COURAGE FOR THE BATTLES OF LIFE

2 Corinthians 4:1-5:8

Truth: We have a glorious ministry. We have a valuable treasure. We have a confident faith. We have a future hope. Are you ready for the battle?

I. WE HAVE A GLORIOUS MINISTRY

1. We can not quit. 2 Cor 4:1, 16; Phil 3:14
2. We must share the gospel light. 2 Cor 4:2-4; Rom 1:14
3. We lift up Christ and nor ourselves. 2 Cor 4:5-6; 2 Cor 2:17

II. WE HAVE A VALUABLE TREASURE

1. God places His treasure in our earthly vessel. 2 Cor 4:7; 1 Cor 2:5
2. We are to focus on the treasure and not the vessel. 2 Cor 4:8-10; Col 1:27
3. We are to focus on the Master and not on the servant. 2 Cor 4:11-12; Phil 3:10

III. WE HAVE A CONFIDENT FAITH

1. We are sure of victory in Christ. 2 Cor 4:14
2. We are sure God will receive glory. 2 Cor 4:15
3. We are sure our trials will grow our faith. 2 Cor 4:16-17; 1 Peter 1:7
4. We are sure that invisible world is real and eternal. 2 Cor 4:18

IV. WE HAVE A FUTURE HOPE

1. We know we have a home in heaven. 2 Cor 5:1; John 14:3
2. We groan for our heavenly home. 2 Cor 5:2-5; 1 Cor 15:53
3. We are always confident that when we leave this body we will be with the Lord. 2 Cor 5:6-8. Luke 23:43

ARE YOU READY FOR THE BATTLES?