Audio by book 2_corinthians

There are those who think that blessing simply means being healthy, wealthy and prosperous. Here we are introduced to the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. We need comfort because there will be tears and trials. Suffering and affliction may often be the defining aspect of our lives. In it we cease relying on ourselves and receive strengthening comfort from God. We build endurance, fellowship with Christ in His sufferings and rely on others to support us. Suffering if we let it, can shape us to be more sensitive and sympathetic to others. Sunday, 4 Sep 2011

44:51 minutes (21.79 MB)

Whats your favourite smell? Chocolate, cinnamon or what about fresh flowers? The Gospel of Jesus brings a wonderful fragrance into our lives. Despite the fact we are rotten and stinking to the core, God’s good grace cleanses us and we come up smelling of roses. As the Gospel is a sweet fragrance to some it can, for others be a stench. The sun that melts the ice, hardens the clay. What do we do if our fragrance has faded? Follow Mary’s example and worship.Sunday, 11 Sep 2011

41:04 minutes (19.71 MB)

We all want change and often set ourselves new goals to achieve. The Old Testament presents a relationship with God that is based on performance. For that reason the Law of Moses can only condemn us as law breakers simply because no one can live up to its demands. The New Testament relationship centres around a cross for the ultimate price was paid. By accepting its message we received God’s grace. I’m as accepted now as I ever can be. It is this open intimate relationship with God that brings about true change. I look at Him and love Him; as I look I live and I am changed.Sunday, 18 Sep 2011

40:44 minutes (19.71 MB)

When we buy milk we are not really buying the carton but the contents. The contents are more valuable than the container. So it is also with us. We are just simple pots; nothing special nor of any particular value. When Jesus comes into our lives, He fills the emptiness and gives us real value. If anything is achieved for His kingdom is it through Him working in us. Lord, fill me to overflow with more of you.Sunday, 2 Oct 2011

46:07 minutes (22.22 MB)

We were enemies of God. Nevertheless in the Gospel, God was in Jesus Christ reconciling the world to Himself. He has removed all the barriers and obstacles through what He did on the Cross. Now He calls us as His ambassadors to preach Good News to the World. ‘ Be reconciled to God, come back home to your Father in heaven, surrender and follow Jesus.’Sunday, 9 Oct 2011

39:22 minutes (18.89 MB)

Its clear that once we become Christians, we have a new identity. We have been sent into the world as ambassadors for the King of Kings urging people to be reconciled to God. However this involves us getting involved with people who are lost. We can become so integrated that instead of influencing the world for Christ, we end up like the Corinthians, in compromised relationships. Paul warns us here of that very point- being unequally yoked with unbelievers.Sunday, 16 Oct 2011

48:58 minutes (23.6 MB)

“I’m so sorry.” These are words we all need to say from time to time. There is a sorrow and regret that is really positive. It leads to repentance- a change of mind and direction. We realise that we have hurt a Holy God and we need to say “sorry.” On the other hand there is sorrow and regret that simply comes from getting caught. In this teaching we will explore the difference.Sunday, 23 Oct 2011

42:53 minutes (20.52 MB)

Sunday, 30 Oct 2011

13:38 minutes (6.68 MB)

Sunday, 30 Oct 2011

13:38 minutes (6.68 MB)

Sunday, 30 Oct 2011

13:38 minutes (6.7 MB)

Sunday, 30 Oct 2011

8:10 minutes (4.02 MB)

About a year prior the Corinthians had promised to send some financial aid to their Christian brothers and sisters in Palestine. As time went on, and perhaps due to the friction between them and Paul, their intention never came to pass. Paul here reminds us of some basic New Testament principles regarding giving to God’s Work. What we do with our wealth can be a good indicator of our relationship with God. This is part one of a 2 part teaching on Giving and God.Sunday, 30 Oct 2011

44:00 minutes (21.14 MB)

Sunday, 6 Nov 2011

15:36 minutes (7.66 MB)

Sunday, 6 Nov 2011

15:36 minutes (7.65 MB)

Sunday, 6 Nov 2011

15:36 minutes (7.66 MB)

Paul continues to give us some really useful instruction about giving to God. He reminds us that The Lord wants us to be cheerful when we give. WE can not be cheerful if we are being manipulated, pressured by others or begrudged. It is God’s generous gift of Jesus that gives us the guideline, not some percentage.Sunday, 6 Nov 2011

32:31 minutes (15.64 MB)

People are not the enemy. Instead, the lies that deceive us are the real adversary. God has given us spiritual weapons to fight a spiritual battle. We can’t blame Satan for everything that goes wrong in our lives and yet we must not simply look at situations through mere human eyes. There can be spiritual roots to the bad fruit. When we constantly believe the lie, it becomes a stronghold in our lives and we need to be set free. God’s weapons hurt lies not lives.Sunday, 13 Nov 2011

51:52 minutes (24.81 MB)

Thursday, 17 Nov 2011

12:19 minutes (6.06 MB)

Thursday, 17 Nov 2011

12:19 minutes (6.05 MB)

Thursday, 17 Nov 2011

18:09 minutes (8.93 MB)

Thursday, 17 Nov 2011

12:19 minutes (6.05 MB)

The Corinthians had been duped by false prophets that arose from inside the church. They were more interested in style than substance. The simple gospel had been overcomplicated. These impostors controlled the Corinthians- abusing them, taking their money and abusing their trust. Satan’s greatest deceivers are those that look like angels of light. In this section we learn of three things that will help us from being duped.Sunday, 20 Nov 2011

41:52 minutes (20.05 MB)

Things were not right with Paul. There was something obviously wrong with him and people saw it. This ‘thorn in the flesh’ as Paul states was actually something God had allowed into his life. Its constant harassment caused Paul to learn more and more of one simple fact- God’s love for him was enough. He needed nothing else. The thorn is not named so we can incorporate Paul’s trial with our own. The answer is the same for us- His Grace is all we need. Sunday, 27 Nov 2011

52:38 minutes (25.23 MB)

Sunday, 4 Dec 2011

12:12 minutes (5.99 MB)

Sunday, 4 Dec 2011

12:12 minutes (5.97 MB)

Sunday, 4 Dec 2011

12:12 minutes (5.98 MB)

Sunday, 4 Dec 2011

11:57 minutes (5.87 MB)

Sunday, 4 Dec 2011

12:12 minutes (6.01 MB)

The difference between an unbeliever and a believer who, like a disobedient child, is estranged from God sometimes is slight. Paul asks the Corinthians to examine themselves to see if they are really Christians. Are you in the faith? In this teaching we consider how we can test our own hearts to discover if we are really Christians. Sunday, 4 Dec 2011

53:42 minutes (25.77 MB)

Wednesday, 7 Dec 2011

13:32 minutes (6.63 MB)

Wednesday, 7 Dec 2011

13:32 minutes (6.63 MB)

Wednesday, 7 Dec 2011

13:32 minutes (6.64 MB)

Wednesday, 7 Dec 2011

17:23 minutes (8.54 MB)