Enduring in Gospel Witness

CCC Worship Gathering 4.28.24 Witness series (part 34) Jeff Ehrhardt Enduring in Gospel Witness Acts 18:1-22 Intro: a different man in a different city 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 - And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. [2] For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. [3] And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, [4] and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, [5] so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. (ESV) The City of Corinth • A place of opportunity • A place of worship • A place of self-rule Jesus showed up to comfort Paul in his weariness and fear for his enduring in gospel witness. 1. Sustained by Partnership (v.1-4) Power Couple Understanding 2. Sustained by Promise (v.5-11) Constant Opposition Disproportionate Response Jesus’ Presence Longer Investment 3. Sustained by Favor (v.12-17) United Attack Surprising Support Angry Response 4. Sustained by Refreshment (v.18-22) Thankful Worship Quest for Rest Conclusion: answering our weariness with the promises of God