"Sincere Ministry (Paul’s Ministry Metaphors)" (2 Corinthians 2:17)

"Sincere Ministry (Paul’s Ministry Metaphors)"

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:17

17 For we are not, as so many, peddling the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.

Sermon Notes:

1. The metaphor of ________________

2. Description of _________ Ministry

3. _______________ to our ministry


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"Fragrant Ministry (Paul’s Ministry Metaphors)" (2 Corinthians 2:14-16)

"Fragrant Ministry (Paul’s Ministry Metaphors)"

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. 15 For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. 16 To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life. And who is sufficient for these things?

Sermon Notes:

1. The ________________ of Paul’s culture

2. God is using us to ___________ Christ

3. The ___________ to our ministry is mixed

4. God makes us ______________ to this task

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"Triumphal Ministry: Paul’s Ministry Metaphors" (2 Corinthians 2:14)

"Triumphal Ministry: Paul’s Ministry Metaphors"

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

Sermon Notes:

1. Description of the ___________ ______________

2. Application to ___________ ministry

3. Application to our _______________ ministry

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"Don’t Drift Away" (Hebrews 2:1)

"Don’t Drift Away"

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

2 Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.

Sermon Notes:

1. _______________ drifting is a reality

2. Knowing God’s ___________ is essential

3. Actively _______________ is necessary

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"The New Covenant of the Spirit" (Ezekiel 36:24-32)

"The New Covenant of the Spirit"

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:24-32

24 "''For I will take you out of the nations; I will gather you from all the countries and bring you back into your own land. 25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. 28 Then you will live in the land I gave your ancestors; you will be my people, and I will be your God. 29 I will save you from all your uncleanness. I will call for the grain and make it plentiful and will not bring famine upon you. 30 I will increase the fruit of the trees and the crops of the field, so that you will no longer suffer disgrace among the nations because of famine. 31 Then you will remember your evil ways and wicked deeds, and you will loathe yourselves for your sins and detestable practices. 32 I want you to know that I am not doing this for your sake, declares the Sovereign Lord. Be ashamed and disgraced for your conduct, people of Israel!

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