This message explores Paul’s opening words to the Corinthians, where he reveals that the Christian life is not free from suffering — but it is filled with the comfort, presence, and sustaining power of God. Paul teaches that God meets His people in their affliction, strengthens them through it, and uses their experiences to bring comfort and hope to others.
Preacher Ben Read:
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to 2 Corinthians
04:31 God changes us through His Holy Spirit-filled church.
05:50 Produce good soil
10:34 Christ’s Spirit works through brokenness.
11:41 False Gospel
15:37 Living through storms
16:41 Biblical characters that were tested
22:27 Learning to trust God
26:34 Knowing mercy and grace in failure
29:44 Payer for God’s strength in the storm
31:32 Gratitude for small victories
33:29 Give away what you have received
36:02 Chose to be a producer of good soil for others
39:05 Who is a producer of good soil for you?