sermon slide deck: "my grace is sufficient for you" (2 corinthians 12:7-10)
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Embracing your weakness is a prerequisite to experiencing Christ's power. This message was given on October 19, 2014 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info, please visit www.newcitychurch.caTRANSCRIPT
“My Grace Is Sufficient For You” ~ 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 ~
Thank you!
“What do you do when there is nothing you
can do?”~ Andy Stanley
“My Grace Is Sufficient For You” ~ 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 ~
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Andy StanleyNorth Point Church ~ Atlanta
So [in order] to keep me from
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becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of therevelations…,
So [in order] to keep me from
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becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of therevelations, a thorn was given mein the flesh…
…a thorn was given me in the flesh,
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a messenger of Satan to harass me,to keep me from being conceited.
Three times I pleaded with the Lord
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about this, that it should leave me.
But he said to me, “My grace is
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sufficient for you, for my power ismade perfect in weakness.”
Therefore I will boast all the more
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gladly of my weakness, so that thepower of Christ may rest upon me.
For the sake of Christ, then, I am
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content with weaknesses, insults,hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak,then I am strong.
Embracing your weakness is a prerequisite to
experiencing Christ’s power.
Main Idea
1
Embrace weakness
“And he…knelt down and prayed, saying, ‘Father, if you are
willing, remove this cup from me….
~ Jesus of Nazareth Gospel of Luke (22:41-42)
“And he…knelt down and prayed, saying, ‘Father, if you are
willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will be done, but
yours be done.”~ Jesus of Nazareth
Gospel of Luke (22:41-42)
“Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust
their souls to a faithful Creator while
doing good.”
~ The Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 4:19
“You have the option to view this as a gift with a purpose
and a promise.”
~ Andy Stanley
2 Learn contentment.
~ The Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:11-13
“…I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low and how to abound. In any and every
circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing
plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through Christ
who strengthens me.”
3
Rest in Grace
“Thro’ many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already
come; T’was grace that brought me safe thus far, and
grace will lead me home.
“”~ “Amazing Grace” by John Newton
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