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Series: N/AService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Phillip Shumake
Preacher: Pastor Jeremy Pynch Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
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Is your To-Do list overwhelming? Do you feel constant pressure to perform-at home, at work, even in your downtime? Sometimes it can feel like you're barely keeping up. Our culture pushes us to achieve, finish, and win-but what happens when it's all too much?In 2 Corinthians, we meet someone who knew the pressure firsthand. The Apostle Paul faced expectations, criticism, and weakness-yet he discovered something surprising: God works powerfully not through our strengths, but through our weaknesses.Support the show
Philippians4:11: "Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned inwhatever state I am, to be content.” Immediately Paul wants the Philippiansto understand something. He is not thanking them because he was desperate formoney. He says, "Not that I speak in respect of want." Paulcertainly appreciated their generous gift, but his joy did not depend uponwhether he had plenty or little. His happiness was not tied to his bankaccount, his circumstances, or his physical comfort. Thenhe makes one of the most remarkable statements in Scripture: "For Ihave learned...". Noticecarefully what Paul does not say. He does not say, "I was borncontent." He does not say, "I have always been content." He doesnot say, "Contentment came naturally to me." No. He says, "Ihave learned." That one word is full of encouragement. Contentment is nota personality trait. It is not something only optimistic people possess. It isnot the result of favorable circumstances. It is something that every believermust learn in the school of God. Justas a child learns to read one lesson at a time, so God patiently teaches Hischildren contentment one experience at a time. Each circumstancebecame another classroom where God taught Paul to trust Christ. Godoften teaches us His greatest lessons in the classrooms we would never choosefor ourselves. None of us naturally enjoys trials. None of us asks forsuffering. Yet many of the deepest truths we know about God's faithfulnesscould never have been learned any other way. James tells us in James 1:2-3: “Mybrethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that thetesting of your faith produces patience.” Peter reminds us that the trialof our faith is more precious than gold in 1 Peter 1:6-7: “In this yougreatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have beengrieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much moreprecious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found topraise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” Godis never wasting our hardships. He is teaching us something that prosperityalone could never teach. Notice the next phrase. "...in whatsoeverstate I am..." Paul is not talking about geography. He is not speakingabout whether he is in Philippi, Ephesus, Corinth, or Rome, North Caolina orVirginia. He is talking about every circumstance of life. Whether life is easyor difficult. Whether his needs are met abundantly or barely. Whether he isfree or imprisoned. Whether he is applauded or criticized. In every situation,God had been teaching him. Thencomes the great lesson. "...therewith to be content." The word"content" carries the idea of being inwardly sufficient, satisfied,and at rest. For the Christian, however, our sufficiency is not found inourselves. Our sufficiency is found in Christ. As Paul wrote elsewhere in 2Corinthians 3:5, "Not that we are sufficient of ourselves... but oursufficiency is of God." The world says, "You will be content whenyou get more." God says, "You will be content when you discover thatChrist is enough." The world constantly tells us that happiness is justone purchase away. One promotion away. One new possession away. One bettercircumstance away. But once we obtain those things, we soon discover that theycannot satisfy the deepest needs of the heart. Only Christ can do that. Augustinewrote many centuries ago, "Our hearts are restless until they find theirrest in Thee." How true that is!Perhapstoday God has enrolled you in the school of contentment. Maybe your lessoninvolves waiting. Perhaps it involves illness. Financial pressure.Disappointment. Or unanswered questions. Do not despise the classroom. YourHeavenly Father is an excellent Teacher. Every lesson has a purpose. Everyassignment has eternal value. Every trial is designed to make you more like HisSon.
20 Proverbs 28-29; 23 Isaiah 33-39; 19 Psalms 139-144; 2 Corinthians 10-13; 48 Galatians 1-2
2 Corinthians 12:8-10
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Colossians 2:4-8 New King James Version 4 Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. 5 For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. 6 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.
20 Proverbs 24-25; 23 Isaiah 17-25; 19 Psalms 122-132; 1 Corinthians 14-16; 2 Corinthians 1
What makes the church truly unique in God's plan? Discover why Scripture distinguishes the church from Israel and the coming kingdom, and rejoice in your identity as part of Christ's body. Stand firm on a biblical understanding of the church's foundation, purpose, and unity. Grow in appreciation for Christ as the Head who joins believers together for His glory. Let this truth deepen your commitment to serve, mature, and build up the body of Christ.
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Kevin Anderson speaks from 2 Corinthians 1 and 2 on how gospel love can wound, but its ultimate aim is always restoration — because that is exactly how Christ has loved us.
Send us Fan MailWhat if the very weakness you've been asking God to remove is the place where He wants to reveal His greatest strength? Sometimes God doesn't take away the thorn, but He always provides the grace to endure it. Discover why His power is most clearly displayed in lives that have learned to depend completely on Him.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN
20 Proverbs 24-25; 2 Chronicles 29-32; 19 Psalms 57-62; 2 Corinthians 9-13; 48 Galatians 1-2
An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!
Pastor Jordan DiMarco continued our journey through 2 Corinthians, reminding us that the true Gospel can never be separated from the cross. Through Paul’s example, we were challenged to reject the world’s pursuit of influence and self-promotion, embracing instead a life marked by humility, sacrifice, and dependence on God’s strength. As we examine our own hearts, we’re invited to trust that God’s grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in our weakness.
ESV 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 7 Look at what is before your eyes. If anyone is confident that he is Christ’s, let him remind himself that just as he is Christ’s, so also are we. 8 For even if I boast a little too much of our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up […]
Is your To-Do list overwhelming? Do you feel constant pressure to perform-at home, at work, even in your downtime? Sometimes it can feel like you're barely keeping up. Our culture pushes us to achieve, finish, and win-but what happens when it's all too much?In 2 Corinthians, we meet someone who knew the pressure firsthand. The Apostle Paul faced expectations, criticism, and weakness-yet he discovered something surprising: God works powerfully not through our strengths, but through our weaknesses.Support the show
20 Proverbs 21-22; 2 Chronicles 16-22; 19 Psalms 47-51; 1 Corinthians 13-16; 2 Corinthians 1
Teaching from July 1, 2026 by John Davis. For more information about Columbia Christian Church, please visit our website: www.columbiachristian.org
Chapters (00:00:00) - Battleground: The Battle of the Mind(00:01:26) - Battle of the Mind(00:03:36) - Second Corinthians, Chapter 10(00:04:16) - Paul's Battle for the Mind(00:10:12) - Paul's Battle Against Strongholds(00:15:47) - strongholds in our life(00:22:00) - Taking Every Thought Into captivity(00:29:54) - Jesus Christ is Good Enough(00:30:50) - Taking Every Thought Captive(00:32:04) - The Greatest Stronghold in the Mind(00:34:56) - All God's strongholds
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How well do you really know what God is saying in His Word? Slow down and observe the text before rushing to application. Seek God's intended meaning rather than your own impressions or preferences. Let Scripture define the church and keep God's Word at the center of its ministry. Grow in biblical discernment through careful study, and be equipped with a faith that is rooted in truth instead of shaped by shallow ideas.
Hello Friends! I love to hear from you! Please send me a text message by clicking on this link! Blessings to You!In this episode, Dr. Jori discusses with her listeners Paul's reminder about how GOD comforts the depressed and downtrodden and how HE uses other to comfort us as well. Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 7:6; 2 Corinthians 1:1-2; John 3:16; Acts 9, 22, 26; 1 Corinthians 18; 2 Corinthians 6:1-7:7; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Scripture translation used is the NASB “Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995, 2020 (only use the last year corresponding to the edition quoted) by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S NEW PODCAST- The First Love ProjectHere is the video introducing the podcast on You Tube-https://youtu.be/PhFY1moDDmsHERE IS A LINK TO THE YOUTUBE PLAYLIST FOR FIRST LOVE PROJECThttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdaujk1npuKR0BLSkTlKyxmuxavrZQHM6&si=dC10K4Qdh0xMKElU FIND DR. JORI ON OTHER PLATFORMS https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer DAILY MUSICAL DEVOTIONAL BY THE WORSHIP INITIATIVE:Text SING to 79316CHECK OUT THE DWELL AUDIO BIBLE APP:Click this link for my unique referral code. I use this frequently. Such a wonderful audio bible app. https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=jorishafferBIBLE STUDY TOOLS DR. JORI USES:Note: These contain Amazon affiliate links, meaning I get a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you decide to make a purchase through my links.Here is a link to some of my favorite bible study tools on Amazon:https://geni.us/cHtrfEMr. Pen Bible Journaling Kitshttps://lvnta.com/lv_PTrHSCogbRim4yhEDnhttps://lvnta.com/lv_mkaMOuGe6m4oHR88uqhttps://lvnta.com/lv_dgvsxOc99t663A628z BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters in the Holy Bible. The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals. Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive LOOKING TO RETAIN MORE OF WHAT YOUR PASTOR IS TEACHING? CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S SERMON REFLECTION JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up. https://amzn.to/418LfRshttps://amzn.to/41862EyHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website: https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Support the show
An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!
Send us Fan MailWhat is Jesus worth to you? In a culture that prizes comfort, success, and security, Scripture asks a much deeper question: Is Christ worthy of your suffering? The Apostle Paul points not to his accomplishments but to his scars, revealing that faithful discipleship isn't measured by comfort but by devotion to the One who is worthy of everything.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN
Pastor Patrick Carmichael & occasional guest speakers deliver God's Word at Christ Bible Church's weekly Sunday services. Mission Hills, California.
Because God perceives all that we do and all that happens to us, we ought to live with a deep confidence in his approval when we do right, and be driven to a speedy repentance when we do wrong.
Welcome to the Podcast of Southwest Bible Fellowship in Tempe, Arizona. WHO ARE WE? • We are a group of people who are committed to living the grace life as set forth by the apostle of the Gentiles, the Apostle Paul. • We come together to study our Bibles, and yes, we believe we have God's perfect Word in the King James Bible. It and it alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice! • We do not come together and study our Bibles for the intent of being smarter than others. We understand that knowledge for the sake of knowledge is purely vain and serves no Godly purpose. • We do come together and study our Bibles for the intent of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection. (Philippians 3:10) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that we have been crucified with Christ; nevertheless we live; yet not us, but Christ liveth in us: and the life which we now live in the flesh, we live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved us and gave himself for us. (Galatians 2:20) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that because Jesus Christ shed His blood for us and we should not live for ourselves but for Him, who died for us and rose again. (2 Cor. 5:15) • We do not claim to have attained to these lofty goals, but we press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) You can donate to this ministry through www.butnow.org and the PayPal button on the homepage.
Pastor Andrew Heligenthal unpacked 2 Corinthians 8–10, revealing how a cross-shaped life is marked by generosity, gratitude, and self-giving love. Through Paul’s example of the Macedonian church, we were challenged to see giving not as an obligation, but as an invitation to reflect the heart of Jesus in every area of our lives. As we surrender our time, talents, and resources, we become active participants in God’s Kingdom and His work in the world.
In the closing benediction of 2 Corinthians, Paul reminds us that the gospel creates a new family where people from every background are adopted into God's household through the grace of Jesus Christ. As citizens of God's Kingdom, we are called to live as a distinct community marked by the Father's love, the Son's grace, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit while faithfully serving the places where God has planted us.
David Gonzalez • 2 Corinthians 4:1–4:6 • Grace en Español
David Gonzalez • 2 Corinthians 4:1–4:6
Kevin Anderson speaks from 2 Corinthians 1 on how our assurances are not built on our performance, but on God's unshakeable character.
2 Corinthians 13 (1) Check yourself (2) Connect yourself
2 Corinthians 1:12 - 2:4 by Meadowview Baptist Church
Paul defends his credibility before the Corinthian church, showing that the message of the gospel is strengthened by the integrity of the messenger. Through his example, we learn that a credible witness is marked by godly conduct, honest communication, gospel-centered living, and genuine love. The post Credible Witness (2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4) appeared first on Lookout Valley Baptist Church.
True strength isn't found in preserving yourself from sacrifice, but in gladly spending yourself for others' spiritual good alongside companions who share that same selfless commitment.