Sanctity of Life Sunday - Jeff Philpott (1/19/20)

Mark Smith (1/5/2020)

Mark Smith, President of Columbia International University 

2 Corinthians 6:14-17 - Jeff Philpott (11/24/2019)

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:
 

2 Corinthians 5:11-17 - Jeff Philpott (11/3/19)

The Discipline of Discipline
2 Corinthians 2:5 - 11
What is the background information that sets up this passage?
1. The __________________ of DisciplineIn verse 5, why might Paul have referred to the
individual as “anyone”?
Sin in the church hurts _____________________.
2. The __________________ of DisciplineWhat punishment has likely been used on the
offender?
Where do we find instruction from Paul to the Corinthians regarding church discipline?
What does Luke 17:3-4 remind us?
Two words to discuss the effects of Christ’s death and resurrection - ________________ and _________________.
What is the difference between these two?
3. Healthy ______________
What does 2 Corinthians 5:17 remind us?
(Are you going to memorize this verse by next Sunday?)
Your past doesn’t _____________________ _____________________ .

Heaven - Jeff Philpott (10/20/19)

Revelation 21

2 Corinthians 5:1-10 - Jeff Philpott (10/13/19)

A Tale of Two Tents
2 Corinthians 5:1-10
1.  Our _______________
To what do “tent” and “building” refer (verse 1)?
To what is Paul referring when he mentions being “naked” or “unclothed” (verses 3 & 4)?
Does Scripture indicate we will have real bodies in the “intermediate state”?
In verse 5, what question does the Holy Spirit answer for us?
There can be a healthy and unhealthy response to verse 8. What is the difference?
Healthy-
Unhealthy-
When frustrated with our bodies, or life in general, we should ask…
2.  Tent _______________
According to verse 9, what should be our one goal?
Holiness is something you _______________  _______________, not something you _______________  _______________  _______________.
The judgment, in verse 10, is not punitive, but _______________.  
Are Christians rewarded differently by the Lord? What Scriptures might give us insight?
*Practical note:  This week review this passage with a friend, or your family.  Discuss what you learned.  Use your notes.  
Answer this question: What is one way you can live so as to please the Lord?

2 Corinthians 4:7-18 - David Olshine (10/06/19)

Been Knocked Down…Not Sure If I Can Get Back Up
2 Corinthians 4:7-18
Life is hard sometimes
What kinds of blows have you experienced lately?
How to handle the punches of life
Principle #1: Live in the _______________ as both broken jars of clay (humanness) and the power of God from within (treasure).
Principle #2: Our bodies are failing, our _______________ is being renewed daily.
Principle #3: Recognize that trials are momentary and _______________.
Application
Look to the (unseen) _______________ and take some of the focus off the (seen) _______________.
 
 

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 - Jeff Philpott (09/29/19)

Staying Bold
2 Corinthians 4:1-6
1. Boldness in _______________
God was merciful to both _______________ and _______________ a person like Paul. 
In Christ, your _______________ is much less important than your _______________. 
How do we stay out of our own way?
2. Boldness without _______________
What does Paul mean when he says that he refuses to “tamper" (verse 2) with God’s word?
What warning did Paul give to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:1-4?
How can the gospel be veiled (verse 3)?
3. Bold _______________
Who is the “god of this world”?
Is he really a god?
What is the difference between darkness and light?
How can we apply this passage to our life?
 
 

2 Corinthians 3 - Jeff Philpott (09/22/19)

Ministers of the New Covenant
2 Corinthians 3

2 Corinthians 2:12-17 - Jeff Philpott (09/15/19)

The Sweet Smell of Victory
1. The Sweet _______________ of _______________
Why is Paul anxious in Troas?
Paul is so distraught, he _______________
What are some elements of a celebrated Roman military victory?
Does Paul view himself as among the victors or the conquered?
2. The Sweet _______________ of _______________
What is an “aroma”?
What is meant by…
“...from death to death” -
“…from life to life” -
3. What about our _______________?
What are we commissioned to do?
What are a couple of simple ideas?