Sandhills Community Church Sermons

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?
 
 

2 Corinthians 2:5-11 - Jeff Philpott (09/08/19)

 
The Discipline of Discipline
2 Corinthians 2:5 - 11What 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?
Churches can handle sin with either inappropriate____________ or ______________.
3. A ______________ with Discipline
What does the “Lord’s Prayer” remind us?
What do we know about Satan?
Satan is equally pleased with discipline that is either too___________ or ______________.
4. The ______________ of Discipline
What do we find in Matthew 18 about confronting a sinful person?
Churches can handle sin with either inappropriate____________ or ______________.
3. A ______________ with Discipline
What does the “Lord’s Prayer” remind us?
What do we know about Satan?
Satan is equally pleased with discipline that is either too___________ or ______________.
4. The ______________ of Discipline
What do we find in Matthew 18 about confronting a sinful person?

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 - Jeff Philpott (09/01/19)

The Appeal of Paul
2 Corinthians 1:12 - 2:4
What has led up to the writing of this letter?
1.  The _______________ of Paul
Is Paul’s boasting wrong?  Why or why not?
Why might the Corinthians have been inclined to turn away from Paul’s authority?
What does Paul mean that the promises of God find their “yes” in Jesus (1:20)? 
What other Scripture reminds us that the Holy Spirit is a seal and a guarantee for Christians?
2.  The _______________ of Paul
Why did Paul decide not to visit the Corinthians again?
What do we learn about church discipline from Paul?
What does Proverbs 3:11-12 remind us?
 
 

Wrestling with Doubt Part 2 - David Olshine (8/25/2019)

Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt?
Part 2: Is There a Fix for Broken Faith?
Life is about risk. Faith is _______________.
Can faith and doubt co-exist?
Reactions to suffering, pain and doubts: Lessons from the oldest book and a conflicted father
Principle #1: Be honest with God by keeping the _______________ going
Principle #2: _______________ your way through doubt to faith
Principle #3: Lean on God’s _______________ even when it’s messy
-God is good
-God can be trusted even if you don’t understand it all
-God hanging on the gallows
 
 

Wrestling with Doubt Part 1 - David Olshine (8/18/2019)

Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt?
Part 1: I Doubt It
What is _______________?
Can faith and doubt co-exist?
Why people doubt when it comes to faith? 
Worshiping doubters
Case Study: Jacob - Genesis 28 and Genesis 32
1. Wrestling with our doubts is _______________
2. Do some of the hard work _______________
3. The faith life offers both reliable sources yet also great     _______________
 
 

2 Corinthians 1 - Jeff Philpott (08/11/19)

Corinthians - The Sequel!
What are some important background details for 2nd Corinthians?
How many letters (at the very least) do we believe were written to the Corinthians?
1. Paul’s _______________
To whom does Paul appeal to show his authority?
2. Paul’s _______________ of _______________
What is a comforter?
How does God use our pain?
Paul suffers for following Jesus.  Do we?
3. Paul’s appeal for _______________
Is prayer powerful?