Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 2:12-14. Paul’s troubled heart affects his ministry, but the triumph of Christ brings gospel victory even in the midst of hardships and pain. We suffer, but praise God anyway!

Cary Cox, from Psalm 3. David cries out to the Lord in his great distress, and finds peace and strength.

Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 2:5-11. Paul instructs the Corinthian church to forgive a man they’ve recently disciplined. We see that the Lord’s church must commit to (1) holding its members accountable for sin, and (2) freely forgiving those who repent, as God has forgiven us in Christ.

Cary Cox, from Psalm 2. The nations rebel against Yahweh God and his chosen King. But salvation and blessing will only come through submission to God and his King, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ!

Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:4. Paul seeks to restore his relationship with the erring Corinthians. In this passage we see the difficult duty of a pastor, to deal with sin in the church. And we see the heart of a pastor, the spiritual and emotional investment in the lives of the believers. Our goal … Continue reading The Goal is Gospel Joy – 2 Corinthians Study 6

James Cox, from Luke 18:9-14. Pastor Cary’s dad, James Cox, discusses Jesus’ parable of the two men who went to the temple to pray. When we understand that we are sinners in need of mercy from God, we must call out to God in faith-filled prayer!

Cary Cox, from Psalm 1. The first psalm shows us what true worship looks like – the man who is blessed rejects sin and the counsel of this world; instead, he delights in the word of God!

Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 1:15-22. Paul defends his character and ministry against false accusations. God requires that his people have integrity, and he transforms us into people of integrity through the gospel of Jesus Christ. A challenge and an encouragement about the character of those who follow Jesus.

Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 1:12-14. One kind of suffering that we face in this fallen world is brokenness in relationships, even in the church. Paul is willing to wade through the messy difficulties of complicated relationships in order to restore his relationship with the Corinthian church. Why? Because, for Christians, the glory of the … Continue reading Brokenness in Relationships – 2 Corinthians Study 4

Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 1:8-11. Paul shares a personal example of his own suffering and deep pain. God gave Paul more than he could personally bear, to teach him to rely on God. There is purpose in our suffering, and God comforts us in it, giving us hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ!