Sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:1-5:21:

Do You Want Joy, Real Joy?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

I think Matthew wrote these Beatitudes down in the exact order that Jesus spoke them. And I believe Jesus had a reason for putting them in this particular order.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 5:1-12 There is a beautiful chorus that begins with these words, "Do you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy? Then let Jesus come into your heart." And this morning we will look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Of The Light.

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 25, 2001

The children, when growing up, sometimes were afraid of the darkness. Then they become adults and now it seems they are afraid of the Light.

* the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not..( powerless against it )john.1:5 * but all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light, for whatsoever doth make manifest is light...ephes.5:13...( piercing thru it ) * God is light and in Him is no darkness at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Turn To The Lord

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Feb 25, 2001

When we turn to the Lord, the veil will be lifted.

2 Corinthians 3:13 - 18 Women in Afghanistan have to wear a veil whenever they leave their homes. This veil is called a burqa, and it’s a fairly heavy garment that goes from the top of their heads all the way to the ground. They have a patch of net or some gauzy material that covers their eyes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: *other

He Is Risen! Maranatha!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to know the living Lord!

He Is Risen! Maranatha! At this season, I am going to do something a little different than you might hear at your church or even on all the Christian radio and TV stations. After all, with a name like Maverick Ministries, what else could you expect from me? C];-)}|> This is basically for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:22, 2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Addiction!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to holiness.

Holy Addiction! We live in an addicted society. There are more types of addictions than you can imagine and a hundred books for each to tell you how to overcome them. Things that the Scriptures call sin and lusts of the flesh are now diseases or addictions that one cannot help doing and must be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-15, 1 Corinthians 16:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Uncommon Passion, Uncommon Agony

Contributed by Ritchie Ables on Mar 4, 2001

An honest attempt to understand the uncommon agony of Calvary’s cruel cross.

UNCOMMON PASSION, UNCOMMON AGONY by Pastor Ritchie L. Ables Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERINGS, being made conformable unto his death; When Paul uttered these words to the Philippian church, I have to wonder - did he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Put Your Slippers On Yet

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Moses thought he was all washed up! a. His situation: 1) 80 yr. old has-been, fugitive from law, sheep-herder of others. 2) Once he had it real good (son of Pharaoh's daughter). 3) Not much to look forward to (pension from Egypt. civil service). b. Moses thru with Moses, but God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Trusting Externals To Make Us Feel Good Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Where do we get our sense of value from - externals or God’s love for us?

My wife, Di, and I were sitting in the family room watching TV with our daughter, Janet, the other night when suddenly, Janet noticed the new watch Di had got for Christmas. She said with a mixture of awe and new-found respect, "Mum, you’ve got a Fossil watch. That’s so cool!" Well, we’d bought it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Anglican

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

We are Christ's ambassadors to a lost world.

Ambassadors For Christ 2 Corinthians 5:18 This morning I want to speak to you about a very important subject for us who profess and desire to be followers of Jesus Christ. The waters are muddy this morning concerning what it means to be a follower of Jesus. There are theorems, ideas, and proposals ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Commendation For Ministry Is..

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE COMMENDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY IS CHANGED LIVES 1.

THE COMMENDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY IS CHANGED LIVES 1. Unnecessary types of Commendation a. Personal boasting b. Lifeless words on a piece of paper (cf. academic degrees) 2. The only valid Commendation for effective ministry = Changed Lives a. Evident to all b. Accomplished by the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Glory Of The Ministry Of..

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

(with Tom Schetelich) THE GLORY OF THE MINISTRY OF THE NEW COVENANT 1.

(with Tom Schetelich) THE GLORY OF THE MINISTRY OF THE NEW COVENANT 1. God makes us adequate ministers of the New Covenant 2. God supplies the surpassing glory of the New Covenant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Overcome Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Through the Almighty power of the Spirit of God we are able to overcome any problem that tries to inhibit us from accomplishing God’s will. Ask the Lord for greater liberty given by the Spirit to help you prevail over any critic, opposition or difficulty.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us freedom from anything that tries to hinder our Godly progress. Paul wrote, "Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." (2 Cor. 3:17) Through the Almighty power of the Spirit of God we are able to overcome any problem that tries to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Light

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Christmas is a time of light.

1. Christmas is a time of light. a. Lights decorating homes and Christmas trees b. Llights which transform Tecumseh Park> c. Advent candles burning bright in churches. d. Floodlights illuminating displays 2. But if the brightness of all the lights of Christmas could somehow be packaged and put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Focus Of The Ministry Is..

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE FOCUS OF THIS MINISTRY IS OPEN PROCLAMATION O

THE FOCUS OF THIS MINISTRY IS OPEN PROCLAMATION OF THE GLORY OF CHRIST WITHOUT LOSING HEART ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prospect Of The Ministry

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE PROSPECT OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE RESURRECTI

THE PROSPECT OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE RESURRECTION ENABLES US TO ENDURE PRESENT PHYSICAL SUFFERING IN THE MINISTRY WITHOUT LOSING HEART ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible