Comfort & Affliction, Week 2 of 3 from February 23rd, 2025

"Walking in the presence of Jesus means giving and receiving correction."

2 Corinthians 2:12-2:11 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

SUMMARY

This sermon explores the challenges of communication, conflict, and correction within the Christian community. Using Paul's relationship with the Corinthian church as a backdrop, Pastor Michael emphasizes the importance of trust, grace, and forgiveness in resolving misunderstandings. He highlights that walking in the presence of Jesus involves both giving and receiving correction, and that individual sin affects the entire community. Ultimately, the goal of correction and conflict resolution is restoration, reflecting God's love and the redemptive work of Christ.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 What small miscommunications are we treating as assassination attempts?

• 💬 What pain are we resisting regardless of what its purpose might be?

• 💬 Who are we withholding Jesus’ forgiveness from?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• 📝 Sermon Notes for this message

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• 📰 Blog Summary for this message

• 🖼️ Sermon Slides

• 📖 Read 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11

• 📖 Jesus’ Process for Conflict Resolution (Matthew 18:15-22)

• Outline

  • 🇮. Acknowledging Jesus in Others (2 Corinthians 1:12-22)

  • 🇮🇮. Collaborating with Jesus in Others (2 Corinthians 1:23-2:4)

  • 🇮🇮🇮. Restoration is Jesus’ Goal (2 Corinthians 2:5-11)

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