Sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:6:

Leaning Against Legalism

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 20, 2011

We often measure our success by how closely we stick to a set of expectations - whether on the job, at home, or in our walk with the Lord. We do good, we feel good - we do bad, we feel bad. But measuring success is really much different in a relationship

When you apply for a job you supply your resume—it’s that collection of information that tells why you are qualified for a particular position. Until not too long ago, a very important thing to have when going to a new area was a letter of recommendation. We still use them occasionally. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Sufficiency Is Of God

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 21, 2010

This is a message that was to a young miniters class in our church.

Our Sufficiency Is Of God Pastor Ken Crow 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 (King James Version) 5Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 6Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

"Real Truth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 28, 2010

Whether or not we encounter God’s truth when we study the Scriptures is determined by the approach we take to them.

In this series, we want unbelievers to understand that Christianity is not a religion, but a relationship. We also want believers to understand that the way to life the Christian life is not by religion. Many unbelievers have concluded Christianity is a religion because believers have taken a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Know If We Are Really Serving God?

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2011

How can we know if we are really working for God? We could be doing things that God really doesn’t want us to do, or we could be doing the right things with a wrong motive. How tragic it would be to spend a lot of effort serving God and still not be pleas

Purpose: To show the evidences of serving God. Aim: I want the listener to pursue serving God in order to glorify God. INTRODUCTION: It is easy to SAY we are serving God when we really aren’t. But, it is also possible to put a lot of effort into doing a lot of good religious things and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Giving Church Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the second sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church

INTRO A life Giving Church is a Spirit Filled Church... Mission- an operation that is assigned by a higher power Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Letter Of Recommendation

Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 21, 2006

This sermon relies heavily on a visual illustration. It is based on the passage in 2 Cor. 3 which says we are letters from God. It calls for serious dedication to living for Christ.

______________________________________________________ NOTE: This sermon relies heavily upon a visual illustration. It’s based on Paul’s statement that we are a ’letter from Christ’. Here is a description of the visual I made for this lesson: Before the sermon, I prepared a manilla envelope, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Glory Of The Gospel

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 5, 2008

Compare and contrast Law and Grace

THE GLORY OF THE GOSPEL Text: 2 Corinthians 3:6-11 Intro: Paul is showing the superiority of the new covenant over the old covenant. Many people refuse to be used by God because they think of themselves as "not ready." But in a sense, we are never ready or worthy. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Glory Of God Through Us! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 21, 2009

As a Believer of Christ, God sees you like a mirror capable of reflecting God’s glory and every Christian has a responsibility to allow God’s glory to reflect more and more.

Angels we have heard on high, singing sweetly o’er the plains. And the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strain: Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Glory to God in the highest! The word glory appears over 350 times in the Bible! It’s a significant word in Scriptures. What does it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who's Using You?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 13, 2011

How do respond when someone hurts you? Is it with veiled hatred and open contempt? The Apostle Paul had to deal with just such a situation and how he handled it can help us to deal with pain in a godly way.

Sometimes the right thing to do is confront bad behavior or attitudes. As a leader there have been times when I have had to call someone on the carpet. It’s never easy and too often that person does not receive the exhortation or even rebuke well. As a leader, my job is to protect and nurture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Take The Veil Away

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012

We should not be ashamed of the Gospel; it gives life to the dying.

Take the Veil Away September 27, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should not be ashamed of the Gospel; it gives life to the dying. Focus Passage: II Corinthians 3:4-18 Supplemental Passage: (Romans 1:16 NASB) For I am not ashamed of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof Is In The Pudding

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2010

I think you can tell when someone has been with Jesus…the proof is in the pudding, and you can see it all over their face! Taste and see that the Lord is good! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Proof is in the Pudding 2 Corinthians 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ProofInPudding.html The world wants proof, and we have it, I believe. And I rejoice in sharing proofs from science, archaeology, medicine, history, etc. But I don’t need those proofs personally anymore, because I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Christian Writing Paper

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 2, 2010

Paul speaks about a letter not written on stationary, parchment, onionskin, or even newsprint; written on the most costly writing paper in the world – the hearts and lives of believers.

The High Cost of Christian Writing Paper 2 CORINTHIANS 3:1-6 “You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Adequate Are You? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 6, 2012

Paul asks a question at the end of chapter 2: And who is adequate for these things? ‘Sufficient…power….ability…fitness’ Literally ‘many’ Who has enough for what God calls their life to?

How confident are you to face each day? How adequate do you feel to take on life? How do you deal with the challenges that life brings you each day and you own feelings of inadequacy? A golfer who had been playing badly went to a psychiatrist who told him to relax by playing a round of golf ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6

613 Commandments Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2021

How should a Christian approach the Hebrew scriptures? The number of commandments in the Old Testament is usually given as 613. That’s near enough for our discussion. Let’s look at some of them in light of Paul's instructions about the spirit of the law.

How should a Christian approach the Hebrew scriptures? The number of commandments in the Old Testament is usually given as 613. That’s near enough for our discussion. Let’s look at some of them in light of Paul's instructions about the spirit of the law. Such is the confidence that we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Gives Life Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2021

So, what then is the spirit of the law? In part, it has to do with being a spiritual Jew.

So, what then is the spirit of the law? In part, it has to do with being a spiritual Jew. “No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God's Spirit. And a person with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-8, Romans 2:29, Galatians 3:7, Romans 8:2-5

Denomination: Baptist