Tempe Nazarene Church
March 12, 2006
Dr. Darrell Luther


“JOINING THE TRIUMPHAL PROCESSION”

2 Corinthians 2:12-15

INTRODUCTION: Let's take a trip with the apostle Paul to Rome

  1. The Church marches in triumph in Christ!
    1. Paul lived not in pessimistic fear but in glorious optimism.
    2. Paul's message is spirit-inspired for us from God.
  2. We play a part in this triumphal procession.
    1. Life Lived: Verse 14
    2. Life Shared: Verse 17
  3. Our life's highest value must be in Christ.
    1. To have value one must…
      1. Choose it freely
      2. Prize it highly
      3. Act on it repeatedly
  4. In Christ a church should experience at least three core values:
    1. Loving fellowship
    2. Unity
    3. Purpose

DON'T COUNT THE DAYS…
MAKE THE DAYS COUNT

Tempe Church of the Nazarene is a caring community of believers that is striving to know Christ and to make Him known to our world through worship, friendship, and teaching by the power of the Holy Spirit.