In a culture that constantly tells us to fight for ourselves, protect our image, and chase the things that prove we matter, Paul offers a radically different path—one that leads not to sadness, but to joy. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 13:6-10, this sermon explores the burdens of self-centeredness and the misery of envy, while revealing the surprising happiness found in humility and other-centered love. Paul’s joy didn’t come from being strong or admired—it came from seeing others flourish. And that kind of freedom is only possible when the limitless love of Christ controls us.

We often hear Paul’s call to “examine yourselves” as an invitation to be harder on ourselves

— to dig deeper into our failures and shortcomings. But what if that’s not what he meant at all? In this powerful sermon from 2 Corinthians 13:5–10, Pastor Tim reminds us that self- examination isn’t about seeing how sinful we are, but about seeing who is in us — Jesus Christ. When we learn to look inward and find Christ instead of condemnation, shame loses its power, and the gospel takes its rightful place at the center of our hearts. Come be reminded that in Christ, your sin no longer defines you — your Savior does.

In 2 Corinthians 13:1–4, Paul delivers a sobering warning—but not one meant to shame, rather to save. In this sermon, we explore why God’s warnings are actually acts of grace, how church discipline protects rather than punishes, and what it means to live in repentance and belonging to a faithful church family. Like a siren before a storm, God’s warnings are meant to draw us to safety in Christ before it’s too late.

Have you ever tried to help someone only to be accused of

trying to take advantage of them? Despite all that Paul had done for

the Corinthians, they continued to demonstrate their distrust by

falsely accusing him of things. Nevertheless, Paul responded to them by spending and being spent for their souls. In this message, we will consider what it looks like to gladly invest in the eternal souls of others and how we are able to continue to love even those who have turned against us.

It is very natural to try to mask our insecurities with accomplishments. What happens when our reputation is challenged? Is being in Christ enough? Listen and hear how the gospel frees us to find all of our worth in the person and work of Christ.

Paul believed that in the midst of his weakness and suffering that God wanted to meet him in a special way. This changed the way Paul understood his suffering. Now, instead of seeking to avoid his

weakness at all costs, Paul sought to connect with his Jesus in it. In

this message, we will consider what it would look like to follow Paul

down this perilous path and fellowship with our savior in the midst of our weakness.

Have you ever begged God for something only to hear him say no? In 2

Corinthians 12 Paul pleads with God to take away a terrible thorn in

his flesh, but God chose not to. Instead he made Paul a promise. A

promise that he continues to give to his people whenever he says no to

the thing they are asking for. If you have ever heard God's no then

you will need to make sure to remember the promise that comes with it.

Have you ever found that your love for someone ended up bringing suffering into your life? In this passage Paul reveals that the greatest suffering in his life flowed from his love for others. And yet instead of trying to hide his heartbreak or pull back in order to avoid letting it happen again we find that Paul actually boast about the pain that love had brought into his life? What did Paul understand about love and about suffering that allowed him to keep his heart open despite the pain that he knew it would inevitably cause?

How do you respond when you try and do something good and end up experiencing opposition or suffering for it? In this sermon we will compare the different ways we often respond to suffering and the way Paul chose to respond to the suffering that he endured.