Corinthians | Part 2 | Pastor Jacob Howell

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What do you do when suffering feels overwhelming and hope seems out of reach? In this message from 2 Corinthians 1:1–11, we discover that even the Apostle Paul despaired of life itself — yet found unshakable hope in God. This sermon reminds us that God is the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. Our suffering is not wasted. It teaches us to rely on Him, deepens our faith, and equips us to comfort others. When we are burdened beyond our strength, we learn to trust the One who raises the dead.Welcome to our podcast of Merge.Church in Van Buren, Arkansas, led by Pastor Jacob Howell. We desire to help everyone, everywhere discover new life in Christ by creating a warm and welcoming family home where you can feel the love and forgiveness that Jesus offers to all. Wherever you are today, we pray that you would be encouraged, challenged, and inspired to take your NEXT STEP in you relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://merge.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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What do you do when suffering feels overwhelming and hope seems out of reach? In this message from 2 Corinthians 1:1–11, we discover that even the Apostle Paul despaired of life itself — yet found unshakable hope in God. This sermon reminds us that...

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