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God's Power and Our Weakness

Scott Risley

2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10

Paul addresses the accusations of false teachers who are attempting to discredit him. Surprisingly, Paul doesn't list his accolades and credentials but instead shares about the copious and intense suffering he has endured for his ministry. By doing so, Paul gives us a lesson on humility and also teaches us how to endure suffering well and allow it to draw us closer to God, because His power is most evident in the face of our weakness.

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Radiating the Life of Christ

Conrad Hilario

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Paul addresses the inevitability of suffering, yet shares that God can use suffering in our lives to change our character, and produce in us perseverance. Focusing on our eternal destiny enables us to have hope during times of suffering, which allows others to see the life of Christ through us.

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Being Broken by God

James Rochford

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Paul addresses the timeless issue of Christian suffering and how we should respond. Although we often wish that God would bless us by removing suffering, the truth is, often we are blessed through suffering, which enables us to grow spiritually and experience God's closeness in a unique way. As we persevere through suffering in faith, our "outer man" becomes broken, allowing God's light to shine forth from within.

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Reflecting the Light of God

Dennis McCallum

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

When people first meet Christ, part of God lives inside of them. Why then do Christians go on sinning? How do people become more Christ-like? The answer is in the breaking down of the outer man. God oftentimes uses circumstances and suffering to lead His followers into becoming more and more like Christ.

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The Comfort of God

James Rochford

2 Corinthians 1:1-11

God's comfort is referred to 29 times in the apostle Paul's second letter to the Corinthians. This is not sappy sentimentalism, Paul graphically describes the reality of suffering but describes the comfort of God in equally powerful terms. And the comfort of God increases as our suffering for Christ increases. We can learn to suffer victoriously by giving thanks, trusting in key Biblical promises, and persevering in faith.

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Persevering Through Failure

Ryan Lowery

John 21:1-11

The last chapter in the book of John shows an interesting interaction between the resurrected Jesus and the apostle Peter. Jesus knew about Peter's shortcomings and he didn't stay silent about them. He showed Peter his potential, warned him of his weaknesses, and prayed for Peter's success. While Peter failed by denying Christ three time, failure can reveal our true heart - whether we are serving for our selves and our own glory or serving out of gratitude.

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Elijah's Downward Spiral

Jim Leffel

1 Kings 19:1-18

Standing up to the prophets of Baal took its toll on Elijah. Afterwards, he started going on a downward spiral. He began to let his fears control him. God ministered to Elijah and lovingly reminds him of things that Elijah can't see. This teaching covers how devastating fear can be in our lives and how to not allow fear to control us.

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God's Comfort

Chris Risley

2 Corinthians 1:1-11

The Corinthian Church is hurting after a stern, but loving word of correction from Paul. Paul writes to them about receiving comfort from God. We can draw principles for suffering today, when we learn that God comforts us, not to alleviate all our pain, but to help us be a blessing to others and learn deeper dependence on him.

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Withstanding Spiritual Agony

Dennis McCallum

2 Corinthians 2:12-3:4

Paul withstands various forms of sufferings including emotional and psychological. He worries about the Corinthians being taken advantage of by the devil and that they will fall away from God. Being a follower of God can bring the same type of suffering. Through this, God uses His church to reach people who don't know God.

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