Sermons about 2 Corinthians 1:1-13:14

Rejoicing

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

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In this passage Paul resumed the story that he left in 2:13, where he said he went to Macedonia to look for Titus. Though Paul still had many problems and hardships to face, he found comfort and joy in the ministry God had given to him.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of “the greatest justice since John Marshall.” At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuke

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

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One of the most difficult things to do in life is to rebuild a shattered relationship. Unfortunately, there are many broken relationships today in homes, churches and ministries, which can only be repaired when people face problems honestly and deal with

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: John Wesley and a preacher-friend of plain habits were once invited to dinner where the host’s daughter, noted for her beauty, had been profoundly impressed by Wesley’s preaching. During a pause in the meal, Wesley’s friend took the young woman’s hand and called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

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One of the things in Christian circles that tends to be done in a careless manner is the handling of money. The apostle Paul in this passage organizes the collection of funds for the saints in Jerusalem so that it will be managed honestly and faithfully.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was to avoid excitement. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

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Why is it that Christians often need to be motivated to give when God has given us so much? God had provided for the Corinthians in such a wonderful way and yet they were hesitant to share what they had with others.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: W. A. Criswell tells of an ambitious young man who told his pastor he’d promised God a tithe of his income. They prayed for God to bless his career. At that time he was making $40.00 per week and tithing $4.00. In a few years his income increased and he was tithing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Generosity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

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In these verses Paul points out principles found in the Word of God as well as those drawn from experience to show why and how we are to give.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: L. Kraft, head of the Kraft Cheese Corp., who had given approximately 25% of his enormous income to Christian causes for many years, said, “The only investment I ever made which has paid consistently increasing dividends is the money I have given to the Lord.” (W. A. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Warfare

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

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We need to keep in mind that throughout this letter Paul is writing to a divided church, and a church that is being seduced by false teachers. These false teachers charged Paul with being very courageous when he wrote letters from a distance, but said t

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A custom of the natives in New Guinea is told. At certain times they have rituals, songs, and dances. They work themselves up into a frenzy and the ritual culminates in what are called “the murder songs,” in which they shout before God the names of the people they wish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Boasting

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

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What Paul is about to do in this passage is contrary to his character. He never had any problem boasting about Christ and telling of His sufferings, but he was always hesitant to speak of his own painful experience as a servant of the Lord. However, bec

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A sightseeing bus was making the rounds through Washington, D. C., and the driver was pointing out spots of interest. As they passed the Pentagon building, he mentioned that it cost taxpayers millions of dollars and that it took a year and a half to build. A little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

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Some of Paul’s religious assailants in Corinth were no doubt Jews. They hurled the charge at Paul that he was no true Hebrew. They said he had apostatized from the faith and that he could not possibly be a faithful minister of God. With this in mind, Paul

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small uninhabited island. He cried out to God to save him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a rough hut and put his few possessions in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Grace

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

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In the previous chapter Paul’s focus of attention has been on earthly, physical experiences in the gospel. In order to avoid exalting himself he describes these experiences in the third person.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: To seek to earn, merit, or purchase salvation is to insult the Giver. Imagine yourself invited to a banquet in the White House by the president of the United States. You are seated at a table that is filled with the choist foods. Every effort is made to give you a most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Motive

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

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Apparently the false teachers in Corinth were suggesting that Paul’s unwillingness to accept support from the church was simply a coverup. They thought that he really had a love for money, and the offering he claimed to be taking for the suffering saints

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: H. L. Gee somewhere tells of a tramp who came begging to a good woman’s door. She went to get something to give him and found that she had no change in the house. She went to him and said, “I have not a penny of small change. I need a loaf of bread. Here is a pound ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Unity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

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Paul’s final appeal in this letter is a call for unity. In the first nine chapters he addressed the majority of the Christians in the Corinthian assembly. In chapters 10 - 13:10, his words were directed primarily to those who questioned his integrity. In

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In the church there is a bond of family, yet room for variety. The devil tries to disrupt unity. To chickens tied at the legs and thrown over a clothesline may be united, but they do not have unity. (Leslie Flynn, Great Church Fights - Swindoll’s Book of Illustrations, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Fifth Gospel

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 26, 2005

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We are letters, written of God for all the world to read; we are the only Bible many will ever read.

THE FIFTH GOSPEL 2 Cor 3:2-3 2 You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. 3 You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Five Reasons To Share Your Faith

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 28, 2005

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We should share our faith. Here are five reasons to do just that. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

Five Reasons We Share Our Faith? 2 Cor. 5:9-19 9 Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-18

Denomination: *other

The Gospel According To "Name Of Baby"

Contributed by David Johnston on May 31, 2005

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A great sermon for baby dedications

The Gospel According to "baby’s name" 2 Cor. 3:2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: 3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Creation

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

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Paul details for the new creation that has been manifest in the heart and life of one who has believed in the LORD Jesus Christ.

“A NEW CREATION” 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 1. A New POSITION. (v. 17a) Therefore if any man be in Christ Isaiah 43:7; 45:17, 24-25; Mark 16:16; John 1:12-13; 3:18, 36; 5:24; 6:44, 47; 11:25; 14:6; 15:5; 17:3; Acts 4:12; Romans 5:1; 6:23; 8:1, 9; 10:17; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

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