Interruption, Struggle, and the Work of Christ September 29, 2024 David Starling Ministry, Mission, Servanthood, Suffering, Sharing the Gospel Colossians Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 Interruption The Shape of Paul’s Ministry Suffering and Affliction Proclamation and Admonition Struggle and Labour Ultimate Goal Paul’s Ministry and Ours A common vision A common message A common struggle Reaffirmation
Treasure in Jars of Clay January 21, 2024 Rod Earnshaw God's Glory, Sharing the Gospel, Strength in Weakness, Ministry 2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians 4 What would you do to gain unimaginable treasures? Paul trusts God to work through His Gospel (v1-6) Rejoice in our weakness as that’s where God’s power is (v7-12) Look to future glory to put our personal suffering into eternal perspective (v16-18)