Sermons on 2 Corinthians 2:14:

Seeing The Possibilities

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 1, 2017

Paul faced much opposition in ministry. He was forced to change his plans on numerous occasions, and yet he chose to see the possibilities instead of the obstacles. We too will face difficulty, but we must maintain our perspective, seeing possibilities.

Seeing the Possibilities 2 Corinthians 2: 12-17 As you read and study Paul’s letters to the Corinthian church, you discover his ministry there was difficult at best. The church was situated in a city that was morally corrupt, and its influence was showing up in negative ways within the church. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is All That Matters Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 31, 2015

If we could get what we need from God in any other way … If there was anyway else we could earn favor with God … Christ’s death is meaningless. Are we willing to do whatever it takes to show people what they need?

Christ is all that Matters Galatians, Part 4 Galatians 2:11-21 - Remember the purpose of this letter: • To teach • To correct • To point us to Jesus - Paul expressed clearly in last week’s study that unity is critical -- Division is not profitable for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumph!

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 6, 2015

Paul paints a word picture of believers, as former enemies conquered by grace, as conquerors, and as a fragrant aroma.

Note: I lit a piece of incense at the beginning of my sermon...also this has some Christmas references, but is not a Christmas sermon per se. Some of you may be familiar with the Grand March from Verdi's opera Aida. In the first act there is an elaborate, triumphant procession to mark the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Congregational

Our Triumphant God Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 30, 2018

God fights our battles. His victory through Jesus is our victory.

1. God promises to give us victory over and in the world that is set in opposition to Him Romans 8 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Determines How You Think?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 22, 2019

Over the years, the Body of Christ has allowed the world, instead of the Bible, determine how it talks about issues.

Good evening to the blessed of the Lord! Good evening to men and women and young people who are more than conquerors in every situation. Pro-Life, Pro-Choice I want to tell you up front that this is not a message about abortion. It’s a message about how we have come to the place of using terms ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1, Genesis 25:23, Judges 13:5, Psalm 139:13, Isaiah 49:1, Jeremiah 1:4-5, Romans 2:13-15, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 2:25, John 14:1, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-8, Colossians 3:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement When Sharing The Gospel Goes Poorly Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 9, 2018

Some hopeful words for those struggling with the rejection that sometimes happens when we witness for Christ.

AN INEVITABLE CHALLENGE: Ministry is uncertain. - 2 Corinthians 2:12-13. - We don’t know all the details, but these verses indicate some good and some bad. A HOPEFUL TRUTH: The Kingdom is always advancing. - 2 Corinthians 2:14a – “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Confidence In The Corinthians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 17, 2018

Paul celebrates God's triumph , the triumph he won through Christ. The changed atmosphere in the church at Corinth is a victory for God because it is a victory of the Spirit of Christ. In the Christian life there are no victories that are not God's.

April 13, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.3: Paul’s confidence in the Corinthians. (2:12-17) 2nd Corinthians 2:12-17 (NKJV) 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

What's That Smell

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message exploring the concept of smell in the Bible. What smells good and bad to God?

Chico Alliance Church “What’s That Smell?” Introduction High in each nasal cavity it a small tract of mucous membrane containing olfactory cells. Hairlike fibers in these nerve cells, responding to various odors, send impulses along the olfactory nerve to the brain and thus produce the sense of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, Hebrews 13:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Triumphant

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 25, 2012

TRIUMPHANT LIVING PRODUCES THE FRAGRANCE OF CHRIST.

TRIUMPHANT LIVING 2 CORINTHIANS 2: 12-14 TROAS WAS A COASTAL CITY IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE PROVINCE OF ASIA. PAUL WENT THERE AFTER A RIOT IN EPHESUS (ACTS CHAPTER 19) ON HIS WAY TO MACEDONIA (ACTS CHAPTER 20). HE DID NOT FIND HIS FELLOW BROTHER, TITUS, AND CONTINUED HIS MACEDONIAN ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Do They Smell?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 13, 2012

Do you stink good?

I see a lot of criticism on FaceBook and other forums when people speak of various issues and call them sin. Folks are reminded of “Judge not, lest ye be judged” and called unloving and lacking grace, etc, etc. However, while there are times when I have seen truth spoken in an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

On The Catwalk Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 13, 2012

The catwalk is a tool that fashion houses use to display their best products. And II Corinthians tells us that God has His own kind of "catwalk" that he leads us down in "triumphal procession." Why is God "showing us off" like this? And what is He selling

OPEN: (We opened the sermon with about 30 seconds of a video showing a group of modestly dressed models walking down a catwalk at a fashion show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHPq4nMA2ZI) (Then we switched to a youtube video of a veteran fashion model describing the purpose of the catwalk in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having Power With Men

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 5, 2012

If we are to have a positive influence upon others which will draw them to Christ, as believers we must live holy, consistent, Spirit-filled, and hospitable lives.

Having Power with Men 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 “For we are unto God a sweet savor or the fragrance of Christ) among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life.” Last week we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Smell Today? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 23, 2012

If there are so many things offensive to our noses just imagine how God must react to the putrid stench of sin or some of the smelly things even believers do.

Some days I wonder why God decided to give human beings noses. I think that and then I have to put on a pair of glasses and I know at least one reason. There are other times I am glad I have a nose: as a child my favorite intersection in Tulsa Oklahoma was 21st and Sheridan. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

The Presence Of The Lord

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 22, 2012

We need to seek the presence of the LORD in all our worship and ministry for it is His presence that determines the results of our efforts and ministry.

1 Corinthians 2:1-16 KJV 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanking God For The Victory

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2019

Jesus Christ has won us victory. In Him, we have victory over sin, death, and Satan. We ought to thank God for the victory that we have in Christ.

THANKING GOD FOR OUR VICTORY 1 CORINTHIANS 15:57 Thanking Dad. A man of around 35 has been to a men’s movement weekend. While away he realizes that he’s never told his father he loves him, so he decides when he gets home he’ll do it. He gets home, picks up the phone and calls home. Dad answers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58, 2 Corinthians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist