Sermons on 2 Corinthians 4:3-18:

"Honesty: When A Church Is Moving Forward With God”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001

This sermon looks at four ways a church can know it’s moving in the right direction.

A man stands before judge and jury, places one hand on the Bible and the other in the air, and makes a pledge. For the next few minutes, with God as his helper, he will “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” He is a witness, His job is not to expand upon nor dilute the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons We Learn From 9.1.1. Series

Contributed by Rick Shockley on Nov 10, 2001

This sermon is about the hope we have in Christ in spite of the tragedy of 9.1.1.

2 Corinthians 4:7-18 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. [8] We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; [9] persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. [10] We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, Philippians 4:6-7

"Incentive For The Church To Stay Focused”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 12, 2001

It’s easy to start a Bible study; to start going back to church, to start a daily prayer time; the thing we must focus on is being faithful.

Intro: In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style. The pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “this church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus.” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding The Comfort Of The Lord In Our Needs

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 24, 2002

KNOWING THE LORD CAN BE THERE IN ALL OUR CIRCUMSTANCES

FINDING THE COMFORT OF THE LORD IN OUR NEEDS 2 Cor. 4:16,17 INTRO: As we continue on our daily living we can very easily find out that truly the presence of our God and His strength will be needed as we strive to serve Him. Many want to be only on the sideway, thinking that if they make that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Never Give Up!

I. SURELY, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE! A. The Bible promised it, "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Job 14:1. B. The Psalmist promised it, "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-11, 2 Corinthians 4:12-14, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Building Blocks For Flexible Persistence

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2002

Discover the building blocks for accomplishing God-size goals.

About two weeks ago, Eugene asked a salient question at the end of the church business meeting. He asked something like, "What kind of person am I becoming through this church?" His question was not just introspective. He is serving on the Church Strategy Task Team, which will research how to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: *other

Elders Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

There are many great starters - not enough who finish well.

29, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 4 – Elders Introduction: You do not break Gods word – you break yourself on it! Don’t be discouraged men this is the reward week – the beating is over – here now is the payoff! Seriously do not take condemnation from anything - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15, 2 Corinthians 4:15-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Resisting Satan In Times Of Trial Series

Contributed by Danny Dye on Feb 24, 2004

This sermon shows how to resist the blinding, scheming, invisible presence of Satan.

February 22, 2004A "Satan: Resisting Satan in Times of Trial" SERIES: Meet the Cast Introduction: A. "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!" 1. The Shadow was a radio program that I listened to as a kid (we did not have TV at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have This Ministry

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 18, 2004

A sermon about the role of believers as servants

P.M. Sermon 4-18-04 2 Cor. 4:1-7 I. We Have This Ministry. V.1 Acts 26:16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Blindness Of The Mind

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 2, 2005

Sermon on the mental and spiritual blindness of the unbeliever

Blindness of the Mind II Cor. 4:4 INTRO.:I have met people spiritually blind who have no vision of what God can do for them or what they can do for God. I pity them. Blindness of the mind is more crippling than physical blindness. Most people who are mentally blind don’t know it. We often wonder, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Winter In Narnia

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Jan 3, 2005

This expository sermon from 2 Corinthians 4 gives the believer hope that, despite severe suffering, the Resurrected Christ is on the move!

“Winter in Narnia” from 2 Corinthians 4: 7-18, by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church on January 2nd 2004. I have to be honest, I don’t really like this time of year. This time of year reminds me of the land of Narnia. Have you read the great classic fantasy by C. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Challenge To Persevere

Contributed by Cecil Richards on Jan 20, 2005

An encouragement to all believers to keep the faith in the midst of the most difficult of circumstances

INTRODUCTION I. PERSERVERE IN OUR ATTITUDE a. Demonstrate humility (phil 2:12) b. Radiate with joy (James 1:2) c. Exhibit trust (Ps. 91: 1-7) d. Develop resilency (Rom. 8:31 -39) II. PERSEVERE IN OUR RESPONSIBILITIES a. Worship God at all time (1 Thess. 5:16-18) b. Do not become weary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Deception Of Satan

Contributed by Ron Forrest on Jan 30, 2005

The Deception of Satan and the influence of false Religions

Introduction. I. Satan wants to deceive you about the true living God. 1) Gal 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 2) Satan wants to imitate God in every way to deceive the unknowing! 3) II Cor. 4:4 whose minds the god of this age has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Rising Above Doubts And Fears

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 30, 2005

Eight realizations for dealing with trouble.

The book of Second Corinthians is about trouble so we’re going to use a small passage from chapter four of this letter to gather some clues on how to deal with our trouble. This is the last sermon in the series "How to Have a Great Year!". We’ve learned that if we’re going to have a great year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Shaping The Clay

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2005

Inauguration message for new role as Executive Director of the D. C. Baptist Foundation: the treasure we have is the gospel, which supports, guides, empowers, and gives life. Like disposable clay pots, we are to be impervious, transporting, and shaped fo

Despite what you may feel in the air this morning, spring is coming. It really is. Spring IS coming. How do I know that? Have I consulted the wooly-worms? No, I wouldn’t know a wooly-worm if it bit me. Have I studied the groundhog and its shadow? No, since my birthday is the day after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist