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)
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)
Weak, yet…
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
1. �The words of him who is holy and true� (Rev 3:7)
2. �I know �� (Rev 3: 8)
3. �I will ..� (Rev 3: 9, 10 & 12)
4. �I am coming soon. Hold on �� (Rev 3: 11)
5. �… hear what the Spirit says to the churches.� (Rev 3: 13)
Alive, yet…
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
Wake up!
1. To the reality behind the reputation
2. To the invitation to live while you can
3. Promises
Persevering, yet…
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
1. The Son of God said “I know your . . .” (Rev 2:18-19)
2. Nevertheless …(Rev 2:20)
3. Time to repent (Rev 2:21)
4. Consequences: punishment (Rev 2:22-23) OR promises (Rev 2:24-28)
5. “hear what the Spirit says” (Rev 2:29)
Faithful, yet…
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
1. CONTEXT (Rev 2:12,13)
2. POSITIVE COMMENTS (Rev 2:13)
3. NEGATIVE COMMENTS (Rev 2:14,15)
4. INSTRUCTIONS (Rev 2:16,17a)
5. PROMISES (Rev 2:17b)
Poor, yet..
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
The knowledge of Jesus regarding opposition:
1. Afflictions
2. Poverty
3. Slander
The promise of Jesus in the face of opposition:
1. Comfort
2. Control
3. Generous reward
�Be faithful, even to the point of death,
and I will give you the crown of life�. [Rev 2:10]
Church: What is it?
John Smuts speaking as part of our Guest Speaker series
Gift
1. Fortress
2. Factory
3. Family
Love letter straight to the heart
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
Is there a doctor on board?
1. The good news� (Rev 2:2-3)
*They have worked hard
*They have persevered
* They have refused to compromise
2. The bad news� (Rev 2:4)
* They have forsaken their first love
3. Three Instructions to rectify things:
1) �Remember� (Rev 2:5)
2) �Repent� (Rev 2:5)
3) �Do the things you did at first� (Rev 2:5)
You’ve got mail
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
What does the Lord Jesus Christ have to say about his Church?
1. I know my local churches
2. I know individuals
3. I know the past, present and future
What does the Lord Jesus Christ give his Church?
1. Power
2. Light
Handling the Disagreeable!
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Acts – Church On The Move series
1. There�s a Problem in the Church!
* Jesus+ Christianity
2. There�s a Solution:
a) A church is used in the process
b) Individuals are used in the process
* The �Judaizers� speak (Acts 15:5)
* Peter speaks (Acts 15:7-11)
* Paul and Barnabas speak (Acts 15:12)
* James speaks (Acts 15:13-21)
3. There are Practical Steps to be taken (Acts 15:20)
A Discipling Church
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Acts – Church On The Move series
The disciple’s checklist:
1) Courageous witness
2) Discernment in adversity
3) Appropriate humility
4) Good news people
5) Strengthening and encouraging
6) Reporting back