On Sunday, Sept 6, we’ll be unpacking 80 verses over four chapters in 2 Corinthians 10-13. Despite the size of the passage we're aiming at, there's one main theme we'll see this week: how to respond when criticized and opposed. Paul’s adversaries openly questioned his character and authority, his motives and ministry. This week, we want listen in both to what Paul says and as well to how Paul communicates it. To be sure, some aspects of how he responds are unique to his role

ONE DEGREE OF GLORY If you remember, last week I mentioned that we were that we were "skipping ahead" from 2 Cor 10:6. It's true, in 2 Sundays, we'll wrap up 2 Corinthians for the Summer with an epic sermon of 2 Cor 10:7 - 13:14. And on Sunday you'll receive a booklet (click here for a preview) to help you prepare for Sun, 9/6. However for this Sunday, we're going to take one portion - one classic text - from those 80 verses and we'll ask, "Why did God seem to ignore Paul's

STRONGHOLDS, DESTROYED. Ever hear someone take a verse completely out of context? Yeah, me too; I've heard it and I've done it. And in our theological camps, verse 4 has been used often in ways I didn't always understand. So, I'm grateful we're going to look today at 2 Cor 10:1-6. Maybe by the end, we'll be a little clearer about what a stronghold is, so let's open 2 Cor 10: 2 COR 10:1-2 1 I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble w

GIVING CHEERFULLY Chapter 9 represents the conclusion of Paul's specific appeal about the gift he was collecting for Jerusalem. While it remains very personal, with references to the specifics of their life and examples they would know, Paul also makes some broad, timeless points - some of which have become "classic giving texts" within the Christian tradition. We'll sift through both together, so let's read 2 Cor 9:1-15 ... 2 COR 9:1-5 1 Now it is superfluous for me to write