2 Corinthians

Heavenly Vision

November 17, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 12:1–10

God allows suffering in His people’s lives and uses it to prevent pride and to show His grace and power. Christ-followers humbly share their weaknesses so Jesus is glorified

Weak Saints, Strong Savior

November 10, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 11:16–33

Paul boasts in his weaknesses and sufferings instead of strengths and victories as a way of showing how God has called him to lead and love others. God is glorified in our weakness.

Safeguarding Your Faith: Knock-off Christianity

November 3, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 11:1–15

Paul is warning the Corinthians of false teachers, not wanting them to be deceived. True servants of God want people to love and follow Jesus, growing closer to Him. They don’t build their own wealth or reputation nor deceive and add their own personal agenda onto the gospel.

Quit Playing Games

October 27, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Paulsen • 2 Corinthians 10

The Battles people chose to fight and the strategies they use reveal their values. Christ-followers must not fight the same battles as the world and let Jesus lead them in wisdom and humility in His victory.

Grace Giving

October 13, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 9

God is overflows in generosity as seen in His inexpressable gift of grace through Jesus. His children reflect His heart and show faith in Him when they cheerfully give, which results in praise and thanksgiving and a strong love for each other among the community of Christ-followers.

Serving the Lord

September 22, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 6

Christ-followers live for God in a holy community. This is seen in their character and ability to serve all kinds of people through tough times.

Outworking of Grace

October 6, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 8

A group of poor, suffering Christians provide a powerful example of generosity, which reflects Jesus' heart to give. Christ-followers show God’s love and grace in their lives with generosity, especially when they follow through on their promises to give and support others in ministry and in need, as well as administering money responsibily.

A Pastoral Heart

September 29, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 7

As Christ followers practice repentance and restoration in their relationships, they experience comfort and joy. This is an example of how God uses suffering to produce holiness and an awe in Him.

Ministry Motivation

September 15, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 5:11–21

Jesus’ death and resurrection changed everything for everyone, allowing people to be rejoined with God to live a new life powered by His love without fear of judgment. This is the good news to be shared with everyone around the world

If I Should Die Before I Wake

September 8, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 5:1–10

Death is something that all people face and experience, creating all kinds of questions and fears. Paul reminds believers that God is providing His people an eternal home with an eternal body, and they are to live by faith as they wait to see Jesus on Judgement Day.

Jars of Clay

September 1, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 4

While living for Jesus brings pressure and persecution, the light of the gospel shows through that brokenness and shows the glory that Jesus’ followers will get to experience in heaven.

Actions, Words, and Motives

August 11, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 1:12–24

Misunderstandings and false accusations are part of the suffering we all experience in this world. Believers are to trust in God’s protection and lean on their integrity of character instead of talent or possessions, trusting that Jesus will fulfill His promises in His perfect timing.

We Are the Aroma of Christ

August 18, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 2

Christ followers like Paul care deeply about others because of the love Jesus gives them, which causes them to impact people around them and to forgive, which frustrates Satan’s plans.

Beholding Leads to Belonging

August 25, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 3

Beholding Jesus, worshipping Him and reflecting His glory, leads to becoming like Him and experiencing a glorious freedom that never fades.

He Will Kiss It And Make It Better

July 28, 2024 • Pastor Brian Bell • 2 Corinthians 1:1–11

Suffering is something everyone faces, both externally and internally. God is the source of all comfort, freely giving it in all kinds of ways. God's people are to share both their suffering and comfort with each other in healthy ways in community.

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