Episodes

  • Biblical Generosity

    Biblical Generosity
    Mar 2 2025
    Corinth is a wealthy city, and Paul is encouraged as the Corinthians put together an offering for the church in Jerusalem. In chapters 8 and 9, Paul gives encouragement for giving and reminds the Corinthians that generosity flows from the gospel. While the Old Testament and New Testament giving consists of tithes, offerings, and generosity, each has nuances. Wealth is relative, and cheerful giving is a sign of a mature believer. Speaker: Brad Bell
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    45 mins
  • Sorrow by the Spirit

    Sorrow by the Spirit
    Feb 23 2025
    The highest expression of love is not unconditional acceptance; it is inviting others to hold to the Word of God. Paul did just that when he wrote a "severe" letter that had the potential to offend and end relationships, as he called the Corinthians out of their sin. In 2 Corinthians 7, Paul is pleased to know that they have responded to his letter with sorrow by the Spirit rather than sorrow by the flesh. Sorrow in the flesh brings guilt and shame, whereas sorrow in the Spirit convicts and causes repentance. Speaker: Brad Bell
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    37 mins
  • Repent Return Reorient

    Repent Return Reorient
    Feb 16 2025
    Is Jesus an accessory we add to our life? Or does He completely take over and transform us? In chapter six, Paul writes to Corinthians who believe in a false gospel and are trying to live a changed life in the flesh. Paul implores them to come out of hiding, repent, and return. True believers' lives, affections, and behaviors are reoriented toward Christ. Speaker: Brad Bell
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    35 mins
  • Celebrating Cultivate

    Celebrating Cultivate
    Feb 9 2025
    From when they were just a prayer and a dirt lot to the thriving ministry centers our campuses are today, we celebrate our church body's generosity and God's faithfulness over the past six years. Hear the fruit of this campaign and join us in prayer as we consider the next steps. Speaker: Brad Bell
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    31 mins
  • Temporal Body, Eternal Purpose

    Temporal Body, Eternal Purpose
    Feb 2 2025
    Paul reminds the Church that joy and suffering highlight dependence and strength in Christ. We long for eternity, yet our bodies weren't meant to last forever. Believers should take courage that to be absent from the body is to be present with Christ. We are purposed toward reconciliation with Christ and are invited into a ministry of reconciliation. Speaker: Brad Bell
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    35 mins
  • Joy & Suffering

    Joy & Suffering
    Jan 26 2025
    Corinth is one of the cities Paul wrote to and visited the most in the New Testament. In 2 Corinthians, Paul defends himself against false teachers in an unfiltered letter, reminding the Church that joy and suffering highlight dependence and strength in Christ. Speaker: Brad Bell
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    33 mins
  • The Letter & The Spirit

    The Letter & The Spirit
    Jan 19 2025
    Corinth is one of the cities Paul wrote to and visited the most in the New Testament. In the third chapter of 2 Corinthians, Paul defends his credibility against false teachers and contrasts living under the Old Testament law with freedom in the Spirit. The law Moses brought down from Sinai was meant to highlight sin, whereas the Spirit of the Lord cannot be taken away and continually transforms us to be more like Christ. Speaker: Brad Bell
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    35 mins
  • Love for Disobedient Believers

    Love for Disobedient Believers
    Jan 12 2025
    Corinth is one of the cities Paul wrote to and visited the most in the New Testament. In 2 Corinthians, Paul reminds the Church that joy and suffering highlight dependence and strength in Christ. In the second chapter of his letter, Paul shares his pastoral heart for the disobedient believer, sharing his grief over their struggle and encouragement to admonish and forgive biblically. Speaker: Brad Bell
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    38 mins