Sermons on 2 Corinthians 1:8-11:

Hope Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2020

This message is Part 2 of my message on Hope and focuses on how Paul responded to his situation in 2 Corinthians 1:8-10.

Hope Part 2 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; James 1:2-4; 4:7; 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Two weeks ago I delivered part one of this two part message on Hope. This morning in part two I want to speak specifically to you about hope as children of God. You see, Christians lose hope just like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, James 1:2-4, 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort-Able Living

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2020

4 truths from these opening verses that should comfort all of us when life turns sour (Adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, chapter called Comfort-Able Living pgs. 5-13)

HoHum: “I am the subject of depressions of the spirit so fearful that I hope none of you ever get to such extremes of wretchedness.” Who said this? Charles Spurgeon, a famous preacher from England. WBTU: There is an idea out there that Christians should always be happy, always have a smile on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Do It Again

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jun 14, 2020

Everything God does is good. What He did in the Bible, He's still able to do today.

GOD WILL DO IT AGAIN "For I am the Lord, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob." Malachi 3:6. God is consistently the same, He never changes! Nothing can be added to Him and nothing can be taken from Him. What He is today He always was. What He is today He ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, 2 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Street Evangelism Is Powerful: The Majesty Of Carrying The Gospel

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2021

We often dream of great and mighty things. We dream of love that would be like a beautiful song, or music video. We dream of doing great things for God. We dream of revivals and great awakenings. We dream of a world that would made right by Christ. We dream of winning thousands to our savior Jesus.

"We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Breakthrough

Contributed by Pablo Catala on May 30, 2019

God’s Help

“For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of Peace And Comfort Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 9, 2019

Desiring God's peace and comfort

Toolbox of Faith series The God of peace and comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Prayer- Father today, would you do something amazing in our lives? We need to sense your presence. We need to sense your peace and your comfort. Take hurting hearts and touch them with your love. Take a heart today that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene

From Despair To Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Paul comes to the end of his rope, but he does not come to the end of his hope. He had no resource in himself, and all he could do was to surrender his life and future to the providence of God.

Paul Aurandt tells the story of one of the fastest rising young singers back in the early 50's. He was called the Romantic Voice Of America. Teenage girls would give anything to see him, but he never appeared anywhere. He was not even seen in photographs. He was strictly a radio voice. Soon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Beyond Our Strength

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 23, 2021

When human mind and brain fail THEN we need to put our trust in God who raised the dead.

Beyond our strength 2 Cor 1:8” For we do not want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life; 9 indeed, we had the sentence of death within ourselves so that we would not trust ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Exemplary Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 28, 2021

We see Paul's undying perseverance in ministry, his unwavering concern for the church and his unceasing preaching of the Word of God.

Good morning! LET US PRAY: Our Almighty and eternal God, we bow down in worship and acknowledge you as our Lord, the one and only true God. Forgive us for the times we have gone astray and into idolatry, going after the seen and unseen things of this world. Enlighten us and bring us back to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12, 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, 2 Corinthians 7:5-7, Romans 15:25-28, Matthew 10:40-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Purpose Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 22, 2020

You can either accept your trials and they will become heavenly blessings or you can fight your trials and they will become heavy burdens.

Over the past three weeks, we’ve been taking a Biblical look at hardship … what the Bible says it is … why we experience hardship … and how we should respond to the trials and challenges of life from a Biblical perspective. God uses the trials and hardships of life to teach us … to help us grow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Restore Your Broken Relationship With Your Spouse! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 11, 2020

Most relationships experience issues and clashes at some point or another. In miserable relationships, the main cause of despondency is an absence of unconditional love and acknowledgment.

Most relationships experience issues and clashes at some point or another. In miserable relationships, the main cause of despondency is an absence of unconditional love and acknowledgment. Controlling, requesting an unreasonable desire are only manifestations of that cause. Many times, we should ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17, 2 Corinthians 1:9

Dealing With Suffering Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 9, 2022

Suffering is real; how do we deal with it?

INTRODUCTION • As we conclude our Hot Topics series, we will examine the issue of suffering, specifically, how to deal with it. • Suffering (and evil) is a part of our life in this world, and none of us are exempt from it. • Evil and suffering can go hand in hand at times; at other times, suffering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ And All Of Christ - 1thessalonians 1:1-10 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022

The Thessalonian church was a shining example of believers in ministry and gospel outreach. They had all the fruits of the Holy Spirit as we see in the verses of Chapter 1. They radiated faith, hope, love, and steadfastness. They waited patiently for the Rapture.

IN CHRIST AND ALL OF CHRIST - 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 We are going to embark on a series of messages in this magnificent book of 1Thessalonians. While it is not universally accepted, the great majority of commentators and writers consider this letter as being Paul’s first letter. It has the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, Isaiah 57:21, 1 Timothy 1:2, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 2 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 4:18, Romans 4:21, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 2 Corinthians 10:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

University Of Adversity

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Oct 23, 2022

FOR WE ALL WILL HAVE TO TAKE A FEW COURSES AND A FEW SEMESTERS WE WILL HAVE TO TAKE SOME RIGOROUS CLASSES THAT WILL BE TAUGHT BY DR PAIN AND PROFESSOR HEARTACHE FOR WE ALL WILL HAVE TO SIT IN THE CLASSROOM AND THE LAB ROOM TO BE TAUGHT SOMETHINGS

UNIVERSITY OF ADVERSITY 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 (MSG) 8 We don't want you in the dark, friends, about how hard it was when all this came down on us in Asia province. It was so bad we didn't think we were going to make it. 9 We felt like we'd been sent to death row, that it was all over ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Need A Boost?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 20, 2021

We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the nutrition shake, although that might help too. But there are times when we could all use a helping hand or a pep talk. Let's look into the subject of encouragement.

DO YOU NEED A BOOST? We could all use a little more encouragement in our lives, right? We get run-down, we get disheartened. We wonder if what we’re doing really matters. We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the nutrition shake, although that might help too. But there are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, Philippians 1:18-19, Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 25:11, Hebrews 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ