The Grace of Giving – Part 1

Speaker: Pastor Ken Burgess
Series: Encouragement in Troubling Times #17
Title: “The Grace of Giving – Part 1”
Scripture: 2 Cor. 8:1-12
Date: 8-21-16 Sun. AM

Description: Paul was talking to the Corinthian church about giving. Biblical giving is not to be legalistic or a duty, but rather, giving is an act that is motivated by grace and appreciation to the Lord. What would church finances look like if every Christian really believed that giving is more blessed than receiving?

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Spiritual Separation

Speaker: Pastor Ken Burgess
Series: Encouragement in Troubling Times #16
Title: “Spiritual Separation”
Scripture: 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1
Date: 8-14-16 Sun. AM

Description: Paul appeals to the Corinthians to separate themselves to God by practice, just as they were separated by position at salvation. Separation is not isolation, neither is it fellowship with anybody regardless of truth or behavior. Even Christian love must exercise biblical discernment.

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Motives for Ministry – Part 3

Speaker: Pastor Ken Burgess
Series: Encouragement in Troubling Times #15
Title: “Motives for Ministry – Part 3 – The Commission of Christ”
Scripture: 2 Cor. 5:18-21
Date: 08-07-16 Sun. AM

Description: The Apostle Paul tells us that we have three big motives for ministry. The third motive is the Commission of Christ. We have a ministry of reconciliation, as ambassadors for Christ. The message of the church is not social reform but spiritual regeneration.

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Motives for Ministry – Part 2

Speaker: Pastor Ken Burgess
Series: Encouragement in Troubling Times #14
Title: “Motives for Ministry – Part 2 – The Love of Christ”
Scripture: 2 Cor. 5:14-17
Date: 7-31-16 Sun. AM

Description: The Apostle Paul tells us that we have three big motives for ministry. The second motive is the Love of Christ. Christ died for us, so that through His death we might live in Him.

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Motives for Ministry – Part 1

Speaker: Pastor Ken Burgess
Series: Encouragement in Troubling Times #13
Title: “Motives for Ministry – Part 1 – The Judgment Seat of Christ”
Scripture: 2 Cor. 5:9-13
Date: 7-24-16 Sun. AM

Description: The Apostle Paul tells us that we have three big motives for ministry. This first one is the Judgment Seat of Christ. Every believer will appear before the Lord, so now is the time to prepare.

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