3-27-2016.
"Spiritual Treasures for an Upside-Down World"
2 Corinthians 4. 7

SPIRITUAL TREASURES FOR AN UPSIDE-DOWN WORLD 2 Corinthians 4.7 I. TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS:   A.  God sometimes puts His most Valuable treasures in ____________ containers  B.  WHAT IS THIS TREASURE?...OR… ARE THESE ______________?  I will mention 4 of them.                       II.  ________________ PROMISE: A.  1 Cor. 15. 20-  But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died (NLT) B.  The Promise is from God- God’s promises are true & faithful III.  VICTORY ______________ : A.  Every year the winning team gets to be champion for ____ year.  Then they have to defend their title all over again. B.  EVERY VICTORY IS THIS LIFE IS ______________ C.  1 Cor. 15. 57- But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. IV.  LIFE WORTH LIVING A.  Life may have all kinds of trials and heartaches, but with Jesus in our life we are not _____________. B.  We may live everyday with the threat of death, _____ we face these threats with the confidence that our calling and our service for Jesus will lead to eternal life. V.  _________– ETERNAL A.  Though our bodies are dying…our spirits are being renewed every day! B.  Present troubles are small and won’t last long…and they’re producing a glory that is far surpassing!  (Sounds hopeful!)  VI.  FOUR HEAVENLY TREASURES- OFFERED TO US BECAUSE ________ _______. A.  They are received by _______ B.  They come when we invite Jesus- God’s greatest gift to us- to become our Savior, and our Lord C.  Faith is NOT just praying a prayer…or raising your hand at a crusade service…but is _______   __________ on God