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Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-4:18 Preacher: Rev. David Inks SERMON OUTLINE: * Introduction * I. A Pure Word Reached II. Old Covenant Word Fulfilled in New Covenant III. The Veil Lifted to See Christ’s Glory IV. Metamorphosis into Glory * Conclusion SERMON VIDEO: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus [https://img.youtube.com/vi/mgYd6501yvw/2.jpg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgYd6501yvw Click here to view the video on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgYd6501yvw]. https://youtu.be/mgYd6501yvw [https://youtu.be/mgYd6501yvw] SCRIPTURE READING: 2 CORINTHIANS 2:12-4:18 (KING JAMES VERSION) 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, 13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia. 14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. 15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things? 17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. 3:1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? 2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: 3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. 4 And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: 5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. 7 But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: 8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? 9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. 10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. 11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. 12 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: 14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. 16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. 17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 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. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 10 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. 11 For we which live are always delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. 12 So then death worketh in us, but life in you. 13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; 14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. 15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.   Web Site – www.fresnourc.com [http://www.fresnourc.com] Facebook – www.facebook.com/fresnourc [http://www.facebook.com/fresnourc] YouTube – www.youtube.com/user/fresnocurc [http://www.youtube.com/user/fresnocurc] iTunes – itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-urcs/id373736493?mt=2 [http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-urcs/id373736493?mt=2] The post Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus [https://www.fresnourc.com/turn-your-eyes-upon-jesus/] appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church [https://www.fresnourc.com].

Transformation unto Glory in Christ Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18-4:4 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks SERMON OUTLINE: * Introduction * I. Divine Power II. Divine Promises III. Divine Partakers * Conclusion SERMON VIDEO: https://youtu.be/GtDnEveTPaE [https://youtu.be/GtDnEveTPaE] SCRIPTURE READING: 2 PETER 1:3-4 (KING JAMES VERSION) 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 2 CORINTHIANS 3:18-4:4 (KING JAMES VERSION) 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.   Web Site – www.fresnourc.com [http://www.fresnourc.com] Facebook – www.facebook.com/fresnourc [http://www.facebook.com/fresnourc] YouTube – www.youtube.com/user/fresnocurc [http://www.youtube.com/user/fresnocurc] iTunes – itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-urcs/id373736493?mt=2 [http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-urcs/id373736493?mt=2] The post Transformation unto Glory in Christ [https://www.fresnourc.com/transformation-unto-glory-in-christ/] appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church [https://www.fresnourc.com].

The Big Boast Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (Read from ESV) Preacher: Rev. David Inks SERMON OUTLINE: Introduction I. Its Essential Design II. Its Eternal Dimensions III. Its External Dynamic Conclusion SERMON VIDEO: The Big Boast [https://img.youtube.com/vi/f5bUDteVs2k/2.jpg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5bUDteVs2k Click here to view the video on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5bUDteVs2k]. https://youtu.be/f5bUDteVs2k [https://youtu.be/f5bUDteVs2k] SCRIPTURE READING: 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) 1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. 5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.   Web Site – www.fresnourc.com [http://www.fresnourc.com] Facebook – www.facebook.com/fresnourc [http://www.facebook.com/fresnourc] YouTube – www.youtube.com/user/fresnocurc [http://www.youtube.com/user/fresnocurc] iTunes – itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-urcs/id373736493?mt=2 [http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-urcs/id373736493?mt=2]   The post The Big Boast [https://www.fresnourc.com/the-big-boast/] appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church [https://www.fresnourc.com].

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 Preacher: Rev. David Inks SERMON OUTLINE Introduction I. Why a New Creation? II. Jesus Christ – the fountain of a New Creation III. The Way to a New Creation in Christ IV. The Way of a New Creation in Christ Conclusion SERMON VIDEO https://youtu.be/Bbdl3ZMFDYk [https://youtu.be/Bbdl3ZMFDYk] SCRIPTURE READING: 2 CORINTHIANS 5:11-6:2 KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) 11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. 12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. 13 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. 14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. 16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)   Web Site – www.fresnourc.com [http://www.fresnourc.com] Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/fresnourc [http://www.facebook.com/fresnourc] YouTube – www.youtube.com/user/fresnocurc [http://www.youtube.com/user/fresnocurc] iTunes – itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-urcs/id373736493?mt=2 [http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-urcs/id373736493?mt=2]   The post A New Creation [https://www.fresnourc.com/a-new-creation/] appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church [https://www.fresnourc.com].

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:11-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Preacher: Rev. David Inks SERMON OUTLINE Introduction I. Garment of Earth II. Garment from Heaven III. Guarantee of the Spirit Conclusion SERMON VIDEO Groaning for Glory [https://img.youtube.com/vi/YUlAuOSJJaU/2.jpg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUlAuOSJJaU Click here to view the video on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUlAuOSJJaU]. https://youtu.be/YUlAuOSJJaU [https://youtu.be/YUlAuOSJJaU] SCRIPTURE READING: EZEKIEL 37:11-14 KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) 11 Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts. 12 Therefore prophesy and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel. 13 And ye shall know that I am the Lord, when I have opened your graves, O my people, and brought you up out of your graves, 14 And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the Lord have spoken it, and performed it, saith the Lord. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-10 KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: 3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. 4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. 5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. 6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.   Web Site – www.fresnourc.com [http://www.fresnourc.com] Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/fresnourc [http://www.facebook.com/fresnourc] YouTube – www.youtube.com/user/fresnocurc [http://www.youtube.com/user/fresnocurc] iTunes – itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-urcs/id373736493?mt=2 [http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-urcs/id373736493?mt=2]   The post Groaning for Glory [https://www.fresnourc.com/groaning-for-glory/] appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church [https://www.fresnourc.com].