Sermon- 2 Corinthians 13-11-14--The Finality of Grace----Introduction- June, 1977 ------I. How we are to act- 6 exhortations or commands.---A. v. 11 -------B. v. 11-------C. v. 11 -------D. v. 11 -------E. v. 11-- -----G. v. 12 ------II. What is the basis for this love and concern-.--A. v. 11-b- -----B. v. 14 -----III. Application-

2 Corinthians 13-1-10--Paul's Concern for the Church----Introduction- Two modern-day leaders of Christian organizations- a contrast----The example of the Apostle Paul----1. Paul's concern for the purity of the church--2. Paul's concern for self-examination in the church--3. Paul's concern for the church's hold on the the truth -of the gospel---4. Paul's concern that the church keep Jesus Christi central

Spiritual Warfare

Sermon- 2 Corinthians 12-11-21--Built Up In Christ----Introduction- ---v.19 - we see Paul-s real purposes----1.----2.--I. The signs of a true apostle were performed among them, --i. e., God-s power was demonstrated in him.---A. -signs and wonders and mighty acts------B. -with utmost patience-----II. The apostle builds them up by showing a fatherly love for them.--A.----B.----III. The apostle builds them up by pointing to the need for--righteousness.---A. where it is lacking------B.----Application-

Sermon- 2 Corinthians 12-1-10--Heavenly Heights and Earthly Abyss----Introduction----Mt. Whitney is the----Badwater Basin is the---I. We see the heavenly heights of Paul-s experience.---A.-----B.-----C.-----D.----II. We also see the earthly lows given to the Apostle Paul.--A.----B.-----C.----Application-

Sermon- 2 Corinthians 11-13-33--Paul and His Opponents----Introduction- ----I. Paul-s opponents lack of credibility and experience.---A.-----B.-----C.----II. Apostle Paul-s own credibility and experience.--A.----B.-----C.----Application-

Sermon- 2 Corinthians 11-1-12--A Genuine Apostle----Introduction- ---Leadership is crucial for any organization------What makes for good Christian leadership-----I. The good Christian leader is humble.----II. The good Christian leader has a deep and overriding concern for the flock.----III. The good Christian leader is skilled in knowledge. ----IV. The good Christian leader is willing to sacrifice.----V. The good Christian leader knows only one Jesus, only one Spirit and only one Gospel.----Application-

Sermon- 2 Corinthians 10-7-18--Proper vs. Improper Boasting----Introduction-----I. The improper boasting of Paul-s opponents.--A. v. 7 ----------B. v. 12 ------C. v. 14 ------II. True boasting is the result of humility.-- A. 7, 8 -------B. v. 13------III. True boasting is in the Lord.---A. v. 17 ------Cf. Jeremiah 9-23-24-----B. vv.7, 8,13, 18 ------Application-

The Meaning of the Resurrection----Introduction-------of first importance------ death----- burial----- resurrection------in accordance with the Scriptures-------I. A prediction of the resurrection.--. A. Matthew 12-38ff, 16-1 ----------B. Genesis 3-15, Psalm 16, Isaiah 53, etc----II. The credibility of the resurrection.-- A. Psychology, Gospel accounts ------B. 1 Corinthians 15-5-8 -----III. The implications of the resurrection.---A. Jesus was raised for our justification- Romans 4-25.-----B. Jesus is the first-fruits of the dead.----C. Jesus gives us a mandate.----Application-

Sermon- 2 Corinthians 10-1-6--Facing Spiritual Opposition----Introduction- ----I. Who is the enemy- ---A. v.11-13 ----------B. v. 10-4 -----II. What are their methods- Slander--- A. v.10-1, 10 ------B. v.10-2 -----III. What weapons do we have----A. v. 10-3 - what not to use-----B. Ephesians 6-12ff.----IV. What is our goal for victory in this struggle----A. vv. 10-4-5 ------B. v. 10-6-b- -----V. What are the rules of engagement- How do we this----A. v. 10- 1 with 10-6 ------B. v.10-1 with Matthew 1128-30 -----Application-