Suffer With Purpose: 2 Corinthians

Why Lord? | 2 Corinthians Summary

Pass the Test | 2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14

August 11, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 12:14—13:14

How can we have a healthy church despite all the problems that can and will occur? The apostle Paul answers this question in 2 Corinthians 12:14–13:14 when he exhorts us to pass a trio of tests.

Grace for Thorns | 2 Corinthians 12:1-13

August 4, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 12:1–13

Why does God bring thorns into our lives? The apostle Paul answers this critical question in 2 Corinthians 12:1–13 by revealing three of God's values. 

Spiritual Trash Talk | 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

July 28, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 11:16–33

What is the biblical view of weakness and strength? In 2 Corinthians 11:16–33, we’ll discover how to view our lives and ministries from God’s perspective. 

Foolishness For Christ | 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

July 21, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 11:1–15

Christ-Confidence | 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

June 30, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 10

How should we answer our accusers? Paul provides two approaches in 2 Corinthians 10 that will help us to live for God's approval. 

Giving with Joy | 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

June 9, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 9:6–15

What should be our perspective on giving? The apostle Paul provides two timeless truths to remind us to give cheerfully and generously. 

Giving with Confidence | 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5

June 2, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 8:16—9:5

What biblical expectations should govern our giving to the Lord’s work? The apostle Paul answers this question in 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5.

Giving with Grace | 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

May 26, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 8:1–15

Why should we be generous people? In 2 Cor 8:1-15, Paul shares two affirmations that motivate grace-giving.

Refreshing Relationships | 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

May 19, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 7:2–16

How do we deal with the pain of interpersonal conflict? Paul imparts two directives to bring comfort and joy.

A Promising Partnership | 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1

May 5, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 6:14—7:1

How do we partner with God and others to protect ourselves from a spiritual fall? In 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1, the apostle Paul provides three guidelines to ensure our integrity. 

The Adversity of Ministry | 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

April 21, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 6:1–13

What does it look like to persevere in serving the Lord? In 2 Corinthians 6:1–13, Paul answers this question from his heart and experience.

The Gospel Gem | 2 Corinthians 5:21

April 14, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 5:21

How can we simply and clearly present the good news of Jesus? The apostle Paul shares a profound sentence in 2 Corinthians 5:21 that lays out all we need to know and share.

Motivated Ministry | 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

March 24, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 5:11–21

What should motivate us to share Christ and serve others? In 2 Corinthians 5:11–21, Paul offers three divine motivations.

Out of Sight, In Mind | 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10

March 17, 2024 • Pastor Keith Krell • 2 Corinthians 4:16—5:10

In 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10, the apostle Paul speaks to discouragement and shows us how we can avoid losing heart. Paul will identify three spiritual disciplines that will enable us to defeat discouragement and find the power to persevere.