Sermons on 2 Corinthians 4:1-17:

Troubles & Worries, But No Despair

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Aug 7, 2015

It is painfully hard, but we have to accept that we are just frail people in frail bodies living in a broken sinful world where many tragedies happen daily!

Troubles & Worries, But No Despair Kelly Durant August 8, 2015 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Light Of God's Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 28, 2014

This text helps us understand why the real meaning of Christmas still escapes so many people today.

2 CORINTHIANS 4:3-6 [CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE] THE LIGHT OF GOD'S GLORY During the Christmas season of 1879, an agnostic REPORTER in Boston saw three little girls standing in front of a store window full of toys. One of them was blind. He heard the other two describing the toys to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Fear Thru The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 12, 2015

Fear is NOT the path of life for the believer and we must not fall prey to the enemy's attacks in seeking to overwhelm us with fear and anxiety in our lives! We have been given spiritual tools by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit...the 1st is Power

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 10, 2015 Date Preached: January 11, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Our Power in Christ Text: 2 Timothy 1:7-9; 2 Cor 4:1-18 ETS: Paul told Timothy had great power through Christ. ESS: Our service to God is fueled by a power we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fragility And Brokenness

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 12, 2015

Life batters and breaks us in a variety of ways, but then God makes us stronger and more beautiful in that very fragility and brokenness.

Title: Fragility and Brokenness Text: II Corinthians 4:6-10; 12:7-10 Thesis: Life batters and breaks us in a variety of ways, but then God makes us stronger and more beautiful in our fragility and brokenness. In that this is the 1st Sunday after Epiphany we are once again reminded of how Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Evil Touches Us , Is It From God ?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 29, 2014

When evil touches my life is it indirectly from God or can there be another or second cause that has nothing to do with God?

When evil touches my life is it indirectly from God or can there be another or second cause that has nothing to do with God? This is an age old question. Before we became true believers in Christ many of us assumed that when bad things happened to us God was the cause. As young born again ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“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

Darkness And Light

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

We must be careful whose image we reflect in our lives.

DARKNESS AND LIGHT. 2 Corinthians 4:3-6. The Apostle Paul likens the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to a perfume, which to some people - “the saved” (2 Corinthians 2:15-16) - is a source of sweetness, light and life. To others - “the lost” (2 Corinthians 4:3) - it is the poignant poisonous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beholding The Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 11, 2014

Despite the entire Gospel's truth & power, it remained hidden to most. Here the Apostle tells us why the Gospel is hidden to the lost & so clear to the saved.

2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] BEHOLDING THE GLORY Any of us who try to serve God in any way often have reasons for being discouraged. The awareness of our human limitations and our imperfections gnaw at our self-confidence. The indifference of people to whom we try to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Glory On Display Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

At times we wonder if we are really displaying God's glory through our lives. We may also think how to go about it. Paul addressed this very issue with the Christians in Corinth. In fact this Sunday as we delve into God's Word we will see how can the ...

Opening illustration: On January 9th, 2007, Joshua Bell sold out Boston's Symphony Hall. Seats were nearly $100 each. Bell plays a violin worth more than $3 million and is one of the best musicians in the world. Three days later he entered a metro station in Washington, D.C. wearing casual clothing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Excuses

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 7, 2015

Paul is telling the Corinthian Christians that no matter how old you are or your circumstances in life, God expects you to be faithful

NO EXCUSES 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, ( NLT ) Intro: An elderly couple was sitting around one evening watching TV and the woman looked over at her husband and said: "Things have really changed," you used to sit very close to me." "Well, I can remedy that," he said, moving next to her on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of Life: Hill Blocks View Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 1, 2016

There are road signs everywhere we go. This sermon ties in a spiritual meaning with a subdivision road sign. Sometimes an obstacle, or hill, blocks a clear view of God's work in our lives.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 28, 2016 David Simpson Sermon Series: Signs of Life Sign: HILL BLOCKS VIEW 2 Corinthians 4:4; Psalm 40:12; 2 KINGS 6:17 I noticed a yield sign this past week and thought of a classic hymn: “Yield Not to Temptation.” So, I decided, for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Gives Us Grateful Hearts Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Apr 11, 2016

The grace of God operating in our lives overflows in gratitude - here's why and how...

Every now and again someone will post a meme saying that there are 365 times in the bible that God says "Do not be afraid" or "do not fear" one for each day of the year. Absolute nonsense sadly. It's actually only 126 times! Sentiment is good God does want you to overcome fear and go in His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Overcoming Stress Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

Stress. It can take a toll on us physically. In 1900, the top 10 killers were infectious diseases. By the turn of the 21st century, the top 10 killers were all related to stress. So how do we not live with stress but overcome it?

Overcoming Stress II Corinthians 4:8-9 A woman took her husband to the doctor’s office. After his checkup, the doctor said, "Your husband is suffering from a very serious infection brought on by stress." The husband was hard of hearing said, "What did he say?" His wife answered, "He says ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Treasures In Earthen Vessels

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 1, 2014

The reason why God brought us to this earth is because He has a special assignment for us. To fulfill your purpose; to carry out the assignment or the role God has for you, He has put certain treasures in you.

Introduction GOD WANTS TO USE YOU The Bible in Ephesians 2:10 tells us that God has prepared in advance good works He wants us to do. What this means is that even before we were born, God had in mind a work, an assignment, a role for every one of us which He brought us to this earth to fulfill. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In An Egg Shell

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 12, 2012

I have said many times that our life is so fragile, so delicate, that if it wasn't for the protection of our Lord we couldn't last very long in this flesh we live in. It's like living in an egg shell. Of course when we were young we thought we were invi

Living in an egg shell 2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist