Did you know that in Matthew, Mark, and Luke one out of every six verses deals with money? Of the twenty-nine parables that Christ told, sixteen deal with a person and his money. Needless to say, the Bible has a great deal to say about the dollar bill, as well as giving. As we continue our study of Second Corinthians, we'll explore a passage that encourages us to generously support those who are in need. Here in chapter eight is Pastor Bill...

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Today we are in the book of Second Corinthians and finishing up chapter seven. First and Second Corinthians are books written to Christians who had gotten off track from the solid teachings the Apostle Paul had given them. These letters can at times seem harsh but when correction is needed it should be given. Isn't it wonderful when correction is given well and people have a restored relationship with the Lord and others? Here's Pastor Bill…

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On behalf of Calvary Chapel of Marlton, welcome once again to Hope From the Word. Pastor Bill Luebkemann is our Bible teacher, and today he returns to his verse-by-verse look at Second Corinthians. If someone loves you, they are going to tell you the truth, even if it is upsetting. And that's what the Apostle Paul is doing here, speaking the truth in love. We'll be covering chapter seven today, so if you have a Bible handy, turn there and join us. Here's Pastor Bill...

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Did you know that there are three hundred and thirty voluntary muscles in the human body? And that doesn't count muscles like the heart that requires no thought or conscious effort. If God gave us all of those muscles, He must have intended for us to do something with them. In Second Corinthians chapter six, the Apostle Paul reminds us who we are working for and who we are working with. It's awesome to consider that the God of the universe would even give us the opportunity to be a coworker with Christ. What a privilege if you really think about it! Here's Pastor Bill Luebkemann with more here on Hope From the Word...

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The book of Colossians tells us to “set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” Sometimes, especially when we're in the midst of difficulties, it helps to remember that our time on earth is short and, if you're a believer, you have eternity with Christ to look forward to. So let's get the right perspective as we join Pastor Bill Luebkemann in the Word. We'll be picking up in Second Corinthians chapter five.

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A small girl had been promised the privilege of climbing to a nearby hilltop where her brother enjoyed playing. But when she came within sight of the steep, rough path, she drew back in dismay. "Why, there isn't a smooth spot anywhere. It's all bumpy and stony!" she exclaimed. "Yes," said her more experienced older brother, "but how else would we ever climb to the top if it wasn't? The stones and bumps are what we step on to get there." Likewise, the Christian can expect a rough path throughout this life, but there is purpose behind each bump along the way. Pastor Bill Luebkemann will explain momentarily as he continues his study of Second Corinthians. Here he is now with a study based in chapters four and five.

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Calvary Chapel of Marlton presents Hope From the Word, with Pastor Bill Luebkemann. Here at Hope From the Word we don't preach ourselves, but rather Christ Jesus our Lord. Interesting enough, that's exactly what the Apostle Paul told the church at Corinth in his Second epistle to them. False teachers in Corinth were stressing the need for the law rather than grace. Some today still fall into that trap, making it necessary to underscore the message of Christ. And that's what we'll do today. Here's Pastor Bill Luebkemann in Second Corinthians chapter four...

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At a Discipleship Training School, Dr. Phil Williams was heard to say, “The law is the light that reveals how dirty the room is, not the broom that sweeps it clean.” Welcome to Hope From the Word with Pastor Bill Luebkemann, senior pastor at Calvary Chapel of Marlton. On today's broadcast, Pastor Bill reveals the purpose of the law, as well as the misconceptions many have about it. We'll bring the grace of God into the picture as well. So, let's get started by turning in our Bibles to Second Corinthians chapter three.

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Few of us like to tell someone they're in the wrong, and even fewer respond well when they are corrected. There's nothing easy about church discipline, but when you realize the purpose is restoration and not to harm or embarrass, you come to realize it's one of the most loving things we can do for a person caught up in sin. Today on Hope from the Word Pastor Bill Luebkemann approaches this sensitive subject and helps us correct others the right way with the right motive. We're back in Second Corinthians chapter two. Here's Pastor Bill.

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Several years ago, an eight-year-old boy had fallen into a canal and became stuck in a pipe that took water to a nearby field. His whole body was submerged in the pipe and he was in danger of drowning. His twelve-year-old friend extended his hand, and though he could not get him out, he held the boy safely until help came and rescued him. You know, the church could be thought of as the extended arm of Christ, to a world in dire need of compassion and rescue. Today on Hope From the Word, Pastor Bill Luebkemann will point to our compassionate God, and urge us to follow in His footsteps. Let's get back into our new study of Second Corinthians. Here's Pastor Bill in chapter one...

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