Perfecting Our Holiness
Actively and carefully pursue holiness in your mind and body for the sake of our great God who said we will draw near to us when we do.
Series: 2 Corinthians
Verse by Verse
January 12, 2025
• 2 Corinthians 1-13
Verse by verse exposition of the book of 2 Corinthians
Solidifying Our Relationships
2 Corinthians 7:2-4
Because God intends our relationships in the church to be marked by a quality that the world cannot match, we must be serious about building friendships that are uniquely loving, loyal, and encouraging.
Inspecting Our Repentance
2 Corinthians 7:4-12
We must practice a repentance that takes sin seriously, accepts whatever pain it requires, and works diligently to restore sincere obedience.
Rejoicing in Our Sanctification
2 Corinthians 7:13-16
We ought to be attentive to the work of sanctification taking place around us, and intentionally affirm, celebrate, and be encouraged by the growth in holiness we see.
When Giving Seems Impossible
2 Corinthians 8:1-5
Godly generosity is grounded in what God has done for us and begins when our hearts are gripped by it.
Seeking to Excel in the Grace of Giving
2 Corinthians 8:6-9
We must choose to practice biblical generosity, motivated by Christ’s gracious example rather than mere agreement with its principles.
Understanding Giving’s Big Picture
2 Corinthians 8:10-15
We should give willingly and proportionately, trusting God to accomplish good through our gifts and to provide for us in the process.
Practicing Personal Stewardship & Wise Giving
2 Corinthians 8:16-24
The giving God calls us to is generous but discerning, and it requires us to handle what has been entrusted to us with great care and integrity. In this sermon on 2 Corinthians 8:16–24, Pastor Mike Fabarez argues that biblical generosity must be governed by careful, accountable stewardship rather than impulsive or naïve giving. Drawing
Giving’s Role in Christian Maturity
2 Corinthians 9:1-5
We should pursue a Christian maturity marked by a Christlike, dependable, and increasing generosity.
The Father’s Joy in Cheerful Givers
2 Corinthians 9:6-11
We ought to be motivated to give cheerfully because of the bold promises God makes to generous Christians, especially his revelation that he takes special joy in joyful generosity.
When Giving Unites God’s People
2 Corinthians 9:12-15
Christians who give generously make a far greater impact than they realize—God uses their giving to strengthen their churches and advance the reputation of gospel near and far.
Adopting a Strategy from Another World
2 Corinthians 10:1-6
Knowing that we will encounter criticism, we must work to always respond more like Christ, enlisting, powerful, and wise resources that God provides us.
Keeping Your Cool in a Comparison Culture
2 Corinthians 10:7-12
We will often be judged by surface-level impressions and assumptions, but we must stay focused on our spiritual integrity and refuse to play the comparison game.
Looking for Christ’s Commendation
2 Corinthians 10-13-18
We must never perform for our critics or let them shape our character, but we must always stay faithful where God has placed us and aim to please Christ.
Guarding Your Allegiance
2 Corinthians 11:1-4
Because God is jealous for our allegiance to Christ, we must guard our devotion from deceptive and twisted views of Christianity.
Recognizing True Spiritual Leaders
2 Corinthians 11:5-11
We must learn to biblically assess spiritual leaders and wholeheartedly commit to those who demonstrate the qualifications God’s Word requires.
Identifying False Teachers
2 Corinthians 11:12-15
We must remain constantly vigilant against the unrelenting efforts of God’s spiritual enemies to strategically displace the authority of Scripture with the authority of their own voices.
Leaders You Must Never Tolerate
2 Corinthians 11:16-21
We must never submit to those who claim spiritual authority while leading with exploitation, domination, and contempt.
Considering the Sacrifice of Service
2 Corinthians 11:22-33
True devotion to Christ and his cause is always marked by sacrifice and suffering — costs we must willingly embrace because we love him and his people.
The Power & Weakness of Your Experiences
2 Corinthians 12:1-6
We ought to share our experiences selectively, defaulting to those that glorify God, rejecting private experiences as spiritual credentials, and letting our sacrificial service be the true measure of our impact.
When God Refuses to Remove Your Weakness
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
We need to realize that our usefulness in the cause of Christ is not measured by good health, but rather by our dependence on God to work in and through us for his own glory.
Persisting When You Feel Unsupported
2 Corinthians 12:11-13
We ought to endure in doing what is right regardless of the support, applause, or appreciation we receive, knowing Christ sees, cares, and rewards.