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Sunday Preview: Compassion in Second Corinthians
The forthcoming service at Middletown Baptist Church, scheduled for March 23, 2025, promises to delve deeply into the epistle of Second Corinthians, specifically chapter 12. Pastor Josh Massaro will illuminate the profound themes of compassionate concern underscored by the Apostle Paul towards the congregation in Corinth. This exploration will extend beyond mere acknowledgment of concerns; it will embody a heartfelt desire for spiritual edification and growth among the faithful. Pastor Massaro's discourse will elucidate how Paul exemplifies compassion through various modalities, including selfless service, truthful exposition of scripture, and the vital practice of discipleship. Each of these elements will be examined to unveil the transformative power of compassion within the Christian community, offering attendees a rich tapestry of insights to apply in their own lives.
Furthermore, the sermon will engage the congregation to reflect on their own capacity for compassion, encouraging a collective journey towards fostering an environment where love and support flourish among the members of the church. The anticipation builds as attendees are invited to participate in this communal experience, where they will gain not only knowledge but also practical applications of how to embody compassionate concern in their daily interactions. Whether present in person or joining through the live stream, the message promises to resonate deeply, inspiring believers to cultivate a spirit of caring and growth, much like that which Paul demonstrated to the Corinthian church.
Takeaways:
- On March 23rd, we will delve into the profound themes presented in Second Corinthians chapter 12.
- Pastor Josh will emphasize Paul's compassionate concern for the spiritual growth of the Corinthian church.
- The sermon will explore how we can embody compassion for others within the household of faith.
- Attendees can expect to learn practical ways to demonstrate compassion through selfless service and truthful teaching.
- We are invited to engage in self-reflection regarding our own compassion towards those around us.
- The service will be accessible both in-person and through live streaming on various platforms.
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Transcript
Pastor Josh Here.
Speaker A:I would like to give you a preview of our Sunday morning service here at Middletown Baptist Church on March 23rd.
Speaker A:We're going to be continuing our study here in Second Corinthians, and we're going to be in Second Corinthians, chapter 12.
Speaker A:And here this week, we're going to be looking at Paul's concern for the church at Corinth.
Speaker A:But it's more than just concern in a negative way.
Speaker A:It's what we would call compassionate concern.
Speaker A:Paul is full of compassion for the church at Corinth, and his desire is to help them in their spiritual growth.
Speaker A:And I think there's a lot of things that we can learn about here with Paul and his desire to have compassion for others and specifically those of the household of faith.
Speaker A:And so come this week and you'll hear about Paul's compassionate concern.
Speaker A:And maybe we can learn in the Word of God how we can have some concern and compassion for those around us and drive people to grow in the Lord and to demonstrate our compassion.
Speaker A:And we're going to look at some of the ways that compassion is demonstrated.
Speaker A:Paul is compassionate and demonstrates that through selfless service, he's compassionate and demonstrates that compassion through truthful teaching, through exhortation and through discipleship.
Speaker A:And we're going to look at all those categories here this week.
Speaker A: Middletown Baptist Church at: Speaker A:If not, you can live stream it on YouTube and Facebook and we will repost it on our podcast channel here on Monday morning.
Speaker A:Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Speaker A:Looking forward to hearing from you, seeing you, and hopefully God continues to grow you in your love for him.
Speaker A:So we will talk to you soon.
Speaker A:God bless.
