by ray | May 20, 2013 | 2 Cor, NT, Sermons
The motivation for our giving. Before we talk about our giving, we need to discuss the motivation behind our giving. Why should we give? We give because of what God gave to us in Christ. 2 Cor 8 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though He was rich,...
by ray | May 20, 2013 | 2 Cor, NT, Sermons
Intro: Money is a sinister master. The front page of CNN last night was about Powerball, the $600 million lottery. The title of the article was “$2 and a Dream.” What does that front page article tell you about Americans? I find it troubling and it’s related to the...
by ray | May 13, 2013 | 2 Cor, NT, Sermons
The new creation changes the way believer’s view others, it changes their purpose, and lastly… The new creation changes the character of a believer’s ministry. Getting at the character of Paul’s ministry, the flavor of his ministry and Paul’s ethos as a...
by ray | May 13, 2013 | 2 Cor, NT, Sermons
Second, the new creation changes changes the believer’s purpose in life. Why don’t we go straight to heaven the moment we are saved? We are a new creation. We have our ticket to heaven. Why doesn’t God just save us and zap us a split second after our baptism and whisk...
by ray | May 13, 2013 | 2 Cor, NT, Sermons
Happy Mother’s Day! Today I want to talk about the new creation and the ministry of reconciliation. Main thesis: The new creation changes a few things in the life of a believer: 1) it changes the way they view others, 2) it changes their purpose, and 3) it changes the...
by ray | May 7, 2013 | 2 Cor, NT, Sermons
To recap, first, having an eternal perspective keeps the believer humble. Second, having an eternal perspective motivates us to live wisely in light of divine judgment. 3) Lastly, having an eternal perspective allows us to understand the goal of suffering. There are...
