Brookwood Church
September 19, 2021
It is God who enables us, along with you, to stand firm for Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:21 (NLT)
Introduction
(2 Corinthians 1:1-2)
2 Corinthians 1:1-2 NLT
I stand firm for Christ because I have...
(2 Corinthians 1:3-2:11)
I stand firm for Christ because I have...
1. Comfort in TROUBLE.
(2 Corinthians 1:3-11. C/R: John 16:33; Romans 5:3-5; Hebrews 4:15-16; James 1:2-4)
2 Corinthians 1:3-11 NLT
I stand firm for Christ because I have...
2. Confidence from INTEGRITY.
(2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4. C/R: Psalm 25:21; Luke 16:10; Romans 9:1; 1 Peter 2:12)
I stand firm for Christ because I have...
3. Commitment to FORGIVENESS.
(2 Corinthians 2:5-11. C/R: Matthew 6:14-15; Luke 17:3-4; Colossians 3:12-13; James 5:19-20)
2 Corinthians 2:5-11 NLT
Spiritual Practice
A spiritual practice is like training for the soul. If you build these into your everyday life, you’re sure to strengthen your relationship with God.
Pray for places in your life where there is suffering and sadness. Ask God to bring you comfort.
Memory Verse
In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. 2 Corinthians 1:9 NLT
Why Jesus?
If you’ve never experienced God’s forgiveness and grace, we’d love the opportunity to talk with you about a life-changing relationship with Jesus. Email thepastors@brookwoodchurch.org or call 864.688.8200
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