Sermons on 2 Corinthians 11:16-33:

Growing Pains

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 8, 2007

The most successful trick Satan use’s, is to get us to question God about His actions. The words usually formed on our lips are “why am I experiencing such pain?”

GROWING PAINS? Satan tries to undermine the Word of God and the importance of our faith in God. Eyes can’t always see what God is doing because most of what God does is in the spiritual realm. We can’t see the wind but we can see the results of it. Its very disturbing to think of the great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

11 Powerful Ways To Worship God

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 18, 2019

And explanation on different biblical ways that we can worship God.

Worship (PROSKUNEO) is a conscious glorification of God flowing from an inner attitude of lowly submission to His authority and awe at His majesty. The worship in heaven is about honour Honour means to ascribe weight and value to something. “Worship Him who made heaven and earth” (Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 100:1-2, Ephesians 5:19-20, Colossians 3:16, Acts 2:1, Proverbs 6:19, 2 Corinthians 11:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Uses Thorns Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2009

God calls us to accept, own and use our thorns to extend His grace to others.

GOD USES THORNS Years ago in the northeastern United States codfish was a big commercial business. There is a market for eastern cod all over, especially on the West Coast. The demand posed a problem to the shippers. At first they froze the cod, then shipped them elsewhere, but the freezing took ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 11:1-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Basket Case

Contributed by Ron Kelly on Apr 28, 2011

There are time in our lives where we've all been pushed to that breaking point! The point where we've tried everything, but nothing seems to be working out...

2 Corinthians 11:32-33, 32 In Damascus the governor, under Aretas the king, was guarding the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desiring to arrest me; 33 but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands. TODAY’S SERMON TITLE: “A BASKET ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:32-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Bring It On

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 21, 2011

Too often, we run from challenges. Yet the people we love to read about in the Bible are impressive because they battled challenges. If God sends you on stony paths, He will provide you with strong shoes.

Opening illustration: A TV program on the History Channel featured the world’s most extreme airports. The one that caught my attention is no longer open, but it is one I had flown into. I agree that Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport was definitely a thrill ride for passengers and surely a challenge for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Life Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 7, 2012

A look at the life of Paul, the apostle. From The Story, a 32 week journey through the Bible, inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

The Story - 30 May 15, 2011 You may not have known this, but there was time when two of the most famous men in history lived in the same city — the apostle Paul and the emperor Nero. Their lives actually overlapped for a short period of time. Of course, nobody took notice of Paul, he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Tenacity

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

Tenacity is finishing. Paul had tenacity. We all need to exhibit tenacity!

II Corinthians 11:22-27 Paul had Tenacity! Synonyms: Tenacity: Perseverance; consistency; diligence; dedication; determination; drive; endurance; doggedness; grit; moxie; persistence; spunk; stamina; steadfastness; and stick-to-itiveness. Jesus Christ is the “author and finisher of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To School 2012

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2013

This week many of us will be sending kids back to school, or going back to work as teachers. Saul was saved instantly, but his journey to becoming the Apostle Paul took some time.This is a passage about Saul going back to school.

Back to School August 12, 2012 Introduction: A This week many of us will be sending kids back to school, or going back to work as teachers. a This is a passage about Saul going back to school. b Just like many of us or our kids, grandkids, people we love. B Saul was saved instantly, but his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Spot A Fake Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 2, 2012

Christianity has become a surface religious distraction from the hardships and realities of life and is no longer a relevant belief system connecting us to our Creator and Savior. In the western world the fakes are much more visible than those who stil

I think we may finally be living in a day when the ‘Christianity’ that exists in the cultural marketplace is now more fake than real. What began with liberal departures from the essentials of our faith has now moved to a wide spread illiteracy of the very truths of Christianity. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:5-30

La Carga De Un Pastor Series

Contributed by Humberto Hilario on Jul 26, 2014

El valor del Pastor en la Iglesia moderna.

2ª Cor. 11:22 ¿Son hebreos? Yo también. ¿Son israelitas? Yo también. ¿Son descendientes de Abraham? También yo. 2ª Cor. 11:23 ¿Son ministros de Cristo? (Como si estuviera loco hablo.) Yo más; en trabajos más abundante; en azotes sin número; en cárceles más; en peligros de muerte muchas veces. 2ª ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:22-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time To Boast Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 13, 2016

A Time To Boast – 2 Corinthians chapter 11 verses 1-33 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: He boasts in his jealousy over the Church (vs 1-6) He boasts in his generosity to the Church (vs :7-21) He boasts in his Sufferings for the Church (vs 22-33) SERMON BODY: Ill: • He looked down the lens of a TV camera and shouted out the words, • “I am the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

Walk A Mile In My Shoes Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2015

God's grace is sufficient for our every trial & affliction. Trials are an integral & authenticating aspect of our ministry. Let us journey for a while through the life of Paul as he authenticates to us that he is a true servant of Christ.

2 CORINTHIANS 11: 22-27 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES [Philippians 3: 4-11] Do you serve Christ so that all will go well with you here and now? Has all been easy for you in your service of Christ? Ease in Zion was certainly not the Apostle Paul's experience. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at why we celebrate communion

Communion 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 Steve Cornell tells of when he was a young boy, two things stood out for him on communion Sunday. First, he knew it would be a long service because the pastor had no intentions of cutting short his sermon. Second, he was afraid because n his deep voice, the pastor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Inter Stress Of Involvement Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 8, 2015

We may not identify with Paul's physical sufferings as some of our international brethren can who are persecuted for their faith. But in this success oriented society we can identify with the inter-stress of which he speaks.

2 CORINTHIANS 11: 28-33 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE INTER STRESS OF INVOLVEMENT [Acts 9:22-25] Paul now changes from outward sufferings that he was called upon to endure as a minister of Christ to the daily pressure of concern that he bore for the churches and their leaders. These ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Get It Together & Press On

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jan 13, 2014

Every Leader Needs a Leader. How the Chief Apostle (Paul) went through many perils in order to spread the gospel. In doing so, he battled not only the unbelievers but the church people as well.

GET IT TOGETHER & PRESS ON Paul's tribulations... 2 Corinthians 11:23, 25-29 "Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Charismatic