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Final Thoughts

Corinthian Correspondence - Part 14

April 30, 2023 • Ben Kimmell • 1 Corinthians 16

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In 1 Cor. 16, the apostle Paul closes the letter with practical matters concerning travel plans and future ministry. But in this final chapter of the letter, Paul returns to themes he dwelt on at length throughout. In this message, Pastor Ben traces these gospel themes as vital to the health of a Christ-honoring, gospel-embodying church.

The Faithful God

May 21, 2023 • Ben Kimmell • 2 Corinthians 1:12–22

In the second half of this 2 Cor. 1, the apostle Paul defends the integrity of his ministry from accusations prompted by changes in his travel itinerary. He answers those accusations, in part, by grounding his work in the steadfast foundation of the gospel itself. In this message, Pastor Ben calls us to consider some practical issues of Christian character that emerge in this text, before closing with reflections on the unshakeable nature of the gospel.

The God of All Comfort

May 7, 2023 • Ben Kimmell • 2 Corinthians 1:1–11

In 2 Cor. 1.1-11, the apostle Paul celebrates the shared comfort we have in Christ and in His church. In this message, Pastor Ben leads us to contemplate and celebrate the love of God, the comfort the church shares in Christ, and the gospel hope we have past, present, and future.

Spiritual Power in the Church

April 16, 2023 • Ben Kimmell • 1 Corinthians 14

In 1 Cor. 14, the apostle Paul provides corrects the Corinthians' abuse of spiritual gifts in the church's worship service. In this message, Pastor Ben explores both the nature and uses of the gifts of tongues and prophecy as gifts of the Spirit for building up the church.