Examine Yourselves

As the Apostle Paul prepares to visit the Corinthians for a third time, he encourages them to examine themselves to see if they are in the faith. We are not waiting for a return visit from Paul, but from the Lord Jesus! Examine yourselves. Are you prepared for his return?

Sermon Outline:
I. The Purity of Christ Should Be Pursued in His Churches
II. The Presence of Christ Should Be Evident in His People
III. The Posture of Christ Should be Reflected in His Shepherds

Sermon Discussion Questions:
1. How do you feel about the practice of a spiritual self-examination? What has been your practice of this in the past?

2. What is the role of individual church members in the pursuit of the purity of the church? What is the role of the elders in this pursuit?

3. What are the steps of church discipline? (See Matthew 18:15-20) Why is the practice of church discipline necessary?

4. According to the quotes from Thomas Chalmers and 2 Corinthians 3:18, why is it important in the process of self-examination to not only look at our own hearts, but to look to Christ himself?

5. How does Paul’s posture toward the erring members of the church in Corinth before his visit, mirror Christ’s posture toward sinners before his second coming? Are you prepared for Christ’s return?

This is the twenty-seventh sermon in the series "God's Strength in Our Weakness", today, June 6th, 2021, Pastor Trent Casto delivers his sermon entitled "Examine Yourselves " based on 2 Corinthians 13:1-10.