Sermons about 2 Corinthians 4:5-11

Looking Up, When Life Has Got You Down

Contributed by Robert Parker on Jun 30, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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No matter what hardships, mistakes or mishaps that can occur in life God allows us to Look up when Life has got us down. A message of encouragement during tough times...

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4: 7 – 10, 14 (4:7) “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the Excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” (4:8) “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair.” (4:9) “Persecuted, but not forsaken; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Beat Down? Series

Contributed by Greg Huguley on Jul 24, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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First in a series of sermons about the things in life that beat us down. Here we explore how other people beat us down and how we respond in a CHristlike and God-honoring way

LifeBeaters: Taking Back The Life God Promised You (Wk. 1, 7/13/30) Beat Down? 2 Corinthians 4:8-10,17 Introduction—What’s A Life Beater? Lifebeaters? The things in this life that beat you down. There are a lot of them you know, Things like worry, stress, depression, anger, guilt . . . They have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Handle Failure"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 6, 2003

based on 234 ratings

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How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger.

The Apostle Paul -How to Handle Failure- 2 Cor. 4:7-9 2 Cor. 11:24-30 Introduction How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger. In the first church I served as pastor in Kansas City I got ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, 2 Corinthians 11:24-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Discouragement

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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Physically, the demands of the ministry were sometimes almost more than Paul could bear (1:8;11:23 27). However, even more draining were the spiritual demands (7:5;11:28 29). He reflects on these experiences in this passage and tells why, though discoura

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Larry Olsen describes a man lost in the desert: “He has been out of food and water for days. His lips are swollen, his tongue is swollen, he’s all beat up and bloody. Some of his bones are almost peeking through. He has been scraped and beat up by the cactus, sand and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005

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. This section is one of three sections in II Corinthians devoted to a listing of Paul’s sufferings. Paul was not afraid of suffering because he knew that God controls trials, and God uses trials for His own glory.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. “How can you now claim to have all these injuries?” asked the insurance company’s lawyer. “According to the police report, at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Los Colores De Cristiano

Contributed by Jose Diaz on Nov 25, 2003

based on 43 ratings

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A. Todo lo que proviene de Dios es definido. 1. La naturaleza es definida a) La rosa es definida b) El arcoiris y sus 7 colores c) Las plantas de barriga – Pequeñas flores con apariencia a rosas que nacen en los desiertos y solo pueden ser observadas

I. Introducción A. Todo lo que proviene de Dios es definido. 1. La naturaleza es definida a) La rosa es definida b) El arcoiris y sus 7 colores c) Las plantas de barriga – Pequeñas flores con apariencia a rosas que nacen en los desiertos y solo pueden ser observadas con un lente amplificador o ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Secret Treasure

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 4,442 views

How precious Christ is to us

Secret Treasure 2 Cor. 4:7 Intro: What would you give me for this lamp? Probably not a whole lot. But then, sometimes we don’t understand what things are really valuable! I was watching an episode of “Antiques Roadshow” this week, and saw something that seemed to fit in here perfectly. Two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Troubled But Not Distressed

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 14, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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Too many people fall in to the trap of feeling like they are a victim of their circumstances. John Leo, in the Dec. 8th, 2003 edition of US News and World Report writes: "Expert victimologists estimate that 91.2% of people in North America and Europe now

Troubled but Not Distressed (2 Cor. 4:8-18) Paul reminds us that even though we may think we are at the end of our rope, we are never without hope. Paul faced all kinds of troubles, hardships and adversity for the sake of the Lord Jesus and His kingdom’s ministries. Regardless of the risks, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing For The Hurting Church

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004

based on 45 ratings

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I preached this message early in 2003 after our church had come though a number of trials. I have left the messge intact. It’s main focus in on realigning priorities. BTW Today our church had healed and is going great for the glory of God.

Healing & Restoration 2 Corinthians 4:1-9 Nehemiah 1:1-4 If I could paint a picture of our church it would be like this. -Wounded --We have been attacked this year like we have never been attacked before. --We can let it break us or we can let it strengthen us. --We shouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Give Myself A Hug

Contributed by David Haun on Jan 18, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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Low Self-esteem is a struggle faced by many of us. This sermon presents the concepts of self worth and esteem, and offers concrete steps that can help us move to positive self-esteem.

IT’S TIME TO GIVE MYSELF A HUG Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida January 18, 2004 Jeremiah 1:4-10, II Cor. 4:5-10 Introduction Today’s message is a Request Sermon. It’s a topic that could have been submitted by about half of the congregation, and often plays a major ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-10, Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Keep Going When You Can't Go On

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 21, 2004

based on 184 ratings

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All of us get to the point where we feel we can’t go any further. By looking at the words of Paul, we can learn how to keep going when we can’t go on !

How To Keep Going When You Can’t Go On 2 Cor. 4:1-18 I believe my sermon title tonight would be called a oxymoron. It doesn’t hardly make sense does it. Yet, there are times when we must keep going when we just feel like we can’t. Have you ever said, " I just don’t know how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Men (And Women Too)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 31, 2004

based on 79 ratings

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For Black History Month; using the poetry of Sterling A. Brown, "Strong Men", to illuminate the African-American experience and to connect with Paul’s analysis of the source of strength.

Bill Cosby has a routine about little old ladies who stand around looking cool. He says that if you mess with one of these harmless-looking, gray-haired little old ladies, don’t imagine that you can take them on and win. Says Cosby, you ought never to mess with a little old lady standing around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence Is So Attractive - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Andrew Stevens on Nov 6, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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In 2 Corinthians the Word lets us know that there is something excellent within each us.

Excellence is so Attractive – Part 1 Excellence begins with a mindset!!! I. Introduction A. While at the International General Assembly Jennifer and I experienced something. 1. This something made my heart leap within me. 2. It literally captivated me and inspired me. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Church Of God

What Keeps The Believer From Sinking?

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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The believer is reminded to keep his focus on the eternal promises of God.

Introduction: I could not imagine life without the promises of God. When faced with life’s most difficult times, we do well to look beyond the difficulty to the power of God. God promises will keep us afloat in the midst of the most inundating waters. We are kept afloat by the meditating on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Still Have Joy

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004

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The Joy of the Lord is our Strength

I still Have Joy! II Corinthians 4:7-18 Joy a word small in stature but mighty in meaning Joy a directive a strong basis for the faith of a Christian And in our Christian journey we will find that Joy is the opposite of Happiness! Why? Well Happiness is the reaction to an action where as Joy is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

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