Sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2:

Sanctification - Set Apart For God

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 13, 2013

Sanctification is a process in which we become more like Jesus - But it involves your participation.

#April 14, 2013 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Subject: Part 8 in the What We Believe Series Title: Sanctification - Set Apart for God OK – Here we go… In the last few weeks I spoke to you about sin and salvation and about the church. Today I get to make it a little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where God's Glory Can Take You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

We have a role in bringing God's glory about over the earth.

Where God’s Glory Can Take You August 15, 2010 (PM) Introduction A The older I get, the more I appreciate my parents. 1 Not because we share more, but because I get to experience what it must have been like for them. a Guarded, protective, nosy, adamant b So it is with us & God aa We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Undeniable Mark Of A Champion

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010

What separates mediocre performance from championship performance? Where do we get our endurance? The secret is in the Power Source!!!

The Undeniable Mark of a Champion 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 1Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Using You?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 13, 2011

How do respond when someone hurts you? Is it with veiled hatred and open contempt? The Apostle Paul had to deal with just such a situation and how he handled it can help us to deal with pain in a godly way.

Sometimes the right thing to do is confront bad behavior or attitudes. As a leader there have been times when I have had to call someone on the carpet. It’s never easy and too often that person does not receive the exhortation or even rebuke well. As a leader, my job is to protect and nurture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Leaning Against Legalism

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 20, 2011

We often measure our success by how closely we stick to a set of expectations - whether on the job, at home, or in our walk with the Lord. We do good, we feel good - we do bad, we feel bad. But measuring success is really much different in a relationship

When you apply for a job you supply your resume—it’s that collection of information that tells why you are qualified for a particular position. Until not too long ago, a very important thing to have when going to a new area was a letter of recommendation. We still use them occasionally. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living As God Has Called Us To Live

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 25, 2011

What does it mean to be a Christian? When we accept Jesus as Savior, how are we to live our lives? God desires to totally and completely transform us from our old nature to His new creation... We have to Bond with Christ, Build up our faith in Him thru Hi

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 21, 2007 Date Preached: September 23, 2007 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) in view of a call Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Bond, Build and Blossom! Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV) Introduction: Do you remember those US Army commercials, “Be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Super Cool Or Super Real?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 27, 2011

Are you real? That might seem like an obvious question but consider the lengths you go to in order to present yourself as "all together" to your friends and brothers and sisters. Being impressive by appearance can actually impede both your growth in the L

We talk a lot about natural human behavior and how that often runs counter to the real life given to us in Jesus Christ. Today I want to talk about your image. In our natural state we try really hard to present a good image to the world. We try to clean up, dress well, and act civilly. Beyond that, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Holy Spirit And Change

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011

It is the Holy Spirit of God who is God's agent for changing us into the image of His Son.

God’s Change Agent 2 Corinthians 3 “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Refiners Fire

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2014

The Woman asked the silver smith, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?" He smiled at her and answered, "Oh, that's easy when I see my image in it." This day, I want to speak of the Refiners Fire. Updated February 2025.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings prior to the message. Today's readings are: Malachi 3:1-5; Psalm 126; 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 and Luke 3:1-6 Let us pray... O' Heavenly Father. You are the refiner of our souls. May we have confidence in your ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:29, Romans 8:18, Ephesians 1:22, Titus 2:14, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Philippians 1:6, 1 Peter 4:12-13, 1 John 1:9, Romans 12:1-2, Nehemiah 8:10, James 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Who Do You See, In The Mirror?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 22, 2013

When God looks at us, if we have a relationship with His Son, He sees His Son’s perfection, He doesn’t see our imperfections, they were washed in the blood, cleansed forever, never to be remembered again. Thus, when we look in the mirror, we sh

Who do you see, in the mirror? Ill. After being away on business, a man thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. “How about some perfume?” he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle costing $50.00. “That’s a bit much,” he said, so she returned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, I’m Ready To Fly

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 11, 2013

God transforms us from the inside out. All Christ-followers are in the midst of this transformation, and at the same time, raw as we are, we reflect the Lord’s glory. Go figure.

Nature is an incredible thing. Most of us have likely had our breath taken away at the site of something in creation. Barb and I spent a lot of time gasping at the beauty of the Scottish Highlands this summer, the gorgeous lochs, the stunning mountain ranges, the beautiful if slightly disturbingly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Transformed Life

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 14, 2013

Our learning must lead to Christ-like living.

Living a Transformed Life Sermon Series: “PBC @ the Core” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 2/10/13 I want to begin with a brief excerpt from a book by Mark Buchanan called, “Your Church is Too Safe.” This appeared in the March 2012 issue of Christianity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

“jesus Came To Overcome Blindness”

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 11, 2013

We heard last week that Jesus says he came so that no one should remain in darkness, and just before that he says that anyone who sees me sees the Father. What does this mean? It means that the truth that is the most imperative for all people, is to believe that Jesus is God in the flesh.

“Jesus Came to Overcome Blindness” (2 Cor 4:1-7) English author H. G. Wells—famous for science fiction novels like The Time Machine, and The War of the Worlds—once wrote a short story called “The Country of the Blind.” It’s about an inaccessible, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Got Liberty?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 20, 2013

Do you have liberty? Do you know how to assure liberty for America?

"We poor sinners need to come back from our wanderings to seek pardon through the all-sufficient merits of our Redeemer. And we need to pray earnestly for the power of the Holy Spirit to give us a precious revival in our hearts and among the unconverted." - Robert E. Lee Lee was correct in that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Veil - From Glory To Glory

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 24, 2013

Sanctification - Progressive and/or Entire? And, how does that phrase "From Glory to Glory" actually work out in our lives?

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful and He will do it. Sanctification - this thing we talk about; this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Nazarene