God's Grace in the Church
Paul’s Appeal for Repentance
1. Repentance is key for edification. v19 2. Repentance is key for unity. v20 3. Repentance is key for victory. v21
When People Disappoint You
1. Paul was steadfast. v11-12 2. Paul was sacrificial. v13-18
Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh
1. The thorn of glory. v1-6 2. The thorn of humility. v7 3. The thorn of prayer. v8-9 4. The thorn of power. v10
The Perils of Leadership
1. Perils on the outside. v26-27 2. Perils on the inside. v28-31 3. An example of peril. v32-33
A Fool for Christ!
2 Cor. 11:16-25 1. Paul’s reluctance to boast. v16-18 2. Paul’s ridicule of boasting. v19-21 3. Paul’s reality of boasting. v22-25
The Conduct of Leadership
2 Corinthians 11:1-15 1. Paul’s Jealousy v1-6 2. Paul’s Generosity v7-11 3. Paul’s Consistency v12-15
Authority in the Church
Sermon notes: 1. Paul’s authority was deeper than appearance. v7 2. Paul’s authority was focused on the Corinthian’s best. v8 3. Paul’s authority was consistent. v9-11 4. Paul’s authority was measured by the Lord’s approval. v12-18
How to Handle Criticism
2 Cor. 10:1-6 1. Paul’s Accusers v1-2 2. Paul’s Attitude v1-2 3. Paul’s Ammunition v3-6
How to Be Content!
1. Plan to give. v1-5 2. Know the principles. v6-10 3. Your giving causes a ripple effect. v11-12 4. God is glorified. v13-15
