied
i) the role of women
ii) drama
iii) musical instruments
iv) dancing
3. Authentic worship magnifies God
a) Enhances God�s reputation [Exodus 15:14-16]
b) Anticipates heaven�s song [Rev 15:1-8]
4. Authentic worship is fragile
a) Singing turned to grumbling! [Exodus 15:22-27]
b) The cycle of:
* Praise Songs
* Disappointment / bitterness
* Complaints
* God provides (again!)
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
Out of our mind reconcilers
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
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)
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)
Wealthy, yet ..
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
3:14 The words of:
a) The AMEN
b) The true and faithful WITNESS
The error of their ways:
1. Wrong attitudes (Rev 3:17)
2. Wrong deeds (Rev 3:15)
3. Lukewarm Christianity (Rev 3:15)
The invitation for FREE remedy:
1. GOLD (Rev 3:18)
2. WHITE CLOTHES (Rev 3:18)
3. SALVE FOR BLIND EYES (Rev 3:18)
4. A PERSONAL INVITATION (Rev 3:20)