“For whenever I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10b We don’t have the sermon text available right now, but we do have the audio. May 15, 2011 2 Corinthians 12:1–10, Sufficient Dave Anderson, Brewster Baptist Church [powerpress]
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As we begin today, I’d like to ask you a couple questions (and don’t raise your hands). Did you come to church today tired? Is there anyone here today feeling overwhelmed by the pace of life? Have you ever been so busy that you just needed a moment to catch your breath? Today’s sermon might…