Mission Minded 2013(a). The Comfort of Authentic Christian Ministry

The Comfort of Authentic Christian Ministry

The first talk from the Mission Minded Weekend Conference in 2013, for young people considering full time ministry.

For other talks by Phillip aimed at people considering full time ministry, please see Considering Full Time Ministry.

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 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

1. The Character of God
   • taught in the gospel
   • experienced in life
   • guiding our decisions 
2. The God of all Comfort (vs 3)
   • comfort
   • Isaiah 40 
     • the coming salvation of God’s people vs 1-11
     • the incomparable sovereignty of God the Creator vs 12-26
     • the enabling power of God vs 27-31
   • taught in the gospel 
3. Paul’s troubles
   • troubles in ministry
   • Paul’s release
   • Paul’s lessons 
     • the comfort he receives is something to give to others vs 4
     • not to rely upon himself but upon God
     • prayer
4.  Knowing God