Part 1: Glory Thorns & Grace

1. Glory: God honored him. 2 Cor. 12:1-6
   1. By visions and revelations
   2. Clear direction
   3. Great encouragement
2. Thorns: God humbled him. 2 Cor. 12:7-8
   1. Reasons for suffering:
      1. Sometimes we suffer because we are human.
      2. Sometimes we suffer because we are foolish and/or disobedient.
      3. Sometimes God uses suffering to build godly character.
   2. Responses to suffering:
      1. Become bitter and blame God and others.
      2. Give up and deconstruct.
      3. Grit and bear it.
      4. Or . . .
3. Grace: God helped him. 2 Cor 12:9-10
   1. A strengthening grace.
   2. A transforming grace

1. Accept the gift from God and allow God to accomplish His transforming purposes.
2. Spend extra time in God’s Word and allow Him to speak to you.
3. Fix your eyes on Jesus, recognizing the Gospel will keep you on track and get you through.

NEXT SUNDAY: Join us next week for “Gospel Transformation” Pt 2 as we continue to look how the Gospel permeates all of God’s Word and continues to transform our lives. See you then!
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
STEP 1: BLUEPRINT FOR BELONGING. Sunday, July 27th at 12:00 is our introduction to The Connection. We will get to know one another and learn about the blueprint for our church and is our first step in membership. Lunch is included. Please mark your connection card.
BEN SUMMERS CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Join us tonight right here at 5:00pm as we remember our brother Ben and celebrate his life and faith together.
YOUTH CONNECT: No Youth Connect tonight as we remember Ben together.
LA DREAM CENTER MISSION TRIP: Has been rescheduled for March 16-22nd. If you thought you missed your chance,  you can still go!! Cost is $1,250, talk with Deric Van Buskirk with questions. 407-301-5331

• Congregation: $3,452
• Counseling Centers: $14,552