05 the win in christ

The Win in Christ2 Corinthians 2:12-17

David Clayton. teacher

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Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and found that the Lord had opened a door for me. I still had no peace of mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.(2 Corinthians 2:12-13)



It looks like Paul is losing1. Nearly DIED in the region close to Ephesus.




It looks like Paul is losing1. Nearly DIED in the region close to Ephesus.2. Missed his FRIENDS




It looks like Paul is losing1. Nearly DIED in the region close to Ephesus.2. Missed his FRIENDS3. Continual RESISTANCE from the Corinthians.




When faced with defeating circumstances we can1. QUIT2. Or, PRETEND everything is ok.3. Try to REDOUBLE our efforts.4. Best: SURRENDER control.

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him(Psalm 37:7)The Lord is my light and my salvation--so why should I be afraid? The Lord protects me from danger--so why should I tremble?(Psalm 27:1)




He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up. But those who wait upon the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:29-31)




Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)





But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. (2 Corinthians 2:14)



What’s Your Favorite Aroma?For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16 To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task? (2 Corinthians 2:15-18)



TEMPLE incense (Lev. 8:21, 28)

For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16 To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task? (2 Corinthians 2:15-18)



MILITARY Parade




DRAWS Them




REPELS Them




FOUR-FOLD MINISTRY

Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God. (2 Corinthians 2:17)



FOUR-FOLD MINISTRY1. FULL GospelUnlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God. (2 Corinthians 2:17)



FOUR-FOLD MINISTRY1. FULL Gospel2. In CHRIST




FOUR-FOLD MINISTRY1. FULL Gospel2. In CHRIST3. As WITNESSED by God




FOUR-FOLD MINISTRY1. FULL Gospel2. In CHRIST3. As WITNESSED by God.4. As COMMISSION by God.




But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. (2 Corinthians 2:14)

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