October 13, 2024 · Pastor Matt Stokes
Pastor Matt Stokes
2 Corinthians 4:7-12
Sermon Notes:
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2 Corinthians 4:7-12 - “Reality Versus Perception”
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But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. – 2 Corinthians 4:7
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We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; – 2 Corinthians 4:8
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…persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; – 2 Corinthians 4:9
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…always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. – 2 Corinthians 4:10
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For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. – 2 Corinthians 4:11
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So then death worketh in us, but life in you. – 2 Corinthians 4:12
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For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. – 2 Corinthians. 4:6
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But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. – 2 Corinthians 4:7
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But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. – 2 Corinthians 4:7
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God will sovereignly adjust your circumstances until you have a proper view of reality.
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God’s reality check often comes at a time, and in a way, you would never expect.
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God loves you. He wants to shine His light on you.
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But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. – 2 Corinthians 4:7
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For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth… – Romans 1:16
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For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. – 1 Corinthians 1:18
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But unto them Christ - the power of God, and the wisdom of God. – 1 Corinthians 1:24
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What is The Power of God?
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…the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. – 2 Corinthians 4:7
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It was the “glory” that was hidden inside of the clay pot that was precious to a person.
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The treasure that's hidden within our clay pots is the light of Christ.
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Do people see the treasure of Christ in me?
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…always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. – 2 Corinthians 4:10
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So then death worketh in us, but life in you. – 2 Corinthians 4:12