Sermons on 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:17:

"Wars Are Not Won By Evacuations"

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 23, 2003

We cannot win by doing nothing

“Wars are not won by evacuations” 2 co 2:9The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. 10If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Scouting Report

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 14, 2003

Just as sports teams scout their opponent, we are not unaware of the schemes of Satan, our mortal enemy.

Scouting Report TCF Sermon July 6, 2003 2 Cor. 2:10-11 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Corinthians 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devices Of Satan

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 1, 2003

We are not immune from Satan’s attacks, either within or without. Satan is a master at his evil craft. To know the things we need to beware of will strengthen our position in the battle.

THE DEVICES OF SATAN "Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices." II Corinthians 2:11 We are not immune from Satan’s attacks against us, either within or without. Often we leave the door open to Satan by our spiritual weakness or lack of faith. Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Missionary Burnout: Causes & Cures

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Aug 10, 2001

A personal testimony of one missionary’s struggle with burnout and how he found relief.

MISSIONARY BURNOUT: CAUSES & CURES BY GREG WADDELL II CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 "WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK?" I. INTRODUCTION A. Background My wife and I have been missionaries for 18 years. In 1982, with $150 of monthly support coming in, we hit the road with our one-year-old daughter to raise funds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simplicity In Christ

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

"He that giveth, let him do it with Simplicity" Rom 12:8 (kjv)

SIMPLICITY IN CHRIST Rom 12:8 he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity 2 Cor 1:12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12, 2 Corinthians 11:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should They Hate Us?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2001

Using the backdrop of the hatred that resulted in the terrorism attacks on America, this sermon asks why anyone would hate Christians?

OPEN: I remember when I was in 2nd grade. I was in class the day that it was announced to us that the President of the United States had been assassinated. A sniper had murdered John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, and the nation was in tumult. I remember many things about that day. The way the class ...read more

Scripture: John 15:17-21, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Name Of The Promise Is Jesus

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 7, 2000

Jesus is the Yes and Amen to all of God’s promises.

The Name of the Promise Is Jesus TCF Sermon December 3, 2000 Isn’t it great to begin to hear some of the great Christmas music? When you were a child, did you misunderstand some of the words of carols? Then when you learned to read and saw the lyrics, you may have been surprised at what they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22, Hebrews 6:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Always A Winner

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

To show that there are no losers in God’s family

2COR.2:14 "I AM ALWAYS A WINNER" A) Paul is writing to the church at Corinth who always seemed to have troubles! * They had troubles with their doctrine, and at times, Paul rebuked them for condoning evil. B) But, here we find Paul encouraging the saints! * Paul was a great Preacher and writer! * ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Wonderful God

Contributed by Rick Gatten on Jan 6, 2001

The apostle Paul in 2Corinthians chapters 1 & 2 reminds us of some marvelous truths about the Person and work of God.

The apostle Paul in 2Corinthians chapters 1 and 2 reminds us of some marvelous truths about the Person and work of God. It would be good for us to lay these truths in our hearts and to daily remember them. 1. God is a God of all Truth - "But as God is true" (1:18) a. How basic it is to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Aroma Of Christ Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2001

The Gospel is an "aroma" of life for some and death for others

INTRODUCTION Heroes, in Paul’s day, were usually great generals, leaders of mighty armies, and conquerors of nations. Really it is the same today. That is why we know whom Julius Caesar or Alexander the Great is. These men whose fame and fortune came from desolated cities and enslaved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Triumph In Christ

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002

God did not create man for defeat...sin brought that. But the Bible tells us how we may triumph over sin, self, and Satan through Jesus Christ.

TRIUMPH IN CHRIST II Cor. 2:14 INTRO. Notice carefully, the first part of our text. The human race was never meant for defeat. God’s intention in creating man was that man should be master over all creation. (Gen. 1:26) -- "And God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Smelly Christians

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 2, 2002

A message to show Christians how they are sweet smelling to the Lord because of what Jesus Christ did on the cross, and encourage them to be a good witness to those around them.

INTRODUCTION The gospel of Jesus Christ works on different people in different ways. The gospel itself always has a sweet fragrance. To some the fragrance becomes a pleasant aroma of life, but to others that same fragrance becomes a vile smell of death. Let’s break down this passage of scripture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

What's That I Smell? Series

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Our worship and adoration is a sweet smelling fragrance in the nostrils of God!

I. A New Fragrance A. Text: II Corinthians 2:14-16 “…thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

21st Century Missionaries Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 26, 2002

A description of how Paul engaged in mission and its application to this current context

Disciples Make Disciples Crossway story This week I was reading the story of an Australian couple who went to Bangladesh as missionaries. When Stuart and Margaret arrived in the country they were informed, by the Baptist missionaries already there that the Muslim people were impossible to reach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Power For Pressures

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

This Sermon Is An Easter Sermon Dealing With the Pressures We Face In Life As The Disciples Did Just Before Easter.

Power For Pressures Easter Psalm 46:1-11 Matthew 28:1-20 There were pressures of all kinds hanging around after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Mary was dealing with the pressures of grief and anger over the death of her first born ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed