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Welcome

Dear beloved congregation,

Welcome to our gathering today as we come together to delve deeper into the Word of God and grow together in our journey of discipleship. It’s a joy to have each and every one of you here, and I pray that our time together will be richly blessed by the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come before you with hearts full of gratitude for the opportunity to gather together as your children. We thank you for your unfailing love and grace that sustains us each day. As we open your Word today, we ask for your wisdom and guidance to illuminate our hearts and minds, that we may receive your truth with humility and obedience. May your Spirit move among us and speak to us in ways that transform our lives and draw us closer to you. In Jesus’ name, we pray.

Introduction to Scripture

In the events leading up to the writing of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul faced numerous challenges and hardships in his ministry. Despite these trials, Paul remained steadfast in his faith, continually pressing forward in his mission to spread the gospel of Christ. In this passage, Paul offers words of encouragement to the Corinthian church, reminding them of the eternal hope that we have in Christ Jesus.

NIV Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17 (NIV)

6 Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7 For we live by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9 So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

11 Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. 12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart. 13 If we are “out of our mind,” as some say, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. 14 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.

16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

Intercessory Prayer

Gracious Father,

As we reflect on the words of Scripture today, we are reminded of the transformative power of your love and grace in our lives. We lift up to you those who are struggling with doubt and uncertainty, praying that they may be strengthened in their faith and find renewed hope in your promises. May your Spirit work in us and through us, empowering us to be bold witnesses for Christ in our communities. Help us to live each day with purpose and intentionality, seeking to glorify you in all that we do. In Jesus’ name, we pray.

Congregational Response

Amen.

Sermon Introduction

Friends, as we gather today to dive into God’s Word, I want to invite you to journey with me through a passage of Scripture that holds profound truths for our lives as followers of Christ. In 2 Corinthians 5:6-17, the apostle Paul offers insights that can shape our perspective on our identity, purpose, and eternity. Let’s open our hearts and minds to receive God’s message of hope and transformation.

Setting the Scene Socially and Historically

In the historical context of this passage, Paul is writing to the Corinthian church, a community facing various challenges and pressures from both within and outside. The Corinthian society was known for its wealth, diversity, and moral laxity. Against this backdrop, Paul’s words carry immense significance, addressing the believers’ struggles with living out their faith amidst a culture that often opposed and misunderstood them. Today, we too face similar challenges in navigating our faith in a world that may not always align with God’s truth. Yet, like the Corinthians, we are called to stand firm in our convictions and live as ambassadors of Christ’s love and grace.

Sermon: “A New Life in Christ”

Sermon Outline

I. Confidence in Christ’s Presence (2 Corinthians 5:6-8)

• Living by Faith, Not by Sight
• Assurance of Being with the Lord

II. Pleasing God in Every Season (2 Corinthians 5:9-10)

• Making it Our Goal to Please Him
• Facing Judgment with Confidence

III. Compelled by Christ’s Love (2 Corinthians 5:11-15)

• Motivated by Christ’s Love
• Living for Him Who Died for Us

IV. Embracing the New Creation (2 Corinthians 5:16-17)

• Seeing Others Through God’s Eyes
• Becoming a New Creation in Christ

May this outline serve as a guide as we explore the transformative truths of 2 Corinthians 5:6-17, allowing God’s Word to renew our minds and hearts for His glory.

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