Hill Country Bible Church Dripping Springs Sermons

To have the most impact one would think God uses people and circumstances that have visible blessings in place. So that there is no doubt about whose power is at work, God moves through the unlikely to accomplish His plan to His glory.

Have you ever had the opportunity to share the Gospel but did not? We must think of ourselves as stewards of God’s ministry instead of thinking it is “ours”. Then, success the way the world defines it is irrelevant. We only need declare what God calls us to; Jesus Christ is Lord.

Using the comparison of the glory associated with the two covenants (v1-11), Paul applies it directly to false teaching occurring in Corinth. He shows how the Gospel provides a transformation the Law could not. In the Gospel, we have an unveiled view of God’s glory.

Paul had devoted his life to knowing the Law. After his conversion to Christianity, he was highly qualified to share the Gospel as a part of God's continuing story in Scripture. He shows the glory from Moses bringing the Law is exceeded by the glory of the ministry of the Gospel through the Holy Spirit.

People following Jesus must live authentic lives. Otherwise, observations about our faith can lead to false expectations about Jesus and what it means to follow Him. Paul shares his authenticity with four marks of the faith. They are about our attitudes, not our temperaments or personalities.

God’s instruction for faithful confrontation, personal repentance and corporate forgiveness gives testimony to the Holy Spirit’s work within the church. We should always have a readiness to extend true, God-honoring forgiveness.

A God-honoring approach to resolving misunderstandings requires that we first examine our motivation. It should not be a defensive reaction nor an attempt to inflict punishment. If done correctly, it will show the Holy Spirit’s work in His church.

The way we deal with suffering is a visible indication of the influence of God’s grace and peace in our lives. Rather than question why Christians suffer, we are called to rely on God’s strengthening (comfort) to have a restful spirit despite suffering.

If the penalty for our sin has been cancelled in Christ, then why must we keep confessing our sin? Declaring our penalty as paid, affirms our faith in Jesus’ redeeming work. Living a life of confession leads us to experience the joy of our standing in Christ. Confession wages war on sin and gives glory to God.

Regular confession of sin to each other is important. Sadly, it is infrequent in today’s church. Evidence suggests we are hiding sin from each other to the demise of our spiritual health. The church should be a safe place to experience grace.