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When Paul wrote Therefore in verse 1, let us consider the previous chapters teaching: By grace, we are invited into a ministry of righteousness and are robed in the righteousness of Christ. We are leaning into and able to witness the glory of God. We are experiencing freedom in the Spirit. We are being transformed into the image of God. As a result of these things We press on, not losing heart. We renounce the things that are not of God, including shameful behaviours and manipulating the word of God to make it say what we want it to say. We accept that unbelievers cannot see things as we do; it is hidden from them until the Holy Spirit removes the veil. We continue to preach Jesus and his Lordship. We keep our eyes on the glory of God which we see in Jesus. Application Questions Where do you need to be encouraged in your ministry? Are challenges weighing you down? Are you practicing your faith by being remembering Gods ongoing work in you? In the process of sanctification in your life, are there any behaviours or choices you are excusing or downplaying, perhaps trying to use Gods word to justify? Is there anything the Holy Spirit wants you to renounce in your life and make a holy break from? Are there ways we are trying to control or manipulate unbelievers in our lives, expecting them to see things as God does? How might the Holy Spirit invite you to love and pray for unbelievers? How are you practicing Jesus Christ as Lord over the whole of your life today?

Unveiled Glory 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 October 25, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Melissa Next Week: Pastor Melissa The veil that Moses wore to shield the Israelites from the glory of God reflected in his face has been removed by Christ in the New Covenant. Therefore, like Moses, we may behold and reflect the glory of God to others, being transformed by the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Application Questions In Exodus 33, Moses prays for God to show him His glory. Have you ever prayed this prayer before? If so, how has God answered that prayer? The Israelites were fearful to come near to God and his glory. Gods glory reveals the sin and hardness in our hearts. But in Christ, there is forgiveness and we are granted the righteousness of Christ. Is there an area in your life where you are hesitant to come near to God in? How might the Holy Spirit want to bring his freedom into that place? As a spiritual practice, do you take time to consider and look for Gods glory in everyday life?

Big Idea God makes the knowledge of Jesus Christ known through His people wherever He sends them. God Works in Unexpected and Disappointed Places The Gospel Always Leaves a Fragrance God's people remain faithful and true. Application Questions Paul had an open door and still left it, restless. Where have you confused ministry opportunity with peace of mind, and had to choose between them? If the gospel we preach is genuinely either life to life or death to death, how should that change the weight we give to how we talk about Jesus with friends? Who are the peddlers in our own context people who package faith for approval, profit, or likes? What does sincerity... in the presence of Christ look like by contrast?

A Time to Confront, A Time to Comfort 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 ESV October 4, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Nathanael Next Week: Pastor Nathanael Gods People Confront Sin with Courage Gods People Restore the Repentant with Grace Gods People Forgive Under the Lordship of Christ Forgiveness Prayer Father, thank you for Your promise to forgive me my sins as I forgive those who have sinned against me (Matt. 6:12). Lord Jesus, thank you for dying that I might be forgiven. By a choice of my will, I choose to forgive (name) for (what they did or failed to do). When that happened, I felt (name the painful emotions). I also choose to forgive (name) for the consequences this has had on my life, including (name what was lost/difficulties suffered). I choose to release (name) from my judgement, taking them off my hook and placing them into God's 's loving lo and just hands. In Jesus' Name. Lord, I choose not to hold on to my resentment. I thank You for setting me free from the bondage of my bitterness. I relinquish my right to seek revenge and ask You to heal my damaged emotions. I now ask You to bless (name) who has hurt me, in Jesus' name. Amen

Integrity Before God 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 September 27, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Ian Church at Corinth planted by Paul (Acts 18) Aquila & Priscilla assisted Silas & Timothy joined Paul Church at Corinth was infiltrated by rival teachers (super-apostles) 11:5; 12:11 They preached a different Jesus / gospel (11:4) They claimed Jewish credentials (11:22) They claimed visionary / spiritual experience (12:1) These Super-Apostles make false accusations against Paul 1:12-2:4 - Hes fickle and unreliable (changes travel plans) 6:4-10 - Hes experienced too much suffering 10:10 - Hes not good-looking 11:6 - Hes not an orator 11:7-9 - Hes not demanding a wage Paul centers their attention on Jesus Christ (1:18-22) God is always faithful Christ is the fulfillment of every promise of God Christ is Gods yes to all his promises Each member of the Trinity secures our salvation God establishes us in Christ God seals us a mark of ownership God gives us the Holy Spirit as a guarantee

Learning to Rely on God 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 September 20, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Ian 2 Cor 1:8 afflictions we experienced in Asia The experience is not identified Possibly it was his experience in Ephesus Acts 19:23-41 offers a description of the riot in Ephesus We were so utterly burdened beyond our strength (vs 8) We despaired of life itself (vs 8) We felt we had received the sentence of death (vs 9) 2 Cor 1:9 But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God (who raises the dead). The key takeaway for Paul (and for us) We naturally rely on ourselves We are raised to be self-reliant We LEARN to rely on God through the afflictions of life The gift of Eternal Salvation begins by NOT relying on ourselves, but on God: For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) 2 Cor 1:10 We discover that God delivers when we rely on him; we learn to rely on God for next time. 2 Cor 1:11 Prayer is a vital part of discipleship: in its essence, prayer is an act of relying on God.

Introduction 2 Corinthians is the most personal of all Pauls letters Paul writes to defend his apostleship Some are asking: If you really are an apostle, sent from God, why do you experience so much opposition and affliction? Who is Paul? Teacher / Theologian of early Christian Church Missionary / Church Planter of the First Century What do we know about Corinth? Important Roman city of First Century Greece Very pagan every sexual perversion imagined What were Pauls afflictions? 2 Cor 6:4-5; 11:23-28; 12:10 Application Questions Suffering is common to all of humanity God comforts us in our suffering God uses us to comfort others in their suffering Suffering is a qualifier for service not a disqualifier Hebrews 12:2-3 Looking to Jesus . . . endured the cross . . . despising the shame . . . endured hostilities

What do you do when you DO step out in faith into the calling that God has for you, and it starts to not look like you expected it would? Pattern: Peter stepped into the unknown. At first, it was amazing And then it got scary. Keep your eyes on Jesus Remember What Jesus Has Done Remember Who Jesus Is We Worship

TRUSTING THE GOD WHO HAS SPOKEN: MARY'S RADICAL YES Luke 1:26-38 ESV August 16, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Nathanael When God has spoken clearly, faith trusts his word and submits to his will even when we dont know everything that obedience will mean. God's call begins with his grace, not our greatness. God gives us enough to trust him, even when He doesnt give us the whole story. God's Word calls us to surrender, not negotiate. Application Questions Where am I asking God for more clarity when what I actually need is obedience to what He has already made clear? What would change in my life if I actually believed that I already have enough of God's Word to take the next faithful step? What would I be most afraid God might ask me to surrender? What might that fear reveal about what I trust more than God?

MOVING FORWARD THROUGH PRAYER Nehemiah 1:111; 2:18 August 9, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Sasha God often prepares us in prayer before He sends us into His purpose. Prayer isnt the preparation for the work; its part of the work. Have you ever received news that changed your life? A phone call. A doctors report. A conversation that made you realize something had to change. Nehemiah experienced such a moment. Truth 1. Prayer Begins with a Heart That Feels Gods Burden Nehemiah 1:14 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. Truth 2. Prayer Changes Us Before It Changes Our Circumstances Nehemiah 1:511 Nehemiahs prayer is remarkable. Instead of blaming others, he begins with worship. Then confession. Then remembrance of Gods promises. Only then does he make his request. Truth 3. Prayer Gives Courage to Step Into Gods Open Door Nehemiah 2:18 Four months later Nehemiah stands before King Artaxerxes. This was dangerous Discussion Questions What breaks your heart? Does your heart reflect Gods priorities? Have you become comfortable with things that grieve God? Is prayer your first response or your last resort? Do your prayers include confession or only requests? Are you allowing God to change you while you wait? What opportunity has God placed before you? Is fear keeping you from obedience? Have you prayed enough to recognize Gods timing?

Going Without Knowing: When Disappointment Overwhelms Us 1 Kings 19:1-18 August 2, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Melissa How could Elijah be courageous one day and then despondent the next? How does he respond to overwhelming disappointment? As we unpack todays passage, there are three practical steps for what to do when disappointment crushes us. Retreat and Rest Honest Disclosure Wait for Direction Discussion Questions Are you currently experiencing disappointing circumstances? If so, how are you processing this? Are you seeking the voice of the Lord in your disappointment? Are there any obstacles that are in the way to hearing him? How can you apply the same steps that Elijah took in your life?

Going Without Knowing Ruth July 26, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Brianna God's Loyalty Invites Our Loyalty When we don't know what God is doing, we can remain loyal because God has already proven Himself faithful. God's Loyalty Remains, Even When We Can't See Him God's silence is not God's absence. God is faithfully at work, even when we can't see it. Loyalty Shapes Our Character Character is formed through ordinary faithfulness. Who or what we are loyal to shapes who we become. Small Acts of Loyalty Become Part of God's Bigger Story God often prepares us through everyday obedience. Ordinary faithfulness can have extraordinary impact. Going Without Knowing "Going without knowing isn't about knowing the destination. It's about knowing the Guide." Discussion Questions When have you experienced God's faithfulness during a season of uncertainty? Have you ever mistaken God's silence for His absence? Looking back, where can you now see Him at work? What "ordinary" act of faithfulness might God be inviting you into this week? Who or what is shaping your character the most right now? What does it look like to live a life marked by wholehearted loyalty to Christ?

Faith and the Presence of God Exodus 33:1-15 July 19, 2026 Speaker: Harrison Chang Faith is not just about doing daring things; it is about actively living every waking moment in the presence of God. The Importance of Gods Presence. What difference does it make? How do I actively live in His presence? Discussion Questions What does the passage actually say about the presence of God? What is the difference between Moses and the people? Why would Moses say he would not go forward without the presence of God? What do the three things: the golden idol, the tent of meeting, the passing of Gods Goodness say about the presence of God? What attribute of God did you choose and why? Did you find it difficult to pray each day? Why? In what way did it make a difference?

Main Idea: Because the Lord is with His people, we can remain faithfully obedient even when His purposes remain hidden. Gods Presence is Greater Than Your Circumstances God's Presence Produces Costly Faithfulness Gods Presence Sustain Us when His Purposes Remain Hidden Discussion Questions What situation in your life tempts you to believe God has forgotten you? Where is God calling you to obey Him even if obedience costs you something? What hidden act of faithfulness has God called you to continue even though no one else notices? Where do you need God's sustaining presence more than an immediate change in your circumstances?

Genesis 12:1-4 July 5, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Sasha Next week: Pastor Nathanael Trust grows when we step out on Gods promises, even without seeing the full path. God often calls His people to move before He reveals the destination. Faith is not knowing every detail but trusting the One who leads. Life is filled with unknowns. We make decisions about careers, families, ministry, health, and the future without knowing exactly what lies ahead. The greatest journeys of faith begin not with certainty but with Gods call. Abraham is known as the Father Of Faith because he obeyed God without seeing the whole picture. His journey teaches us that faith means following Gods voice more than our own understanding. Gods Call Requires Leaving the Comfort Zone Gods first word was: Go. Each step represented increasing sacrifice. God never asked Abraham simply to travel. God asked him to trust. Gods Promises Are Greater God gave Abraham seven incredible promises. Genuine Faith Responds with Obedient Action The entire sermon could almost be summarized in these words: Abraham went. God spoke. Abraham obeyed. Discussion Questions What comfort zone is God asking me to leave? Am I clinging to comfort more than Gods calling? Is fear keeping me from obedience? Which promise of God am I struggling to believe? Am I looking more at my problems than Gods promises? What impossible situation needs renewed faith today? What step of obedience have I been delaying? Where is God asking me to trust Him today? Am I waiting for certainty instead of responding in faith?