This message on 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 was preached at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa (October 29, 2006). This beginning message for the book of 2 Corinthians shows us that God's chief is concern is not to spare us from affliction and hardship. Rather this passage teaches us that affliction, hardship, and difficulties teach us to depend on God alone.

This message on 2 Corinthians 1:12-22 was preached at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa (November 5, 2006). This message focuses on showing the integrity of Paul in his life and ministry. His life of integrity is a model for us to follow, and a testimony to the reliability of the gospel of Jesus Christ that he carefully preached.

This message on 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11 was preached at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa (September 16, 2007). This message deals with learning how to respond when others wrong us. The apostle Paul models how to respond biblically when others wrong us.

This message on 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 was preached at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa (September 23, 2007). This message deals with life and ministry of Paul as both a conquered individual-- a slave-- as well as a an ambassador-- a servant-- of the King of Kings. Far from being a self-focused ministry of prosperity preaching, the message of the cross is both an aroma of death, and an aroma of life. This message confronts us with such questions as: What is the message of the cross to us--one of condemnation or of life? What is the nature of our ministry? Who does it exalt? Are we sharing the true message of the cross? Where does our strength and message come from?

This message on 2 Corinthians 3:16 was preached at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa (September 30, 2007). This message deals with the only real source of provision for life and ministry for the believer. Depending on that source results in real fruit in our lives and in the lives of others. What source are we depending on to live life? What does the fruit of our life reflect about what we are actually depending upon?

This message on 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 was preached at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa (November 6, 2011). This message deals with the superior nature of the new covenant and how we may see even more clearly now the glory of the Lord. Given that reality, how clearly are we seeing the glory of the Lord and letting it transform our lives?

This message on 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 was preached at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa (November 13, 2011). This message deals with what the realities of the glorious ministry of the gospel really looks like for believers: overcomes discouragement, proclaims the truth, shuns falsehood, operates selflessly, and promotes Christ. While it is not refused by many who are blinded, this ministry has the power to transform the entirety of our lives. How is the glorious ministry of the gospel working in us? Are we faithfully presenting it?

This message on 2 Corinthians 4:7 was preached at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa (November 20, 2011). What are you most thankful for? What do you value most? This message deals with most valuable treasure that believers have.

This message on 2 Corinthians 4:8-12 was preached at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa (2012). This message deals with the overcoming power of the glorious gospel in the believer's ongoing life. Trials come upon weak "jars of clay," but in all situations God can be trusted. His grace is sufficient.

This message on 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 was preached at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa (2012). This message deals with the question of what fueled Paul's courage and perseverance? Conviction that is rooted in Biblical truth, and maintaining the eternal perspective on our circumstances fueled Paul's courage and perseverance. Do we have that same conviction and eternal perspective?

This message on 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 was preached at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa (2012). This message deals with the fact that we are all going to die. Are we ready? Knowing how to die gives us courage and perspective for living here and now.

This message on 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 was preached at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa (2012). This message deals with motivation. What should motivate us in our daily life and walk with God as believers?