Sandhills Community Church Sermons
2 Corinthians
Episodes
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
A Life That Doesn’t Make Sense
2 Corinthians 12:1-10An _________________ that Doesn’t Make Sense
Why might Paul be speaking in third person?
In verse 2, Paul refers to an experience from 14 years ago. What date might be assigned to this event?
Where is the Third Heaven (verse 2)?
An _________________ that Doesn’t Make Sense
What is humility?
What might be a good prayer regarding humility?
3/01/20
What was Paul’s “thorn” (verse 7)?
Why doesn’t God remove Paul’s “thorn”?
A _________________ that Doesn’t Make Sense
What are our "thorns”?
If you want to be great, don’t try to be _____________. Be ______________.
Discussion questions for your friends and family this week:
1- How do you feel about God allowing one of His greatest messengers (Paul) to be afflicted by Satan?
2- Is it common in Scripture for God’s people to suffer? If so, why might that be?
3- Is there an affliction in your life that forces you to lean into God’s strength?
Take time to pray together. Tell God that you know his grace is sufficient for you.
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
The Apostolic Primary
2 Corinthians 11:16-33What has Paul been forced to do that he doesn't like?
The Reluctant ____________________Does Paul believe the Lord has led him to respond this way
(verse 17)?
What does it mean to “boast according to the flesh” (verse 18)?
Vote for ____________________What boasts does Paul have about himself?
2/23/20
What does Romans 9:6-8 remind us?
What does Galatians 3:7-9 remind us?
Closing ____________________What odd boast does Paul make in verses 30-33?
My ____________ is God’s _______________.
For discussion this week with friends / family...
-What is an example of unrighteous boasting? Does marriage and mission go together?
-Is it ever right to boast?
-Share an example of where God demonstrated His strength in the midst of human weakness.
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
2 Corinthians 11:1-15
Even if we have bad leadership, we’re accountable for __________________.
Putting away __________________A great quote by missionary and martyr, Jim Elliot- What does it mean to “invite someone’?
This week: Pray for God to use you in inviting someone to Him.
(Parents, talk to your children about why and how they should pray for their friends.)
2/9/20Dealing with Foolishness
The Foolishness of ___________________
What is the foolishness of Paul?
What is the illustration Paul uses to teach about presenting the church to Christ?
The Foolishness of __________________
Paul sees a correlation between Satan’s deception and the __________________ __________________.
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Generous Living
2 Corinthians 9:1 - 15 1. Call to __________________
For whom is Paul raising money?
The Corinthian church was _____________ compared to the Macedonian church.
2. __________________ to GenerosityWhat is the “small problem” here?
Paul wants them to give ______________, not because he’s sending accountability.
3. __________________ of GenerosityThe goal in farming:
The goal in generosity:
1/12/20
Do we see giving as a ____________ or an_____________________?
What does Proverbs 3:9 - 10 remind us?
Giving exposes whether or not we _____________ ________________.
Our Generous LivingWhat does Matthew 6:19 - 21 remind us?
We need to.....
Make a _______________
Invest ________________ and ________________
Sunday Dec 08, 2019
Sunday Dec 08, 2019
The Generous Heart
2 Corinthians 8:1-15
Generosity is not a matter of the _______________, but of the _______________.
1. Model of _______________
To what “grace” does Paul refer in verse 1?
What does James 1:2-4 remind us?
Both generosity, and the ability to humbly _______________, are learned traits.
2. _______________ in Generosity
Paul doesn’t mandate obedience, but _______________ it.
Verse 10 reminds us that those who give receive_______________.
3. Tangible _______________
Reasons to Invest in the _______________ _______________
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Music can be found on The Peace of Christmas album(Tawnya Langston/Jac Mandel). You can find it on Spotify.
Sunday Dec 01, 2019
Sunday Nov 24, 2019
Sunday Nov 24, 2019
Faithful to God
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
1. A _______________ to God’s People
What is a “yoke”?
What does it mean to be "unequally yoked”?
2. A Series of _______________
Who is Belial?
How are we God’s temple?
What are gods in our culture?
3. Practical Implications: _______________ & _______________
Relationships:
Lifestyle:
Sunday Nov 17, 2019
Sunday Nov 17, 2019
The Pause that Refreshes
2 Corinthians 5:21
What is…?
Doctrine -
Atonement -
Imputation -
Substitutionary Atonement -
Justification -
What does Romans 3:23-25 remind us?
Propitiation -
Did Jesus have to die?
What does Romans 5:1 remind us?
Redemption -
What is illustrated by the "2 buckets"?
Why does any of this matter?