Mar 12, 2013 
This is my sermon from Hebrews 3:1-6, preached on March 10, 2013. We are holy brothers and sisters, sharing in a heavenly calling. We are to turn our hearts to Jesus, who is higher than Moses. We are His house.
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No Comments Paul urges the Corinthian church in 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 towards a pure and sincere devotion. These are important words we must take to heart as well.
This is my sermon preached on August 19, 2012.
In 2 Corinthians 6:3-13, Paul shares the hard times he has faced and how he fought through him. He lists out the many weapons that God has given him to fight his battles. He finally ends with the outcome of the fight – TRIUMPH!
I gave this sermon on July 15, 2012.
In 2 Corinthians 5:12 – 6:2, Paul gives us a deep, inside look at what ministry is all about. He provides the MOTIVATION, the nature of RECONCILIATION, and the INVITATION to participate. A focus on ministry helped Paul in his suffering, and it is a good example for us as believers and followers of Jesus.
I gave this sermon on July 8, 2012.
I have been thinking alot about 1 Peter 1:13, “set your heart fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” I came across this verse as I was reading a blogpost by Michael McKinley and it’s just been at the forefront of my mind and heart.
Some things I observe:
1. Setting is an active verb, something I am to do, I choose to do this, it is an act of my will and heart and mind – woe to me if I am slothful in this, letting my heart drift aimlessly
2. I am to set my heart - not the organ here, but who I am, my soul and spirit and affections
3. I set my heart fully, not 50% or 95% but 100%
4. My focus of setting my heart is on the grace brought to me - I have already received grace as a born-again believer and follower but more grace will come
5. When will this happen? at the revelation of Jesus Christ, on the day and time of his glorious return
I don’t set my hope on court decisions or people or government leaders or stuff; the grace of Jesus Christ that will be brought to me is enough, this is what I need to consume me and fill me and direct my life.
In 2 Corinthians 5:1-11, Paul discusses the particulars of our new resurrection bodies to come, the promise and provision of God in accomplishing this, and how we can be proactive as we wait to be “absent from the body and present with the Lord.” Focusing on these elements can help us in our sufferings.
This is my sermon preached on July 1, 2012.
Paul instructs us in 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, “Do not lose heart.” He tells us we are God’s gadget, we are part of God’s group, and we will see God’s glory.
This is my sermon on June 24, 2012.
In 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Paul says, “We do not lose heart.” He goes on to talk about purpose and ministry, rejecting false ways and proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord.
This is my sermon on June 17, 2012.
Some of the suffering we experience in life is due to criticism and attacks we receive from other. Sometimes they are even part of a church. How do we deal with these criticisms, both just and received unfairly? Paul gave us his example and reasons to follow in 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4.
I preached this sermon on May 6, 2012.
Jesus told us to pray for our spiritual health in Matthew 6:13, “Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.”
This is my sermon given on February 26.
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