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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Change Of Plans And Compromise

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,703 views

    A CHANGE OF PLANS DOES NOT NECESSARILY COMPROMISE ONE'S SINCERITY AND COMMITMENT 1.

    A CHANGE OF PLANS DOES NOT NECESSARILY COMPROMISE ONE'S SINCERITY AND COMMITMENT 1. Paul made plans to visit Corinth (:15-16) 2. He made them with commitment (:17) -- with the commitment which characterizes God, who fulfills all His promises (:18-22) a. He is faithful b. His promises are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    The Name Of The Promise Is Jesus

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 106 ratings
     | 8,239 views

    Jesus is the Yes and Amen to all of God’s promises.

    The Name of the Promise Is Jesus TCF Sermon December 3, 2000 Isn’t it great to begin to hear some of the great Christmas music? When you were a child, did you misunderstand some of the words of carols? Then when you learned to read and saw the lyrics, you may have been surprised at what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Direction Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,199 views

    What happens when something goes wrong - does it mean you are bad? What happens when you think you’ve heard God and things don’t work out - does it mean you didn’t hear right? Paul answers both questions in this 1st chapter.

    For more Bible Studies go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Most Christians fall under two common misconceptions. The first is that when bad things happen, it means something has gone wrong or that I’ve done something wrong. The second is that when I’m hearing the voice of God to direct me, things will ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "And All God's People Said, 'amen!'"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Feb 19, 2003
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     | 8,637 views

    The gracious meaning of our relationship with Christ is not a matter of yes and no, but God’s gracious presence is always around us.

    2 Corinthians 1:18-22 “And All God’s People Said, ‘Amen!’” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Whether it be in politics, business, or ministry, there have always been crooked people. But today, it seems like everywhere we look, trust is not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    God's 'yes' And 'no'

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 22, 2003
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     | 6,033 views

    Epiphany 7: No is a difficult word for us to hear and even harder to accept. But through Jesus, God came to say, "Yes" - Yes to forgiveness, peace and to the heavenly Kingdom for all who trust in the Cross and Resurrection.

    The words in our second lesson were written by St. Paul to the Corinthian believers. Let me read this lesson to you again using the New International Version of the Bible: 18 But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Promises

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,601 views

    Misunderstandings are often very difficult to untangle, because one misunderstanding often leads to another. This is what had happened to Paul as he was forced to make a change of plans. In Paul’s initial itinerary, he had intended to go immediately from

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: C.S. Lewis in his biography tells of the suffering he endured because he kept a promise he had made to a buddy during World War I. This friend was worried about the care of his wife and small daughter if he should be killed in battle, so Lewis assured him that if that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Big Goals For God's People

    Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,467 views

    Learn how to set big goals, keep them and become the person God wants you. This sermon won’t help you do that over night but applying the principles will certainly help you understand how to eventually.

    BIG GOALS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE Philippians 3:14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. We must set ourselves a goal, make it a big one, and make it an upward one. Small goals are easy to reach; small goals are nowhere near as satisfying when you do reach it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gatten avatar

    Our Wonderful God

    Contributed by Rick Gatten on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,810 views

    The apostle Paul in 2Corinthians chapters 1 & 2 reminds us of some marvelous truths about the Person and work of God.

    The apostle Paul in 2Corinthians chapters 1 and 2 reminds us of some marvelous truths about the Person and work of God. It would be good for us to lay these truths in our hearts and to daily remember them. 1. God is a God of all Truth - "But as God is true" (1:18) a. How basic it is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decisions (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Feb 13, 2009
     | 3,353 views

    How to make wise decisions.

    Decisions (Part 2) Financial Decisions Text: 2 Corinthians 1:17 NASB “Therefore, I was not vacillating when I intended to do this, was I? Or what I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, so that with me there will be yes, yes and no, no at the same time?” This message is the second in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God's Unconditional 'yes'"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Jul 13, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,756 views

    Though people might let us down, God does not.

    2 Corinthians 1:15-22 “God’s Unconditional ‘Yes’” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Whether it be in politics, business, or ministry, there have always been crooked people. But today, it seems like ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Practical Transformation Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2011
     | 4,296 views

    We are transformed as the Spirit of God works in us, often through His Word. That transformation, however, shows itself in practical ways like these that Paul discusses.

    Practical Transformation (2 Corinthians 1:8-24) 1. Is going to church a privilege or a sentence? It depends upon you and the particular church. For some in Alabama, it is a sentence: 2. BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say non-violent offenders in southern Alabama will have a new choice: Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard S Cussons M.A. avatar

    God Of All Comfort Series

    Contributed by Richard S Cussons M.a. on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,523 views

    Chapter one may be seen as a template in dealing with disappontment

    2 Corinthians 1.1-22 Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians is written about 6 months after the first, in the year 55, from Macedonia. The Corinthian church had been infiltrated by false teachers who were challenging Paul’s personal integrity and his authority as an apostle. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Dykes avatar

    God's Favorite Word Is "Yes!" Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 35,919 views

    We should be careful not to make promises we can’t keep. We put our mouth in motion before our mind is in gear. Sometimes our mouths write checks our body can’t cash! As much as we like to keep our promises sometimes we fail. But all of God’s promises are

    INTRODUCTION We’re on a journey through 2 Corinthians I’m calling “Hope for Cracked Pots.” Today I want to speak on this topic: GOD’S FAVORITE WORD IS “YES!” One of the most beautiful words in the human language is the word “yes.” Whenever a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reflection On Disaster. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,646 views

    A breif reflection on what has been and the plans that God has for us.

    I walked back from dropping my car off this morning at the garage for its ‘warrant of fitness’ and reflected as I walked, on the damage that was all around me from the earthquake that had twisted our city just over three months ago, I also reflected on the day which is clear and bright, a sky with ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    God Is Not Wishy-Washy

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    Sometimes we fail to keep our word, but God always keeps His Word.

    -Have you ever met anyone who is wishy-washy? -I mean a guy who is all over the place -If you challenge him on a point, he’d totally change his convictions -I had a seminary professor like that one time -His job was to teach us practical application of theology and he was very dogmatic about it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran