2 Corinthians | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Because God perceives all that we do and all that happens to us, we ought to live with a deep confidence in his approval when we do right, and be driven to a speedy repentance when we do wrong.

True strength isn’t found in preserving yourself from sacrifice, but in gladly spending yourself for others' spiritual good alongside companions who share that same selfless commitment.

We ought to endure in doing what is right regardless of the support, applause, or appreciation we receive, knowing Christ sees, cares, and rewards.

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.

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.

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.

We must never submit to those who claim spiritual authority while leading with exploitation, domination, and contempt.

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.

We must learn to biblically assess spiritual leaders and wholeheartedly commit to those who demonstrate the qualifications God's Word requires.

Because God is jealous for our allegiance to Christ, we must guard our devotion from deceptive and twisted views of Christianity.

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.

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.

Knowing that we will encounter criticism, we must work to always respond more like Christ, enlisting, powerful, and wise resources that God provides us.

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.

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.

We should pursue a Christian maturity marked by a Christlike, dependable, and increasing generosity.

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.

We should give willingly and proportionately, trusting God to accomplish good through our gifts and to provide for us in the process.

We must choose to practice biblical generosity, motivated by Christ’s gracious example rather than mere agreement with its principles.

Godly generosity is grounded in what God has done for us and begins when our hearts are gripped by it. 

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.

We must practice a repentance that takes sin seriously, accepts whatever pain it requires, and works diligently to restore sincere obedience.

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.

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.

God wants us to pursue moral purity as his distinctive people, which he has promised will increase our daily experience of fellowship, joy, and assurance with him.