February 23, 2025 "The One Whom the Lord Commands" 2 Corinthians 10:8-18

February 23, 2025 "The One Whom the Lord Commands" 2 Corinthians 10:8-18. A sermon by Pastor Brent Bullard

Big Idea: The fruit of commendable ministry tastes like this: a joyful boasting in Christ, a building up of Christ's body, a freedom from self-commendations and insecure comparisons, and an unending hope for disciples to mature for the advancement of the gospel.

I. Paul's ministry was assigned to Him by the Lord for building up Christ's body (vv. 8-11)

II. Paul is free from the insecurities of commending and comparing himself (vv. 12-14)

III. Paul is free to experience the joy of boasting in Christ and the hope for disciples to mature for the advancement of the gospel (vv. 15-18)